Hi everyone! I had my surgery last Monday 1/19. I have to say it has been more painful then what I expected but I think it will be worth it. I don't have any complications that I know of just a little pain. I was operated by Dr Looser and he has been great. I had an issue loosing my 10% his group requires but I did it, plus a few extra pounds:thumbup:. Since the band I have lost 8 pounds for a total of 25 pounds! I am on a complete liquid diet and have been starving the last 2 days I can't wait to start on mushie foods! So I hope to meet some people to help me through this and I will help anyone I can. I have been reading the post for some help and support through this but this is my first post...figured it was time to say HI !

Dee

Banded 1/19

Congratulations on being banded! When does your surgeon let you start mushies? My first mushy meal was a scrambled egg. I can still remember how wonderful it tasted.

Thanks, I have to wait 2 weeks and am dying. I swear all the commercials on tv are about food!! I am excited about the journey and hope to meet lots of people going through or been through it! You look like you have had agood journey..congrats!:thumbup:

It looks good now, but if you look it is just over 2 lbs per week average. So...if your weight doesn't fall off real rapidly, don't get discouraged. I see so many people complaining when they lose 2 lbs per week, but it adds up really fast. You are off to a good start, and just wait, you will be eating mushies before you know it!:thumbup: