CAishaGA

I was banded 7/11/13 and I have about 6cc's in my band. I think my problem is portion size. I can eat more than 1 cup of food at a time so today I started eating 1/2 of my food, letting the rest cool down if it was hot, and putting it in the freezer for another day. I noticed that I was not hungry after eating just 1/2 which tells me I have been listening to my head and not my stomach. I started exercising 3 months ago and I either ride a bike or do my elliptical machine at least 5 times a week. So...why do I get on the scale twice a day only to see that I lose 1 pound a week or maybe 2?!?! I'm obsessed with weighting myself and it's only adding to me feeling like more of a failure in this. Do you think I need another fill? I haven't gotten a fill in 4 months because I wanted to try working this band the right way. I am making an effort to get in 64 ounces of water daily too. So...can someone help me? Give me some daily menu ideas...something...I'm drowning here!!! I thought I would be 100 pounds down by now! Lol! I just need a little help from some experts! Thanks so much God bless you!!!

I had surgery 7/11 I got my first fill 8/22 (6 weeks post op) and my next is 10/2 which is 6 weeks from 8/22. I got 2 cc's. I GAINED exactly .02 ounces since surgery...I don't have restriction however I cannot eat as much as before surgery. I guess I didn't realize how slow my doctor goes through the fill process in the beginning. I have a 10 cc band and it was empty until the 2 cc's. After the 10/2 fill I can go every 4 weeks but they said if I don't feel anything I can come back in 2 weeks. I can't wait I got to get some restriction because this band is helping me because I don't eat as much but I am not losing. However...with that being said I know I don't eat right so it's my fault too. I am revamping and getting myself together. Protein first then veggies and then starch. That's my motto. Question...is anyone else juicing? I need some recipes...I juiced kale, spinach, cucumbers, and gala apples and it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. I would love any suggestions please. Thanks!

How long since you have been banded? I had a sore throat a couple of days after surgery and when I went for my check up I had thrush. I was given an antibiotic. It felt like I had thick flem stuck in my throat and it felt heavy. I got the thrush from the surgery. Oh I also got a medicine that you gargle and then swallow. The antibiotic they gave me was for...yeast infection (embarrassing uh yeah) but hey I knew what it was really for!!! But my throat hurt like it was sore too.

First fill today. No fluid in band and got 2cc's. I must wait another 6 weeks before my next fill as this one has been 6 weeks since surgery. Since July 18th I gained 0.2 ounces and my doctor said that was fine since weight loss was not important the first 6 weeks as healing is. I don't feel any difference in liquids going down. Next fill will probably only be 1cc.

So sorry to hear this!!!! I hope you get taken care of soon! And to think I was upset today with my very first fill of 2cc's and how slow this process is going to be. Take care!!

Milk of magnesia helps me as my bowels kinda lock up now...sorry TMI I know but taking 2 stool softners daily has helped. Just the cheap generic ones from Walmart have made the difference. I too have felt like food gets stuck when I am stuck if you know what I mean.

Ouch!!! My port is to the right of my left breast. I go for my first fill Thursday...I hope it isn't as painful as yours looks!!! Ice that baby!!! Hope you never need another fill and are at the green zone!!!

I had surgery on 7/11 and just went back to work on 8/12! I needed to rest and my job approved the time off so...I took it!!! I felt good going back. I don't know how people go back so quickly. Maybe I'm a softy...well...obviously I'm SOFT!! Lol!!!

Welcome!!!!

I called my dr about this today. I have no Fluid at all in my band. They all but called me crazy for thinking I should be losing weight right now!!! I get my first fill on 8/22 and then I will start trying to get to the green zone. Until then...they told me to STOP weighting myself!!!

Need mushies help! I need some ideas for no or low carb mushies. All I'm eating is carbs: mashed potatoes, grits, oatmeal....I get 0 veggies and very little fruit. Please help me with some ideas!!! As of today I can move on to eggs, tuna, and chicken - all very finely chopped. Thanks!

www.lapband.com/register I believe is the correct site. You will need to know what kind of band you have: APS or APL or some other variations.

So yesterday I had my one week follow up and I learned some interesting things that someone may need to hear. Ok my left shoulder pain is not gas but the muscles that are around the hernia that was repaired are in the same area. Never knew hernia muscles went up to the shoulder. Ok the thick flem I had and sore throat is due to having thrush. I got a strong antibiotic and medicine that you gargle and swallow. Let me know if names are needed. No BM or BM not on the horizon take 2 tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia followed by warm water. If no BM repeat in 3 hours. Good way to relieve gas: get on your knees and drop to your elbows. Gas travels to the highest location to be expelled which would be your....rear end!!! I did try this and wait for it.....yes, it worked. I was in heaven today because I am finally able to advance to full liquids versus clear liquids which I have been on since 7/11. I actually ate watered down grits and almost cried!!! I'm a southern gal and the grits were fabulous!!!!

Does anyone have this think flem in their chest? It's like a bad chest cold except I can feel it in my throat and esophagus every time I swallow...it's weird and I didn't have it before surgery. I wonder if its my body healing my hernia but its like I would feel better if I could just cough it out.

Not sure about how you are feeling Jon but I wanted to say "wow" on the 12 pounds post op in just 4 days!!!!! Keep it up...you make me feel like I'm "drinking" too much now!!! Lol!

Yes I still have pain in my chest. Especially when the pressure builds up like you want to burp....it hurts and I am 6 days post op...not sure when it will end....I think it's because I had a big hernia repaired and its just still really sore.

Whoa!