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Surgery date was 3/7/12. Been feeling down, although 30 pounds down since preop, i went shopping and after seeing my body, I was second guessing myself, thinking i should have opted for Sleeve or BYPASS, would be down 50 by now.. maybe in a size 18 instead of 22/...faster weight lost, less followup, less frustration.......right? Then, I got a call from my dr. My blood work was perfect. 2 months ago i was border pre diabetic and bad Chol was high. Low iron too! But, now, blood work was perfect!!! I am working out with less pains and more energy. Had to remind myself of why I made this decesion. SOOOOOOO, I thought to myself....hard work and dedication goes hand in hand with the band. i do not have cravings anymore..and have not been binge eating. I am now excercising 5 days a week like I was doing 100 pounds ago. Slow and Steady works for me, the journey itself is one full of self reflection and change for the better!! Keep trucking Bandsters!!! And be sure to high five yourself for every accomplishment!!

Ditto! I am down 30 but nothing since a month ago. Still not satisfied after eating ..got another full Thursday ..hoping I can get up to 7-8 cc

Congrats! What a motivation for those of us just starting our journey!

Today I am getting round two band fill. First fill was 3.76 last week ..hopefully some restriction will occur after today..

i wish I could help. New to band and just got my first fill. Been a lil back and forth about surgery since I have not lost anything in the past 2 weeks. I am sure some good advice is on the way, Just curious, have you had your band filled beyond 3.5?

I am going back this week for 2nd fill, 3.77 now, still feel hungry. Let us know how feel 2 goes for you!

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Thanks guys..I just called my Dr to set up an appt...

I am on the way to get my first fill tommorrow. However, I noticed a lesion under my arm this morning. Freaking me out! I always get lumps this time of month. Anyone else Period is off post lapband? Lesion underarmpits... I use antibaterial soap and am almost ocd about being clean. Trying to stay cool before I make a dr appt...aaaaaaaahhhhhhh

Happy to hear you doing well! mine is on thur,,,did they ask if you felt full after fill? what determined the amount of fill?

Week 3 I felt no pain, no bloating..hunger kicked in, but can do moderate excercise

I AM SOOO HUNGRY!! HAVE NOT BEEN DOING WELL, AFTER FIRST 2 WEEKS MY EATING HAS NOT BEEN GOOD, EATING DECENT AND HEALTHY FOOD, JUST TOO MUCH. BREAD GETTING STUCK, VERY UNPLEASANT... FILL ON THURSDAY AFTER 4 WEEKS POST OP...ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING BEFORE FILL?

Same here..I am 16 days post op and cheated today ..felt bad but the food was not terribly bad..I get a fill in less than two weeks and do not want to compermise my healing ...nor gain the twenty pounds I lost back..I heard beforehand the fills that hunger strikes with a vengeance! Everyone hang in there!

JUST CALLED MY DR...BROKE OUR IN HIVES! STARTED WITH MAJOR ITCHING AROUND MY INCESIONS AND IS SPREADING! I AM FREAKING OUT ..READ THAT HIVES MAY BE AN INDICATION OF MY BODY REJECTING THE BANDS...LOTS OF TEARS GOING ON! HUSBAND WENT TO GET BENADRYL AND CREAM PER MY DR. ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS ISSUE? DR ALSO ADVISED TO TAKE OFF DERMABOND AS I MIGHT BE ALERGIC AS WELL!!

Hey gang..I think each Dr different..but mine set fill for 4weeks after surgery...good luck and hang in there! Water should help some in between meals

Went Back to work this past Monday..officially 2 weeks banded and 20 pounds down.. been super busy but wanted to say best wishes to those who are yet to be banded..or still getting through early healing stages. We are all in This together!

What flavor Isopure are you using for this? I purchased the punch but cannot stomach the taste...yours? Maybe the punch will be great with this recipe!! thanks for sharing!!

WOW! Thats awesome SpecialK! Thanks for dropping us some support and motivation!!!

Ok, so I am painless for the first time today. Had a bad episode of gas pains yesterday and took extra strength gas X chewables...it was a life saver! Hives and itching decreased when I removed the dermabond. Things are looking up. I am 10 days post op and still not feeling hungry at all. Feel full after drinking a water. Anyone else feeling the same? I am down from 303 to 284! I am not focused on loosing wieght that equals muscle and fluid lost... rather I want to loose fat! Was a little concerned when I getting full so quickly, but able to get in protien now.

Makes sense, as my belly is still pocking out and swoll! lol. One day at a time! Thanks!

Sorry to hear about your pains...these things will drive emotional eaters to food for sure, and very understandable! For those who love me, I explained to them that I am a food addict. The same concept as an alcoholic and smoker, or even drug addict..food WAS my go to drug. I explained that as a child a snuck and ate after hours..and that I binge eat when I am stressed, sad and bored. This seemed to help those I love understand and support me. I have only told my love ones about my journey, as I do not owe anyone outside my loving circle, an explanation.. which reduces me having to hear unwanted opinions. The decesion is not east and is yours to make. However, as a mom, I was afraid of not being here with my little one. But after researching over a year and understanding the pros and cons! Best of luck in whatever you decide!! You have support here on this site for sure!