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Judy, I finally found the thread. I think, it's so great to see all the people from Buffalo. I am 6 weeks post op and have not had a great wt loss. first fill 1 week ago and not much restriction. can you or some one tell me how long it takes to get to where the wt loss and feeling not hungry starts. thanx, and losts of luck and good wishes to you all

Dear SanDiego, I totally understand what you are saying, and I know what my doc said to do, My confusion is why my doc doesn't have me doing liquids when the majority do. However, I do not have any problems with solids and I don't feel tight in the A.M., I have only had one fill so maybe down the road I will have to do liquids. thanx so much for your reply, it really means alot to me that I have help beyond the doc's office.

Why doesn't my doc have me do liquids? He also says no fluids at least 20 min before meal and 1 1/2 hrs after, why is my doc so different?

my doc has me do solids, he told me to stop the protien shakes etc. vicki

unbeilievable how different the doc's are, mine says solid protien after fill, he says he doesn't want food going through the stomach fast. I'm more confused as I read because m.d.'s are so different. vicki

I'm not sure either Mary, but I will keep a watchful eye out for you..Please do the same for me I need all the help and support I can get also. vicki

Welcome Mary, I am 51 yrs. I had my surgery 6-9-08 and had my first fill on tues 7-15. I am also very green, and not sure how to navigate around very well, but I will support you if you support me lol! good luck on your upcoming surg. i'm sure from all I am hearing on the weight loss mile stones we will make a succsesful leap into skinny hot mammas. keep in touch.... vicki

:thumbup:I had my first fill today, and I hope I am on my way to where i need to be. the doc was angry because i was drinking fluids with my food, but he never told me he filled me in the O.R. anyone have any similar experiences? thanx for any feedback:confused:

Thanks for your response Mstrina, Great weight loss I'm impressed, keep up the good work. banofgold

Dear skinipete, My doc says the fluid you drink flushes the food through the pouch and makes you hungry all over again. don't drink and the food stays in the pouch longer, keeping you full longer.. good luckyou can do it

:sad_smile:I too am depressed, I am 5 weeks post op and I feel as though something big is missing in my life. It seems as though everything is focused or planned around food. I'm not sure how to fill this void in a healthy way, I've heard of people who become alchoholics and drug abusers. I know this will not happen to me because i've never had an urge of this kind. I do know i have become a nail biter for the first time in my life. any reply would be so appreciated. good luck to all vicki:sad:

make sure these pills (zoloft) are crushable, some meds are time released and cannot be crushed. also, i heard anesthesia can make one depressed and it can last for weeks. talk to your dr. i hope you feel better... i also am depressed and am on paxil. I thought I was mourning food, because i obviously used it as a coping mechanism.. good luck to you. vicki

:smile: congratulations! I was banded 5 weeks ago. I can tell you I had pain in my ribcage for a couple weeks and the dr. told me it was the gas they use for the operation. you probably have some pressure from eating also, but just when you think your going to have it forever, it is gone, and keeps getting better. good luck, vicki :smile:

:cool2: thanx Laurinda, just knowing someone cares is all I could ask for and good luck to you also! vicki:smile2:

yes, I was starving, in fact, I lost 10 lbs the first weed post op and gained 7 back at the end of four weeks. got my forst fill today and am hoping for better results. good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what are you eating? I just had my first fill today and want to lose 100 lbs yesterday. any advice is welcome.........