alexa_nj01

Hi all, well im 6 months post op and lost 40 lbs so far. I went back to the doctor office to have another fill because I only lost 5 pounds in two months so decided to tight it up a bit more. But oh boy I think I'm too tight, I haven been able to sleep the last two nights, water started coming out through my nose and mouth at the middle of my sleep. OMG this is so uncomfortable, does anyone experienced this. I am calling the doctor today..

Well this is so strange for me. I had my 4th fill on December 17. I was able to eat very little and didnt feel much hunger, everything was going smooth, I was doing my workout four days a week and I even thought I have reach my green zone. Since then I have lost 18 lbs. but yesterday the temperature dropped to 10F and it is crazy but I've being feeling too tight, problem to keep down even water. Does the weather has anything to do with the band or it's just me?? Omg I need help

Wow, I hope to get some relief soon..

Omg I've been so miserable yesterday and today. Any little bite or zip goes out. This is terrible

Hi everyone, I havent post anything since September. a recap, I was banded on July 3rd weighting 238, today 12/29/12 I am 209. My first two fills didnt feel much of restriction only lost 21 pounds in four moths. I had my 4th fill on 12/17/12 and I have lost 10 lbs since than.. It hasnt been easy for me, I've been vomitting almost every day. The past two or three day I ve been better, I just need to keep in mind the small bites and shew shew shew.. After all, I am very happy of my weight lost and focused to reach my goal before my year bandnniversary.. I hope all of you are having great results as well..

I just want to know how is everybody who got banded on July 3rd doing? I was banded on July 3rd like around 5:20pm and the worst days for me was the first two post-op days; today I am feeling pretty good and gas pain free Thank God. Today I was curious to know what I was weighting after more than 15 hrs without eating and drinking and 3 days on liquids and I have lost almost 7 lbs. I couldn't believe it. But yes so far so good for me. How everybody else doing?

I put mine in a shot tiny cup with Apple juice and it goes down fine.

Things will get better after the 3rd day, just walk around the house for those gasses can come out.. Hope u feel better soon. My first three days were the worse.

Hi everyone, Just a quick update, I got banded yesterday around 5:15pm it is finally over now. I don't want to scare you guys but this is not that easy at least for me it hasn't been. I am hopping to get better son. Where I have the port is where I feel more sore. I also have a lot of gases after having more than 24 hrs without eating and drinking. Besides that I am feeling pretty good. I got dressed myself and I'm waiting for hubby to take me home. I am wishing everyone the best of luck and a speedy recovery!

I'm in pain, hoping to get better soon! Thx

I am so excited, my waiting process has come to an end. I will be getting banded tomorrow if Gods willing. I called the hospital today since i wasnt sure if I was staying overnight or not and they told me I was. Any advice of what to expect will be greatly appreciated. I am feeling a little guilty right now, because I was suppose to start my pre-op diet a week ago of two protein shakes, two small snacks and one healthy rich in protein meal a day. I did all of that but I ate more than what I was supposed to. But I hope that will not be a problem tomorrow .. I put it on Gods heands.

Awww thank you all for all your comments, I am so glad to have you all here.. Best of luck to everyone of you as well..

Wow congrats to all, well my waiting has come to an end because I'll get banded tomorrow if gods willing. I have lost few pounds within the last month I really didnt do the pre-op diet how I was supposed to and I am feeling a little guilty abaout it but hey I needed to enjoy my last meals but in moderation. Tomorrow will start my real journey and I am so ready about. Last year around this time, I was weighting 250 that was about 5-6 months after I had my first baby which I gained 60lbs during my pregnancy; but thank God today I am weighting 229 and looking forward to reach my goal which is 160lbs. I am so thankful that I found this website because I really dont have much support people just dont understand that this is a sickness, it is not just being overweight its a mental problem. I am hoping for the best and praying God to give me enough strengh to go thru this process and have a wonderful accomplishment. We all can this this..

I have BCBS of NJ with BMI of 40 sleep apnea and history of high blood pressure. I was approved two days after submitting all paperwork.. Good luck