evansmom

Thank you all for the good advice and kind words. I am feeling better today. I think I might try mushies for dinner tonight since I've had no problems with Protein shakes so far. Evansmom

I had my 4th fill yesterday, bringing me to 7.5 cc's total, in my 9cc band. I am happy with the fact that I haven't experienced any reflux issues thus far (esp. having such tight restriction), however, did I forget how hard the liquid diet is? I have been moaning all day about how hungry I am- when did I forget? I just had to vent about this. I am sticking to Protein shakes and Water for now. Also, I saw a different doctor this time and he instructed me to stay on liquids for a whole week. My usual doctor instructs me to go 2-3 days of liquids after a fill. How long do you wait after a fill? Thanks for listening. Evansmom

I agree that HBP can strike anyone- even thin people. I guess I was taken off guard by this because I have always been able to control it by losing weight- but this time that isn't working. So last night I went and bought a blood pressure machine to keep at home, as WebMD suggests keeping a log at home since you may be calmer than in a Doctor's office. Sure enough last night my blood pressure was 116 over 81. That's pretty darn close to normal! I will keep tracking it at home and periodicaly at the doctor's. Thanks for all the good advice! Rukshanna:thumbup:

Wow, ok...so I am not the only one here. Thanks...I guess it could be a number of things (including stress and Water retention too).

Hi All, I was banded on 3/3 of this year and I have lost 42 pounds since the surgery. My blood pressure was borderline high before the surgery and went back to normal after the surgery. Suddenly, almost 5 months out, I have high blood pressure again. My doctors seem to be at a loss as to why this is happening especially since I've lost a pretty good amount of weight. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks :confused2:

Maybe the second fill will do the trick. I have decided to go back for a third fill in a few weeks since I still don't feel restricted enough. Good luck and hang in there!

Thanks Vikki...I needed that. -evansmom

Hi All, I was banded on 3/3/08 and have lost 36 pounds. By all means, I am not complaining, but in the last two weeks I have lost and regained the same pound several times. I just had my 2nd fill on 5/28 so my weight loss should be picking up, not slowing down. I know for sure that I have been stressed and eating forbidden foods, and this is the reason. I just can't seem to get back on track. I have been eating a lot of chocolate, everyday. How do I get past this? Any advice for getting back on track? I am still working out 3-4 times per week, but even with the exercise nothing is happening. This is probably a good indicator of how sharply my calories have increased in the last 2 weeks. I'm feeling pretty sad about this. Any ideas? Thanks, evansmom

Hi All, You guys are looking great! Slow and steady loss is great...any loss is great! I am still working out steadily at the gym....my Doctor advised me to avoid heavy weights- so I'm back to doing mostly cardio. I had my second fill on 5/28 and feeling really restricted now. Can't even finish my usual 1/2 cup! I can't figure out how to post my before and after pics- it seems to want a URL instead of being able to attach a picture... Keep up the great work ladies! I think we are all doing great =)

Hi hungry4help, So you've had 3 fills already? Wow! that was fast...my doctor told me to wait 1-2 months to see if I need another fill. I think I will need another fill....I can still eat a little more than 1/2 cup at each meal. I am still losing though, and that keeps me going. I am working my tail off at the gym- at least 4 days a week at 40 minutes of cardio (elliptical & bike). On Sundays I do weights. I can see muscles in my arms that I never knew I had....and I'm sleeping better at night (maybe my sleep apnea has subsided). I am down 27 pounds since surgery, but still have another 79 lbs to go! Rukshanna

Hi All, I am doing well too...Just had my first fill on 4/15 and today I am trying food because I am sick of the liquids. I'm getting food down ok. I have lost 24 pounds since surgery and I'm feeling pretty good. I hope to hear more progress reports from our 3/3 bandsters! -Rukshanna

Hi GBear, I was banded on 3/3/08 and have been doing very well. Dr. Foster is my surgeon and my surgery was done at Mills-Peninsula. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Foster- she has a great reputation (from what I've heard from others). She is definitely a stickler for rules, so no straying from the program once you're with her! I'm down 24 pounds in six weeks and she did my first fill today. Good Luck in your decision process! -Rukshanna