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Banded on May 28th...One Week Post-Op Update

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fotogurl    0

fotogurl
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I was banded on May 28th, one week ago. I went for my Post-Op Appt. yesterday,had my stitches out, and I've lost 17 lbs. in 9 days!:confused: I have 1 more week of liquids and I think the first week was harder, so far I'm dealing with it better this week, I think because I've lost so much and it has motivated me.

So anyone else banded on that day or around that time, and how are you doing? What's the average everyone is losing at this stage, what are you guys eating, how do you feel???

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missrach    0

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That's awesome! I was supposed to be banded on May 28th, but had to move my surgery to July 9th. Good luck to you.

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lele    0

lele
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Congrats:thumbup: I was also banded on May 28th Ive lost 15lbs. I lost 10lbs on pre-op diet and 5 after. It sounds like our post-op diets are different I was on Clear Liquids for 2 days and 5 days on full liquids. Im now on mushies for a week and then soft for 2 weeks. Im hoping that I'm retaining Water because of that time(Sorry TMI).

Keep up the good work.

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bama_belle    0

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I was banded May 29th. One week today, and I swear I don't feel like I've lost anything. I still feel bloated. I don't know what the deal is. I know I haven't walked as much as I should, but that's partly because I went back to work on Monday after surgery on Thursday (didn't really have a choice), so....

I've done well with sticking to the liquids, so hopefully, it will all catch up with me in a day or two.

Congrats on your loss.:confused:

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ronni_NC    0

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Sounds like we are very close to the same weight loss so far. I am excited about the progress so far. I am ready for some other food choices!!!! :confused:

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sunshinelady    0

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I was banded on May 27th and I weighed 225 lbs on day of surgery and weighed 232 a day after. As of today, I am now 219 lbs; so I've only lost 6 lbs. Keep up the good work!!!!!

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naedrsy    0

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I was banded on May 21 and only lost 15 from being on the liquid diet well now I am on the regular diet and haven't lost a pound actually my weight keeps fluctuating up and down I have absolutely no restrictions on how much food I can eat and am just really really looking forward to the adjustments.

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freakyone    0

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Hey Foto

I was banded on the 28th also. I'm feeling really great!! lost about 12 pounds already. I'm still on the liquid stage and don't see the doc till next Tues. I think that I am more motivated because the scale is moving.

Keep up the good work

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Newme76    0

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Hi all!

I was banded on the 23rd but refusing to weigh due to the possibility of driving myself insane :confused:! I think if we get fixed on the scale, we can ultimately discourage ourselves (as I've done so many times). I can't wait to see what the number is at my 6 week appointment though so I can update my ticker. I can definitely tell a difference with my clothing which is great.

Good luck to all of you!!!

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morto074    0

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hey, I was banded on the 28th too! I lost 14 lbs on the 2 week liquid diet pre-surgery and I have lost 10 lbs since surgery. So 24lbs altogether. I'm happy the numbers are going down but I really don't feel any difference in weight yet. I go in for my first post-op check up and fill next Wednesday. Thats also when I can start the pureed stage.

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SueAZ    3

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Newme76,

I to was banded on May 23. I can help but jump on the scale each morning. I wish I had your willpower not to keep jumping on the scale. But it does keep me motiviated. Seems we all are going good.

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SRT8    0

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I was banded on May 29th by Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez, Mexico. So far, everything is goig OK.

By the way, I paid for the surgery with my American Express and because of the exchange rate, I paid a little less than $7000 USD.

I've lost a few pounds post surgery and I am on full liquids, although I tend to use more Clear Liquids.

I really haven't been very hungry, but I stay on top of my Water intake.

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Yukiko    0

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Wonderful . . how inspiring! I was banded on May 27th and lost 13 lbs my 1st week. Prior to that I lost 27. . . so I'm down a total of 40lbs as of today! This is great and what's even better I got to start mushies yesterday and I never thought they would taste soooo good. Anythings better than liquid.:thumbup:

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