Poppyred

thanks for the response...I get my next fill March 2, ..so looking forward to getting to that point...

How much did you lose before being banded..surely you havent lost over 100 lbs in one month...Whatever you're doing ..you must be doing it right! poppyred

Hi All, I was banded on December 10th and just had my first fill on thursday...I had 5.3 cc ...My band is 11cc ...I feel retsricted now! and not hungry..he put me back on liquids and soft foods for three days again...I go back in 30 days for another fill if needed. The fills do make a big difference so hang in there...! I had lost for awhile....so looking forward going down on the scale again. Just some information that might help..if something gets stuck such as meat..drink a sip or two of pineapple juice I was told by my doctor. A natural meat tenderizer. I keep some around, just in case..Ive gotten something stuck twice...before I was filled and dont want to experience that too often! Hang in there.. POPPYRed

Hi Barbie, I get my first fill tomorrow...You have had great loss already...Im confused about the sweet spot..if youre losing good..isnt that where you want to be...what is considered the best spot?? Thanks for your help since Im not sure what to expect..I have very little restriction right now..so have only lost like 5 lbs in the month since surgery! Thanks for your help. Poppyred

How on EARTH was your surgery $200,000 ..??? I was self pay..in the USA for a little less than $10,000..something doesnt seem quite right there???

Hi.. I was banded on December 10th..on the post diet I only lost three pounds. When I got home I felt restricted for the first two weeks but now I dont..is this because the swelling has gone down??? In the past two weeks..I have gotten food stuck a couple of times..which isnt pleasant and hurts till it gets unlodged....this happens...in the middle top spot...between the breasts.. My scars are lower than that..so Im a bit confused..Snce my surgery I have only lost 5 additional pounds...and am hoping that the fill set for January 14th will help alot. I KNOW Im getting less but the scales sure isnt showing it...I am going to start exercising as I feel good enough to do so..now that Im healing.. Any help from anyone ..will be appreciated..Thanks I was self pay and feeling like I wasted alot of money.. POPPYRED

I was banded on December 11th and have slept pretty good the whole time....but I always took my pain liquid right before bed...sometimes I woke up five hours later and took some more..when I ran out of medicine I started using tyenol liquid...This kept me from having a restless night..You will not believe how well you feel after two weeks...I dont have to take any pain relievers and feel good...Just hang in there and surround yourself with pillows..an ice PACK right before bed helped too...Hope this helps!

figured out the ticker ..I think!

Hi! Its been two weeks since I was banded..and I just was able to feel my port today..there was more swelling before..and couldnt feel it..mine is at an upper one which is one of the bigger cuts the doctor did. Hope that will help! I have not lost much yet...was wondering if it happens more after your first fill..my fill appointment is Jan 14th!

Can someone help me ??? I cant figure out how to change my ticker..H e L P!

Hi Catherine, Are you saying that when you first got filled is when you started losing?? Ive been worried since Ive got banded the 11th and only have lost like three lbs. I get filled the 14th of January ....Im sincerely hoping that is when I will notice a big difference..! POPPyred

Wow thanks for writing ..my pain is upper stomach...not a thing around my belly button strange...Keep me posted on your lost..Im curious..how all is doing.. Take care.. POPPYREd

I was banded last Friday and havent had much of an appetite..but still really hurt! Is this normal..anyone?? Im waking up in the night with pain...My doctor is 5 hours away so I dont see him until my first fill next month the 14th...I've only lost 6 lbs..and feel very swollen...I will be glad when this part gets better! POPPYred

Hi CeeCee, I was a diet pepsi addict, I started drinking ice tea instead....and that keeps the headaches away. You might try it and see... POPPYRED

Hi I was self paid and I got my surgery in 16 days after ..would of done it sooner buT had to do the low carb..diet for two weeks..If you pay up front they seem to get it done quickly. Mine was done in Colorado POPPYRED

I was banded the same day as you were. The only day I was nausea was first evening afer surgery. I still taking my pain medicine every 4-5 years. I think I'd sleep better but getting up to go to the bathroom every 2-3 hours. Ive been drinking alot more water than I ever have..and that a tea..has made me not crave diet pepsi like I thought I would. Still feel swollen, and bruised... How is your pain??? Poppyred:eek:

Hi All! Im in my hotel room..tomorrow is the day! My hubbie is alot more nervous than I am! He got pale while talking with the doctor today...and keeps asking me if Im sure I want to do this...eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ive wanted to do this for two years..hope he calms down soon! He said he would NEVER do this...but he has only like 40 lbs to lose...doesnt know how it feels being 5 1 and loading around 100 extra lbs...after I explained that ..I think he is beginning to understand...I'm so excited that I cant be nervous...Im sure about 2:30 tomorrow, I'll start my nervousness! For all those that are having surgery tomorrow..Im right there with ya! POPPYRED:thumbup:

Welcome and good luck...I get banded friday! Im more excited than anythin now...I love the before and afters too! I havent gotten to see too many..not sure if Im looking in the right place or not... Poppyred

Hi Mel, Thanks so much...Im just hoping the weather wont keep me from getting banded on friday...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ....Im so ready:cursing:

We will be thinking about you...My date is the 11th..getting VERY close. poppyred

Wow! 18 lbs already??? Were you on just protein shakes..Ive only lost like 3..and my surgery is the 11th. I have to travel 4 1/2 away to have mine done..so hope the ride home the next day wont be too rough... thanks for the information on the pop, I need to wean myself off ...I did that once last year and drank ice tea instead..so know I can do it again.. I certainly don't want to go through all of this and then do it all wrong. Good Luck tomorrow! POPPYred

Hi Everyone! I'm finally doing it, after checking into it 2 years ago. Im 50 and have 100 lbs to lose. I'm looking forward to getting back into a size 18, which is my first goal. Hope to post and update often!

Hi Everyone! I am on a high protein low carb diet for my pre-op...it sounds harder to do the liquid diet...its amazing so many doctors are so different. My doctor said no more diet soda after Im banded and others dont seem to have that restriction. Im hoping I can still have a diet pepsi once in awhile! Poppyred

We have the same date! Good luck to you all! Poppyread