It has been over one week for me and I was just wondering how everyone else is doing? I am doing great:thumbup:! I have lost about 18 lbs according to my doctor yesterday. I go back to work tomorrow but I can handle it. So again, How is everyone and their progress?

Hi there!! I am glad you are doing so great!! I haven't lost as much as you but I think I am doing great. It is funny my starting weight is 250..current is 238.5..and my goal is 150. We are really doing everything together :tt2:

I go to my doctor on january 22nd so he will weight me in then and I start soft foods on the 21st.

I was banded on the 6th and I'm doing better now than I was. I don't think I was ready for the amount of pain and weird things that would happen post op as all the hospital staff and nurses told me it was "virtually painless". They lied! I was 318 lbs before the preop diet. I've lost about 20 lbs. I need a new scale, mine varies in weight depending on where it's sitting on the floor. LOL

Edited January 14, 200917 yr by AngelWhisper

I was banded on January 5. So, it's been a week and 2 days and I feel wonderful!

You're right, the pain for the first few days was really intense, but it's slowly going away day by day.

I have a strange pain in my side, and when I exercise it tends to get worse. I asked my doc about it and he said it was my body trying to get use to the new band and that it would go away.

I'm not sure how to place a ticker at the bottom (love yours!)

I started at 310 and am now at 294.

My energy level is through the roof, but here in Kansas, it's much too cold to walk outside, so I'm relying on the gym for now to get my walking in.

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Banded 1/05/09

Started - 310

Current - 294

Goal - 200

Edited January 14, 200917 yr by jen555555

I am so glad that everyone is doing so great! I hear what you are saying Jennifer about the engery. We loss just a few lbs and now the engery level goes up. I had some much engery today that I cleaned the living room. I thought I never have that engery level to clean again. I Love My Band!

I was banded on the fifth and I am still on clear liquids until Monday. I have lost 10lbs. but I have NO energy. I am still very happy with my decision but I just can't wait to feel good. I am hoping after clear liquids is over the mushie stage will make me feel better.

I was banded on the fifth and I am still on clear liquids until Monday. I have lost 10lbs. but I have NO energy. I am still very happy with my decision but I just can't wait to feel good. I am hoping after clear liquids is over the mushie stage will make me feel better.

I am on full liquids now. Next week the mushies. You will get your engery level up soon. Some takes more time than others. I am so happy for you on the 10lbs losted for you. Keep up the good work!:sneaky:

I am looking forward to full liquids...they start with mushies on monday too. Do you think it would be horrible to start full liquids on saturday or sunday? I have family coming in that doesn't know I was banded and I was thinking Soup could fool them....strained of course. I know I should'nt even ask. Even if I got a bunch of people saying to go ahead...the guilt would be too much. I am a paranoid rule follower : )

I just don't know how to hide it from in house guests. (ps. wasn't my choice to have house guests.)

Well I was Banded on New years Eve so I really don't fit in here or anywhere but oh well I started Soft foods yesterday and it had been nothing hell, it just goes staight through you need to be near a bathroom. Clear liquids was easy.

Hi everyone...I to was banded on December 31st so I kinda am in between the December Bandsters and the New Year Hotties. :thumbup:

but I will reply. So far I lost 12 pounds, I am on soft foods. I discovered during my pre-op diet that I need a hysterectomy asap so I will heal from this first and I have surgery scheduled for Feb 4th, 2009. But I'm ok with it. Because of the surgery, my dr. decided we will not fill until after I heal for the second time:biggrin:

However, I am no longer swollen, or in pain (WHICH WAS HORRIBLE) from the band. I do have a question though...since the band, I literally feel restricted even without a fill. I can eat about 1/2 cup of food, then that's it. I'm satisfied. I do not crave sweets, sugars, or breads like I used to, and of course I have eliminated soft drinks. I fill quickly and then I stop eating. Is this just a phase? Can an unfilled band still restrict your stomach?

I think soup is a great choice. Then, you won't have to explain yourself if you don't want to!

Good luck!

Hi Scotty,

Yes, I feel the same, I think I'm going a little faster than most cuz I am already on regular food. I figure if I can chew it (to death) and swallow and feel ok, then it's ok.

My doctor agreed (exception would be meats and breads, etc... things hard to get chewed up).

Yes, you DO belong here. I dub you a new year hottie!

Good luck!

Hi Jackie!

Congratulations on the weight loss!

I still feel restricted too. Not as much, but I can't eat as much as I use to (by any means) and mainly, I'm scared to try.

My doctor told me that some people never require a fill (they are the exceptions). He has a patient that has never had a fill and is at 100 pound loss right now! AWESOME!

Good luck!

Thanks Jennifer, Today was a great day and alot better. Food is getting better to eat and better on the system. I have had all my meds lowered and that is great and even taken off 2 of them. So the Band is working for me. I hope you and all the banders dreams are reached.

I was banded on the 6th and I'm doing better now than I was. I don't think I was ready for the amount of pain and weird things that would happen post op as all the hospital staff and nurses told me it was "virtually painless". They lied! I was 318 lbs before the preop diet. I've lost about 20 lbs. I need a new scale, mine varies in weight depending on where it's sitting on the floor. LOL

AngelWhisper, I was banded the same day as you, and I totally agree...I was not ready for that amount of pain...until I discovered that a heating pad on my belly would really ease it enough to be able to sleep. thanks gawd for this forum, it really helped calm me down, from all these weird things that were happening to me.

I'm feeling much better today, and yesterday was the first day I didn't take any tylenor whatsoever.

I still can't wear a bra though!

HELLO New Year Hotties!!

I was banded on the 7th and doing better now. I had horrible gas pain up until 2 days ago. I had lost about 19 pounds but since I started my protein-I gained back about 2 pounds. That happen to anyone?? My husband says its muscle. I'm on full liquids, going to pureed soon. I can't wait because my appetite is back now. Glad to hear everyone is doing good.

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