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I'm assuming you didn't mean to sound so abrupt, but yes I am focusing on my healing. I just couldn't help but notice the hunger. I am still getting used to my band and all the changes, and that's why I posted this... to see how other recently banded people are feeling.

Once I get a fill I know it'll take some getting used to. I was hoping I was one of the lucky ones that didn't need any saline in my band, guess not! haha thanks for your advice

Good to know that this is normal! thanks

Always listen to your body! Hang in there, you're doing great If anything not so pleasant happens, I always say it is worth it, because it is.

I hope that's true about the first fill cause I'm at a stand still now. I feel like I could eat a lot, but I do stay within my portion restrictions. Good luck!

This was a great idea! I love to check in and see how everyone is doing. I feel like July bandees are a little family lol. I was banded on 7/6/11. Preop diet included, I've lost 23.8 lbs. When I went from Clear Liquids to full liquids, I GAINED 5 lbs. Today is the first time I've started seeing the scale go back down... thank God because I was getting VERY discouraged. I was thinking, how the heck could I have GAINED weight?! I'm not even eating! Lol... Pre-band, I would eat an egg and cheese croissant from DD with a medium iced caramel latte, a blueberry muffin for lunch, and fast food again for dinner... <--- I maintained my weight eating like that, and here I was eating 850 calories and I was gaining a pound a day... go figure! But, like I said, thank God the scale is starting to reflect my hard work. My go-to jeans are also loose on me now and I fit into a shirt that used to be tight on me... consider me a happy camper now! My 1 month post op appt is in a couple weeks, and thats the first appointment that I could get a fill... I think I may need it. You guys are all doing great... keep up the good work!

I LOVE guacamole/beans/cheese... can't wait to try this!!

Just another thing to add... I don't mind not being the thinnest friend of my group... I like my booty, and my boobs (all though they are the first part of me where I noticed weight loss!) and my curves! I just don't want my curves to have curves lol

We're in this together... at least I'm not the only one wondering if I'll be the fat friend!

the texting move works like a charm lol when were you banded? are you just maintaing now or still losing?

I'm hoping that with time the ft friend mentality will slowly go away... hahaha and yes, I will keep showing off those incisions! lol

That is exactly why I got banded... and after being banded for a little over 2 weeks now, I already feel better about my body. I'm still no Victoria Beckham (nor would I want to be as small as her) but I'm liking myself a little more each day. Patience my dear, it'll come!

I was banded on July 6th. I have been weighing myself daily since June 22, which was the first day of my pre-op liquid diet. Everyday I was seeing a loss, and today there was a .8lb gain. I know that it is probably me just retaining Water, I hadn't gone to the bathroom, etc. But I was surprised at how disappointed I felt. I realize that I should not be weighing myself daily because it's messing with my head. How often do you guys weigh yourself? Daily? Bi-weekly? Weekly? Monthly? Only at doctor visits?

Love this!

haha we're one i the same! today is the first day since the first day of my pre-op diet that I HAVEN'T weighed myself... feels weird! I have gained 4.8 lbs in the last 3 days... it must be because I went from Clear liquids to ful liquids, because I know I'm not eating hot fudge sundaes and fries, I can tell you that much... hahaha. I'm trying not to stress it. My jeans do feel looser though congrats on your weightloss too!!

I feel like I just read a post I made July 4th weekend!!! I was banded on July 6th. I was required to do a 2 week Liquid Protein shakes ONLY diet. I did realy great for the first 12 days. On two occasions I had a salad with a tablespoon of oil and vinegar... just to chew. But on 4th of July weekend, 3 days before my surgery. I had BBQs. I had a weak moment and had a little baked Beans and a little potato salad. I came on here and vented saying how terrible I felt, was I going to fail with the band because I couldn't even stick to the preop diet, and so on. I am here to say DON'T WORRY! I beat myself up about it to the point that I could've cried. I was also dealing with a family member having a bad reaction to me telling her about the surgery, being nervous, etc. The next day I took a deep breath and just started over. Now being 8 days out of surgery, I really do feel great. My slip up didn't effect me in the slightest... I think my slip up is what's keeping me i check because I know how hard I can be on myself. Slipping up every now and again will not determine your lap band future, just don't make it a habit. I'm sure you'll do great! Just get back on track and keep your head in a good place good luck!

Me too!! I feel like I'm learning my body all over again. I ate soup that gave me a lot of gas pains and it took me a little while to realize that they were actual gas pains... they weren't extremely painful, I just felt like a hot air balloon. I kept thinking, is this gas or am I hungry??? Turns out I was both lol I'm still getting used to the portion sizes. I find it strange that I can drink water fairly quickly and eat yogurt at a normal rate and not sense my band. I'm thinkikng I'll probably need a fill in a month once I'm healed? Ah who knows, I guess I've got plenty of time to figure it out.

My doctors office says to let them know if you haven't had a BM 3 days out of surgery. I know someone who hadn't gone by day 3 and they took milk of magnesia. I took milk of magnesia on day 5 and didn't actually go until day 6. Not to get you worried, because it makes perfect since why you're not going lol, but you should probably call your surgeon's office so they can give you tips on how to "get things moving"

It's funny that you brought up being emotional because I noticed the same thing for me today too. My mom and sister were like 'you're being very crabby!'. To be honest, today I had a lot of gas pains because I just started full liquids yesterday (which include protein shakes with milk, yogurt, fat free pudding, blenderized soups). I had broccoli soup today... do yourself a favor, NEVER eat it! I felt like a hot air balloon at work. I work in a school and I was ready to blame one of the kids for the gas if I had to... lol. I have been weighing myself every morning which is a really bad habit. I was up .8lbs this morning and it upset me. I am only going to weigh myself a macimum of 2x a week. I think thats why I wasn't in the best of moods today too. I'm on post-op day 8. I can't believe it's been a little over a week since surgery! I am looking for band friends to, so please keep in touch!

I was banded July 6th It's been quite an eventful healing process... days 1-3 were no picnics, but I am happy to say that days 4 and 5 were incredibly better. On day 2 I contacted my doctor's office because my largest incision (port incision) was very warm to the touch. They put me on an antibiotic for 10 days just to be cautious that there was no infection and I'm happy to report that there is a little less pain there and it is no longer hot. I'm not one for blood so I am very happy that the Steri-strip and bandage stay on for the first 5 days lol I'm a little squimish. Anyways, yesterday there was a very small amount of blood that is now dried on the side of the Steri-strip. I have to say I'm a little hesitant to take off the bandages cause I don't wanna see what's underneath!! Anyone have a similar experience? Had an infection? Took an antibiotic? Had a little blood? Didn't want to take off the bandages??? Hope all my July Bandees are doing amazing!!! PS: taking some milk of magnesia to make me go # 2... :/ haven't gone since the 5th.

Yea mine seem to be stuck on like glue lol my surgeon's office recommends taking them off after day 5 cause they say it turns into a greenhouse for infections haha... lovely analogy! But yes, I have some kind of stiches (I think it's the glue kind) a small white square covering the incision and then a clear square covering.

This is my first post coming from Bandland! I was banded on July 6th. I'm so happy to see that the July bandees are continuing on. I hope everyone that was just banded or is left to be banded has a smooth and easy surgery and recovery!! My surgery went picture perfect. I had my surgery at Winthrop Hospital in NY. The staff were incredible and I think my surgeon is sent from heaven! My stomach and abdomen did start to feel sore until mid-end of day 2. The anesthesia however, made me feel like I was hit by a Mack truck! Days 4 and 5 have been so, so much better... each day gets much better! I'm happy about that. Just the port incision is sore but I know that that is expected. Hope everyone is well and I'm happy to rejoin my July-banded family

Today I asked my mom (who was banded this past February) if she ever regretted getting the band, even just a little and she said no. Right after I got surgery I did think for a split second, what did I just do??? I think it's normal to go back and forth but in the end I know I made the right decision for me.

I'm glad you posted this cause telling people about the band worried me more than actually going through a surgical procedure. It probably sounds ridiculous to most people, but it's true. After talking with my mom (who got the Realize Band) and my dad (both are my greatest supporters) and coming on this website. I realized that this is for ME. And only me. IT sounds so basic, but when it comes down to it, it is that simple. Whether your roommate is left in the dark or knows about it, do what YOU feel comfortable with most. I realized that people will say what they say and think what they think, no matter what you do. I was just banded last week and if someone askes what happens, I just tell them I had gastric band surgery. I find it almost liberating. I do feel out the person first though and will tell them if I don't think they'll preach to me about what a terrible choice I made. Also, 3 days before surgery I told me aunt. Everything in me was telling me not to tell her because she would have a bad reaction. But I told her. Boy was I right. I felt terrible from her reaction. She just said "you're really getting surgery....?" and gave this look like 'why woudl you do that???'. So if and when you decide to tell people, I would say just prepare yourself for some of the reactions you get and remember why you got this surgery... FOR YOU. Best of luck, I'd love it if you'd keep me updated on what happens!

Great advice. And what a great success you are! I was banded this past Wednesday, July 6th. The first 2 days post op were very difficult for me--not because of my stomach, but because of the anesthesia. I had a terrible headache and all of my muscles were extremely sore... I was walking like Frankenstein lol But today I have a whole new attitude. I am feeling MUCH better and I cannot wait to use this brand new tool inside of me. With hard work, I have nothing but good things ahead of me I hope to be an inspiration like you. Thanks for the prayers, and I'll pray for your continued success