I cannot believe tomorrow it will be 3 weeks since my band! It seemed like forever to get to the surgery.

The gas pains are still lurking, but nothing like what they were. I no longer need the heating pad, just occasional tylenol.

I am still on the mushy phase, but will switch fully to soft next week. I have not had really any cravings, which I am thankful for. I am up to between 1/4 and 1/2 cup per serving. For a while there, I was lucky to get the 1/4. Yesterday, I got about 500 calories which is the most I have had since the surgery. I am drinking Water better too.

I am losing weight pretty fast, but I am sure will slow down soon as I can now eat a bit more. I am starting to get the "head" hungry feeling. I was able to avoid it last night when after I ate a bit more than 1/4 cup, am I full or did I just like the taste of it? I decided it was the taste. I put the rest away and thought if I really wanted it, I would heat it up in 15 minutes. Guess what, I did not want it later! I guess I made it over 1 hurdle, 10 million more to go!!

I have a 15 cc band in and they put in 2cc during the surgery. I go for a fill, if needed, on the 12th of Sept. I may need one the way I am going today.

For those of you are preparing to get the band, take care and good luck. Those of you who have the band, CONGRATULATIONS!

Thanks Amaltha!

I'm in the same boat as well! I do get full fast and I only get head hunger when the DH and the kids are eating something really good.

You know what I don't get is why I'm not still losing? I used to eat over 2000 calories a per (I was a pig!) and now I'm under 1000 calories....restriction or no restriction you would like that I would be losing!

something tells me that our bodies have to get used to the abrupt changes. i think the only thing that i really took with me all these years of yo-yo dieting is that when you skip meals or drastically reduce your calorie intake, i seem to remember that your body's first reaction is that your starving so it holds onto all that it can. but i could be completely wrong...but hey it sounds good at least.

Good job Gilta! The head hunger is always tempting. I was down 36 lbs (20 pre op) and it came to a screaching halt, but I did my measurements and I'm down between 1-2" off my waist, legs, butt, thighs and arms. It's enough to keep me going:) It's going to be a fight for sure, but we can do it:) Moe

Very good job Gilta Keep up the good work!

Moe - good call on the measuring! If you have slowed on weight loss, measure. I found the same thing, I had lost from 1-2" everywhere, for a total of 8.5" lost!

I can't wait to get to the soft food stage, if I eat one more yogurt or bowl of cottage cheese, I might just crack and eat a cheeseburger, just kiddin'! I think our bodies are trying to figure out what the heck we are doing to them!

I go for my first fill next Wed and I can't wait to have some restriction, right now I feel like I have none at all. I have been really good about watching what I eat and staying to the mushies, but the head hunger has been killer!

It is so nice to have all of you going through the same thing and know that there are people who get it when I need to vent!

i totally agree! it would be twice as hard if i didn't have all of you to turn to!

Cutie I am sure your body is just getting use to less calories and is storing fat. It won't take long and you will start to see those pounds fall off.

Cutie I am sure your body is just getting use to less calories and is storing fat. It won't take long and you will start to see those pounds fall off.

Thanks I'm sure your right! I also would be very depressed right now if I didn't have everyone's support!

For those of you three weeks out (me, that'll be me, me, me tomorrow! me! :thumbup:) - what have you been doing for exercise? I've been walking alot, getting back into biking with short 8-10 mile rides every other day, but I feel like I should be doing more.

I think I'm just jonesing to start weight training and core work again. But the thought of creasing my poor middle with its four incisions and port while doing sit-ups is keeping me from making the plunge.

So, what's everyone doing for exercise?

I have been walking only. I am also dying to get back to weight training and something else other then walking.