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I haven't blogged forever. Been so busy with work since the school year started. So, I am about 2 months post op. I've lost about 42 lbs which varies by day because of this wonderful weight fluctuation thing I've discovered that I have. Anyone else have this it's sooo frustrating? Anyways, went for my first fill this week. Dr. only put .6cc's in my something like 975 band???? It was empty before and I guess it holds up to 4 cc's. I guess it's the smallest band you can get because my stomach is supposedly small which I can't believe considering how much I was able to eat in the past. I'm already ready to call and get at least .8 or 1cc in it because I just don't think I'm getting quite enough restriction. We'll see what the Dr. says. I've been trying out new classes at the gym aside from water aerobics which I love but have also been doing Zumba which I also love. Would like to try this Step and Abs class and Belly Dancing too. We shall see. I ate some thin crust pizza tonight. I know I shouldn't have but was craving it so badly esp. after being on liquids for 3 days after my fill. That's all for now. Hope everyone is doing well with their journey! Have a great weekend.

I haven't blogged forever. Been so busy with work since the school year started. So, I am about 2 months post op. I've lost about 42 lbs which varies by day because of this wonderful weight fluctuation thing I've discovered that I have. Anyone else have this it's sooo frustrating? Anyways, went for my first fill this week. Dr. only put .6cc's in my something like 975 band???? It was empty before and I guess it holds up to 4 cc's. I guess it's the smallest band you can get because my stomach is supposedly small which I can't believe considering how much I was able to eat in the past. I'm already ready to call and get at least .8 or 1cc in it because I just don't think I'm getting quite enough restriction. We'll see what the Dr. says. I've been trying out new classes at the gym aside from water aerobics which I love but have also been doing Zumba which I also love. Would like to try this Step and Abs class and Belly Dancing too. We shall see. I ate some thin crust pizza tonight. I know I shouldn't have but was craving it so badly esp. after being on liquids for 3 days after my fill. That's all for now. Hope everyone is doing well with their journey! Have a great weekend.

I can't give you any advice on fills because I'm a little over 3 weeks post op and haven't had one yet. However, I was told to shoot for 110 grams of protein although I know the dietician said I need more because I'm younger (25). I actually sometimes get more and asked my dietician if that was okay. She said yes, as long as I don't have kidney problems. She recommended 1200-1400 calories and 30-40 grams of fat each day and I believe that is pretty standard.

Hello fellow banders! I am almost 3 weeks post op, 20 days to be exact. I'm a teacher and today was our 2nd day back to school, my first day was last Wed. but the students have been back for 2 days and I'm exhausted. Not because of the surgery but because I'm having trouble transitioning from my summer to school schedule. Anyways, last week I went to my first post op appt. The surgeon was pleased with how things are going and was happy that my incisions healed so fast. I got him to clear me early to swim. So last week I started aqua challenge and aqua circuit classes, kinda like water aerobics, and I love it! It's 3 days a week. I'm going to try to swim at home on my off days, but haven't yet. I have a bad back so swimming is best for me. Today was my first day on the soft diet, yay no more purees! The last time I checked I lost 22lbs. I haven't weighed myself in a couple of days because it is, well sorry men...ladies can relate, my time of the month and I don't know about the rest of you but I just feel so bloated and fat during this time. The thought of getting on the scale makes me want to vomit. lol Not really.:tongue_smilie:I'm still doing well at counting calories, fat, protein. I'm allowed 1200-1400 cal, 30-40 grams of fat, and am supposed to shoot for 110 grams of protein. It's def harder when you start eating regular foods. I'm finding it difficult not to drink during or right after meals. I sneak in a sip here and there I just can't help it! It's also hard to eat slow. I used to be a fast eater apparently. I'm still trying to get my protein shakes in. I'm starting to not like them and I'm supposed to have 3-4 cups/days and that would take up so many calories. Well that's all for now. I hope everyone is doing well in their journey.:laugh:

My dietician recommended Myogenix...Myolean Evolution. I have strawberry and choc. I prefer the choc. She told me I can add things to it as well such as strawberries, bananas, milk, yogurt, etc. I add milk, choc., and strawberries to mine and some ice to make it more like a shake. There are several other flavors. There's a choc. peanut butter one that was recommended to me that I would like to try. I hope this helps.

I've had the scale vary like that as well. It's so strange. One day it's up the next its down. I'm like maybe it's the scale but it's brand new. It's frustrating at times. I too just started my period and am avoiding the scale cuz I know I always gain weight at this time. I'm sure that's what your 1lb gain is about. Gotta love being a woman! Best of luck to you.

That's def. not right of your family to be so critical. It was YOUR choice to have the surgery. It is YOUR choice what you eat and it is YOUR body. That's terrific you lost so much weight, keep up the hard work! As long as you're still losing then keep doing what you're doing. As for coworkers, that's a hard one. I just started back to work and am having some difficulty with it. If ppl around me are eating things I want but can't have sometimes I remove myself from the area or situation if I can. I've also gone out to eat with them but am still very cautious. I ask for a nutrition contents menu and order something healthy. Just because you go out to eat doesn't mean you're eating bad foods, maybe explain that to your family. I know I got along a lot better with my family after I moved out, maybe you should make that an option if you're able. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!

I had the same problem with the scale getting stuck. The dr. recommended milk of magnesia for me. The regular kind tastes gross so I just bought some of the cherry, but it works great and no cramping. I think the constipation played a role in my weight as well.

Hello fellow banders! I am almost 3 weeks post op, 20 days to be exact. I'm a teacher and today was our 2nd day back to school, my first day was last Wed. but the students have been back for 2 days and I'm exhausted. Not because of the surgery but because I'm having trouble transitioning from my summer to school schedule. Anyways, last week I went to my first post op appt. The surgeon was pleased with how things are going and was happy that my incisions healed so fast. I got him to clear me early to swim. So last week I started aqua challenge and aqua circuit classes, kinda like water aerobics, and I love it! It's 3 days a week. I'm going to try to swim at home on my off days, but haven't yet. I have a bad back so swimming is best for me. Today was my first day on the soft diet, yay no more purees! The last time I checked I lost 22lbs. I haven't weighed myself in a couple of days because it is, well sorry men...ladies can relate, my time of the month and I don't know about the rest of you but I just feel so bloated and fat during this time. The thought of getting on the scale makes me want to vomit. lol Not really.:tongue_smilie:I'm still doing well at counting calories, fat, protein. I'm allowed 1200-1400 cal, 30-40 grams of fat, and am supposed to shoot for 110 grams of protein. It's def harder when you start eating regular foods. I'm finding it difficult not to drink during or right after meals. I sneak in a sip here and there I just can't help it! It's also hard to eat slow. I used to be a fast eater apparently. I'm still trying to get my protein shakes in. I'm starting to not like them and I'm supposed to have 3-4 cups/days and that would take up so many calories. Well that's all for now. I hope everyone is doing well in their journey.:thumbup:

Wow, were they not giving you regulin in the hospital? They were giving it to me every 6 hrs I think and I was asking for it the min. I was due because it really helped me.

It's supposed to be 3-4 weeks, but my surgeon said whenever it was comfortable. My bf and I didn't even wait a week. lol

My bf wasn't excited about it, but he said he would support my decision with whatever I wanted to do. He said he would love me if I weighed 600 lbs which I can't imagine. I however didn't care whether he did or not because ultimately it is my decision and this decision is for ME! Not to sound selfish, but you have to do this for you...if you feel that it is right for you. Males are in general bad with communication. He prob just wants to agree with you and avoid an argument.

Ugh, school. My school starts Wed. I'm unforntunately not excited for the new year. Since budget cuts teachers have been laid off so we are short staffed. Take snacks for the meetings. I'm planning to. My dietician said that once I start working I can eat every 2-3 hours instead of every half an hour. I was concerned having to eat that often at work because I knew I wouldn't be able to, but every 2-3 hrs is more reasonable.

Ugh, sorry to hear about the nausea. That sounds awful. I had the pain in the shoulder as well. According to the surgeon and nurses I had it's completely normal. I guess the gas they put into your abdomin for surgery can travel other places after, often your shoulder. There's really nothing you can do for it, but it will pass. I tried massaging or having others massage mine and it eventually went away. I take children's liquid tylenol. I don't know if that will be any better for your stomach. I still have slight discomfort at my port sight, but no pain besides that and I am almost 2 weeks post op. Each day it will get better as you heal. It depends on the person though. Def ask your surgeon these questions too. I see my dr. for my post op on Tues. and have a list of questions for him already. Best of luck.

Wow, you are still on liquids? I got banded the 5th and my surgeon told me to go to purees a week post op, which I've been doing for 6 days. That's about the time I got my energy back, a week post op. Maybe you should ask yours about getting progressed to purees. I def recommend to get the multivitamin. B12 also helps with energy.

Thank you! Congrats to you as well. I'm very glad my surgery is over too. I couldn't wait to get it over with. Things do kind of go in slow motion when you have to eat little meals frequently throughout the day. Congrats on the weight loss! I don't see my dr. until 2 weeks post op. I'm 1 week now. I got to start my pureed diet today with my surgeons okay. I was actually excited, yay! On my liquied diet, I had been eating protein shakes (Myolean protein powder) Choc. and strawberry. I also ate liquified low fat chicken and veggie soup, sugar free jello and popsicles, water, and crystal light. This is what the dietition at the hospital recommended. Good luck to you as well!

I am a 25 year old, female. I had my surgery Wed., Aug. 5th. I'm doing well. I've already lost about 12 lbs. I was actually not nervous at all on my surgery day. I used to get really nervous and cry when I had surgery in the past. I think I was just ready to get it over with. The worst was the IV because I hate needles. When I woke up, I had a little bit of a tough time coming out of the anesthesia. My chest felt heavy like a couldn't breath. The nurse gave me oxygen in my nose after I had been complaining (I tend to be irritated or emotional coming out of it). I didn't like the smell of the new plastic so I ripped it out and she then put it in my already very dry mouth and I ripped it out again. My mouth, as I said, was very dry and my throat really hurt. Other than that I felt abdominal pressure and discomfort but that was about the extent of my pain. The worst was getting the xray the next day. The first thing I got to drink was a nasty drink for the xray and a lot of it. It was awful. I had to stand for a long time because they couldn't get a good xray and also made me lay on my side which was very painful. They tried to make me drink out of a straw which I refused because the surgeon ordered me not to due to increased gas and bend my left arm to drink which I also refused because the nurses told me not to because that is where my IV was not to mention it was painful. They had to get a guy to hold the cup above me and give me sips. Sorry I guess I'm difficult. They also put me on a table that flips you from a laying down to standing position. I felt like I was going to fall and almost did. I was not happy with the radiology dept. to say the least. I started to walk a good bit in the hosp. I got to go home the next day after my surg., Thurs., after I could prove I could drink liquids. I have been home since and doing pretty well already. I've been walking a good bit, have already showered a couple of times, and am anxious to move to the pureed diet on Tuesday. The liquid diet gets old after a while. It's hard being down and a lil boring but visitors, movies, reading materials, internet, etc. have been helpful.

Lol, yes laughing, coughing, sneezing is quite painful after at first. I kept getting mad at family/friends for making me laugh because it hurt so bad. So, not being a barrel of laughs is a good thing. I'm now 1 week post op. I just started my pureed diet today and was actually excited. I too was eating protein shakes, popsicles, jello, liquified soup, water, crystal light, etc. I was happy for a change.

Hey, don't worry. I've been there too. I have been depressed off and on since my surgery and have wondered if I too made the right decision. I think this is normal when you go through anything major in life. It will get better, honestly. I am a week post op now. I'm trying to get used to the strict diet and it is hard, but I'm at least feeling better. I have my moments were I'm so happy I did it and moments where well, like you said a little unsure/depressed/regretful. The one good thing about this surgery is that is reversible. Even though it is somewhat major. It isn't permanent. So maybe if you're still feeling this way in the future, you can decide to have it removed. I hope you are feeling better, good luck to you. The best thing to do is talk about things, whether it be on here, with family, or friends. I hope this helps.

Thank you! Congrats to you as well. Our surgeries were very close. I'm now a week post op. Got to start purees today and was actually excited. Anything is better than the liquid diet. I'm actually not too sore anymore, just a little bit. I'm healing well. Haven't done much excercise yet except walking around the house, straightening up, and grocery shopping. I plan to go for at least a 30 min walk tonight. We'll see how it goes. How are you feeling now?

Thank you! I agree it was much better to be at home. I'm now 1 week post op and am doing pretty well. I was getting sick of the liquid diet and got to start purees today. I was actually excited, yay! I'm going to attempt my first walk outdoors tonight. We'll see how it goes. Thanks again!

Thank you! You will do great. It's not that bad, honestly. I actually wasn't nervous except for the IV. It's just getting to the point where they put you under and before you know it, it's over and so relieving. I'm sure you're feeling like you just want to get it over with. That's how I felt. Good luck!

I am a 25 year old, female. I had my surgery Wed., Aug. 5th. I'm doing well. I've already lost about 12 lbs. I was actually not nervous at all on my surgery day. I used to get really nervous and cry when I had surgery in the past. I think I was just ready to get it over with. The worst was the IV because I hate needles. When I woke up, I had a little bit of a tough time coming out of the anesthesia. My chest felt heavy like a couldn't breath. The nurse gave me oxygen in my nose after I had been complaining (I tend to be irritated or emotional coming out of it). I didn't like the smell of the new plastic so I ripped it out and she then put it in my already very dry mouth and I ripped it out again. My mouth, as I said, was very dry and my throat really hurt. Other than that I felt abdominal pressure and discomfort but that was about the extent of my pain. The worst was getting the xray the next day. The first thing I got to drink was a nasty drink for the xray and a lot of it. It was awful. I had to stand for a long time because they couldn't get a good xray and also made me lay on my side which was very painful. They tried to make me drink out of a straw which I refused because the surgeon ordered me not to due to increased gas and bend my left arm to drink which I also refused because the nurses told me not to because that is where my IV was not to mention it was painful. They had to get a guy to hold the cup above me and give me sips. Sorry I guess I'm difficult. They also put me on a table that flips you from a laying down to standing position. I felt like I was going to fall and almost did. I was not happy with the radiology dept. to say the least. I started to walk a good bit in the hosp. I got to go home the next day after my surg., Thurs., after I could prove I could drink liquids. I have been home since and doing pretty well already. I've been walking a good bit, have already showered a couple of times, and am anxious to move to the pureed diet on Tuesday. The liquid diet gets old after a while. It's hard being down and a lil boring but visitors, movies, reading materials, internet, etc. have been helpful.