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Okay so I am SO excited!! I have been jumping through insurance hoops since Aug. and I have been approved and surgery is going to be FEB 3RD!!!! I could not be more excited/nervous. I am so excited to start my new life but, I am also so nervous because I have never had surgery!!

I am also suprised that I do not have a pre-diet. I have heard people having like two weeks of liquid diets before surgery. My doctor just wants me to do a low fat, high protein diet.

I hope to hear from some of yall that have surgery the same day as me or in Feb!!

Goodluck to all of yall!! :thumbup:

where has the time gone??? It seems like surgery was just yesterday and yet I go for my first fill next week at the six week mark. Overall I'm doing well , haven't been on a scale since before surgery...doc said not to expect to lose weight during this time...just let your body settle into having the band and healing from the surgery. Started on 'solids' this week and trying to keep track of the 'magic' number of grams of protein I should be having each day. How are the rest of you doing?

Yes it is hard to believe that we have already hit this mark. I've had my first fill but had to postpone my second due to Spring Break. I struggle with hunger everyday and sometimes that can get a bit tedious. Overall it's been great, I'm able to walk a little more without my heart freaking out lol.. I know you guys have to be feeling somewhat more energized from your weight loss, I know I sure am. Luck to you all and ttyl

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Good morning to all the Feb 3rd banders!

We will be 2 months out tomorrow and I was wondering how everyone was feeling?

I had my first fill (3cc) three weeks ago and I do not feel much restriction, if any. However, I am down 34 pounds as of this morning and hope that I can keep doing it on my own. Now I have to get my teenager to show me how to update my ticker. I have to look at it as I am making progress and doing better than I was two months ago! Have a good one! Peggy:thumbup:

Hello! I too was banded on Feb 3rd and feel great! I am down 32 lbs and now in a size 16 pant( started in a 22) I try to walk 2 miles a day, but need to get my abd muscles in shape. When did your doctor release you do start doing aerobic exercises or abd exercises? :wink: I have had 1 fill and didn't feel very different afterward. I am not eating much more than 6 tablespoons of food at a time but only because of fear, not restriction. Any feedback on the types of foods your eating would be helpful.

I am down 30 lbs and had my first fill last Thursday. I was very anxious about the fill - next time atleast I will know what to expect. It didn't hurt - a little pinch almost. I got 1 cc in. I don't know how big my band is. I feel great. I threw up 3 times - cold smoked turkey, boiled egg, and tuna fish. They didn't sit well in my pouch. I am off of my cpap machine and off of one medication so far. I am happy about my decision.

Congrats to you all losing so much weight.. thats wonderful.

I havent been on the scale in a few weeks, so im not for sure where im at.. but i know im going down sizes.. ::thumbdown:

I have not had a fill .. yet I have restriction.

I've had alot more energy.. and i've been running up stairs and not feeling like passing out.. :blushing:

Last week my husband had his surgery.. I've been having mostly Soup with him..

His liver was really big, and our surgeon said his surgery was the most difficult that he had ever done. My H ended up with 8 incisions... and had to stay in the hospital longer.

My H is very stubborn re; changing his ways.. He refused to do the liquid diet.

Im really proud of him.. He has given up having 8 plus soda pops a day.

Well, us Feb3rd banders are three months out and I was wondering how you all are doing? I had my second fill two weeks ago and have restriction now. Four of my best friends kidnapped me and took me to Florida for a week to celebrate my 50th, and for the first time in my life, I actually lost weight on vacation while still enjoying myself!!!(even a few margaritas). I am down 45 pounds and feel better already. (Need to figure out how to fix my ticker, among other things!) Keep in touch,Peggy