Hello to all of my OH family. I had a 6 day stay and I am feeling fine. I lost a total of 20lbs on my pre op diet. My surgery went well but my oxygen level was bit low which caused me to have an extended stay. My clothing had a slack in them when I went home. Felt good. God Is good. I have only been able to take a few sips of protein a day and maybe 4 spoons of chicken broth and I feel so full. Again I say thank God. I had a wonderful experience and had lot of friends and family praying for me. I was a bit drowsy the first few days but I remember a few people coming to see me. My room was filled with balloons and flowers and cards. I am loved. The day I went they kept pushing my time back and back so the nurse informed me that in all the time she has worked there she never see so many people waiting on one patient. Again I say...I am loved. Thanks for all your kind words and support. I will keep you all posted and keep the pictures updated. I am now on the losers bench. Thanks OH!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!! and Congrats!!on your Surgery hope everything is going well for you!

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I feel the same too but I just keep telling myself "take it one day at a time." I had my surgery on 8/13 and I am down 23lbs but i dont see it. sometimes i feel i aint losing nothing. oh i just wish for a sandwhich..but im doing ok with food, sometimes i am not even hungry..just want to focus on exercising. Just pray for the day I can start running around with my daughter. Keep strong and have faith! Enjoy the rest of the week, Maribel

Trish......You lost 24 pounds already.........That's 8 pounds a week! That's incredible. I had a lap band on August 1st, and I am amazed at how it has affected me mentally. I've lost about 35 pounds since then, and I am feeling great. The only problem now is that I still don't like the way I look. I'm starting to realize all the damage I've done to my body over the years of being obese, and I guess I've been thinking it would all disappear when I lost some weight. Not the case. I'm also experiencing the intense cravings........Boy what I would give to have a HUGE plate of pasta and meatballs! One of the nurse practioners told me "You will stop having intense cravings once you start feeding your soul." I thought that was profound, and it gives me something to think about. Hang in there.........You are doing great, especially walking every night. From my limited experience, it seems what you are feeling is absolutely normal. Keep up the good work......Debbie