Lucylu

I was banded on 9/26 and have lost 21 pounds. I had my first fill on 10/26. I haven't noticed any restriction and can pretty much anything. I had another fill scheduled for 11/30 but called my doctor to see if I could get in next week. I really really want to feel restriction. The good thing is most of my weight loss has been due to exercise and a modified eating plan. Keep up the great work everybody - you are doing great!! Stacy 73… 40 TulipStar…22 Mdicurn…20 time4me…27.8 Magooz07…11 Caresarn…16 Klpdbl…31 Lapband4me...32 Sirusman…23 Allisarin…23 Tishamarie…49 EL1…23 Juliacleone…14 Kimmie…43 dsmit13…23 ScareDcat…22 Lapitup…22.5 mandi78…23 andrea71…28 Thinmom…23 Kellymovingon...35 flipper64...30 kagoscuba...37 Lucylu...21 Gurlygirl....23 Amber...39 suzygayle...31

I have a 10 cc band and just had my first fill on 10/24. My doctor suggested we start with 2 cc and then I go back in one month. He said I should feel some retriction after the fill but I don't feel any at all. I am watching my food intake and exercising like crazy which I realize is going to be my way of life from now on but I really am looking forward to that full feeling to help keep me in check. I am really hoping I get to the correct level to help me get through the holidays. This has generally been my worst time of the year for gaining weight.

I was banded on 9/26 and have lost 15 pounds. I had my first fill yesterday and it wasn't bad at all. I have to say that I don't feel as restricted as I would like. I go back in one month for my next fill. Stacy 73… 40 TulipStar…22 Mdicurn…20 time4me…27.8 Magooz07…11 Caresarn…16 Klpdbl…31 Lapband4me...32 Sirusman…23 Allisarin…23 Tishamarie…49 EL1…23 Juliacleone…14 Kimmie…43 dsmit13…23 ScareDcat…22 Lapitup…22.5 mandi78…23 andrea71…28 Thinmom…23 Kellymovingon...35 flipper64...30 kagoscuba...37 Lucylu...15

Hello everybody. I haven't posted in a while and I see that many of us are having similar experiences. I was banded on 9/26 and go in for my first fill tomorrow. I too feel no restriction at this point. I have really been watching what I eat and exercising so that has helped but I am so looking forward to the band giving me that extra help that I so desperately need - especially with the holidays right around the corner.

Brenda - I was also banded on 9/26 - how cool! I also gained weight while I was in the hospital and was so incredibly bummed when I stepped on the scale. Sound like you are doing well. I still how low energy at times but I am healing well and off the paid meds.

Hi Mary Jane - I am 4 days post op and when I got home from the hospital I discovered I had gained 4 pounds. I was like you - how can this be. One of the reponses I got from my post was that weight gain right after surgery is not unusual. It is most likely due to the IV fluids.

Can you add LucyLu to 9/26? Thanks!

Hi Kelly - Pain is pretty much gone - just feel it when I bend over and get up out of bed. My energy is still low - I still need the occasional nap. My biggest challenge has been getting in all of my protein. I have also been visiting the bathroom quite a bit - and not due to vomiting. Oh joy!!!

I was banded on 9/26 and am new to the forum. I have gained so much insight from reading your posts. Thanks so much!

<p><p>I got banded yesterday (9/26) and just got home from the hospital today. I am moving pretty slow and have pains that come and go. I assume that is the gas? So glad to find this site. It will be a great resource!</p></p> Also - I stepped on the scale and gained 4 pounds while in the hospital!! I assume it is the result of the iv?? Did this happen to anybody else?

Hi suzygale - I see that you have lost 13 pounds in one week - congratulations! I was banded on Wednesday and when I weighed myself on Thursday I had gained 4 pounds! Today I have lost 2 of those pounds but still a little bummed. Did you weigh yourself during the week? When did you notice you had dropped the weight? Thanks!

Thanks for the responses Wendy and Danna. Danna you are so right about the pain. Today the pain is definitely subsiding and I feel like I have more energy. I plan to take a nice long slow walk today. I know I shouldn't weigh myself every day but I can't help it. I have lost 2 pounds of the weight I gained. I know my weight gain couldn't have anything to do with the "food" I am drinking! So I will just keep a positive attitude. Did your stomach growl like there is a wild animal inside of you?