IamKim

Just sent you a request.

I have seen that no gray stuff... So it actually works?

You are still healing so you shoud probably hold off on the fill. From what I read on here the time between surgery and the first fill is pretty tough. Hang in there and just keep following the plan. Don't be surprised if you don't lose any weight for a while. Just keep faith in the process.

I had my first fill yesterday afternoon. It did take a bit longer than norm to find my port because it was facing down slightly. I would say it was more uncomfortable than painful. My PA says this happens but not the norm. She also told me that I may not feel any of the effects for about 2 weeks. Apparently there is not anything to back up the reason for the 2 weeks other than that is what many patients have experienced. Most of the visit was spent talking and the fill was just a few minutes including the extra searching she had to do. The PA I work with is great about answering questions and just sharing info. I usually have my mental list of questions before I go in and she does not rush through the visit at all. Most importantly she stresses that this is my personal experience with the band and that getting info from others experience is helpful but to listen to my own body. As far as how I felt after the fill. Last night I ate lentils and had some Water later in the evening. That all felt normal. I am having my first cup of coffee now and with ever drink I pause to make sure I don’t feel any different. (My personal worries setting in) - it all seems fine. I will eat soft food today and back to my new normal eating habits tomorrow. I seems like we are very close in the process, feel free to friend request me if you like. Good luck

I took a week and that was just perfect for me

That would be nice

I was feeling the same way till I had a nice talk with myself. I decided to focus on small stuff like making sure I was getting enough water each day and protein. I also increased my calories a bit. So far so good I lost 2 lbs sence my little talk. It's only 2lbs but it's progress and that makes me happy. Keep your head up.

Thanks for asking there seems to be a secret language I need to learn.

I was the same as you at day 3. Mess made me sick so I stopped taking them ans by day 5 or 6 I felt so much better. You will make it.

I was banded 9/26 and lost 13 in the first two weeks and nothing in week 3. I kinda feel the same way as you. I'm trying to focus on eating well and not the weight loss number. But it's not easy...

I am also at week 3. I was told to start trying to add meats cooked in sauce or soft meats in weeks 3 and4. (and was specifically told to try chicken, fish, ground beef, and cold cuts). Also in week 2 and 3 to add soft cheese and cooked veggies. For weeks 5 and 6 I was told to try all meats cooked normally but chew very well. I was also told to make sure I try bread. She basically told me to experiment but make sure to chew well and not to over eat. That's the part I'm struggling with, figuring out when I'm full. I figure it's only week three and I have a lifetime to get it right

I'm at week three as well and was wondering the same thing.

I had my surgery on 9/26 and also had a hiatal hernia repair. I experienced similar pains and I believe it's normal. It has since pretty much all went away. Hang in there!

I feel so much better after reading this. I too got my period a day prior to surgery and was nervous about it. My take it must not be an issue because with all the pre op questions it was never asked by anyone. The only negative to it was that I usually get one day with a really bad headache with my period and two days after surgery I had the worst headache and the pain medication I was given made me sick. Needless to say it wasn't a fun day.

Darn my iPad it double pasted... Sorry

Hello everyone, I just signed up for fitness pal from the suggestions on here and want to be everyone's friend . I have not figured out how to add people yet. Please feel free to add me. Iamkim73. On a good note I had my 2 week follow up yesterday and am down 13lbs. I also got the ok to start soft foods, not mushy or blended, but soft foods! I was so happy to eat dinner with my family last night. Even if it was an extremely small portion. Kim

I also travel frequently for work. I was supposed to go on a trip 2 weeks after surgery and am glad I asked my dr first. I was told not to fly because apparently it puts you at risk for blood clots. You might want to check into it.

Hello, I had surgery on 9/26 and finally feel sort of normal. I just read every post I think . I have to say I was hating life by day three but do find some comfort reading that I was not the only one. The post about it being difficult to cook for the family definitely hit home.