Hey there, I had Lap Band surgery done on 7/2/04. I had surgery on Friday and was back at work on Tuesday. My stomach was pretty sore for the first couple of days, but after that I was just sore at my port incision, and that quit at about a week, week and a half out. I dropped 25 lbs in the first month, and then plateaued for about 3 months, which I now feel is because I didn't get a fill when I needed one. Now I lose about 2 lbs a week. I was on liquids the first 2 weeks, then mushies for 2 weeks, then real food. There's things I can't eat. Mostly things akin to bread. I'm 5' 6", and I started at 280. I'm now at about 247. My goal is somewhere near 145, but I don't have anything magical about that number, so I'm not gonna beat myself up over it. I think I've been added to your support groups already, but if anyone wants to chat, my AIM is MysticTaeza Sarah

HEY THERE EVERYONE. I WAS WONDERING WHAT WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY ARE YOU HAVING OR HAD OR RESEARCHING. opps..sorry about the caps.lol. anyways i was wondering if anyone would like to keep in touch by mail or email or by phone as a support system.i think it would be great. we can help eachother. also, how much pain are you in after surgery? how long was it before you went back to skool?how long were you in the hospital for open?laproscopic?where do you live?does anyone live in minnesota?how long were you on pain meds? when could you start eating again?how much weight did you lose in your first,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th month out?what was your starting weigh tand height. whats a reasonable goal weight for omsone whose a large bone frame adn 5'4.75 inches tall?also, i have an online support group. if your interested please email me at [email protected] luv always, meghan exercise your heart out and eat sensibly!!!

just make sure you get enough protein cause for some reason the amount of protein you get can counter act the hair loss in the 3rd month.

see my doctor is putting me on the purred food from the get go... i dont have to do a liquid diet :/ so i think it all depends on your doctor...he know how big he make the stoma...and how much can pass through. i would just listen to his "rules".

Well, its only a couple days. I'm just impatient. lol. I talked to them and they said I could have jello now, so that makes the two days not so bad. lol. But thanks for the input, and Congrats to you too!!