karri68

I just had my first fill last friday, I didn't have the fluro though , nurse just numbed me up and dr. came in and did the fill all over in about 7 mins. after the numbing stuff wore off it was kind of sore for about 36 hrs but nothing I couldn't live with ,no restrictions as of yet which i was hoping for getting hungry about every 3 hrs now. Don't be scared it will be fine.

I just went to support group tonight have lost 22 pds, and down 4 sizes in jeans I was actually excited to go shopping last wkend. I only have about 55 -60 to go I think.

I just got my first fill about 4 hrs ago, wasn't to bad he numbed the area first now it is kind of hurting a little, he only put in 1 cc wish he would of put in more but he said some back in 2-3 wks. I get free fills the first 90 days so I want to find my sweet spot asap. lol I have lost 20 pds so far banded 12/19 so I think that is pretty good

I got my first fill this afternoon, a lot of ppl on this site said that there dr. didn't numb them first so I was kind of scared, but thankfully mine did,my DH went with me he said the needle was long and he stuck it in over half way I didn't feel a thing ,nothing nobba, now it it hurts alittle but not bad. I only got 1 cc ,he said to come back in 2-3 wks. I have 90 days after surgery for free fills so I want to get them while I can.

I tried the new zioc shakes the belgium chocolate it was so nasty, I took it to a support group meeting b/c we where doing taste test anyway on protien shakes so I brought the 3 I had left and NO ONE liked it. They as pretty expensive so I thought I would let everyone try them before they spent money on something nasty.

I love this site, I am not alone I was banded on 12/19 samething 18 pds off right away and now I just keep bouncing with in a 2pd up and down. I called today and go this friday for my first fill hope it helps. I to have been exercising more then I ever have 1-2 miles a day. So sounds like we are all in the same boat ,we can do it. patience patience,never been my best friend lol

I just called my doc today I get my first fill this friday at 4 p.m that will be 4.5 wks out from surgery date I have been eating basically what I want just very small portions. tried a piece of frozen pizza last night didn't do well ,but that is the only thing I have really found that upset my tummy.

I was banded 12/19 I have been eating pretty much what I want no restrictions at all,just been watching my portion size,just the past couple of days starting vary 2pds so hoping to get a fill next, girl that is a wk a head of me got her first fill last wensday so I got my fingers crossed. I bought a treadmill last wk and up to 2 miles now working up to 3 miles. I am down approx. 20 pds. hoping for 30 pds by valentines day.

I am starting to get hungry now, I should hopefully be able to get my 1st fill next wk going to call monday.Meanwhile I just cook like usual have a lean meat either baked or crock pot and a veggie usually green beans and potatoe, I just eat the meat and veggie then if I am hungry later I fix a vanillia carnation instant breakfast smoothie with skim milk and a banana in my bullet it is so good and good for you it really fills you up and is kind of sweet even.

there was a lady in my support group that said when she was on vacation last yr. she got something stuck for the first time she suffered to 48hrs then called the dr. he told her to drink meat tenderizer to mix it with a little water and drink it, she went right to the grocery store and got some,said she had some water in there car and mixed it and drank it ,she said in the approx.3 miles to there hotel she had instant relief. so long story use meat tenderizer if you get something stuck.

Hope you all don't mind I will be 40 Feb.21 so thought i would start in 40's lol. My name is Karri I also live in Illinois Andrea.Banded 12/19/07 down 20 pds. no fills should be in about 2 wks ,I am ready to eat anything also. I have 2 kids boy 18 in 12 days and a girl 15. 3 step kids 2 boys 15 &11 and 1 step daughter 13. Married to a wonderful loving man who supports me in anything I do for 7 yrs now we had a puppy together NO MORE KIDS!:-)

I'm with ya ppl. banded 12/19/07 down 20pds no fill yet can't wait starting to get really hungery,but I am not snacking b/w meals and trying to eat the portions I am suppose to. Breakfast and lunch no problem supper has always been my down fall trying really hard not to go back I have stayed strong and will continue to. I am putting my goal at 86 pds total to loose so 66 more to go.

that is good to know about when you get a fill that problems can happen wks down the road, I will get my first fill in about 2 wks. So thanks all. Glad you are ok Lauren. Let us know what your regular dr. says just curious.

I am in Galesburg, they just started doing the banding here in June I believe. We have a support group about one a month for pre-op or post -op or just thinking about having it done. It usually is only about 15 ppl where they said in Peoria there are 200 ppl so if you are looking for more one of one give you something to think about. Banded 12/19/07 down 18 pds

I was banded 12/19 down 19 pds. coming off my butt and thighs , I WANT IT OFF MY BELLY!!!!!! If it wan't for my love handles my pants would fall off lol. Sounds like we are all doing good. I had my first alchol drink tonight , went down fine :-).

Happy Birthday! Keep Up The Good Work Your Doing Great

I had steri strips on the 4 little one and I think it was 5 or 6 staples in my big for 1 wk, didn't hurt at all when they came out. no problems they still itch some though

I was just wondering if anyone else has had this ,I read another thread but there pain was under there arms or in there shoulders,mine is a totally different place,it is tender to the touch, I am trying not to freak out. I have a support meeting in 2days will ask nurse if it doesn't get any worse by then. But it also my "time" would this cause the pain from all the bloating? Just curious. thanks everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I just had it done on 12/19 no regrets so far anywas. I was like u if there was a diet I have it from atkins to ww. and all that money spent on different pills, I could of probably paid for the surgery 10x over if I had all that money spent on diets. You should research it and make up your on mind along with your Dr.

my first husband cheated on me while I was pregant with our 2nd child. we divorced he married her and had 3 kids with her and now is miserable my kids tell me so I guess what goes around comes around is true. Yes I did remarry 7 yrs ago after being single for almost 9 yrs, and I can honstly say I am very happy and would never cheat on him nor he on me.

I have had back problems for yrs. go to the chiro. a lot. You can try something like iceyhot,or I use bio-freeze. A lot of time a steaming hot shower on the part that is hurting does wonders. The biggest thing that as helped me is we bought a sleep number bed I went from going to the chiro 2-3x a wk. sometimes to 2-3 x a month. I do feel for you. Good luck

that is awesome crishell I am waiting for that day I will be sooner in the pants then the tops I am top heavy I have worn a 2x for years but have yoyoed from 18-24 bottoms. But I am proud of you and keep up the good work girl.

thant is not what I needed to hear pizzicato,if mine get any heavier I will have to miss work 5 days everymonth. My girlfriend had by-pass done in June/07 and she said she skipped a couple of periods that is what I am hoping for. The pill was the beginning of my yrs. of weight gain. I gained 20pds like overnight with the pill. I got off of them about 6 yrs. ago thought that would help but the damage was done I was on them approx.14 yrs.

night snacking is my biggest demon also, I can do great all day then 7-8 pm comes and something snaps.It doesn't help that my dh and 2ds's and one dd all are night time snackers.they all and drinking homemade milkshakes right now, but I said NO. So far I am holding strong, I also drink the diet Hot coco and am also chewing gum ,but think I will just go up to bed to be safe.lol

take it easy and accept help as much as possible and take your pain meds. I was sent home with some good stuff and I took it about every 5 hrs. I was band the 19th and I haven't taken any for 3-4 days now, still sore don't get me wrong but I think the pain meds was what was messing my bowels up so be careful. Congrads on the surgery. Keep us posted