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Thanks ladies.  I do have a question, is it really normal to lose 100lbs in less then a year? Ive seen so maybe before and after pictures on here of people who have lost over 100lbs in less or equal to a year.  It blows my mind.
I lied I have another question...how long are you in the hospital? and how do you feel after-wards?

Thank you for the book suggestion!  Thank you for the information about the constipation.  I already have problems with this so I'm not looking forward to this part of post-op. Congratulations on the weight loss!

Hi I'm Jamie I am also new to this site.  I had my surgery April 24th 2011.  As of last thursday i have lost 57 pds.  Getting the surgery was the best descion I have ever made.  Before surgery I couldn't even stand for 5 mins with out wanting to cry because my feet hurt, my hips hurt, my back hurt.  Now I walk 1 to 2 miles a day. 
Follow everything your doctor is telling you.  Oh and I have to tell you this.  after surgery I think most people experience constipation if you get a liquid medicine to help this problem remember a little goes a long way.  The bottle I got said take a table spoon with a lots of water.  well I mixed mine in water and sipped like a 1/4 cup it worked. 

It has taken me a few times to remember to slow down and chew my food really good.  Also when you got to introduce new food I would like to suggest taking a bite and wait a few minutes to see if your stomach will allow the new food.  Because in the past I would eat it then it wouldn't agree then I would get sick. 

Also I had nausea and if you have nausea or vomiting you can call your doctor and they should be able to call medicine in to help it.  It really helps at least it did for me. 

I am so excited for you.  I wish you the best of luck.  Take care

you asked why the band well my insurance company which i have the state inurance and they will only pay for the band. I also have heard alot of band things about the gastric bypass. I have a close friends mom pas away from it. but you take the good and the bad. and i like what i have chosen.

I'm home and I am working on sipping liquid all day but I am just a little scared now to eat and I am scared to drink to fast.  I am afraid of causing myself any pain... how do you try to incorporate yogurt and stuff when you have been on liquids for 8 days lol. 

Welcome to the group sportsmom, you will find the support you need here.  Each surgeon has us do what is neccessary to ensure the safest surgery possible.  Sounds like your surgeon is doing that.

Do you have any specific questions?  I have friends in my local wls support group that have had wonderful success with the band.  I chose RNY, based on my co-morbidities, and am thrilled with the results.  Having support is one of the best things for success.  I chose who to share that I was having surgery with before surgery.  If someone asks, notices the difference, then I share that I had surgery.  If is not the 'easy' way out the some think.  It is a wonderful tool.  Let us know how we can help.  Hugs