elaine3758

So i went back to the Doc today had him remove 1.5cc leaving the additional 2 in and now I'm fun can eat and drink again. so I'm definitely going to have to gettopped off agian. Think I'll wait a least a couple of weeks though. Thanksfor the help.

Thanks for the advice. Clear liquids it is. I got crystal light down and a couple of pills this morning. I may try a creamy again soon. Hopefully this will be the sweet spot!!!

I'm about to get my 3rd fill today. I was banded May 16th had my first fill mid june and still had no restriction. Received a second fill 1 week later and for about 3 or 4 days did feel some restriction. Was not due for my 3rd fill until Aug 5th but felt it was important that I got it right away as yet again I feel like I could eat a small cow. (Not sure that I actually could as I havent' tried). Was at the gym today and thankfully am still losing (about 2lb's a week). But I think that is more about eating right and exercising... my portions sizes are still way too big IMHO. Anyway hoping for more success soon. Since pre surgery down about 60lbs. 27 since surgery so not great but OK.

Hi, Since surgery 25lb. Total loss over 50lbs. but only counting with ticker from surgery onwards. I'd really like to see what most have done post surgery. To me that is and was the great equalizer. When I see others loss at 50, 60 and 70 lbs and they've only been banded for 2 months I'm like holy heck what am I doing wrong? I kinda wish there was some uniformity to reporting. so not sure if i'm on track at 25lb... but it is what it is.

I love, shrimp.. shrimp cocktail, crab meat salad any fish with salad. Fresh broiled tuna or salmon always taste great chilled. Today I had grilled rib eye or at least a small piece of it cut into slices on top of fresh greens and cucumber with balsamic vinaigrette (the 5 calorie one). It was yummy!!! I hate to admit but that was my breakfast. If you enjoy seafood they're all great chilled and all full of good protein.

I too gained 8lb's after surgery. took a full 2 weeks before it went away. Now I'm down just over 23lbs. since the day of surgery (31 if I cheated and counted that gained 8lbs :thumbup:. so it can take a while. I've seen others who lose immediately. first time I went to the gym and got on the scale I wanted to cry... I was so bummed. As my DH said patience is a virtue it will go away and it did.

I was banded may 16th and have flown every week since June 3rd. Unfortunately I have to travel a lot for a living. Usually there is something at the airport you can eat even if you get a grilled chicken as was suggested and ignore the bun. As far as eating out I tend to do salads with protein or grilled fish or meat and veggies (OK sometimes a potato or some rice ). I have had no issues with flying and feeling restricted, so I think it may be a personal thing. I hope I don't start to have problems as unfortunately I do have to get places every week

Wonder why my doc doesn't have the liquid, mushy rule? He honestly said be careful see what you can tolerate. Oh well 1 cc made no difference and I could tolerate anything.. maybe this week it will be different.

Had my first fill last Monday 1cc in a 10cc band and feel nothing. going for another fill this Monday. My Doc gives no restriction after a fill just whatever feels ok. not sure why eating liquids would make a difference. I hope I get restriction this time. If not I'll make sure and get back within another 1 to 2 weeks. working on willpower and exercise right now. Elaine

I was banded 5/16 was on full liquid for a week, mushies for 2 weeks then regular food. From day 1 I had 0 restriction and have used will power and exercise to get rid of 19lbs. I hope when I get my first fill on Monday that I start to get some restriction. Right now I can eat steak bread and anything else I would want to. I guess I understand how your husband feels hopefully both he and I will not be constantly hungry after our fill!!! I know my goal is to eat less work out more and lose weight .... but it is hard when you don't have the assist of the band.

I am getting my first fill Monday evening and am travelling Tuesday. Will I need to be on liquids for a couple of days after the fill? or back to normal fairly quickly? BTW I am constantly hungry can eat anything I want and am losing weight through dieting and exercise. I hope this fill makes me want to eat less and helps me feel full. Thanks for the help. Elaine surgery 5/16/08 284 Current 6/20/08 269

I was banded 5/16/08 and have been hungry ever since. I started walking with Dog and then treadmill within about 4 days and have also had tuna in a can (without blending) the flakes of tuna are so small I'm sure I could fit them through a straw. Also the SF rice pudding by Jello goes down real easy. I'm going to see my Doc today thankfully and I hope I get a fill soon. Cos right now I think I could eat steak if I wanted to cheat. Finally 10lb down since surgery, but had a 0 weight loss for the first week. Elaine

I am 10 days post op and have lost 1lb. Full liquid about 500 calories a day Elaine

My BMI is around 51 and I'm diabetic so using insulin. The good news is my fasting blood sugar is down to 115. It was around 240 at the beginning of last week Elaine

I was reading the post and saw someone banded the same day as me 5/16/08 and already lost 14lbs!!!!!! I'm exercising like a maniac and have lost 1lb What am I doing wrong. also on full liquids. Elaine

Mine was full liquid day after surgery for 2 weeks. Then mushy for 1 week. Then as tolerated food in general

I had surgery May 16th and after surgery gained weight. I was told not to weigh for 10 days and now I have only lost 1lb is this normal? 11 days post surgery working out 30 mins a day on treadmill plus extra walking. liquid only diet. Elaine

I must be the poster child for easy banding. Banded 5/16 (Friday) back to work 5/19 Monday off pain meds Tuesday a little discomfort not too much and am now doing treadmill 30 mins a day plus 2 long walks with the dog. I hope you feel better soon!!!! Elaine

Hi, I'm in Tempe went to DR Johnson through the Bridges program. He is in Mesa. Great experience I would highly recommend him. I was banded 5/16/08 Elaine

I went through the Bridges program. I alos have BC/Bs my program covers 90/10 so my out of pocket was around 2k. I'm not sure about participating physicians though I used DR Johnson and he was great.

GrandMa, Banded Friday 5/16/08 today I went to the gym. Only had the fluids I should got on the scale 5lbs more than when I had surgery. I just started crying. hopefully trhis Water weight will go away soon. I'm drinking lot's of broth maybe that's the problem. Congrats to all of you who have lost weight. Elaine

Hi, I was banded Friday 5/16/08 and cannot find a routine of what to eat or drink at what times during the full liquid phase. Does anyone have a good regimine to follow. My e-mail address is elaine3758@msn.com. THanks for your help, Elaine