clarks4willie

Honestly, my first reaction when out iof surgery was 'Why and what the heck did I do!?' i had bad nausea, back pain, was out of it. Until I was off all meds. But it passed, I was sore and really slow moving for 2 days, each day got better...It was no walk in the park...but with a great support team at home, I made it. I have only 1 regret- telling people I was having the band put it:) good luck too u!!

You seem determined and educated. don't let people get to u, it ain't worth your time. Go for it, I wish u all the luck in the world.

I'm only banded aug 15th. Lost a total of 33 (including pre-op) But I don't see much, but my clothes for loose and feel more energetic. And that's what counts!!! The way I feel. I want the scale to move, believe me!! But I'm taking it one day at a time. Good luck. I'm sure you'll do great!!

Hang in there Roxy!! You can D0 this!!!

Didnt receive any "pre" fill Instruction. And it was a peice of cake. 1 got 4cc in my 10 cc band. they told me to do liquid/mush for a day. Which I did. Then things were back to normal food. It took a few days till I felt a little something, I Do feel a little more full now. Was banded aug 15th. Second fill November 6th. Good luck to u. I'm sure you'll do fine. Just follow your surgeons orders and if your not sure call them. That's what they're there for!!

Good luck:)

Thanks for expanding ur story. Wow. I will pray for you and your journey. Hoping the pain stays away for good, and you can move on. My best to you!!!

Chicken really needs to moist moist moist for me:) I hope u figure it all out, I'm only at 4cc, but eating super slow and chewing like a champ!!! My stuck episodes haven't included vomiting just severe back pain. So I don't want it!!! Good luck!!!

I remember being there:) you'll be fine!! Prayers coming ur way!!!

Hey band buddies. Starting weight was 225 , I was banded 8/15, I'm now 190. Down 35 lbs. had a fill tuesday of 4 cc in my 10cc band & happy with that but glad im pn track to lose more!!! - slow and steady wins the race

What kind of pain?? Where?? How long r u banded?? I'd love to know more. Every persons journey is a learning expierence on the boards and so informative. Thanks!!!

I haven't had any problem with cramps. Just my usual and my docs office said to take whatever meds I need!!! Obviously, you should check with ur own surgeon, they will advise you best!!!

Omg. Eat the food. This is not about depriving yourself of EVERYthing!!! Lol. My dic says 80/20 rule. Do ur best 80% of the time. No one is perfect. Good luck!!!

Not that I'm an expert by any way shape or form. But what kind of calories are they? Protien and fiber are critical. And too few calories puts the body in starvation mode..even with excercise. Just my opinion. Good luck!!!

Omg Healthy choice has these little frozen yogurt cups. 100 calories, vanilla raspberry & blueberry. I'm addicted. and I say there's nothing wrong with it. So

WTG!!! I'm a month out and hope I have a wonderful post to write here a year from now:)!!!

Wow. Thank u for sharing your story. I'm living with the band just over a month. I love reading all the journeys. God bless you and your new child to be. I hope your body heals well and you have a age pregnancy.

I was told not to drink the 30 min before and after , to keep the nutrients in the stomach longer, AND to keep us full longer.Water will only push the nutrients through quickly and we need all we the nutrients we can get. Jus my input:)

Truth. I was banded aug 15th ...was great 1st 2 weeks, now I've totally stalled. But I know my limits...I need to up my workouts & lay low on the carbs. Time to shake this booty into shape:))!!! Good luck!!!

Be who you are and say what you feel. Cause those that matter won't mind and those that's mind- DONt matter!! Its all about freedom of speech. You don't like it don't read it. Period. There's no need to be rude! keep posting away and praising God. I'll read it:D

So true. My clothes are all bagging up and the mirror and scale seem not to move. But I'm down. 31 lbs. hmmmm the inches are gone though and that's awesome!!! I know WLS isn't a cure and u know all the work I'm doing is paying off. But it is weight '"loss"' so it's expected:)

I AM not drinking enough. I just don't know why!! I hate Water and havecto start getting on that!!

I too have had this happen in the past, 3 times I we t to the ER cause I was so scared. They chaulked it up as panic/ anxiety. And the meds they gave me worked. Attivan. Since being banded I'm getting palpitations more often..not sure if it's just a more stress cause I'm only 3 weeks post op and started a new job theis past week. It's so nerve wracking though. So I feel your pain. I hope it works out for you:)