jdrocks226

you probably don't really have much restriction. How many cc's do you have...? It is important to exercise, get some tapes and do them at home. Leslie sansone, walk and kick, or richard simmons. His first one is 30min. And the 2nd 45. I know it is no fun, to x by yourself, but these tapes make it possible. 25 lbs is good, we all have plateau's , just x and you will get thru it, and start losing.. Take care. Be proud of what you have accomplished.

jdrocks226 checking in.. have lost 47lbs. feel great.. had my first sliming and getting stuck two days ago. don't want that again. no support group in our area, but they are working on it. thank goodness for this forum.. i need a new wardrobe.. hope all are doing well. have 4 fills now about 4cc. in a 10cc band. must have swallowed to fast and i was stuck for the first time, now i know i will be alot more careful. congrats to all and keep going. we june jazzy's can do it...

I tried to eat alittle applesauce and a little water after i was stuck, it made it worse. It was my first time to pb slime, get stuck. I was banded in june. So what is best to do when you get stuck.. It wasn't fun...and i have been careful all day, that was last night... Thanks

I didn't know there was a 4cc band.. I have only heard of 10cc and 14cc bands. Are you sure of the size???

hi, i had my surgery in butler, pa, dr. Edwards. She does all the fills herself and the surgery. I have never had to wait for an appointment for fills, get right in. Office staff is wonderful...i have ppo blue and they have pd everything so far. Judy

hI, I LIVE NEAR SAXONBURG, AND HAD MY BAND DONE BY DR. EDWARDS, YOU TOO??? WISH WE HAD A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE BAND. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY. ?? I HAD MY SURGERY JUNE 11..

my surgeon says no... makes to much gas, as no diet pop, can stretch the new pouch. no soda, no straws no gum

I feel great, but have slowed down on the weight loss. Now 39#. 3 fills of 3cc total. Clothes big. Haven't bought anything yet. I have tried to go back and look what i ate when i lost more, and think i need to drink more water, less carbs more protein. So hopefully things will progress again. Good luck to all. Keep up the good work. Just checking in. Jdrocks

hey, my tailbone hits the chair and when i sit on something hard it really hurts. Before i didn't even know it was there. I find myself adjusting the rear view mirror and didn't realize till now why... Ha ha

Can't believe you got 4 cc in a band at once, my surgeon only puts one cc at a time. I have had 3 and only 3cc total. Then she puts in 1cc after awhile. Can you feel restriction at 4cc?? My losses are stalled. Only about 1 or 2 this month...but i feel good, and everything is so big... I need a new wardrobe...take care. And keep up the good work. Judy

Hi, i was banded june 11, have had 3 fills with 3cc total. I have lost 36#.. It is slow, but i guess after reading the posts, i shouldn't be discouraged about not getting more in my fills. I have only lost 1 lb. The last 3 wks. So i got the 3rd fill. It has been 2 days and still feel some restriction. Does anyone know why it seems to go away after awhile?? She had a really hard time to get the needle in and it was really swollen. And bled alot??? So far so good. I haven't tried bread yet, or steak, pizza, but nothing else really bothers me. I don't eat till i am full. Only till i am kind of satisified. Everyone keep up the good work, and i like reading the posts. No support group set up in our area for lb. Take care.

Boy, i was getting discouraged with only getting one cc each fill. I have had 3 and only 3cc in 10cc band. But maybe that is best. I see alot of people get 2 or 3 at first and they seem ok. But i have lost 36#. And i guess i won't push the surgeon for more at a time. Slow and steady is what they say..good luck, and glad you got re-filled. Take care. Let us know how you are. Judy 3

I am 8 wks. Out now, my husband wasn't supportive at all. Thought something would happen to me, and i would be sick all the time. Now he says how nice i look after loosing 36 lbs. And not being sick at all. He says he could never do it. No drink with a meal, haven't had any bread, and am trying to be good, since going thru surgery, i don't want to cheat or mess up my band..so, he is much more supportive now. I know some people will give you a hard time, but this is for you. Not anyone else. Good luck judy

i have been reading, but not posting. i had my 2nd fill today, and i do feel restricted tonight. surgeon said to eat reg. but if it bothered me to go to liquids. I was banded june 11th. lost 30+ lbs since starting my journey. They said to lose slowly so your body can absorb some of the fat. I put my scale away today, kept getting on, if i didn't lose then i was depressed, so i am trying to just get weighed once a week. all is well, bp dropping, and hope my pc takes me off med. or decreases it. Getting into clothes that haven't fit in years, so happy there. it all takes time and we must hang in there. we are all going thru the same things. I am surprised some people are having sandwiches etc. i haven't even considered bread of any kind. take care. hope all is well with all my fellow june bandsters. Judy

July 8th first fill, no difference less than 1cc

I was given less than a cc for my first time, i really haven't noticed any difference. She tells us to come back whenever we feel hungry. I think i will see about another fill. I got my first one july 8th. I read somewhere that it sometimes makes a difference after 2 wks. But i didn't.. Did you get any swelling in the port area after/? Mine was really swollen, i wondered if it really went in???

Good Job, Banded June11. Am In Mushy Stage. I Went To Grad. On Sat. Sat By Pool When Food Was Served, Didn't Want To Look Out Of Place, So I Sat By Family As They Ate. Everything Smelled So Good, But I Just Drank Water, Had My Shake Before Coming, Haven't Had Soup Yet. Didn't Think There Was Anything To Try, Typical Party Food, My Husband Has Been Wanting To Go Out For Dinner, Not Like I Can Take My Blender And Blend My Food, A Few Days I Can Try Soft Foods, I Guess I Can Try Soup Then. Is There Any Restrictions On The Soup?? Do You Stick To Just 1/4 Cup??? Thanks

Just Wanted To Tell You, My Surgeon Says No Gum, No Straws, No Carbonation..to Much Gas Produced By These Things.?

Thanks For The Food Ideas, I Am Only 12 Days Out, But Dr. Says Can Start Soft Foods At 14 Days, If Tolerated, Was Just Wondering What To Have Later That Will Work For Me. Thanks Again..

Since I Am Only 5 Days Out, I Am Doing Pro. Drinks 3 X Day And Drinking Water, Popsicles, Jello (sf), I Am Thinking The Lump In My Chest Is Gas. Took Gas X, Alittle Relief.. I Think Slim Fast Is Fine If Your Dr. Ordered That. We Had An Option Of Slim Fast(carb Control), Ins. Br. Or Any Pr. Drink, With Low Carbs, And Fts. And High Pro..

Hi, I Was Banded On The 11th. Had A Swallow Test Next Day, Then An Xray To My Stomache, Had A Cath, Got Home About 5pm. Slept, Slept, Slept. I Have Been Trying To Get In The Shakes, But Feel Like Everything Is Sitting On My Chest. Top Of My Legs Are Still Numb, Generally Feel Weak. Anyone Else Feel Like This. Is It Normal???

Sounds Like You Are Doing Good. My Dr. Allowed One Meal And 2 Of Shakes, Carnation Instant Br. Sf.. Or Boost, Glucose Control. Or The Slim Fast, But Carb Control. Hope You Find Something That You Like. It Is Torture To Have To Drink Something You Can't Get Down. I Like The Boost And Carn. Br. Keep Up Your Chin, It Will Work Out. I Am 5 Days Out, And Know How You Feel.

Hi, i was banded the 11th, and i also feel crappy. i have been sleeping alot, having trouble getting the protein down, feels like a lump in my chest. just generally weak. Hope things soon feel better. So you are not alone. take care. Judy