LindaInWa

I had surgery about the same time Oct 30, and I have lost 45 lbs. Can you share what you eat daily and what type of exercise you do and how often? I also need to lose the same as you. I felt so heavy that even walking has been hard for me. I know exercise is now going to be the key for more loss. Linda in Wa

My Dr's nurse does the fills under a floroscope (sp) After the fill I swallow barium and they watch the flow to make sure it's restricted but not too much. They find the port first with the scope and mark my belly before sticking with the needle too. Linda

I also was told I was fat when I weighed 113 lbs in Jr High. I too use food as my drug of choice. I have an addictive personality. My family history is full of alcoholics. I eat for all emotions I have. I am thankful for this band. It's helping me get that all under control. I will be victorious. Linda in WA Banded 10/30/09

Excellent job! Wow 112 lbs. Amazing. I cant wait. I am at 1 1/2 months banded. Can you share some of your food choices to have such a great loss? Taco salad would be my fav. No chips just salsa cheese and sour cream. Ground hamburger meat seasoned. No Beans. Linda

Everybody is different. I needed 6 days including surgery day. I am older and have diabetes and it took the wind out of my sails. Luckily I have a desk job. My surgery was on Friday and I took the following work week off so that gave me 2 weekends to add to the recovery. 10 days total. I was very tired the 1st week back and would of enjoyed 1/2 days but that wasnt possible. Linda

I have a SF cocoa in my coffee. It's pretty tasty. Just mix it up well so you dont have clumps. Linda

Some days I need a snack. I have diabetes and on insulin. When my blood sugar is too low I chose a high Protein snack or a small portion of fruit. I will have dried fruit or fresh berries. I also like pecans or cashews. Linda in WA

Wow, you ladies at your goal brings tears to my eyes. Congrats! One day I pray that's me. Linda

That is so cool. I am happy for you. Mine wont move sometimes for over a week at a time, then boom 2 to 3 lbs goes. It's crazy. Linda

I felt stalled after my post op visit. Lost 5 lbs in 3 weeks. My head messes with me. I should of been overjoyed at 5 lbs but my head was telling me it's not working. I wanted more I guess. Reality is I would of gained if I didnt have my band and 5 lbs lost is AWESOME. Before the scale moved this week I could tell my body was different in my clothes. The way I sat on the couch. My belly was not as fat. I sat more "normally". I had a lap. I was in size 3 X pants at surgery now they are baggy. I put on pants I couldnt even pull up before surgery this week. My tshirts are baggy. I feel better. I just have to get over on my mind. I am having success I have lost 27 lbs in 1 1/2 month with the pre op diet and banding. How cool is that?? Now with my first fill I even feel more impowered. Linda

I had my first fill Monday, Nov 30th. No pain, nothing to worry about. I did liquids for 3 days. 1 Day of mushy and now eating food. They put in 5 cc into my band. I am not really very hungry at all. I am very pleased. Linda

I had my first fill this week. I did my 3 days of liquid and did mushy. I had 1/2 cup mashed potato and 1/2 cup of ground beef with some salsa and sour cream on it. Needing a taco fix. I felt FULL. I was very satisfied and happy. They put 5 cc in my large band for my 1st fill. Linda

Had my first fill Monday. 5 CC. Been on liquids since Monday morning. Ready for mushy tonight. Didnt hurt one bit. My Dr does it under fluroscope and I drank some barium. I got to watch. Pretty cool. I feel great and not hungry even on liquids. Woohooooo.:sad: Linda

I am one month post op and my Dr said eat salads. I am going to try this weekend. I just had a fill Monday and have been on liquid diet and tonight I get mushy. Linda

Thanks I think I got it this time. Linda

Do you have to make one each day or how do you save it? I had one going but it wasnt there the next day. Thanks for any help. Linda

I hurt for a good 2 weeks there. Week 3 it was like I turned the corner and now at week 4 no pain at all there. Linda

I am a food aholic too. Reality is this is a tool. If we dont use our brains and will power we wont be successful. All of these posts really help. Thank you. Linda

I low carb due to diabetes. I love salsa and sour cream and I have purchased a low carb BBQ sauce online. I also have a low carb cook book with over 500 recipes in it. I recommend it. It's by Dana Carpenter. Linda

My first fill is tomorrow. What should I expect? How does it feel? Will it hurt? Linda in Wa

I am home and the fill went easy peasy! Didnt hurt at all and 1st stick she was in it. 5 CC put in. I had no restriction going on at all. I have the large band and I was free flowing. liquids until Wed afternoon then pudding consistency for a few days. Linda in WA

17,000.00 for everything. Includes 2 yrs of care and fills. They will redo anything that goes wrong if it does within that 2 yrs also. Olympia, WA

THANKS for the info. I will report in how it went tomorrow. Linda in WA

I would follow your doctors recommendations. Mine had me on liquid for 1 week. Weeks 2 and 3 were anything pureed. I stuck to it. I am now at one month and have eaten regular foods, slow and easy, chicken and shrimp, green beans. Lots of soups still and protein shakes. I am with the previous poster. Why go through the pain if we arent going to change how we eat food? My surgery was painful. I am also a self pay. That's a lot of money to not follow the diet plan of not eating wrong foods. If your doctor said you can have potato on week one then ok but I would get out your papers and follow what they say. Wishing you success!! Linda

Thanks for the welcome ladies. It is nice to meet someone on the same day! That's very cool. I go for my first fill tomorrow. Hoping it's not painful. Linda