I was banded on November 15th,2006. The surgery was very easy on me. I had worried mostly that I would not be fully 'out' and would feel something during the operation, but I didn't feel a thing. The next day I was tired, and a bit annoyed because they had given me an Rx that contained codeine, to which I am allergic. So, no big pain meds for me. Then again, I didn't really need it.

The first two weeks of liquids didn't bother me. I was losing weight, wasn't particularly hungry, and was busy with Christmas shopping.

Mushies were harder. What is mushy enoough? If you chew very well and wash things down, is it enough? That was hard, and I actually missed liquids because they are a no brainer. I was getting hungry though. Christmas cookies lurked everywhere. It was no use, I had some.

My first fill was 1/4/07. I was worried about the nurse doing the fill (and was annoyed that I hadn't seen the surgeon after my surgery, I felt dumped). I needn't have worried. She hit the port in one try and I didn't feel a thing. I don't have any restriction either so I have made an appointment for my second fill a week from monday. At the office I had only lost 10lbs on their scale, and was very bummed. On my scale this morning, I had lost 21. I'll take my home scale any day! I'll just try to be good until the band starts to work and I will excersize too. I already feel a bit more energetic. ...still need naps... but getting better.

annieM