Tara201

I was banded August 30, 2010 andhave lost 52 lbs as of today (12/9). This is actually a new low...and I'm very happy to have beat my goal of 200 by 12/15. I'm sure a lot of it is due to the week I spent on liquids. But I'll take it! I've had ups and downs with my band. But I'm SO HAPPY with my decision! -Tara

Having my second fill tomorrow.. I haven't really lost anything in the last 2 weeks. Been battling the same 1 lb. Kind of frustrating. I notice I'm not as hungry as I used to be. But I can eat more than I should. I don't do it because I stop myself. I also notice I have had a few short stuck episodes (usually left over chicken) but it has never come back up and usually passes through in a few minutes. So, I'm definitely looking forward to another fill tomorrow. I hope that will jumpstart my weight loss again. I did lose about 9 lbs in the past 4 weeks but again that was pretty much right after the fill. I currently have 7cc in a 10cc realize band. -tara

I'm not feeling hungry but not feeling full. My portion restriction is only from my being careful. I guess I'll ask doc if I should fill. Anyone have this?? Tara

Hi all.. Just checking in. I had my first fill on the 6th. I have 7cc in 10cc band. Here's what I notice. I was initially pretty tight...what an odd sensation feeling water drip through my band. I was on liquids for 2 days and then was ok eating. What I notice now is...I'm not really hungry most of the day. I do eat and limit my portion but I never really get full,,,I've never had that over full feeling or pb'd....I do notice since being banded I burp a whole lot more. I need to get used to this feeling. When I do start eating I enjoy it and could probably over eat but I don't. Anyone else have this feeling of not being hungry but not being full either?? I'm not complaining. I've started tracking calories on fitday...it's fun. I've been keeping calories on the low side. I'm also doing the halloween challenge and was upset on monday to enter zero but by wednesday I was down 5 lbs must have been the water retention from eating out on Sat night. Anyway I'm scheduled for a fill or appt beginning november would you want one in my case...? Hope to hear more updates soon Tara

I was due about 5 days after being banded...never did get it that month...But now that I think of it...that was most likely due to the surgery itself? This month back to normal. So I guess I'll see in time

You are not alone...I do the same thing. I actually get enjoyment out of it...I know it's crazy. Lately I seem to keep catching Cupcake Wars, lol :thumbup:

Well....How did it go?

Thanks so much....it's very hard to stay off the scale. I was just so sure I'd see it go back down today...Did anyone else see their weight go up while still on liquids or rather changing from clear liquids to full liquids? -tara

:crying: could use a little advice... I was banded august 30...My doctor wanted me on 2 weeks clear liquids with the exception that I drink milk protein shakes) and 2 weeks full liquids. Which for me has meant I now have some fat free sugar free pudding and a strained low fat cream soup. I don't really eat the few other things I can now have (yogurt, cottage cheese, blech) so I haven't really changed much... on monday morning I was 229.9 (was so happy). Tuesday woke up to 231.4 and today woke up to 231.6....what's going on...really the only change is the 1/2 cup of pudding...I even walked yesterday and I find myself starting to walk more just because.... well...feeling kinda down about this as I HAD been losing a pound a day and now blech, heading in the wrong direction but still only taking in about 5-600 cals if that much

good luck. Keep us posted... tara

Im really glad I stopped in today to read all the updates...It seems things vary so much from surgeon to surgeon. I'm on full liquids starting today till the end of the month. According to my sheets from the doctor that doesn't include much more than my clear liquid diet. Strained cream soups are the new thing I'm allowed. So can some of you share what your full liquid diet was.? I'm definitely in bandster hell cause I'm starving. Let's all try to keep our eye on the prize. Good Health for ALL!!!! I think this group is a wonderful support. my next dr. apt is the first week of October - not sure if I'll get a fill or not...I'm not even sure if I have restriction now. It seems I can drink quite a bit at a time not sure if that means anything. ALthough I do try to sip slowly. Have a great day everyone Tara

Also wanted to add... I'm amazed by all the different diet plans (for lack of better term) that doctors have..My plan is clear liquids + protein shakes for 2 weeks, then full liquids for 2 weeks then soft foods...I'll be really honest, I'm starting to feel hungry and I'm dying for some strained cream soup and I think I'm going to have some tonight. I do go to my dr. on Tuesday and I will tell him and hopefully he will be ok with it. btw, my dr did not require a liquid diet prior to surgery. I also believe the only reason he is seeing me at 8 days past surgery is because 1 day post op I developed pneumonia. He did say he wants to get me filled early on but I believe that doesn't start till 5 or 6 weeks post op... Sorry this is such a smattering of information just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts Thanks Tara

Thanks Beachbunny... What a helpful list also makes me think I should seek out a support group. I was banded 8/30/10....and feeling better every day!

I was banded Monday..8/30...and I'm schedued to start back to work Tues 9/7. I did go into work for 3 hours on friday. Probably not best idea but actually did nothing. Sat at my desk. I'm a teacher as well....I can say I think sitting hurts more than standing but gets better every day.

I received my band on Monday and tuesday I ended up in ER with pneumonia :biggrin: So on top of the pain from surgery I have a cough that feels like it is ripping my stomach apart. I have been using the breathing toy and trying to do everything right. I'm now on antibiotics too and hope my lungs clear up fast ... Anyone have the same thing happen? How long till you were feeling better?

Come to think of it I did have a little chest congestion the week before. Ugh I'd be doing so much better if I wasnt coughing. Thanks for the well wishes. Getting better every day and down 11 lbs.. Tara