juliegeraci

You are on the right track. 3 ccs is not much in a 10cc band. I would first start with a fill. I would then take in liquids then mushies then solids. Sounds like you are motivated too so that is a good thing. Fill is the first thing I would start with. Good luck.

Apparently this boy was disabled and ate through a feeding tube. While I don't support child abuse, it is a really sad story all around. The Mother apparently said she wasn't capable of handling this child, thus the issues. I think it is very sad all around. Poor little guy.

I am glad you are feeling better. We are hear to support you. We all have food and body issues so we are no different. Just try and remember how miserable you were at your highest weight and why you elected to have this surgery. You can do it. Good luck.

The first one is of me at either 285 or 320 not sure which. The second one is of me at 220. I am now down another 7 lbs and one size. I am going in for plastic surgery, TT and thigh lift on 4/21. Almost to goal.

Hi Amy, had a quick question for you. What size were you in preop as opposed to post op? How is your swelling and how long are you postop?

Honey, you have been through a lot emotionally and physically. Take good care of yourself. This is a huge life change.

I hear ya. My size 16s are skin tight on me with my pannus. I can't wait to get it removed on the 21st. Most likely that will put me in a size 14.

I am 30 lbs from goal and having an extended tummy tuck with lipo. He said that 30 lbs would not make that big of a difference. I can't want to have the pannus removed.

I agree with Grace. If liquids are trailing down a little slower that is a good sign of restriction. The key are solids. If you can consume 1-3 oz of solids and not PB you are in good shape. When you move to solids make sure your pieces are very small and you chew well. Good luck.

One way to look at it is caloric intake. How many calories a day are you consuming? A bandster usually eats 800 (low side) to 1200. Are you able to consume big portions of food. If so, then you may need another fill. Also, if you are really hungry.

My fills are $200 each.

You are fine. Just go back on liquids. good luck.

I totally agree with her. I am 5'8 tall with a goal weight of 185. My goal was size 16. Well, I am 213 right now and I'm in a 16. I went to PS and he said I was ready for my TT and thigh lift. He told me that 30 more lbs loss will not affect the TT as he pulls it so tight. That will most likely put me at goal of size 14. If I'm a 14 after surgery and still weight 205 or so I may just stop losing weight. For me, it was just getting to a certain size. I look really good at that size. Not sure if I'll ever get to 185. I am too tight with my band right now too so I can't wait to get a slight unfill for surgery. We'll see how the hunger goes. Julie

I took 4 days plus the weekend off.

This is only my opinion. Things will change drastically when you get good restriction. If I could have done it all over again, I would have stayed on normal foods enjoying all my favorite foods up until surgery. Another way to look at it is, if you want to lose weight then I would eat 1200 calories a day. Either way, you can enjoy all your favorite foods.

When I stretched after surgery the only thing that pulled slightly is where my port site is. I didnt have any chest strain.

I went in for my preop today and he told me he would probably take about 7-10 lbs off of my abdomen. That is amazing. He is also going to remove probably close to 1 lb per thigh. I can't wait to be down a size! He prescribed me 4 drugs. One for anxiety presurgery, Valium ( I get upset before surgery). One for antibiotic, one for pain and one for nauseau. How is everyone else coming along?

on 4/21. I am looking forward to it.

Brandy, best of luck to you. I go in for my TT and TL

Remember that estrogen in our fat plays a huge roll on your TOM. When you have fat removed I would think it would take some time for your body to catch up. Hopefully soon!

I went in for my preop appointment today. It went really well. Said he would be taking off like 7 lbs of fat from my abdomen and almost a lb from each thigh. I can't wait!

Good luck on your consults. My surgery is scheduled for 4/21. TT and Thigh lift.

My surgeon is $15k

First of all, I haven't been a size 14 since High School which was over 20 years ago. I am going to get a tattoo on my lower back very soon. I am close enough to goal to enjoy. My PS is scheduled for 4/21. Julie

Best decision I ever made. I just wish it was available earlier in the US so I could have done it sooner.