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I was banded on May 1st, 2009 and have lost about 50 pounds so far. I was about 300 pounds before the surgery and I want to be around 190 pounds. Right now I'm sort of stuck at the 50 pound mark. I haven't been filled yet but I go back to my doctor the second week of June. I'm sure he will suggest that I get my first filling. Hopefully by this time next year I will be closer to my goal.

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congrats and keep up the great work.:thumbup:

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Thanks for the encouragment. Some day's the going is rough.

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I was banded on the 4th and lost 22 lbs!! So I'm right there with you! I was thinking the same thing as you... I lost 20 lbs so quickly, but now I'm sorta stuck here.....

I get my first fill in two weeks, too.... so we'll see how it goes after that!

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Here's to us!!!

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That's great, everyone! TVguy, did you lose 50 lbs. just since surgery??!

I think we're entering Bandster Hell. I go for my 1st fill on Friday, June 12. I can't wait. I constantly starving and exercising, but I haven't lost weight this week! *sigh*

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Good lord 50lbs in a month that is truly amazing. Holy cow I hope I do as well. Dont get discouraged you are doing spectactular to be down that much so quickly.

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I lost about 20lbs on the pre-surgery diet and the rest of the of the weight was after. I have been having trouble staying on track around dinner time each night. Last night I cooked chicken out on the grill and kept nibbling. Bad me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL The rain here in PA has kept me from walking. Where is the sun!

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TVguy 50lbs down that is so awesome! I'm down 15. Keep up the good work, you can do this! My Dr said I can have chicken if it is moist and just make sure you chew chew and chew some more!

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thanks for the encouragement everyone.

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TV Guy,

What pre op diet did u use? I'm in the beginning stages of this long process and i've read about several different diets being used. I have to loose 20 lbs before i go back to the Dr July 23rd. At that point if i've lost the weight then it will go to the insurance for approval next. And then of course surgery date. I'm hoping to be banded in August, September at the latest.

Traice

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Heyred1,

I used what they refer to as the liver shrink diet. I was only able to consume liquids for two weeks before my surgery. I started with SlimFast four to five times a day but that only last for the first week. I got to the point that I was not able to stomach the Slimfast any more...made me want to gag. I called the Doctor and they advised me to drink Carnation sugar free Instance Breakfast mixed with skim milk. I just love this and still use it as a Protein source now. I was also able to eat sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles. The one thing that I found to be a great help with the need to chew was sugar free gum. I ended up losing about twenty or more pounds doing this before my surgery date. Good luck and hope all goes well for you.

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