I had my first post-op visit today. On 12/20 I weighed in at 307lbs. I was banded on 12/21. As of today, 1/2(less than two weeks), I now weigh in at 275#'s. I have lost 32lbs since my surgery! I could not be happier.

People are asking me if I lost weight. I feel 6 inches taller for some strange reason. My pants are starting to feel big. I can actually tie my shoes without holding my breath -- or being out of breath! Things are moving in the right direction.

I have more energy and am walkign 2-3 miles a night, everynight. I have been given clearence to start jogging or playing basketball, volleyball.

I was never a big beer drinker(much prefered vodka) but I can't believe the cravings I have had for a beer and some popcorn... lol of all things. I haven't cheated at all and am doing much better than I thought I would eating pureed foods, meat more specificly. But I blend them up good and use it kind of like a gravy over my mashed potatos. Some days I am hungry all day and others I am not hungry at all. Very inconsistent.

I ahve had no pain AT ALL. Never needed the pain meds even right after the surgery. The worst of it for me was the gas. It wasn't horrible, but I felt like my stomach was going to pop like a pimple.

All in all -- I am so glad I did this. I know the weight loss will slow down, but I am enjoying it while i can.

WAY TO GO RON! Fantastic! Keep it up . . . that is just plain cool!

Chris

Thanks Chris --

Sorry to read about your fill. I gues this just means you are doind too good of a job on your own! Very nice!

ronkat way to goooooooo i was banded on the 12th and ive lost 44 so far im glad im not the only one losing fast i know it will slow once im on reg foods but its a very good start way to go keep my posted :whoo:

Nice to see people loosing a good amount of weight in the first month of surgery. Couple of 30's and a 44pounder

Keep up with all the good work

I had my first post-op visit today. On 12/20 I weighed in at 307lbs. I was banded on 12/21. As of today, 1/2(less than two weeks), I now weigh in at 275#'s. I have lost 32lbs since my surgery! I could not be happier.

People are asking me if I lost weight. I feel 6 inches taller for some strange reason. My pants are starting to feel big. I can actually tie my shoes without holding my breath -- or being out of breath! Things are moving in the right direction.

I have more energy and am walkign 2-3 miles a night, everynight. I have been given clearence to start jogging or playing basketball, volleyball.

I was never a big beer drinker(much prefered vodka) but I can't believe the cravings I have had for a beer and some popcorn... lol of all things. I haven't cheated at all and am doing much better than I thought I would eating pureed foods, meat more specificly. But I blend them up good and use it kind of like a gravy over my mashed potatos. Some days I am hungry all day and others I am not hungry at all. Very inconsistent.

I ahve had no pain AT ALL. Never needed the pain meds even right after the surgery. The worst of it for me was the gas. It wasn't horrible, but I felt like my stomach was going to pop like a pimple.

All in all -- I am so glad I did this. I know the weight loss will slow down, but I am enjoying it while i can.

Ron-that is awesome! I am so glad u are doing well-I hope things work out just as good for me.

I too was banded on 12/21. I weighed myself on New years day and have lost 27lbs. It's just weird having the weight just melt off! Congrats.