amygibson82

I was banded on 10/10/12 and immediately dropped 11 lbs. I was working out and eating right (which I am still doing). I have not lost ANY more weight. I just had my first fill on 11/29/12 and my dr put in 5 cc's. I don't feel restricted, I'm always hungry even when I eat Protein packed food. I have a lot of stressors right now(my husband is deploying to Afghanistan) and I know that's part of it, but I am just so discouraged and almost disgusted that I had this amazing surgery and STILL cannot lose weight. I guess I just feel alone on this. I want to be healthy and fit and it's just not happening. Le sigh.

Thank you all for the encouraging replies. It means so much to me. I will definitely be putting your alls advice to use!

I usually have a Greek yogurt for Breakfast and then a cup of coffee 30 mins later. lunch is usually a lean cuisine and dinner is usually chicken or fish and veggies. If I DO snack it's on clementines or low fat cheese or cottage cheese. I drink a TON of Water but I hate having that sloshy feeling in my stomach. I go back for another fill on 1/10/13

My surgeon was not that strict either! The first week I was on liquids but not Clear Liquids. I just went for my first post op last Thursday and he moved me to mushies. Next week on Thursday I can move on to regular food. I was banded on October 10th and I don't get my first fill until November 29th. I too noticed how different many people say their surgeons are. I'm losing weight and feeling better so I say as long as your surgeon listens to your concerns and you are healthy it's all good Good luck to you!!!

I want to run and play with my son! And I can't wait to feel comfortable on a roller coaster again! And as someone said before I really want to zip line. I have started trying to just get up and move when I feel hungry or get the urge to eat and it's starting to help!

I was banded on 10-10-12 and I'm still on liquids too. I go back for my first follow up tomorrow! I have lost 8 pounds so far and I'm having a hard time with hunger but I'm determined to make it better

I am almost a week out of my surgery date and I am so hungry! I have adequate Protein intake and try to keep busy but when inlet myself think....all I can think of is how hungry I am! I just want that feeling to go away what else can I do? I'm still in my liquid phase obviously and a person can only eat so much Soup and broth!

I was banded on 10-10-12 and although I am healing great I have noticed a terrible pain in the lower left side of my abdomen. It feels like a pulled muscle and only hurts when I am up moving around. I see my surgeon Thursday for my post op appointment but just wanted to see if anyone else had this. Thanks!

Sounds good! I will have to try! I want to get in the right mindset now so that I have success in the future. I can't wait until my surgeon says I can go back to the gym even if its light stuff!

I would like to think its head hunger but my stomach is actually growling I hope it eases up soon!

Yes I am on full liquids

I'm positive that mine is not gas. It's just weird because it just started today. Hopefully I just pulled something and it will feel better soon :/

Hi all! I just got my band on 10-10-12 and I am looking for some online support! I have support from my family but its a stressful time as my husband just deployed. I am having a hard time feeling full unless I just drink ALL day and then I feel bloated and sick. Is this normal? I go for my post surgery appointment on Thursday

Dr. Tanner was my surgeon and he was just awesome. He was polite, informative, and most of all reassuring. Suburban is a wonderful hospital and the staff there are very attentive to your needs! Dr. Gellar presented the seminar that I attended and I knew right then and there I did not want him to be my surgeon. He comes across as very arrogant and I find it sad that he us promoting weight loss surgery and is overweight himself! Good luck in whoever you choose!

I just had my surgery on October 10th! I'm so looking forward to a healthy future! I'm still pretty sore but I can't wait until I am released to work out again! Good luck to everyone!