What do you think?

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Well its been 18 days since I had the surgery and I have lost 15pounds but I havent lost anything in the last 5 days. I have been eating some soft foods- like eggs, noodles, tuna, etc. Since I started eating real food I havent lost anything. is this normal? Also my port still is bothering me a lot. it is still sore. Is this normal. Let me know what you think and thanks for the insight!

Lisa

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Banded Aug. 1, 2006
Start -235:paranoid Current 220:) Goal 160:clap2:

Its only been 18 days...you are prob still somewhat swollen from surgery. Port site...they stitch it, so yes, you would be sore...it was major surgery. Everyone heals differently. And, hey---15 lbs in 18 days is good....really good!!! Best Wishes to you!!!:)

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244 lbs @ Consult
Banded 9/27 Dr Alexander Onopnchenko-Atlantic City, New Jersey
1st fill 11/3
2nd fill 12/20
3rd fill 4/26

Remember that the 1st 6 weeks is really for healing, and that should be your focus. The weight loss is a pleasant side-effect.
Please don't worry about this at this early point. Start practicing taking the long-term point of view, don't rush things, and stay focused on health. I promise you will be happier and healthier, and you will lose weight. This is not a race.
You are doing great, don't jeopardize it by getting in a big hurry.
Good luck!
Cindy

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Banded 7/22/05 by Dr. Marsden, Lewisville, TX
286/200/180 goal
1st fill: 8/25/05 .5cc
2nd fill: 11/10/05 .2cc
3rd fill: 7/27/06 .6cc

You sound like you're on track to me. Your body is still adjusting and once it gets used to being on regular food again you should see a difference. Good luck and congrats!

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Starting Weight February 2006: 392
Current Weight: 217
Total Lost Since February 2006: -175
Banded April 2006

I lost pretty quickly right after surgery because of swelling and only eating liquids. When I started eating more solid-type foods, the loss slowed way down. Even more when I started *real* food. When I went three weeks without any loss, I got my first fill at 9 weeks. Then the loss started at an average of 2 lbs/week.

My port stayed sore for a long time. Even now, at 3 months out, it's tender if I push on it. This whole thing was major surgery, even though it doesn't look like it with only 5 little scars.

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5/9/06: 4cc at NWWLS - Everett, WA
232 H / 220 S/ 145 Current
1st: 7/14/06: 1.5 cc
2nd: 8/8/06: +0.3 cc (1.8)
3rd: 10/04/06: +.03 cc (2.1)
4th: 12/06/06: +.04 cc (2.5)
5th: 1/24/07: +.05 (3.0)