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I am a racquetball lover and was banded on 10-23. Does anyone know how long i have to wait until i can play agian?

I lost 17 lbs. 7 on the pre and 10 on the post. My sister who had the lapband done in march just gave me all her jeans which are size 14 and I can fit in all of them Comfortably. before I left I could get in them so I’m really excited about that. Size 12 here I come

YA!! i made it through the 3 weeks of soup. Today i get to eat real food I don't really have any cravings i just want to chew!!

Shelby i hear you on the soup!! I hope i don't have to eat it agian until after my first fill which will be dec 5th. I really just want to eat PIZZA.

Hey trav i know just what you are going through i have 3 more days until i can eat real food agian. I don't really have any cravings, I really just miss chewing food (i know that sounds crazy).

my BMI was right at 30 and i was banded on 10-23-08 so you should be just fine. I was a little worried that they would say no but they didn't even questions me. Good luck

Shelby that is so funny that you treated yourself to ice cream because I did the same thing! I’m so glad we are half way through the creamy soup stage. And I also hear you on the bad breath. I feel bad for my husband but I keep telling him in the long run he’ll have a skinny and healthy wife so he can’t complain. I just keep popping mints and brushing my teeth. I just wanted to let you know that I found something great to add to your diet, you might already have it but cream of wheat or malt-o-meal is awesome I just make it really runny. It’s a nice change when your are sick of soup.

I will be getting my first fill on Dec 6th so see you there!!

I just recently returned from being banded at the occ, here is a list that I think is a must. 1. Gas-x strips I would start on those right after surgery. 2. Don’t wear an under wire bra no one told me that and it was painful after surgery because it rubs the incision. 3. I just brought 2 pairs of comfortable pants, 2 T-shirts, and my toiletries. 4. This is something I learned while there. There is a little brown food stand around the corner from the hotel that has excellent beef broth. I think I went there 2 times and it’s really cheap.

I was banded on 10/23 at the occ.

Just wondering if you have any suggestions on things I can eat. I have been eating the same things for 3 days and its getting boring. What have you been eating.

Hi I was banded the same day as you. I know just what you are go through. My gas pain is in my left shoulder and some times it is so bad you could cut my shoulder off and I wouldn’t care. As for the port site, mine is still really sore. But can’t complain because I’m down 8 lbs sense surgery! Take care

1)How old are you?30 2) Have you been overweight your whole life or did you gain weight as a result of pregnancies, surgeries... or whatever I was never over weight until I started birth control after my first baby about 8 years ago. 3) How many times have you lost and gained (approximate times and how much on average). I have lost the same 20lbs at least 5 times but 2 years ago I lost 50 lbs on Atkins and gained 30 back. 4) After lap band surgery has your weight been coming off easier than when you dieted before?I haven't been banded yet I go in 10-23 so i will let you know 5) What is your average weekly weight loss? don't know yet i hope it will be 2-3lbs

Ok so I can’t believe I leave for the occ tomorrow. I am scared out of my mind!! Chicken broth here I come.

I might try that because i seem to be really hunger between 2 and 3 if i can keep myself busy through that time i do really well. It's just a hard time because that is when my kids get home from school and they are ready for an after school snack, so i am in the kitchen. See you next week!!