I don't know about the rest of you but I am so psyched!! :tt2: I thought it would be fun to see how much we have lost ... say starting with your preop diet (or at least 2 weeks before banding) until now. I think it would also be very motivational for the rest of those who are still waiting to be banded -- give them something to look forward to and help shake those jitters!

Anyway, I was banded on May 8, and as of today have lost a total of 20.5 pounds!! :wink_smile:

:smile: I appreciate the "way to go's" that is one thing we all can use. I am going to wear my new outfit tomorrow at a family function. No one has seen me since March, so I hope they are not expecting me to be a size 2 already???

It is funny, it seems not when I talk on the phone to family and friends, they all ask, how much have you lost? even if its only been a week since I talked with them last?

Ah, well give me a little time here folks...

Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the pat on the back.

Have a great weekend and I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.

I'm 5 weeks and having the same. It seems to be a theme here. It's tough. I'm older and weight loss is suddenly slow, although I'm not complaining about the 28.5 I've lost. I just want to see 30 so much! Then of course, I'll want to see 35 and on and on.

I eat between 4-5 oz of protein a meal and also have a snack sometime during the day. If I can I also eat some veggies at dinner, and have couple of whole wheat crackers with lunch. Calories are probably about 700-800. Varies of course. I eat mostly fish and some chicken. So, I've been freaked out about the loss stop, but I gather it's normal and so I'll go with the flow here and hope for the best after my first fill next week.

Gwenn

I was banded on the 15th and at my post-op appt on the 27th I have lost 13 lbs. I went on a mushy/soft food diet and have not lost any since. I have no restriction at all and started exercising much more than before. Cant wait for my 1st fill on 6/13!!

sarah- i got banded on may16th and had lost 17lbs by my post op appt on the 27th. and as soon as i started mushie foods it just stopped! i have been stuck at the same weight for 4 days and then today.. i gained a pound. when i first started mushies i thought i wouldn't even need a fill at my next appointment cause i got full pretty fast. so i don't know what they'll tell me, but i'm also scheduled for my first fill on june 13th.

O the scale thing. Looks like I've lost 10 pounds (according to my scale) since the surgery on the 27th! Course my diet has been very limited. However, I LOVE seeing the numbers go down.

My Dr. didn't put me on a pre-op diet. Banded May 20 and have lost 15 lbs so far. Yay!!!!!

I'm posting my little numbers for anyone else out there in my boat. I lost 6 lbs on my pre-op diet and only 2 lbs in the last 10 days since banding on liquids. I am not sure if I am eating more than most but I am having hunger and definitely eating less. I started w/ a BMI of 31.9 the morning of surgery so will probably lose slower. I'm already becoming a head case because of this. I also am getting very creative w/ my blender and the sugar-free products b/c my sweet tooth has kicked back in.

Stephanie

I can't believe how good I feel after getting the band on May 20th. I've got an iron problem that I'm trying to get over, but the band itself doesn't bother me at all! I've lost 20-25 lbs. depending on when you start counting. I even mowed the lawn yesterday in a pair of shorts that I hadn't worn in SEVERAL years! I seriously hope we ALL continue to do well in our progress.:laugh:

My scale finally moved - down to 31 pounds gone forever! My stomach is still not a happy place....anyone else have a lot of gas? Can't eat much at a time and it's hard to get the protein in, but I'm working it. First fill is June 4. I just wish I felt well and that I could each a broader range of foods, but I guess that will come.

Gwenn

I have lost 15 lbs. :lol:10 lbs from my pre-op and 5lb since my surgery.

Pre-op May 21st

surgery May 28th

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That's great. Congratulations!

Gwenn

According to my scale, which probably isn't accurate, I've lost 10 pounds since my surgery on the 21st. I'll get my official loss since surgery when I go to my post-op appt tomorrow. 11 days after surgery.

WOW! Everyone is doing really well!!!!

My Post Op appt is on Wednesday...I'll report in my weight then...Hoping for at least 15. fingers crossed!

Stef- don't get down!!! Just follow your physician's instructions and the weight will come off. I REALLY enjoy sugar free snow cones! I am getting one a day right now. It is sugar free so it counts toward your water. The ice makes you chew- so theres more satisfaction.

where do you get sugar free sno cones?