Tigmonster

Hi, It will be 4 weeks since my surgery tomorrow and I had my first fill yesterday. I was very excited because my weight loss had stopped and I was feeling a little frustrated. I went in, they weighed me, down 1 lb since my 2 week post op, 16 in all since surgery. I knew I didn't lose any more weight. Anyway, he had me lay down on the table, told me to "scrunch" and while I was doing that he put the needle in, felt around a bit for the port, and sucked out the air/fluid that was in there. We were both under the impression that there was no saline in the band but apparently the Doc had put 2cc in at surgery time to "prime" it. Anyway, he pulled out the 2cc, added 3cc more to that, and put all 5cc back in. No pain, no discomfort, piece of cake. He asked me a few questions about what I've been eating and how much fluids I get in each day. Told me liquids rest of night, mushies in the morning and for lunch, and then back to regular solid foods tonight. So that's it. I have 5cc's in my 14cc band, I have lost 16 lbs since surgery 9-12-08, and I have my next fill scheduled for 11-5-08. I hope I have some restriction soon because I don't think the 5cc's is doing it either for me! That is going to make for a very long 4 weeks til my next fill. But all in all, still very happy I made the decision because 16 lbs is 16 more than I would have lost previous! Have a great day! Jodie

Hi, I'm glad I'm not alone, I knew I wouldn't be but needed a pep talk! I now know that everyone loses at a different rate. My friend had her band put in Sept 26th and has already lost more than I have being banded Sept 12th, and I didn't do anything wrong so it has to be just the way it is. She is about 70 lbs heavier than I also so maybe if you're bigger you lose a little more then say someone not as big. I'll go with that, it makes me feel better. haha Well I go for my first fill today. I am VERY excited, I WANT to lose again, I feel like I'm dieting very seriously and nothing is happening on the scale. I am going to start exercising this week as long as the Doc okays it. I KNOW that will help, and hopefully a little restriction will help too. Right now I feel NO different then when I went IN for surgery. I think I want proof that he even PUT a band in there! haha Wish me luck and I'll tell you all about it when I return ! Thanks for listening, Jodie

Hi there, I was banded Sept 12, at Hartford Hospital by Dr. Papasavas. I think he is great! I am going for my first fill on Oct. 8th, with Peter, I am SO looking forward to it because I am eating a lot and I am always hungry for the past week. I don't want to gain any weight back that I lost already. That would really be a bummer! Welcome and keep in touch! Jodie

Hi, I know how you feel, I came on here this morning to post pretty much the same problem. I never thought the weight loss would STOP once I started eating normal again (not liquids all day, not mushies all day) I was banded Sept 12, 2008 and lost 15 lbs since. I thought it would be more, I'm happy with the 15, (since surgery) 22 counting the pre-op diet but I am hungry all day long and I am trying so hard NOT to eat bad things. I haven't yet, but I know I"m eating way too much of the good things, if that makes sense. I know I don't have any restriction because I go for my first fill on Oct 8. My doctor even told me that he put the "big band" in me so "you probably won't feel any restriction for a while" OMG, I want restriction NOW. The strange part is that I was a junk food junky 24/7 before my surgery, I have cut out all soda, all fast food, all sweets, and I eat very well, you would think I would lose weight just from that...but I have stopped and that is what makes me a little dissappointed/depressed. I can't even lose weight by dieting now, never mind having "Lucy" installed. Lucy's got some splainin' to do!!!! Any suggestions? Jodie :cursing:

Hi there, I don't have my band yet, Sept 12 is the big day, but I have already named her. Lucy is her name.......as in "Lucy, you got some splainin' to dooooooo" I am so excited, I can't wait! I'm on the liquid preop diet right now and it is very hard, I'm hungry all the time, headaches, tired, no energy....I know, quit complaining! I just keep thinking of the end result and it keeps me going....I just can't wait. It was such a long process getting approved and now that it is finally here I can't stand to wait any longer! Good luck to all, Jodie, and soon to be her new companion Lucy

Hello, I haven't posted much because I was waiting for my date....well I have it! Sept 12th!! WOOT! I am so excited. Not so excited about the pre-op liquid diet I had to start today until the 12th, 10 days of liquids only! blek! Exactly how small can a liver get anyway! LOL. But I am doing it, like I said it's the first day so it's not killing me yet. I went out with my son and best friend last night and had my "last supper" Sirloin tips, mashed potatoes, fresh baked rolls, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, and like 6 Coca-colas.....my favorite. No more of that.....major bumming, but I'd rather lose weight than drink Coke! I would love to put a ticker on my signature but I don't know how.......I'll keep trying......I want everyone to see my progress in the future. Have a great day! Jodie :crying:

Hi all, I was hoping to be an August bandster but it looks like September for me.... Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Jodie, 40yo, single mom of 13yo son, 5'5" 244 lbs, and I have my pre-op appt on Sept 3. It's been a very long journey so far, but I'm finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, I am soooooo excited. This is going to be like the start of a whole new life for me, a better life. I can't wait! I'm thinking of naming my band, but I don't know what yet. I have so much support from my whole family, even my 13 yo is excited for me, he sees how unhappy I've been in my own skin and can't wait for me to be happy again. He says I never smile anymore....leave it to the kids to break your heart! Anyway, hello all, I'm hoping to post alot but ya just never know when life gets in the way! Counting down to my new life..... Have a great day! Jodie

Jackie, I hate when they give you a time frame like that....7-10 days....cause of course you want it the 7th day, and normally it doesn't come til the 11 day. This whole process is hurry up and wait, it better be worth it because I'm getting stressed out! It's getting closer, but not close enough. Until I have my surgery date set, I will not be happy! I hope you hear from them today.....go check the mail!! I'm excited for you! I'm sure it was a long day for you having all those appts at once, but you got it all done in one big swoop! Very cool! Have a great day! Jodie :thumbup:

OMG, are my eyes deceiving me or did you do all your prerequisite appts all on the 8th of July, in one day? That is awesome! I had to take first available for everything and sometimes that was 3-4 weeks later! Did you get your approval yet???? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Jodie

Thanks to all of you for the support with my bad news yesterday, all your karma must have helped because all in one day I switched surgeons, whole different medical facility, have an appt for the 29th another one for a week later, and she said if all goes well I should be banded by mid to late August because they are accepting all the pre-surgery things I did for the other place, so I just have to do the seminar on Tuesday and my eval with the new surgeon the next week, and then they will schedule me! Wow that was a really long run on sentence....sorry about that! Hopefully this all goes smoothly, I would love to be an August All Star!!! Not a September Spud or whatever they are calling themselves. lol Have a great day! Jodie :biggrin2: