mermaidmom

I was banded on April 1 and just had my fourth fill yesterday. I am up to 6.5 cc's in a 9 cc band. I am just now STARTING to feel any restriction. Just today. And not a whole lot. Just some. Hang in there. I know firsthand how bad is sucks to have to wait but eventually it will happen.

Hey Sue! That totally sucks you had such a bad experience. the sleep study I had about a year back was horrible as well, though the lab was clean and comfortable. I did not sleep well though and I have heard more often than not that people are requested back for another to get more accurate results? Annoying. Hopefully they get your results quickly and it does not hold things up too much and hopefully Dr R is satisfied with the findings. I really was lucky to get out of the study alltogether. But like I said, I just think I was in the right place at the right time. The thing that seems positive is that regardless of apneas, they will still do the surgery here, just keep you overnight. It seems from these responses that some places will not touch you if you show sleep irregularities. Keep your head up! I feel bad for you that you are not having a good experience with their program. I feel your pain with the constant trips to the city and parking.gas etc. They do not seem to recognize it is difficult for people unless you make it clear for them for some reason. Let me know how you make out! :thumbs_up:

I know everyone is different and that is takes quite a while to start feeling back to "normal" but I am just checking. I had my surgery Tuesday 4/1 and overall have been healing nicely. A lot of pain the first 2-3 days with not getting around much, real uncomforable etc. Yesterday the pain had subsided significantly and I was able to get around the house a bit and even went to the grocery store with the fam for a quick trip, just walked around. Today I am exhausted. Sleeping for the most part and when not sleeping, just exhausted with no desire to get up and do anything! The pain is the same, going away and tolerable, but I am just so tired. Is is normal to go backward in the way of energy? I am "eating" like I should with no problems there. Confused. Did anyone else experience this? I am worried my husband is going to think I am trying to reallyl milk it! :biggrin:Thanks!

I had mine on April 1st. I am feeling good. Not too hungry and am full on a carnation instant breakfast with skim milk. Popsicles are tasting fabulous, sugar free of course. My tummy is still super sore but I am able to get in and out of bed and I just loaded and unloaded the dishwasher! :tt1:

:eek:i was not put on a pre-op diet. i keep telling myself that i will stop before though pigging out and try to practice eating slower. I have not had the willpower to do so yet and I am scared that I will not be able to conform to the band. All the dr's keep telling me is how strict you need to be with the band for it to work. AHH! I am scared!