Hey whats up everyone my name is Thasha and I was just banded on the 21st of Aug and am really glad i did it. So far i have lost 27 lbs from pre op to now 8 days after surgery I started at 287 and am now at 260 which is awesome since surgery i have lost 7 lbs going to 8 it seems like i lose a lb a day i hope this is normal and would appreciate it if some one could give me so answers on there weight loss to after surgery. I think its okay for me to return to the gym so today will be my first day back with a lite work out hey any one in Idaho get banded this month if so get back to me I am from Boise and would to share experiences and try to motivate one another to keep loseing the weight. Also does anyone have soreness where the port is at? I am not in pain just discomfort and was wondering when that is going to go away. I think I finally got all the gas out which my fiance was not to happy about but anywho just a little rant and rave if you want respond back i love to here from other people and to read about there experiences. ALso I absolutley love my surgeon and recomend him to anyone in Idaho Dr. Cahn awesome doctor check him out :thumbup:

Congrats on your surgery. I had mine on the 25th. I have lost a total of 12 lbs so far. I think you losing a pound a day is great. I don't think everyone does that right at first. That is awesome!! Keep up the good work and keep us posted on your progress.

oh thank you i was just responding to one of your threads congrats on your weight loss also and keep up the good work and thank you for responding I was terrified I know my dr is gettign annoyed with me I called him twice yesterday just to make sure it was okay that i am loseing weight so fast