kelly75

I had surgery on march 23 2011, I also turned down my first fill 4 weeks ago, and only lost 4 pounds those weeks, I noticed I was eating more and more often, so on June 2nd ( last Thursday) I did get a good sized fill, and I'm so glad I did, I have lost 6 pounds just in 1 week.. And I would never go in for an un fill for a vacation or for any reason other then medically necessary, I figure I had plenty of vacations and plenty of fatty foods, that is why we all got this surgery is to eat healthy and lose weight right?? This is in my own opinion of course, I'm not speaking for anyone but myself

I was Banded on March 23rd 20011..I have lost 42 pounds as of this am..I turned down my first fill 4 weeks ago..I go in tomorrow for a fill apt..My problem is, Do I really need one??? I have lost 6 pounds in 4 weeks..thats over 1 lb a week..which is normal for most..I just dont want to be put in a postition where the Doc tells me I have to get one..How do I know im ready for a fill???

I do stay satisfied for 3-4 hours.. And I'm still losing.. So I think I'll let doc know I'm not ready for one., but I get the feeling from our last visit that he wants me to get one.. Grrr.. I was self pay, and my first fill was part of the fees, so I think he wants me to hurry up and get it done.. But I do really like him thou, if that makes sense.. Lol..

I was banded on march 23rd, as of now I have no fill.. My weight when I started the 10 day pre- op was 317lbs.. Today I am 278lbs.. I told my doc i did NOT want a fill till absoutly necessary, I go in on June 2nd for another apt, and my body is ready for it.. I have only lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks.. Normal day for me eating would be 2 cups of coffee.. 2 string cheese .. 1 can of tuna with low fat mayo on 9 grain bread.. 2 packs of apple and cinnamon oatmeal.. And 3 liters of water a day.. That's pretty much what I have been eating since I could eat reg food again.. Few times I have ate a bocca chicken burger with mustard.. I try to walk at least 1 mile on the tread mill each day, I have lost 5 inches from my hips, and 7 inches from my waist.. Went down 1 bra size.. And 2 pant sizes.. I was in a very tight 26 now in a 22.. I have no regrets at all other then I should of done it sooner.. I'm kinda scared to get my first fill, only because it will be hard to adjust to a new way of eating and drinking all over again .. Hope I did not blab to much.. Lol

very normal, in 2 days i lost 8 on my pre-op liquids..18 lost by day 10..

Mine was totally self-pay..grand total 14,700$..that includes 3 months of Dr.visits, and only 1 fill..but hes a great Dr,,it was totally worth it

50 pounds is terrific!! No matter how long it took u to lose the weight, U still lost it!! Im very proud of u !! you should celebrate I do a happy dance every time i lose even one pound..i started at 317 march 13th..im down to 281, i was so excited once i got out of the 300's YOU GO FOR IT!!

Reverie you always have the best answers, i enjoy reading all your comments..Thanks for always being there to help us out!!

Im with you on the pain..I have never had bad cramps or anything during mine, I was banded on march 23rd this year, and i just ogt over my 1st period since banding, and like another post stated, i thought i was gonna DIE!! the sharp pain in my lower stomach felt like i was being stabbed, every time i sneezed coughed or even got up or sat down it was misserable..i sure hope they are not all gonna be like this month

My doctor is in Richland Wa, his name is Dr.Earl Fox..1075 Jadwin Ave..509-943-0710..Not sure if he takes patients just for fills or not, but it does not hurt to give them a call..He is wonderful..I had my surgery on March 23 this year..GOOD LUCK

Im a smoker 1 pack a day..I was searching all over the place on the forums to get a little comfort from others that DO smoke and have NOT quit before surgery..I was terrified something would go wrong if I did not quit..I was on a 10 day liquid diet before my surgery, and that was hard enough, there was no way i could get rid of both of my pleasures..smoking and eating..so i worked on the eating part and lost 18 lbs before surgery..my Doc did NOT require his patients to quit smoking before surgery, he did recommend it, but did not demand it..i just told the anasteologist (sp) that i was a smokier (and yes i had a few that morning before i had surgery) and he said he would give me something in my IV to help with any coughing i would have..I had a great surgery experience, I know smoking is totally bad for u, but like i said, I could not give up both eating and smoking before hand..Just try to research all u can and make ur mind at ease, that is what i did..Im all for peoople trying to quit..i do plan on trying to also, but i was not that stong at surgery time..I wish u all the luck in the world with your surgery, and dont let people on these forums freak you out with their comments about smoking (usually the ones that have bad things to say about smoking are NOT smokers and do not know how it is for the ones that do)

Today was my apt for my first fill..I was a little scared to go, considering my scale broke last week..lol..BUT it went awesome..Doc says i do NOT need a fill, and my weight loss has been above average..I was so flipping happy, i was jumping up and down..I have lost 36 lbs since starting this journey on march 13 (18 lbs on 10 day liquids) My starting weight was 317..im now 281..I was wearing a tight size 26 and 3-4X shirt and 44DD bra..I am now down to a 22 pants..1-2X shirt..and 42 DD bra..No more sleep aphena and no more heart burn pills..I can not believe in that little amount of weight that it would make such a big impact on my life..I just wanted to share my wonderful day with you..For all of u reading this, just remember that we all can do it if we stay with it and stay strong!!

CONGRATS!!!!! very well done on the weight loss..I went in for my first fill yesterday, but doc and I both agreed that i am not ready for one yet..I have lost 36 lbs since march 13th..and he said that was above average..Im so glad he decided with me in not getting one..another 4 weeks ill have another apt..if i lose from 8-10 pounds then he still says no fill..I am trying to do as much weight lose without a fill that i can..Just my way of dong it..Im with u on NOT buying new clothes, im so tempted, and i am also down 2 pant sizes.guess we will see if i break and just buy 1 or 2..lol..GL for u in the future

THANKS SO MUCH...I have been sticking to all my Dr's orders starting with day 1 of my 10 day pre-op liquids..it about killed me with head hunger the first 3-4 days..i would not leave my house pretty much the whole time..in fear i would slip up and go throu the drive throu at our local Mcdonalds..I was so terrified that something would go wrong with the surgery i just stuck thru it..and the 10 days of liquids gave me a big push for the 3 weeks he required after surgery..i wont lie to u, i did eat a small amount of mushies on week 3..cottage cheese a bite or 2 now and agian..i did all this without even exercising..i started exercising just last week..walking a mile a day for 4 days a week on the tred mill..my only advise is make sure u are getting ur right amount of water..protein shake..calories..and exercise in to maintain a lose of weight..i do not want to start slipping in my weight lose now..it is tough, and the band is kinda my little head game..even thou its not filled, i pretend it is fully filled and it seems to work with the head games food can play with me..GOOD LUCK with your weight goal..it is hard, but once u start losing weight its actually kinda fun..its all i talk about to who ever will listen to me..lol..

I am going in on May 4th for my first fill..I was a self-pay patient, and all my apts for 3 months and FIRST fill is included in the total price..my question is..How much of a fill is a normal amount on ur first one, i would like a good amount, considering i will have to pay 225$(rip off I know..lol..) for every fill after this first one..any comments would be great..

My ticker says i have lost 30lbs, but 18 of those lbs were from the 10 day Pre-Op liquid diet..so tech i have only lost 12 lbs after surgery, and I was considering not to get the fill, but this week it has been a nightmare with hunger, and i do not want to get back into eating unhealthy..I have not actually made the decision of the fill or not, but i am schedualed for the apt on the 4th, and was going to talk with doc to see what he recomends.. I am actually scared to get the fill of the unexpected i guess

I lost 18lbs on my 10 day pre-op liquid diet..and only 12lbs after surgery on march 23rd..so a total of 30lbs..not sure if i should count the pre surgery weight, but i feel great..this last week i have stayed the same, no weight lose, so im so ready for my fill..i go in for my first fill on may 4th..i cant wait!!

WAY TO GO!!! I have also got rid of my 26 pants, and fit very comfortable into my 24's that i dug out of my closet from years ago..Its the best feeling!!!

then u are very lucky !! mine is on my left side under my breast, and its a big lump..lol..feels kinda weird..

Day 5 for me and it is the first day i felt a little hungry, i have been on all liquids for 15 days now..so i guess im just used to the new way of eating..or lack there of..lol..but i did have 1/2 spoon of peanut butter today, ate very slow, and it helped with my hunger..not supposed to have anything, but i figure it would not hurt..

Im 5 days out, i have same issue, look bigger now then i did before..lol..but i have lost 5 pounds..I have only burped once, but the "other " gas is coming along fine..lol..I feel so tight in my chest also, and its so hard to get all my liquids in me..and I have not went to the "bathroom" in 7 days..i have tryed MOM, but it just made me gag and i almost puked..So hopefully today is my day..lol..sorry if i sound so gross, but just wondering if any of u r having the same issues?? last night i did get the upper left shoulder pain everyone has been talking about associated with the gas pains, but it did go away..hope everything goes smooth with u in the coming days

Thanks so much for the info, i am going throu the same prob..march 23rd was my band day, and im so sick of the same old liquids..i was going to ask about cream of wheat..ty ty

well mine is worse then the rest of u, i had my band on march 23rd also, and I have to have 4 weeks of clear liquids, plus protein shakes...i was already on a 10 day liquid diet before surgery..Im actually glad he did put me on all these liquids, i dont miss food at all so far..i cant believe it either, im just in a different routine now..so like everyone says every Dr. is totally diferent, i do get to start mushies in 4 weeks thou..kinda excited to experiment with my magic bullet a little..