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I had my first fill today did not eat or drink anything.thats just me i never eat or drink when i have a doctors app.my doctor did no specify.i am on liqiuds for today, mushy the next day then i can advance to regular foods.

april 08,weight 324. january 13th banded weight 285 two weeks post-op -266 today at first fill=gained 3lbs.

my blog says i have gained (3)lbs.not thirty, i would be out of my mine. when i first got banded january 13th.i lost 19lbs.i was not hungry but then came the mushy stage i was eating mashed potatoes.but they are loaded with carbs an that,s a no no.

:scared2:hi everyone today i went for my first fill. my appointment was at 11:40. got their at 11:15. had to wait for like five minutes.by the way i gained 3lbs.she ask me what i was eating i said mashed potatoes.mushy stage she said no carbs.but protien. the doctor gave me 1.5cc he said i had the small band, standard.i don,t know how many cc,s it hold. but anyway it was painless an easy about f ive seconds it was done he ask me did i fell anything i say no he says most people do some don,t but for a second i could taste it in my throat.it taste just like my iv fluid when my nurse change my iv bag during my hospital stay. after the fill he gave me water to sip it went down fine.i am to do liquids for today, tomorrow mushy, then he said regular foods.he is a great doctor.so far i haven,t had any complications what so ever. as i sit here sipping my chicken broth i think i can feel something.so my people how are you doing. wishing everyone blessings on our new journey in life. (:crying::sleep::lol:sil)

hi dream716 i was banded on january 13th 09.i am 3 weeks post-op. here is a list. first 2 weeks i lost 19lbs was not hungry at all only was allowed 1/4 cup full liquids slimfast light yogurt lowfat cream of chicken soup(strained) sugarfree,lowfat pudding lowfat cream of mushroom soup(strained) skim milk no sugar added carnation instant breakfast made with skim milk.my doctor had me on ensure three times a day. hope this helps. sil.

hi call your insurance an see what the requirements are for lapband surgery. they will tell you what you have to do.an also ask your doctor about it.

I went to my two weeks checkup on the 26th of january.my surgery was on the 13th.i lost 19lbs during the two weeks my doctor told me don,t expect to lose anymore weight.roght away.until i start getting my fills.

:thumbup:today was my two weeks post-op checkup i have lost 19 pounds so far. my scars are well. i start soft foods tomorrow.i still don,t have much of a appetite.my starting weight since i started april of 08 was 324 during the six months before surgery i lost 40lbs.that was sept 08,now its january 09 the total is 59lbs. i feel so wonderful.the doctor say i can do any exercise i want so i start back on my stationary bike tomorrow.:cheatfree:.i cannot believe that i lost that much weight.wishing everyone well on your new journey in life. sil.:cheatfree:

hi i am taking one viactive chew in the morning.a flinstone vitamin in the morning. and same thing at night.flinstone complete with iron.

hi christymarie i wouldn,t worry to much i was banded on the 13th of january my instructions was to drink ensure 3 times a day 1/4 cup. one at 9:00,1:00,6:00. i was not hungry at all. thank goodness within that two weeks i lost 19lbs. make sure you sip your protien water, crystal light. my calories from the ensure was a total 7 grams of protien, 188 calories for the day. i thought i was gonna have problems but i did not. good luck on your new life journey.

you could see if there is a fill center usa in your area.or state.

congrats on your surgery, wishing you a speedy recovery. not to brag but my surgery went very well. my pain was a 2 compared to other people no kind of gas of pain for that matter.i am two weeks post-op.i will be cheering for you.sil

thinnerkinner i just had my two week checkup the 26th of january. i lost 19lbs. my pre-op weight loss was 40lbs,at my last weigh in that was sept 3rd. he told me do not expect to lose anymore weight right now. ubtil i start my fills.that is 59lbs in all.i am so greatful. maybe we all stall at one point. an our bodies have to take time to readjust.

hi mr newlife55 why can,t you have coffee i had coffee on the liquid stage even before i had surgery. it is a clear liquid as long as it was decafinated coffee.i am two weeks post-op.

i had my surgery the 13th of january they had me drinking out of straws in the hospital.it is ok.

:thumbup:today was my two weeks post-op checkup i have lost 19 pounds so far. my scars are well. i start soft foods tomorrow.i still don,t have much of a appetite.my starting weight since i started april of 08 was 324 during the six months before surgery i lost 40lbs.that was sept 08,now its january 09 the total is 59lbs. i feel so wonderful.the doctor say i can do any exercise i want so i start back on my stationary bike tomorrow..i cannot believe that i lost that much weight.wishing everyone well on your new journey in life. sil.:ohmy:

their is a tube that goes down your throat to keep you breathing. but you will be asleep. i was yuo only wake up with a scratchy throat. the doctor will tell you everything thats going to happen to you step by step.i had my surgery on the 13th i am two weeks post-op.

hi everyone it is day 10 post-op my two week check up is monday the 26th.i am doing great. no pain at all.i think i am down 19-20 pounds. but i am gonna wait to get on the doctor scale to be sure.my pre-op weight loss 44 pounds+19 now. i cannot comprehend that much weight loss.my mind is pysch right now.i start soft foods tuesday. but right now i haven,t been hungry. sil

hi everyone this is day 9 post-op an i still don,t feel hungry i sip my protien water all day. to stay hydrated. my stomach growl but no pain.go to the doctor for my first two week visit.wishing everyone well.

hi heavenangel1978 congrats on your brand new lifechange tomorrow i am day 9 post-op an feeling great. not hungry at all.keep us posted go "get em".

hi workingmom i am experiencing the same exact thing i was banded on the 13th of january. stayed overnight the doctor put me on ensure 3 times a day. i am so suprised i am not hungry my appointment is on monday the 26th. thats my 2 weeks chekup then i go to soft foods.my stomach be growling don,thave the hunger pains thank goodness.hope to survive until monday. i think i am down from 285 to 260 but i am not gonna believe my scale i am gonna wait until i go to the doctor.good luck on your journey. sil

i am 7 days post-op. in the first few days you will feel this way. we just had surgery. things will get better.like on day 4. i bent down an a wave of dizzyness came over me an i thought (wow). it will get better you have to take it easy. i can get up an down the stairs ok. so we all have to take it gently.good luck everyone.

hello everyone had my lapband done on the 13th of january,on a tuesday. stayed overnight. me an my daughter,i am doing great it is day 7 post-op. i go see the doctor on monday the 26th.for some weired reason i am not hungry i don,t know how long it will last i have six more days before i see the doctor, my stomach is growling but no pain, my surgery went very well no kind of pain at all only when i woke up after groggy then i ask for pain meds.could,nt wait to get home other than that no complications, my surgery was at yale newhaven hospital, my doctor was Dr. kurt roberts.my scars are healing well no port pain at all i was able to sleep on my stomach for the first time last night. felt so good.drinkink my ensure 2-ounces three times a day, sipping water, inbetween meals, popcicles.it feels weired not to be hungry.just drop in to say hi to everyone. hope you are doing great. (sil).

:w00t::cool2::smile: HI EVERYONE MY GOOD FRIEND DIED ONLY AN HOUR AGO. GOD REST HER SOUL, I KNOW SHE IS GOING TO A BETTER PLACE.I LOVE YOU DEARLY MOLLIE PEGUES.WHAT A SAD SITUATION ON TOP OF ALL THAT I AM SCHEDULE FOR SURGERY TOMMORROW MORNING AT 6:30, AN THE NURSE CALL ME FROM THE DOCTOR OFFICE AN SAID CONGRATS YOU WERE APPROVED THIS MORNING[WTH]. SOMEBODY LIED THE DOCTOR SAYS IT ONLY TAKES TWO WEEKS,THAT WAS THE 26TH OF NOV,MAYBE IT WAS THE HOLIDAYS I DON,T KNOW,I AM THINKING I AM ALREADY APPROVED. THIS IS A LAST MINUTE APROVAL THIS MORNING AN MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW HOW CLOSE IS THAT.I CANNOT BELEAVE MY FRIEND IS GONE. WE TALK EVERYDAY ON THE PHONE REGARDLESS.IF EITHER OF US HAD A BAD DAY WE ALWAYS TALK.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD.GOD REST YOUR SOUL.LOVE ALWAYS.(Sil).