Hi!! Is anyone getting banded in August? I'm getting banded August 1st. Maybe we can share our stories & successes and be there for each other if needed. Thanks!! Good luck to all!!

Cutiew/Booty: Ya know...I did not think of that....huh...Ya know I don't know...I have two little boys that I am always running after and I have not stopped to pay attention. I do know that as one of the girls mentioned earlier...inches are important too. I can tell in my legs that I have lost inches...And maybe shaking up the work out might be another key point. Maybe I am getting impatient too...That is why I love this web site so much, it really helps put things in perspective....

You might want to start writing down what you eat and your fat is probably turning into muscle. It's going to start moving again!

It's so hard not to concentrate on the pounds, but it's a must during this time of adjustment! I lost 19 pounds in three weeks, but I had no pre-op diet, so I was going in pretty high to begin with, plus I was on liquids three weeks. Now I'm on mushies, I kind of expect to go up a bit because I can't imagine losing so much so fast and having it be permanent, especially when my calorie intake goes up.

Big picture, big picture, breathe, breathe. I know it's the pits, because we all want the motivation weight loss brings. Good luck with the patience, I know I need it every day!

I was banded august 22

How are u feeling since y surgery? mine was july 21th . The first 3 or 4 weeks can be a little rough . But it gets better . Hang in there and Good Luck .lynnlynn

So I guess I'm an August All Star as well. I turned 30 this March and it really did a number to me. I realized I was never happy with myself in my 20s and I'll never get that back. So... here I am. I started my journey March 1 and I've finally got my date for August 5 in Columbia, MO. I've lost 20 pounds on my own and will be on the 2 week liquid diet prior. I started out a size 24 and down to a 22. I'm not sure of my goal weight but my goal size is about a 12. I'm 5'10" so I don't need to be super skinny.

I've been reading post after post on this site for weeks. I'm so amazed at the progress many have had. Oddly I feel like I know many people on here in a weird stalkish kinda way (totally a joke, I'm not a stalker) . I can't wait for it to be our turn to start posting before and after pics. By the way, remember to take all kinds of photos during your journey. I'm planning on doing a monthly photo shoot for my brag book.

For those of you going on cruises, I'm quite jealous. I have to go on a business trip for 4 days DURING my liquid diet. I'm going to be a bear. Tonight I have been packing for a weekend trip to Branson. I'll just pretend it's a cruise or some place exotic.

Good luck to everybody.

How did it go? I am getting all the prerequisites done for my surgery now. I'm almost done with the psych, (takes 3 appts!), PCP-did one, one left, blood work done, doing chest x ray this week. I'll have the final meeting with the PCP on Sept. 23rd and then hopefully on to the surgeon and insurance approval. Not to sound stalkerish either, but I'm turning 30 this coming March, I'm also 5'10" and we wear about the same size (I wear a 20 or 22 in pants and 22/24 in shirts). I also feel like I've missed all the excitement of my 20s mainly because of my weight. I love to hear how it goes for you. I'm nervous!!!

It's been tough. I'm in the soft food stage, and have gained a few pounds since the initial liquid diet. Some days I've felt down, or had a painful day. The doctor said it's because of the healing taking place from the various incisions. I've had quick sharp pains. Today I attempted eating a tuna sandwich. Bad news. It sat like a lump in my chest. It took several hours before I felt better. It was the first time I had tried eating bread. I'm not going to repeat this mistake again. How have you been feeling? :omg_smile:

It's been tough. I'm in the soft food stage, and have gained a few pounds since the initial liquid diet. Some days I've felt down, or had a painful day. The doctor said it's because of the healing taking place from the various incisions. I've had quick sharp pains. Today I attempted eating a tuna sandwich. Bad news. It sat like a lump in my chest. It took several hours before I felt better. It was the first time I had tried eating bread. I'm not going to repeat this mistake again. How have you been feeling?

I'm on the same stage... try corn tortillas or toasting bread. I myself haven't tried them yet, but that's what my nutritionist told me to eat.

But bread from what I've been told and read is really hard to digest. Think about what happens when you drop bread in a glass of water and how it expands. That's what it is doing inside of you. Even crackers are better, but not a soft food.

That makes a lot of sense. Yes, bread does expand in water, and it certainly made me feel expanded. How miserable.

That makes a lot of sense. Yes, bread does expand in water, and it certainly made me feel expanded. How miserable.

My doc said people are different with what they can eat but bread is a not possible no matter who...meaning the white breads or bakery breads that are so fresh they could be re squished into balls of dough. you either need really well toasted bread or wholemeal/wholegrain breads that aren't doughy!

Hi All

I started my liquid diet on aug 1st. and was banded aug 15.

I could not be more Happier!!

As of sept 11, I went from 367 down to 323. and my Bmi went from 47 down to 43. I am feeling great. I will say a Prayer for all of you and for your success.

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Everyday I am amazed! I was banded on August 25th. I am down 17 pounds. And the weight I am losing you can see in my waist and belly area. Which is nice because previous diets it seems like I would just lose in the face. I can see the beginning of a waist. It just has me so shocked. Plus the fact that I feel GREAT! I am following what the doctor has told me to do. Will the weight continue to come off as steady, after my first fill? (Which is Sept. 24th.) I hope so.

My doc said people are different with what they can eat but bread is a not possible no matter who...meaning the white breads or bakery breads that are so fresh they could be re squished into balls of dough. you either need really well toasted bread or wholemeal/wholegrain breads that aren't doughy!

I can eat white bread with no problem, as can my 2 coworkers who were banded 2 years ago. I guess everyone is just different.

I was banded August 27,2008. I am so happy that I did it. I have lost about 13 pounds since being banded. My doctor said he will see how I have done at my next visit. I had lost 20 pounds total since the beginning of my liqued diet . I haven't had any problems so far. I think I am slowing down with the weight losing. The dr. said he will consider doing a fill at my next appt. Yay! Hopefully, it will help me get started losing that weight faster.

Hello Everyone

I was banded Aug 13th 2008

Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey

Anyone else use him?

Everything is going well, at 4 weeks I had lost 22 lbs. However, can't get in to get a fill at 6 weeks have to wait until 8 weeks. I am afraid I will get hungry and gain the weight back. Anyone else have to wait to 8 weeks for a fill?

Yep that is about how long I'm waiting!!

Hope I can last!!