Well I can hardly believe it but today is my one year bandiversary. I can honestly say this is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. It has been life changing for me. I have about 20 lbs to go but I will get there. I am enclosing a before and after picture of me so you can see where I am at. Good luck to all of you!!

Hi There,

You look great. thanks for sharing the pics. Can I ask how much you have in your band. Which band do you have? Lori

Well form what I understand I have a standard band. That is what my Dr said and he says he can get up to 10 to 12 cc's in it. It is an Allergen band. I have 6.5 cc's in it now. I am definetely losing slower now but I like to be able to eat so I really don't want to go any more, at least not right now. Somedays I can eat a whole lot (like today) and somedays it is just so much harder. I think I am losing like a pound a month now, and I am ok with that. I am not going backwards, I will never let myself. How about you??

Hi Jayme

I also have 6.5 cc in my ABS band. I think it holds 10 cc. Not sure on that one. Right now I am ok. I seem to be able to eat at supper time pretty well. Some days it's just hard and it seems as though everything I try...comes back up or I am uncomfortable the whole time it is in the pouch until it finally makes it through. Last month I only lost 3 lbs. I've been loosing 1 lbs a week since i had the band. Slow but sure. Any ideas for breakfast & lunch? I have such a hard time with those. I have a hard time getting enough protein.

Lori

Hi Jamie72, you look great. I am new to this site and I am thinking of being banded. Can you answer some questions, since you have already had it done? Are you able to eat after the band or do you only take liquids? What can you eat after the band? Are you lethargic due to lack of food? I have so much to do and im afraid I wont have the energy to function. Would appreciate your views. Thank you, laverymo..x

Well laverymo, those are great questions. Immediately after the surgery they put you on a liquid diet to help with the healing process. You go from liquids to mushy to soft foods to regular foods. This is all within 6 weeks or so. As far as myself, I eat whatever everyone else eats except in smaller portions. I have a ton of energy and never feel food deprived because I do not allow myself to become food deprived. For instance my family and I went out to eat the other night at a steakhouse. I had a half slab of baby back ribs, a sweet potato, and a salad. I ate all my salad first which really filled me pretty good. Then I started on my ribs. I think I ate three ribs and a couple bites of the potatos but I so full it almost hurt (in a good way). I ate slow and made sure I chewed well and had no problems. This really has been pretty easy for me. I have not really had any issues. There are somethings I just cannot eat anymore but it is ok. Let me know if you have any more questions.

:biggrin:Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I was a little worried about being unable to eat and tired all the time. I hope when I finally get it done, I am as fortunate as you. Best of luck with the rest of your journey. Take care, laverymo.

Happy Anniversary Jaymie!!!

You look amazing!

Congrats on your Bandiversary! You have done amazing, and you are so close to goal... how exciting for you!

Best Wishes!!