turtle11

I'm the same way. I was banded on May 18th and have only lost. 10 lbs. I'm going for my 3rd fill next week. I get really discouraged when my sisters point out that I haven't lost that much for what I paid for. I was self pay. I get really tired of hearing that. That's why I only told my immediate family. Some times I wished I would of told no one.

I'm sooo proud of everybody. I was banded on 5/18/12 and I havent lost anything since my surgery. I've had 2 fills and no restriction. I lost 11 lbs from pre-op and I exercise just about every day or at least I go swimming everyday. But every time I get on the scale NOTHING happens. I don't fill like I eat that much at all. What am I doing wrong? My dr said it will get better once I get restriction. I can see a little bit if difference in my clothes so I guess I'm losing inches. I hope so...

I had my surgery on May 18 and I have still have not told anybody. The only ones that know is my husband, mom, and sisters. I don't feel like its anybody else is business. I live in a big gossip town. I think it's just how you feel.

I have started couch to 5 k. And I really enjoy the running part. But is it ok to run/jog. I'm 2 months post op. and what about AB exercises? Does anyone have any suggestions. I sure don't want to mess anything up lol. I've been swimming everyday. Still no weight loss but I can tell in inches.

I'm month and half post op. I had my first fill on June 19. I was down 10lbs. They put in 4.4cc. I weighed today and I'm up 10 lbs. I'm so mad at myself. I don't understand. I drink my protein and some days I have to make myself eat. We are on vacation right now and I have been walking like crazy. I need help to figure this out. I go back for my 2nd fill on July 17. I'm going to be so embarrassed if I'm up 10 lbs.

I don't really have an appetite. I'm going to start measuring and writing it down. This is my usual day of eating...breakfast- oatmeal 1splenda and spray butter, lunch- protein shake, supper-small grilled steak refried beans with cheese. But I dont measure. And I don't get enough water. Thanks for all the support.

I have been feeling drained so bad. I went to the amusement park yesterday with my family and I could barely make it. I was wiped out. I get my protein in everyday but just no energy. I have to make myself get up to go to the gym and talk myself into staying the whole time. I'm going to start adding in fruit. Something has got to give.

How much do they put in the first time?

I go for my first fill on 6/19. I'm a little nervous. As soon as I changed to soft foods I have been feeling so hungry. I'm scared I'm going to gain weight.

Just take in a slow deep breath and hold it for about 5 seconds then release. Do that a couple of times in a row several times a day. That should help. Using a heating pad helped me a ton and the gas x strips. My Dr told me it wil feel like a crick in my neck and that was a big fib lol. It should only last a couple more days. Mine lasted about a week. Good luck with everything.

I found the gas pains was the worse thing. I found that using a heating pad helped so much. And gas x strips. I walked every hr on the hr if not more. I hope you get to feeling better.

I was banded on 5/18. I lost 8 lbs and wasn't hungry until I changed to soft foods now I feel like I'm starving all the time. I go for my first fill on 6/19. I sure hope it helps with my appetite. I'm also struggling with wanting to eat what my family is eating. Certainly when we go out.

The gas pain were the WORSE...heating pad was my best friend too. When I needed to go to town I would rub my shoulder and chest with Ben-Gay. Mine lasted for about 8 or 9 days. Walking different even seem to help sometime. I still get it from time to time. Good luck and hope you feel better. I was banded the 18th and my biggest problem now is eating with my family and wanting what they have. I still on full liquid. But I'm 10lbs down.

Getting the protein in and liquid is harder than I thought. I started drinking Isopure but its $5 a bottle. 40g of protein per bottle.I lost 7lbs so far but just started full liquid today and for some reason thought I was starving all day. I've been walking but the gas pains in my chest and shoulders are killing me. Is anybody else still having trouble with this.

I had my band on the 18th and my dr still has me on clear liquids til day 7. I also had a hernia repair. Today I talked with the surgery center they said the pain I get n my left side of my chest and shoulder is from the gas/air trapped between the band and hernia. If I was you I would call MD. I haven't been hungry at all until about an hour ago. But I can't for the life of me drink 64oz. I hope you get to feeling better.

I'm only on clear liquids til day 7. I had jello tonight for the 1st time. I took Miralax earlier now my stomach is cramping and I'm scared the jello is not going to stay down. I wish I felt better but the pain in my shoulders is really getting to me. I walked this evening for about 30 min. Hopefully something will give pretty soon.

Thank u so much. I've been walking but was really getting worried. I tried some Miralax today hopefully that will work.

At GNC they have Isopure I think their called. It's 40g of protein and really good. There are different flavors. Sugar free, carb free, calorie free.

I'm 4 days post op lap band but I had a hitial hernia fixed too. I think that is bothering me the most. I'm having a hard time getting my protein and I know I'm not getting close to 64oz. My most concern is I haven't had a BM yet? Should I really be worried?

I think I'm fixing to go to the grocery store and buy some sugar free jello maybe that will help. I'm a sweet tooth person and I'm still craving that. I can't wait for pudding or yogurt. Hang in there we can do this lol.