JennB33

I just had my third fill, the first one, in July, was 3 cc's, 1 cc in August, and then got 2 cc's today. I haven't had any problems thus far after a fill, and have been able to eat pretty much whatever. I've started gaining again (!!) so I hope this works. I got a sandwich after my fill and could only eat 1/2 so that's a good start... Do you all do the Clear liquids on the day of the fill, then fulls, then mushies, etc? I haven't been, is that bad? Also my doctor has forbidden yogurt or "anything I can eat with a spoon". He TOLD me to eat sandwiches!! Such a culture shift from my pre-banding days of "don't eat bread!"

How do I get one of the little tracker things? Thanks!

Congratulations, and welcome Stephanie!

Wow - congratulations to you!

Good luck! You're going to do great!

When I investigated the band option, I had to understand that it is a tool not a silver bullet. If I wasn't using the tool correctly, it would not help me. Like using a hammer to drive in a screw, if I don't use the tool properly it won't work. I think you do have to be ready for all three elements to work together or fail individually. Every day is a new opportunity for success or failure, and it's up to each person to make the right decision. I look at the band as I have never been able to look at other "help" - when someone else hinted that I had had enough, I stuffed my face a little more just to prove that I would be making the decisions. The band helps me by reminding me that I am, in fact, full and need to stop eating. It doesn't turn off my mental urges to want MORE MORE MORE but it's a more physical reminder that I never had before. It's my tool, I'll work with it. And try to make the right decisions every day. I wish everyone the best of luck with their decisions, banded or not.

Wonderful! Good for you!

We were banded on the same day!

I was on a restricted diet and had to lose 14 lbs pre-op (! And failed!). 10 days prior to surgery had to be on a liquid diet... I was banded on 5/25/11 and feel like things are starting to "click" although I haven't been able to exercise much lately - work has been insane. I've lost 25 lbs since last August when I started the program (including 9 months of pre-surgery classes, diet, etc). Understanding what "full" means is kind of amazing, at 38 years old... J

The same EXACT thing happened to me... The nurses were totally cool with it, and so was the surgeon. In fact, they wanted to order a pregnancy test and I said that it certainly wasn't necessary.... Good luck with your surgery!

I had my surgery on 5/25 and my port incision is still the most tender. I haven't been able to adhere to the "no lifting above 15 lbs for 6 weeks" edict because I have a 3 y/o who sometimes NEEDS to be lifted (so he can go have a time out, more often than not). I'm noticing an internal kind of pain when I do some simple yoga stretches - like child's pose - like there is something in there (which I know there is...). Anyway. Go easy! No more lifting hose caddies! And if the pain continues, call your doctor!

Since it has finally stopped raining I'm going to take my 2 dogs - 9 y/o golden retriever and 18 month old crazy-ass GSD out for a walk and get my 2 miles in! Also, I applaud everyone here, I read the thread and am so happy to be posting on a forum where people listen to each other and don't immediately start flaming one another. Dogs are great exercise buddies, anyone else here want to be exercise buddies/support for each other? Drop me a note...

Congratulations! And, I had to be on liquids for 10 days prior to my surgery. Good luck, we'll see you on the other side!

I was having pains like that too and wanted to sit down, then I read that the best thing was to walk... and it helps! I also burp like a sailor now.... doesn't matter what I eat, I belch.

Hello all, I'm new to this forum today. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago today and have started bringing real food back into my diet. I will have my first fill on July 9. I lost about 15 lbs since surgery, but haven't lost anything this week (I do my weigh-in on Sunday mornings, pre-eating or drinking and post-toilet). I wonder if I'm just having a plateau because I'm putting real food into my diet or if it's because this week is "special lady time" (apologies, gents). Any advice? I'm walking about 30-40 minutes 4-5 times a week at about 3.25 mph, and trying to remember to do some weights every day for 10-15 minutes. Thanks in advance!

You look great, and are an inspiration to all of us! I'm 4 weeks post-surgery now, and am so excited for the future! Keep those pictures coming, you have every right to be happy and proud of yourself!