TraciL

Did the dr put any liquid in your band when you had surgery?

That is my worry too! I have gained about 5 lbs back and I don't get my first fill till 9/10 and he said that would just prime the system. He also just went ahead and said that I would not probably really feel any restriction until December. I am hungry, real hungry. I am bad about not being able to go t sleep if I am hungry so I have figured out to drink a protein shake before bed and that lets me go to sleep. I can eat anything without it getting stuck or even giving me any trouble. No sliming, or hiccups or anything. I know that this is bandster h--- but I am beginning to think that this is not going to work for me. I sure hope it does. Have you weighed any to see if any weight has returned?

I had my first pre op appt yesterday and talked to the dr about this whole not doing the right thing problem I have. I confessed to everything. He said that I needed to get my head straight cause I would probably not feel any restriction until December. DECEMBER! He said he has his hardest time with people like me that need to lose 60-80 lbs. Because we are on the lower end of the weight loss spectrum we tend to be unrestricted (swelling gone) the fastest and even with the smallest band, have the longest time to get to the restrictive feeling. I have found that this is a mind game. I want to quit and wonder why I even did it. But the band is there and I cannot just "not use it" because of the problems that can cause so I have to do right. Back to mushies...First fill Sept 10. Doc said it will probably just prime the system with 2 cc. Sorry that I aggravate so many on here but it was also nice to have those couple comments from those who are like me. At least I am not an alien..lol Later Traci

I guess I thought there would be consequences such as pain and nausea but really it just up to me without any help right now to make the correct choices. I have got to get this right. I was thinking I would go from swelling to restrictions. Was not planning on this "ability" to do the wrong think without any consequenses. Thanks for being honest with me

Now that the post op swelling is gone the hunger has arrived with vengeance, I just ate some Cheetos, an apple fritta and some vanilla wafers. I NEED some HELP. Did I choose the wrong? HELP

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Thanks for being so blunt. I need to hear the truth sugar coating cause I want to do the right thing. This tired is not a good feeling. I will be stepping back. Thanks.

Today is day 6 post op and I am so tired. At first I decided it was because that I am on liquids but then my husband says....You took your mother to two drs appointments yesterday and probably over did it. That made me think...is this surgery just a minor surgery or does it take time to get over it? Like do I need to rest some during the day? I just laid down because I am so tired and wore out. Is it the liquid diet or the surgery? Thanks for your thoughts and advise. Traci

I am 3 days post op so right this minute I am on liquid diet. Just wondered if chewing gum or a lifesaver were okay.

While on the liquid diet can you suck on a lifesaver candy?

I am so hungry I could eat the back end of a mule! Only allowed Clear liquids. Any suggestions?

I was banded on August 1st. Still on Clear liquids.

Feeling pretty good. I expected more pain so that was a pleasant surprise. I am so glad that I did not give up. I have had a few surgeries on back, neck, shoulder, hands...mostly bone surgery and never felt as emotional as I did the morning of this lapband surgery. I cried to my husband about it. I am not a cry baby but it just seemed overwhelming. Thanks for checking on me. Traci