I was banded on March 23, 5 days ago. From about the 20th of Feb until March 19, I had lost 20 pounds! And in the last week, another 8.

I went back to work and people are already noticing in my face and upper body that I am loosing. I am feeling it some, but since I still have lots of swelling in my tummy, my clothes are a little tighter that I would like. I have been cooking for my hubby & son, and doing ok...but last night the hungar pangs started. Since I was making sketti, I took some of the meat chewed it up until I got all of the flaovoring out, then spit it out. It was good, but just for the flavoring!!! That is what I miss is the different flavors...although adding extracts to the protein drinks help, my pallet is not very forgiving of me keeping all those good flavors from it!

My 1st goal is 75 pounds by Christmas...I want to stay on that track. As soon as I am released to swim, we will be going to the Y Friday-Sunday so I can start that way, then back to walking and hopefully bike riding in the near future!

Mis, you are doing so great, congratulations!!! Keep up the good work.

Mimi

You are doing great!!! Keep up the good work. I have to admit I have been fortunate because my surgeon put me on full solids one week after surgery. I hear that some doctors make you wait one month for full solids.

Hey there! Keep up the good work!! you are doing great. I was banded March 11 and lost 4 from the pre op ( 6 days) and 18 from the surgery. I won't be release for work for another 2 weeks (i have a real physical job) but I went back to my college classes. After class my first day the maintenance man stopped me and asked me if I lost weight! lol I love when people notice, that's my motivation. :tongue_smilie:

I am on liquids until April 7th, but thankfully that is anything that does not have to be chewed. I am sure I will be so ready to eat...but I know in the long run it will be worth it! :tongue_smilie: