Lovemythreems

Keep working at getting your band in green zone. I'm a slow loser too by choice. I'm taking my fills slow. I get my 3rd fill next week. It can be frustrating but it will come off. Keep measuring & making good choices.

I received my 2nd fill last week and this time I felt the restriction. My 1st fill was 41/2 ccs and I didn't lose any weight. My 2nd fill was .75 and I've lost 2 lbs. I think I'm almost there. I can eat pretty good & I haven't had any stuck issues. I had a appt to get another fill but I think I'll wait to see how this week goes. Glad to be losing again.

Gained a pound after 4 1/2 cc fill a week ago. Wonder if that means I need more? Not going to panic, afterall it was just a pound.

I made the same mistake with choc-covered raisins. Before I knew it the whole bag was gone:). I've been getting a single herseys bar & breaking off a section when I want something sweet. It's worked well for me.

I have a 12cc band & my doc does 5 1/2 for 1st fill. I got 4 1/2 last week. I get to go back next week for 4 more ccs. Dont feel super restricted.

Congrats. You will feel better soon. The gas pains are the worst part. All your feeling is normal. I was banded May 31st & felt super tight for about 3 days. Keep sleeping & drinking.

Yesterday I received 4-1/2 cc & it wasn't bad at all. Just a little prick & that was it. They normally do 5-1/2 ccs but I wanted a little less to see how I feel. Today I feel a little tight but no issues with food going down. Im going to wait a week & see if I feel restriction. If not I can go in a get more. I posted a few weeks ago that I can seriously feel/see my port & how yucko it makes me feel. The nurse confirmed that it's a little more to the left & not completely flush with my body. I knew I wasn't crazy. That sucka sticks out. She says overtime, I will get more scar tissuetoo form around it & it will flatten out. It better. Weight loss was 11 lbs, which is cool with me 6-weeks post op. its the most I've lost in 6 weeks ever so...yippeee Hope your having a excellent day!

Received my 1st fill today. 41/2 cc & it was fine. Just a little prick & that was it. They normally do 51/2 ccs but I wanted a little less to see how I feel. I posted a few weeks ago that I can seriously feel my port & how yucko it makes me feel. The nurse confirmed that it's a little more to the left & not completely flush with my body. I knew I wasn't crazy. Overtime I will get more scar tissue there & it will flatten out. Whew. Weight loss was 11 lbs. I feel a little quisie but not sure if that's from the fill or not eating today. I'm starving:) Hope everyone is doing well. Tina

I was banded on the 31st. Only 1 day before surgery on clear & now I'm on regular food. No fill until the 11th. Down 11 lbs. starting weight was 232. Keep up the good work.

His nurse does them but I will certainly advise I want to take it slow. Thanks

Okay, I'm 5 weeks post-op, 11 lbs down & next week is my 1st fill. I know everyone is different w/ how many ccs, Weight loss goal, tight restriction etc. I've been thinking about this for awhile & I think I will ask for 2ccs. I do not want to gag, get stuck or not be able to drink water. I realize that starting slow may cost me more in the long run (more fills) but I think this is better for me. I am ok with losing my weight slowly & over time. How many ccs did you get for your 1st fill?

Congrats:). You guys look great. Me & my hubby both got banded recently. So exciting,

That is the best explanation ever. I get my 1st fill next week & im a little worried. I don't want any parts of being super restricted. I like being able to swallow my spit, so I think I'm going to go for small fills at a time. I would rather go slow than than being miserable.

My doc is different as well. I was on liquid post surgery for 3 days & then I could do mushy. I.e, yogurt, cottage cheese, grits, cream of wheat, flaky fish, mashed potatoes, all Soups etc. Day 10 I could start to incorporate solids slowly. I've only had a problem with steak & lettuce. It's temporary but I agree with a earlier post. Check to see if you can do cooked Cereal, cream of wheat, grits & oatmeal saved me:). Good luck

Taking the step to have LapBand surgery does not mean that we are cured. It's a process, a journey. There will be good days & bad days. What counts the most is that we're growing & we are all healthier. We can all play with our kids/grandkids w/out feeling like we're going to die. We can all get of the meds we are on. We can all take a flight of stairs, no problem. & we can all have skinny sex, yes I said it. I see lots of post where we are simply our worst enemy & beat ourselves up for habits we have had for a lifetime. If we eat something were not suppose to, it's okay. We're on a journey & we will make mistakes. Any weight loss is good & we should all Celebrate milestones other than weightloss. Like today I took my blood pressure & it was in the normal range. It hadn't been normal in years. Sweet! I didn't weigh myself & don't care if I'm up or down. There are so many other things we can focus on even if just for a short time. Stay positive & keep moving forward. We can do it! Tina

I didn't have any issues but your FOS made me laugh & I'm glad you still have a sense of humor. I'm wishing you a speedy recovery & hope you feel better soon,

Congrats. Take it easy you'll feel better real soon. I'm 4 weeks post op & feel good.

37 pounds in 2 months is huge. I don't understand why your upset? Sounds like you should focus on emotional eating & resetting your expectations. Maybe see a counselor to help you with that. Good luck

About day 9 for me too. Port area just started feeling normal & not sore. I'm 4 weeks post op.

As time goes on you'll be able to eat most of that in moderation. Me, pancakes, yes, waffles yes, tortilla all the time, rice is a no for me, made my tummy hurt. I've stayed away from Pasta. I'm willing to go slow so I don't want my band super tight so I can still eat most foods. If you want your band tight you may have to limit those foods. Don't worry. Good luck

I have a hard time with fresh fruit going down but I had 2 smoothies today & I feel much better. Not dragging like most days. I agree I'm going to have to disagree with the no fruit. I did Greek yogurt, apple juice, 1/2 banana & strawberries.

Ok, that's 1 of the reasons I never logged my food b/c other than oz I don't have a calorie goal & I found it to be confusing. Less confusion for me the better. That's helps alot. Thanks!

I Promised I would post the good & day. Yesterday & today hadn't been so good. 3 weeks post op & my body feels good but my mind is in I'm hungry mode. It feels like I've been eating non-stop. Some of it is real hunger & some of it is just my mind. I don't think I've allowed myself to feel hungry at all this weekend. I was craving chocolate so i bought some choc covered raisins. I thought that was a better choice. The bag is empty as of tonight. Yep! So I'm just gonna put it out there & keep it movin. Honesty with myself is the best policy. I tried tracking my food but it's really hard for me b/c I'm not quite sure how much I'm eating. I might have 2 bits of meat. No clue how to track that...I'm also not sure how many calories I should eat. My doc said to eat until I'm comfortable & stop. He didn't want to complicate the process so advised to work on making the band my friend & not count calories So the last 2 days have been a eating fest. Small portions but non-stop fullness. So that's my bad 3 weeks post op... Hope everyone is doing well

Heating pad for me & it saved my life...my gas pain was my biggest issue.