Jess527

I have 4. 1 large 1 inch incision where my port is off to the left of my stomach a few inches from belly button. I have 3 incisions across my upper abdomen, those are all pretty small. I have been using mederma, and the nurse said they looked really good, we will see with a few more months out.

Thanks for the welcome back GG. I did good today, I tracked all of my food on myfitnesspal.com app I have on my phone, and I exercised for an hour. Now, if I can keep up the exercise I think I can get to onederland (crossing my fingers) by next week. I was 200.4 this morning, I am SO close...I am trying not to weigh everyday, but I just want to see the 100s so bad! My second fill is Tuesday, I am getting excited, it will be under fluro again Congrats on your NSV! I had one yesterday, I fit into an old shirt I haven't been able to fit into for more than a year...my husband actually thought I had bought a new shirt

Healthwoman, I saw my doctor for my week post op appointment, but no I haven't seen him since. There is a support group that meets every last Thursday of the month here in San Antonio, but I have class and cannot attend. I was told the doctors go to these meetings. Hopefully I can attend one in December.

Thanks Patti, gives me hope too! I had a good work out today, I just need to keep it up and do it every day and I think I should see the weight loss I want. Good luck on your fill, you will have to keep me updated! Good luck with your weight loss!

I haven't written anything on this A11s topic thread since I had my surgery back in August (8-25-11). It seems like a lifetime ago, I am stuck at 205 this morning. I was 207 at my first/last fill almost a month ago. I am up to 5cc's in my 10 cc band. I am writing in this topic board because I know you were all filled with me in August. I do not think my body wants me to see onederland. Feeling frustrated, I feel like people are looking at me like "shouldn't she be dropping weight" and in fact my mom mentioned something along those lines the other day. I have thought about trying to do all liquids again to jump start the weight loss, but it just doesn't satisfy me. I have my second fill next week, 10-25-11. Any suggestions?

Exercising helps with the neck pain (shoulder pain for me). I walked a lot the first few weeks, and actually first day I got the surgery. I was so afraid I was going to get a clot, I didn't want to sit still. I don't remember having the shoulder pain after the first week. The first day and second day were the only days that really bothered me with shoulder pain. I went back to work on day 5. Every day it gets a little better. The first 3 days I wasnt really hungry, but I believe day 4 was when it really kicked in. sugar free popsicles were my best friend.

Thanks Win, I had my fill under fluro and she told me I would not be able to even chug water anymore and I felt restriction for a week and now I feel pretty open. I just want to see onederland, I got down to 203 but now up to 206, I was 207 at last fill, I'm feeling frustrated.

I have only had one fill, and I was filled from 3.8 cc's to 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I have no real restricition right now, but I felt like I did when I first got the fill. Wondering if it was all in my head...or is it possible I stretched my band? I haven't lost anymore weight since then, and I have another fill scheduled for next week. Feeling frustrated, but it has barely been 2 months since my surgery. I was banded on August 25th.

This made me realize I am so not eating the right things, in fact it is hard for me to even reach 1200 calories on a normal day! It is actually hard to make myself eat within the first 3 hours of getting out of bed. I am doing 2 meals a day. Thanks for the postings it gave me some ideas I can try!

Victoria, that was great advice...at least for me. That sounds like me completely, and I am also 31. I have been on weight watchers a few too many times, and lost weight only to feel deprived and gain it back plus more. You have given me new hope!

Dietary goal is avoid pasta. Banded August 25 Starting weight 229 2 weeks before being banded. Banded starting weight is 219. So 25 total pounds down!

How many time did I post that??! I didn't even answer questions. I am going to do starting weight today instead of tomorrow because I may forget to do this. Jess527 Starting weight 204 Halloween challenge...get to onederland! I just got a fill so I want to lose 8 pounds. I plan on committing to exercising at least an hour 3xs a week. Monday Tuesday and Friday! I forgot to cut and paste, hope I answered all the questions.

Congrats, that is awesome! I have a question, I just got my first fill yesterday and it was done under fluro and I am up to 6 cc in 10 cc band. I am nervous about my first food, I really don't want to get sick. I haven't had any trouble eating since I got banded, but PA said I would now. I start solids tomorrow afternoon. Maybe a lean cuisine meal, or go straight to chicken?

I was just "let go" on Friday from my job, and I am 1 month and 2 days post op. I am down from 229 to 207 this morning. I was all the way down to 203, I am stress eating. I am not eating close to the amount I was eating before, but they aren't good choices. I want to exercise but I am so stressed. I need support, or a workout buddy. Now I am worrying about how I will pay for fills...lost my insurance too. Any advice? Anyone want to become motivation buddies?

Thanks vlp, true about having more time to exercise. Onmyway I will find you on fitnesspal, just have to figure out how to do that. Thank you both for words of encouragement, on the plus side I went in for fill today and they changed me to cash pay and offered me the fluro for no extra cost...takes all the guessing away when doing the fill!

Thank you both, for your words of encouragement. It is just hard. I will need to work on me, during all this me time!

Ms. Lady, thanks, I think I am going to try some chicken tomorrow.

I am on week 3 and I am unable to eat anything close to what I was eating before. I actually know what it is like to feel satisfied (FINALLY) I don't eat until I am full anymore. I know my weight loss has slowed down, but I feel good. On ideas of things to eat, I like the Hungry Jack instant potatoes and I add fat free sour cream, and just a tiny bit of fat free cheddar cheese...it is so yummy! For real food, I haven't really had a real meal (I did have a 1/4 cup serving of mac and cheese and didn't eat it all). I guess I am a little afraid to try regular food. Has anyone at this stage eaten chicken? Any problems getting it down without Water? LJM stick in there, I am told it will all be worth it after the first fill! I walk 30 minutes a day during the weekdays with some girls at work, this probably isn't hurting. Are you doing any exercise?

I have been reading different posts and I just want to know what abbreviations mean what?!

That sounds kinda like what I'm feeling, except it is more uncomfortable sitting up. I feel like it is almost a burning sensation. I was thinking I needed to call my Dr. but after reading this I guess I am ok. BUT how long will it be this uncomfortable sitting in the upright position?

I am now on day 6 and I feel like I am starving, is that even possible? I am so tired of sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello, and broth. Is there ANYTHING else I can have?! I have been back at work since Monday, which was the first day my gas was no longer gas but diarrhea (I feel weird writing about my bowel movements). Today is my second day of being in the bathroom everytime I put any of the above 3 things in my mouth, and I just don't understand why I can't have a protein shake...I think I would kill for a protein shake right about now, I mean how much more gassy can I get?! I am feeling frustrated and looking for some support!

Thanks all, that was very helpful and a little scary I must add.