Of course I was on all liquids but I also wonder if it's because of no wheat. I'm adding foods VERY slowly because I think I may have some allergies. I have been far less congested than normal. I tried 1 percemt Milk in my Carnation instant Breakfast no sugar and it went immediately through me so soy milk it is...

The dietician told me not to take my chewable fiber but I disobeyed her and cut the 2 tablets into 4 pieces each and ate them throughout the day and that gave me some relief and a 4 lb more loss. My only complaint is the itchiness of my incisions near my waistband . My energy is good and I feel almost normal except I'm eating FAR less than I would have.

Banded 10-05-07

WOW! That's a lot for the 1st week but just awesome!! Congrats!

Well, I was eating enormous amounts of food and I went back to work 4 days post surgery.

Can you feel the difference? I mean when you walk and move around. Can you see the difference? Congratulations by the way that is amazing!

My pants are baggy around the legs but the waistband is bugging my incisions so I can't tell if they are feeling smaller yet. My wedding ring is looser! I resisted getting it let out for 10 years, Now I'm glad! Of course I'm expecting my boobs to shrink before my enormous tummy! I haven't done measurements and need to!

You are doing awesome!

:faint:I can't wear my jeans yet, I am still stuck in sweat pants. My tummy is still so bloated. When will it go away?

I am still bloated as well. Banded on Oct 9 and stopped pain meds today!

My surgery is set for Halloween! Spooky! Any suggestions for success?

Believe you'll be okay, It's worked for me!

kladybug- 17 pounds! That is wonderful.

I just tried on some pants since I am going to try to go to work tomorrow. I don't know how good they are going to feel on my tummy after a commute, 10 hour day, and then commute again. Yikes! I have lost 20.5 pounds between post op diet, and five days out from my surgery, but I still don't feel smaller. I guess the swollen stomach is probably stopping me from noticing some results. I have been wearing a night gown for the last few days since even my way to big sweats felt uncomfortable on my tummy.

My waistbands have been bothering my incisions so I've been wearing dresses. cute and comfy!

Way to go! I can't wait to hear how the rest of you are doing! We should have a fat pant burning ceremony Mid-March!

I had my first post-op appointment today...I'm down 13 pounds since surgery and 18 total. I practically skipped out of that joint! However, told them I'm only at abotu 4-6 ozs and Dr told me I probably wouldn't need a fill next month. MY #$$! Fill that baby up!

I really must go to the store, DB has resorted to eating oatmeal for lunch today. Yes, I know he could have ate something else but didn't want to bring food into the house. Hey, I can't eat NOBOBY Eats!!!! lol

My jeans are loose and my suit pants are baggy.

MASHED POTATOES THURSDAY October 18th! :hungry:

Mashed potatoes is something to look forward to. It's like a yummy delicious well awaited gift!

I love the idea of a fat pants burning ceremony! :clap2:

Hi,

I had my surgery on the 8th of October. I am glad I had it done. I am still sore where my port is, but the rest of me is so itchy I can't stand it. I constantly have an ice pack on my belly. Today was my 1st day of mushies and I had mashed potatoes and oatmeal. Not bad. I hope the rest of you are doing well.

Stefanie:rolleyes:

how are you all losing so much weight so quickly? i'm 16 days out from surgery and only down 8lbs. then i come here and see people talking about losing 13, 17...pounds. it's awesome for you all, but i can't help but feel discouraged reading that.