AZChick289

Had some puffiness aroung the port incision but no goose egg... I still don't know where my port is either but I will be having my first fill Wednesday and I hope to find out ..

I am so excited for you ..I am in Chandler Arizona and you are going to be just fine.. Do exactly what your Drs says and they will give you a list of what you can have and can't have.. It is so worth it to stay on track .Your healing will go so much faster. Keep posting and Congratulations .. I love my band ...and I haven't even had my first fill yet.

I use Benefiber ..It dissolves in anything and doesn't get thick at all. Has no taste and you can even sprinkle it on your food if you like .

Ywong I don't usually say anthing to much about how we all do our different diets etc ..Our surgeons know the best.. I have to say this you shouldn't chew gum at all ... If by accident you swallowed it it could be a very bad situation.. There was a posting not so long ago ..A lady accidently swallod her gum and it stuck .. It is one of the things we should never have .. Just had to throw in my two cents. Be careful

Yes Yes I am right there with you .I get my first fill the 2nd of July ... It is going to get so much better and plus we are loosing weight .. To have that hunger pang gone is going to be wonderful ..I will be thinking of you on MOnday post and tell us how it went .

You are going to feel so much better ..I think the gas is the worst part.. Take it one day at time..You are going to love your band ..The hungry part might be we need food to comfort us .. Hang in there !!!You did it and Congratulations .

This is really really a rough time now .. We have to take this one day at a time.. Looks like a lot of us get our first fill next week .. I hope it makes it easier for us ..My Dr said no to worry about loosing right now just healing .. So I keep saying that and wish I was full . It helps so much you all are out there and we are all in the same boat right now ... Take care and can't wait to hear how everyones fill goes ..

I have to say with caution.. I think it would be so much better to plan the surgery after the trip .. You will feel better but like the others said weak and if there is a problem you won't be just a drive away to get to the Drs. Better to be safe than sorry .. This is surgery and no matter how safe it is it is serious and you should be healing .. Take care and let us know what you decide ...

I too am in Bandster Doo Doo .. but we can do this .. We have to heal and take care of this wonderful tool .. Just think only a few years ago this wasn't available.. We are the pioneers and have to take care of us .. Take it one day at a time .. and 8 lbs is GONE ... That is just the start .. Hang in there .

Ticker rocks and take the ice cream put it in the sink and hurry and run hot water on it. Or give it to your co-worker. Maybe take 2 bites then trash it .. You did great today and that is awesome with all that great food ... Kudos for you big time .

Nervous here too..Going for my first one next week.. WE CAN DO THIS.. If it were that bad no one would go back for the second fill ... Thank-you for keeping us informed it really helps.

Just when you think you heard it all .. I am still laughing.. Hope the nurse happens to read these posts. Phoenix what would we do without ice cream in Arizona ????

Kristi it will get better each day.. Try drinking some hot tea and gas X ... Walk Walk Walk .. I promise it will end .. All my gas ended up in my lower back some how and I thought I pulled a muscle it hurt so bad.. Tomorrow will even be better than today ...

Thank-you so much for writng about your fill. I get my first fill next week and heard you sit up with the needle in you and it kind of freaked me out a bit. So so happy to hear it was painless. I don't even know how big my band is yet but I hope to remember to ask.. Thank-you again for your post...

Thank-you so much for the info...

Long2be congrats on your surgery date .. I will be thinking of you !!!

I too am Tri Care and had my surgery last month.. I was 98 lbs over weight and 3 comorbities ..I was wondering if anyone knows if TriCare pays for the Fills ... Thank-you in advance and God Speed to all those getting banded..

Juicy I am so sorry for you too ... A broken heart is the worst pain.. NOthing you can take for it .. Your heart will mend I promise and you will be stronger and you won't look back .You are making great choices now and life will follow and it will be a great new journey..I hate this saying but time does heal.. and by the way no more blaming yourself or second guessing !!!!!! It just didn't work .. You and Eeyor are gonna be so happy you just wait and see .

Eeyor you did it You did it ... Don't look back anymore and 5 lbs will come off agina. Bandster Hell is hard .. I am there myself first fill July 2nd. Now I am so happy the jerk is not coming .. You have been through the hardest part and now you have a brand new start .. He is not worth the energy of even trying to look good for him ..Look good for you and before you know it something brand new and exciting will be right around the corner . So happy you are making it ..Take it one day at a time

Ingie I am so happy for you ... You keep peddling and you will get there . I too am Tri Care and had my surgery in May ... The time will go fast and you just start preparing for it .. Keep posting .

I was banded May 19 and I am so hungry and can drink and eat just like before the surgery. I am taking it one day at a time but I am hoping so the fill will help .. It helps to know others are feeling the same way .. I am eating 1/2 cup of food every two to three hours and trust me I don't let more than 3 ours go by.. I will be thinking of you all and keep posting to let me know how the fills do and if they help... :ohmy:

I would like mine in my purse.. but the Great Dr put it on the left side of my stomach ... So far so good

WOW that is an awesome list . Where was this when I needed it .. WOOT WOOT on the new date for Band land ..It will go by so fast and you are on a new journey . Congratulations .

Thank-you so much for sharing ..I can't wait to get there ...

I would like to say thank-you too.. I feel so much more at ease about the fills.