ZiggyLove

How funny that they only put in 0.5 cc without allowing you to be the judge of how you feel. My doctor put the needle in, had me sit up, then drink Water to make sure it could pass as he adjusted the amount of saline. He didn't just randomly pick an amount and say "there, that's all you're getting". Personally I would insist upon getting a bigger fill if you really feel like you need one. Drink water while the needle is still in and you can tell right away whether or not it's too much or too little.

I'm the same. I had a 2.5 cc fill on 3/17, and after a few days zero restriction. I can basically eat whatever I want. I stay away from breads, but tortillas and potatoes are too easy to eat. My next fill is scheduled for 4/12 and I'm going to call on Monday to move the appointment date up. I don't want to gain any of the weight I've lost so I need to get some restriction going otherwise my old habits will take over! Scary.

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Hi there, I was banded by Dr Pehrsson as well! He's been great so far, very supportive.

ikerry, you are certainly lucky. My experience didn't nearly go as smooth. I was miserable for about 3 weeks after getting banded...couldn't hardly drink Water, let alone Jello, without feeling nauseous and oftentimes retching. I couldn't sleep on the bed for at least 3 weeks either, had to sleep in the recliner. You are very fortunate. I wish more of us had such a smooth experience as you! I am happy to say that I'm doing better now, can eat and drink just fine, and have been sticking with the diet (down 23 lbs as of this morning). :ohmy:

This thread is full of win.

Hi Barry, we were banded on the same day, February 9th. I've lost 19 lbs so far. The first 3 weeks were hell for me. My doctor suspects that when I went in for surgery and the tube went down my throat that it scraped the inside of my throat. I had really bad pain for a long time. Plus, it was hell not being able to even drink Water without feeling the urge to vomit. So I had a tough time...but it's better now. I had my first fill yesterday. So far, still not that much restriction, but I am eating as though everything I eat has the potential to get stuck. I'm scared to death of that. Glad you're so successful with it, I'm pleased thus far with my results and look forward to more weight coming off.

Hi Colorado! I would totally wait. I'm like you, feeling restriction in an unfilled band. I'm one week post-op and to be honest, I'm looking forward to not being so tight. My doctor recommends a fill 6 weeks post-op, so we'll see how it goes, but I'm inclined to not get one. If you're losing, and feel good, leave things the way they are.

I can relate to the burp feeling (not being able to and feeling pain). I think I've been eating too fast, not taking the tiny sips they recommended. So today I'm eating VERY slow, and so far so good. Seriously a cup of Soup should take you an hour to eat, so therefore 6 cups are ok but should take you 6 hours to eat. I was eating that V8 brocolli cream soup (omg so good) and since I was hungry ate too fast and paid for it all night with the pain of feeling like I had to burp, plus gas. We have this band to force us to eat right! Although, eating so slow is torture for me, lol. I'm getting adjusted though. You will too!

I'm struggling with hunger one week post-op. I'm on clear liquids for 2 weeks, then mushies for 2 weeks, then solids. Boy I can't wait for mushies! I have been eating an egg every now and then, I don't eat the whole thing just a couple of bites, but it helps. The Protein shakes I choke down, because honestly I'm sorta sick of them, but I admit that the protein does help keep me satisfied. I've already lost 9 lbs (in 8 days). I haven't gone back to work yet (tomorrow, and I'm nervous) so I'm curious how to handle the hunger/gas/etc while working...I'll find out soon!

I'm one week post-op and am hungry, but find it difficult to eat. The more I eat, the more gassy I become, and thus, painful. So I find myself not eating much at all, although I'm hungry...I'm going a little nuts to be honest. This must be bandster hell.

Thanks for all your suggestions, RestlessMonkey, and I want to thank everyone again for their kind words. I'm so lucky I found this board before I had surgery!

Thanks Colorado :biggrin: I'm just a little frustrated! I hate being incapacitated (don't we all). I'm just taking it one minute at a time. I sincerely hope I will be the one giving such upbeat advice to our next wave of bandsters!