Kandy12

Thanks everyone for your comments, at least I know I'm not alone in the struggle... I'll just keep doing what I'm doing. After my whining the scale moved 3 lbs this morning.

I was banded 2/26. Lost 25 lbs in first three weeks.. No loss since. First fill was 4-10. She say 3.5 cc in my 10 cc band..I can eat as much as I want, I don't have to chew well. Everything goes down. Never a stuck episode since right after surgery.. Is it possible the fill did not go into the band? It's wasn't under fluoroscopy.. I am exercising more than I ever have in my life. I feel like I am on a diet. I am really frustrated!

Have a question , is it normal to not be losing weight before you get a fill.. I'm doing everything I was told.. I can see inches, I've lose 25 lbs but it's of that was within the liquid stage, every since I been on solids I have not had any loss.. So I'm just wondering is that normal..again I'm doing everything my doctor suggested.. I just want to know did other go thru this before a fill. Thanks

My surgery was 2/26 same as you. I'm down about 20 lbs. the scale has stopped moving this week. I plan to start with a trainer next week. Actually I go to f/u appointment today. I guess I'll get my fill date today.. I am surviving off protein shake and then Tuna lunch and dinner. Snacks are apple sauce, sugar free pudding. Not getting water in which I know is a big problem.. I'm really going to make a conscience effort with that.. Keep me posted on your journey.

Well I had surgery last Wednesday, I planned on going back today. I wasn't quite up to it, it's more tht hernia repair then then the band. I had my doctor send a note releasing me for tomorrow. So we'll see how that goes. I have a sit down job as well. Hope all goes well for you.

Called surgeon his first question was did you have hernia repair.. I said yes , he said that the repair was the cause of the spasms. It can even happen when you take a deep breaths is what he said.. It only last for a few seconds.. As far as restriction he said ull have restriction until swelling goes down.. At any rate it felt good to be reassured by the surgeon. Thanks for the push.

I'm fours days post op and I'm having bad esophagus contractions or spasms even when I swallow my own saliva or burp.. They are painful. Is this normal. I never had reflux or gerd so I am not sure what this is.. They said they didn't put any fluid in my band but I swear I restriction with clear liquids going down. Please respond with anything you think will help.. I'm starting to go into spazz out mode.

Did any of you have blood to come thorough any of your dressing. I'm just a little concerned, it's on my port dressing.

I am very grateful. Just didn't know if that meant something.

I was banded on yesterday.. Honestly I haven't had a whole lot of discomfort as of yet.. I was instructed to walk every hour for 10 minutes.. My husband set alarms. He has been my doctor at home.. I used the heating pad on my shoulder , a lil pain there.. I'm not sure if the fact that I am taking the pain pill every four hours on time is why I'm not really feeling the gas pain that others talk about.. It's like I'm waiting for it. I ended up having a hernia repair also... So far so good so good looking forward to the next phases.

Starfish girl you already on the other side!!! Glad all went well for you today.. We gone work this together Boo!!!!! Can't wait until we can hit that gym! Get some rest!!!

Thanks, I guess every surgeon has their protocol... I had to have so many test I'm sure if I needed to wait he would definitely make me. They would even schedule me without a sleep study and I had no symptoms... So I'm sure it will be fine.. I'm happy but now I have to scramble to get everything I need... Not to even mention the short notice for my job and the fact I'm not telling them JACK!!! So I'll have to get creative with that... Whoosah!!!!

Actually that is a week from today!!!! Oh my!!!!

Just got a call they my surgery is next Friday. I preop Friday. Start diet today. High protein, no carbs... Geez I didn't think it would happen like that. I have been approved since January.. I was completing my surgeon requirements... It's just odd how I see a lot of people do all liquids and my surgeon doesn't require that. In addition I'll only be doing one week and a 1/2 high protein diet... How can the fat around my liver go do quickly... Feeling excited abs anxious !!!!!!

Wow!! I thought it was just me. I went in for my consultation . I was filling out paperwork and out the blue this lady as me what surgery I was getting. I said the band.. She said how were you able to get that. They won't do it on me... (Blank stare) I was really throwed off!!! She just kept talking and u kept ignoring.. People have a lot of nerve. If I invite the conversation that is one thing!!! Geez..!! Im approved but have sleep study and pulmonary function left.. The sleep study has been crazy getting approved... Hopefully March surgery date. Fingers crossed !