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Hey everyone! Just checking in... It has been 21 days since surgery and just in the last 3-4 days, I am feeling so much better. The soreness is minimal and I have been able to eat more. I don't think it is healthy to lose 14lbs in 17days, which I did. I think some of this weight was from the trauma one's body feels after surgery. I spoke to my doctor who is going to do my fill Sept 11th. I can't wait. I feel my appetite has increase the more days go by and I don't want to lose this momentum.

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Good job Susan I was banded 8/4/09 and I've lost 26lbs. I feel wonderful. I am getting my appetite back. My Dr. told me that It's ok to lose fast in the begining because the band will adjust later and your weight loss will slow down. Did you visit my page.:)

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Hey!

Yes I Did. I love your blog! Right now I am not feeling any restriction and have gained some weight back. I am not going to panic because I am getting my first fill Sept 11th. I was getting spoiled losing all this weight so fast! Keep up the good work!

Susan

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I want to thank everyone for following me on my blog. The is very helpful. It keeps me motivated because I know I have to write on my blog I also want to set a good example for those who are not sure of the band and those who have negative thoughts about it. I love the lapband you have the make the band work for you. Remember you have to do the work the band is there to assist. Good luck keep up the good work everyone. Please remember to sign up as a follower. By the way, I went back on liquids because I am getting hungry and wanting to eat. I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks. I don't want to disappoint myself.:thumbup:

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I want to thank everyone for following me on my blog. The is very helpful. It keeps me motivated because I know I have to write on my blog I also want to set a good example for those who are not sure of the band and those who have negative thoughts about it. I love the lapband you have the make the band work for you. Remember you have to do the work the band is there to assist. Good luck keep up the good work everyone. Please remember to sign up as a follower. By the way, I went back on liquids because I am getting hungry and wanting to eat. I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks. I don't want to disappoint myself.:thumbup:

That's a great idea! I will go back on liquids as well until my fill! I don't want to go backwards!

Thanks for the tip!

Susan

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I was banded August 5th. I'm new to this site can anyone tell me how to get the weight ticker on her?

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All you have to do is just click on someone's ticker and it will bring you to the website so you can create your own. Good luck!

Susan:rolleyes::thumbup:

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Oy, 23 days out so far. Still on mushies, pretty over mushies honestly. Down 11 lbs since surgery day, 21 since pre-op diet, and 44 since I started seeing the surgeon about getting the band.

I'm okay with the slow loss, I was prepared for it. Had my first stuck episode 3 days ago, didn't even know it could happen pre fill. Was scary as heck, could not breathe for the life of me, didn't know what was happening at the time. Def. don't want that to happen again.

Been feeling a lil weird since then, foods I could get down a few days ago are feeling really heavy and like they are sitting up top, not sure what's going on, but keeping to liquidy meals for the next few days.

Don't see my surgeon until the 18th, not sure how I will do keeping on mushies till then, esp since I have issues getting Protein in, since I can not stand pureed meats *barf* and no protein shake/mix has sat right with me, have a basket full of powders I can't use now, they all make me gag and toss my Cookies. So last few days been getting less then half my needed protein, oy vey.

But, while it all sounds terrible, I am doing okay. It's been harder because ever since I started birth control to help regulate my monthly (sorry fellas) I have had a non stop period. I started BC on like the 27/28th of July so a whole month now with cramps, lower back pains and bloating. Lovely, I know lol I'm hoping once that stops, if it ever does, that I will feel more comfortable and less moody so things will be easier. *crossing fingers*

How are you all holding up?

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I was banded 8/04/09 and feel great, however I have lost only 7 lbs. and feed I could eat anything. I have not been filled yet. Shouldn't I feel full after eating?

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To tell you the truth, after healing right now I don't feel any restriction and cannot wait until my first fill...I am trying to not gain back the weight I lost since my surgery . I know it will be ok when I get my first fill. Try going back to liquids if you can.

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hello...i'm so excited to find this group of banders...my surgery was 8/7/09 and i have lost 15 lbs...i feel a little restriction and get full pretty quick...i'm nervous about my first fill 9/21...i have read some bad stuff on here and will hope for the best! thanks for being here so we all have a place to turn with people who fully understand.

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Hi Terilu I'm glad you found it also. We are all pretty good at discuing what's going on and what stage we're at. We ask questions, state concerns, and support each other. Welcome aboard.

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Hi everyone i have been posting to my blog at www.myra-smith.blogspot.com please go there. anyway for those of you who have been I just want to up date you all on what going on with me. I have been starving my body because I'm not eating properly. So when I do eat I gain weight. The only reason that is happening is because I'm not eating mostly because I'm not hungry but since the surgery my stomache have a different feeling of hunger. I am going to make myself eat 3 meals aday and drink my Protein snack and fit a snack in. I started this yesterday. The body have to adjust then it will lose hopefully. :)

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I was banded on 8/6/09 and have only lost 12 lbs~! Congrats on the loss

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Is anyone one a regular diet yet? if so, How is it going?

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