stacyinvegas

Hi Stacy. Are you the girl from Vegas??? Well, I had my surgery exactly one week after I met you. So far so good. I was down 16 lbs last week. But I have discovered that I can pretty much eat anything right now.......and in great abundance too. So I have put on about 6 lbs in the past week. I can't wait to get in and get my first fill. Then, no more pigging out.

Nice talking to you.

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,

Yep...I am the one from Vegas. Glad you went ahead with the surgery and glad to hear that you are doing well. I was soooooo hungry too post op. Since you can still eat large quantites right now, the key is to make better food choices. I was still pigging out... but instead of pigging out on McDonalds, I was eating A LOT of grilled salmon, tuna salad and chili. The band has really helped me mentally. Food no longer controls me. Of course, I have an occasional treat (like chocolate)...but then I feel guilty and eat well for a few days to make up for it. You will get there, you will find what works for you. I just learned this week that if I don't drink enough water, the weight doesn't come off and I was getting food stuck alot. It is soooo hard to do sometimes, but you have to get 64-100 ounces in a day. This is crucial to our success. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I am in no way an expert, but sometimes it's nice to have someone to get advice from. Take care and I hope to hear from you soon...

Stacy

I went in for a consultation on Monday, April 24 and met 4 of the nicest women. I was with my mother sitting in the waiting room, when my mother asked the question......"So, have you all had the surgery?" Oh wow, what a question. I was shocked to find out that all of the women sitting there had been banded.

I would love to speak with them again. I only know them as Single Mom from Vegas that was banded on mid Feb. Then there was Temecula lady who loved her diet cokes. Also, a gal from Washington who was there supporting a friend. And finally, the pregnant lady that went from a size 20 to a zero.

Hope to hear from you soo.

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,

I am one of the girls you met that day. I was getting my second fill. I hope you had a great consultation with Dr. Ortiz and have chosen to have the surgery. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have now lost 33 pounds and finally weigh under 200 (199.8 lol). The best part is all of my "aches and pains" have gone away. I would love to hear how you are doing, please keep in touch!!!!

Stacy