JamieK

Hi Colin, So how are you doing. Still losing like crazy?? Well I have that female thing working for me. Don't get me wrong I have lost weight just not as much as you have...and I'm jealous . Well I actually gained weight right after the surgery. Bummer right? Since then I have lost 10 lbs. I can't complain that is a heck of a lot for me. How are you doing with pain? Anything? I'm still having some pain at the post site. I just think I over did a few days ago. Cause I was doing really well until then. Hopefully It will improve. I'm really taking it easy now. Today was my first day back to work. I did well not too bad. Hope your well. :-h Jamie

HI! I was banded on the 25th as well. I am feeling those same spasms. Not to the extent that you are but they are painful. My pain is all at the port site, not the incision but the port itself. I was off from work for a few days and I thaink I over did...Cleaning. It still hurts when I move bend over and especially if I roll over in bed. Does anyone else have this...is it normal and will it go away? Jamie

Hey Colin, I was with you on the 25th-Jamie from California. How has everything been since the big day? Glad to hear the Zoom thing went well. I think I may do that when I get my first fill. I have been doing good...sick of the liquid diet. Can't wait to start the protein drinks. The incisions are healing well, very little pain. I do suggest holding your stomach when you sneeze--ouch. You take care of yourself. Jamie

Becky, I had my banding on April 25th and used the Optifast 2 weeks prior to the surgery. I did lose 16 lbs during that time. I must confess I cheated on several occasions. Just small things as you have stated. This did not cause any problem with my surgery. They were happy with my weight loss. There were a few of the patients that didn't even attempt a diet prior to the surgery and they also did well. So keep it up and do your best, your almost there. Everyone at the center was great, very caring. Good luck, Jamie `