I've lost 16 pounds the first 9 days after surgery. I'm feel great!!!! I have more and more energy everyday and the satisfaction thing is great. I know once the swelling goes down I'll be more hungry and will have to withstand the pressures of eating but right now I'm in love with my realize band and my doctor is wonderful. I go back on Wednesday for my two week follow up.:tongue2:

Congratulations!!! I love to hear these stories!! I'm getting banded in January. Is that 19lbs strictly what you have lost since surgery or does that include the weight you lost in pre-op?? I really love reading everyone's story..

Keep up the good work!!

since surgery. i didn't have to do a pre op diet because i have an insurance that doesn't require one. in fact the first weigh in was lower than the pre op weight.