BOB052212

Have a glass of wine, or even have a mixed drink, dont have the beer! I waited a month, keep in mind you are not in the green zone yet! Im going out this weekend and im restricted as of 8.1.12. Im going to drink very slowly tonight, very very slowly. Like anything else try it in moderation all of our bodies react different

So with my 9cc's (realize 14cc band) as of 8/1/12 I am learning this band is not a joke, to all who have not found there way to restriction, have patience, it will come! So im still trying to figure out if im to tight, today I had a Greek yogurt for breakfast, small bag of chex mex for snack, and than came the downer of the day, an orange! From 1pm I was nauseas, having cold sweats and extremely fatigue, about 10 minutes ago the culprit surfaced, one good belch and up came the half of orange I thought I had digested! This is definitely a learning experience, unfortunately no matter how many people tell you the do's and the dont's most of the dont's are not dont's until you experience it first hand#learning!!

So I had my 3rd fill August 1, 2012. 1st fill doc took out 2 cc's of air and replaced them with 2cc's saline plus added 2 more cc's which gave me 4 cc's. 2nd fill was on July 10, and I received 2 more cc's, still no restriction! Last week my doc was going to give me 2 more, I asked for 3 he said ok. So I have a total of 9 cc's in a Realize Band that holds 14 cc's. Im not sure if my restriction is there because I have horrible pain while trying to swallow! Most times whatever I do manage to eat comes back up! Drinking water even causes discomfort sometimes...Oh and I was one of the people who did not know what PB'ing meant, I am acutely aware now...lol. So is it possible im to tight? I have also realized that small bites are.not the size bites I must take, tiny tiny bites is more like it! I think I may be a Lil to tight, honestly 8.5 is probably my lucky # because the 9 is extremely tight! Im not complaining, I was the skeptic who had Lil faith that this would even work, im a banded believer now, LOL!

So I had my 3rd fill August 1, 2012. 1st fill doc took out 2 cc's of air and replaced them with 2cc's saline plus added 2 more cc's which gave me 4 cc's. 2nd fill was on July 10, and I received 2 more cc's, still no restriction! Last week my doc was going to give me 2 more, I asked for 3 he said ok. So I have a total of 9 cc's in a Realize Band that holds 14 cc's. Im not sure if my restriction is there because I have horrible pain while trying to swallow! Most times whatever I do manage to eat comes back up! Drinking water even causes discomfort sometimes...Oh and I was one of the people who did not know what PB'ing meant, I am acutely aware now...lol. So is it possible im to tight? I have also realized that small bites are.not the size bites I must take, tiny tiny bites is more like it! I think I may be a Lil to tight, honestly 8.5 is probably my lucky # because the 9 is extremely tight! Im not complaining, I was the skeptic who had Lil faith that this would even work, im a banded believer now, LOL!

Highland, I agree, im a really bad small sipper, water is my favorite beverage, trying not to gulp is hard for me....

Thanks for the reminders NW Girl

Yes it is a great feeling to know that this surgery actually worked! I was at 6cc's a week ago and had no restriction! A week later and it literally takes me 20 minutes to down a cold beverage...

So I had my 3rd fill August 1, 2012. 1st fill doc took out 2 cc's of air and replaced them with 2cc's saline plus added 2 more cc's which gave me 4 cc's. 2nd fill was on July 10, and I received 2 more cc's, still no restriction! Last week my doc was going to give me 2 more, I asked for 3 he said ok. So I have a total of 9 cc's in a Realize Band that holds 14 cc's. Im not sure if my restriction is there because I have horrible pain while trying to swallow! Most times whatever I do manage to eat comes back up! Drinking water even causes discomfort sometimes...Oh and I was one of the people who did not know what PB'ing meant, I am acutely aware now...lol. So is it possible im to tight? I have also realized that small bites are.not the size bites I must take, tiny tiny bites is more like it! I think I may be a Lil to tight, honestly 8.5 is probably my lucky # because the 9 is extremely tight! Im not complaining, I was the skeptic who had Lil faith that this would even work, im a banded believer now, LOL!

I had my 2nd fill 2 days ago, dont really feel alot of restriction, however I tried to eat bread last night and it was a horrible experience! It felt like it was stuck in my esophagus, and it was very painful, so here are my questions. Is it normal for this to happen even if your not feeling alot of restriction when I eat? Secondly, is this a sign that the six cc's that I have may put me in the "green zone" in a few days?

I had my 2nd fill 2 days ago, dont really feel alot of restriction, however I tried to eat bread last night and it was a horrible experience! It felt like it was stuck in my esophagus, and it was very painful, so here are my questions. Is it normal for this to happen even if your not feeling alot of restriction when I eat? Secondly, is this a sign that the six cc's that I have may put me in the "green zone" in a few days?

I had my 2nd fill yesterday, and would like to know how long after a fill did anyone feel restriction. Ive been reading that it sometimes take a few days to actually feel restriction after the fill.

Thanks for the info guys/gals I am getting two cc's per fill and go in every 3 weeks, so far I dont feel much restriction.

I am 6 weeks out and I am able to exercise, actually walked 6 miles in 95 degree heat the other day. Are you eating fruit? I know we are supposed to eat protein first, but your body needs, fruits and veggies. This is how I make sure I get my fruit in daily, I make 2 smoothies a day, 1 apple, 1 banana, and either blueberries or strawberries. In addition I add a little water, and 2 to 3 packs of equal/splenda and a greek yogurt (protein) I highly recommend making smoothies, and using 2 or 3 different fruits, this also has ended my bouts with constipation...Good Luck!

Just wanted to share a lil info about fruit! I am a firm believer NOW that a apple a day really does keep the Dr. away...actually more like 4 or 5 a day! I highly recommend you put your good ole blender to use and make yourself a smoothie or 2 EVERYDAY! I have been doing this pre and post and I feel so much better. I have even noticed a few of my health issues improved or all together disappeared. Fruit gives you the vital nutrients that are sometimes neglected with us bandsters, we must focus on protein but often tines lack the vitamins and minerals we need, my goal is to be slim and healthy, not slim and looking like death. I use a greek non fat yogurt, an apple, pinrapple, a banana, ice, a lil water and a few packs of equal and end up with a very delightful smoothie, I dont measure the ice and water and generally use 2 to 3 packs of equal. I have used almost every FRESH fruit but always include an apple and banana... I added a bell pepper this am and it was delicious! Happy Smoothing!

To those of you who are working a 9 to 5 and cant seem to fit excercise into your schedule, Sneak a workout in during your work day! I have been seeing major results from power walking on my 2- 15 minute breaks during the day. 30 minutes of exercise a day keeps the fat away...

Had first fill on 6.13.12, my doc took out 3 cc's of air, and put 4 cc's in the band. He said that I can get a fill once a month a, I gave him my wrong answer face, and he said I can get my fills every 3 weeks, what is the shortest period anyone has waited to get a fill?

Surgeon said I have a realize band that holds 14 cc's

I am dealing with the same pain. I actually wrote a similar post today. Its like a stinging pain when I turn, sit, or bend over to fast. Im hoping its just a part of the healing process. I was able to run/jog 2 weeks after surgery now im prohibited because when I jog the port stings...

Yes, my swelling just went down, I was banded 5.22.12.

Way to go! I was banded on 5.22.12 & currently have 85 pounds till I hit goal, thanks for coming back to remind us that the journey is rough but our goals are obtainable!

I was banded on 5.22.12, had first fill om 6.13.12. The last few days ive been having stinging pain around my port, Im familiar with the pain that I had in the port area after surgery, however this pain occurs when I sit down, stand up, or twist a certain way. My thoughts are that is stinging pain is occuring for one of two reasons, but I am open to any reasons that any fellow bandsters may offer. My reasons are that maybe its because I have very little belly fat, or maybe because the the swelling that was in that area pretty much has disappeared over the past week. I will also add that most of my port pain was gone after week 2, and this pain is some what different its like someone is sticking u with a safety pin x 10.

I feel your pain, my surgery was 5.22.12 and I had my first fill yesterday. I have a little restriction, however im not in the "green zone" by any means. My suggestion is to eat healthy snacks, in my office I keep apples amd oranges on my desk, I have rice cakes, yogurts, ans other low cal foods readily available, until we get to the green zone, I would just watch your calories, and load up on 0 calorie foods, like pickles, lettuce, and the snacks mentioned above. FFWD a few months and you will have restriction and be well on your way to your new you!

I am going to my 3 weeks post op appt. tomorrow, I still have a small amount of swelling. Does anyone know if that will prevent my Dr. from doing the fill?

If you are struggling with constipation eat a watermelon all through the day I've been backed up since surgery, normally would have popped dulcolax, but kinda scared since I'm 9 days out, woke up this morning and it literally all came out, sorry if I grossed anyone out, LOL. Water is the key when it comes to constipation, just remember to chew chew chew, by the time I swallow it's liquified, watermelon is 92%.water for those who can't seem to get the 64 oz's in.

Had Surgery 5.22.12 & very happy to report that I feel great! Traveled 2.5 hours to Washington DC was able to walk 3.5 miles to visit the MLK, Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln Memorials. Did all of that walking in 95 degree weather on a Greek yogurt and a bottle of Dasani Water! Just made it back to NJ and had my dinner, Sabras Garlic Hummus, and Solid White Tuna, no mayo but made with french's honey mustard (10 calories) I encourage all of my co recent bandsters to get moving, allow the band to restrict your intake, and allow your excercise to burn off the pounds!