creem4coffee
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banded for 10 months
creem4coffee replied to btcabell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am out 8 months Love Love Love my band (except for its embarassing gurping that it makes when I eat LOL). I a down 65lbs from a tight size 20 to a loose fitting size 14 so far. Congrats to everyone else on your progress!! You are all doing amazing!! I think I a going to start drinking protein to supplement even though my surgeon is against it. I do not think I am getting enough protein for sure. -
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Micky...you need to update this photo and your weight ! You are now in ONEderland and looking GREAT !
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My "sweet spot" became my "sour spot"
creem4coffee replied to marfar7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It is my understanding that as you are losing weight the "fat pad' around your stomach is also getting smaller. I just got another fill (very small amount). I had 8cc in an 11cc band, and my Dr added .25cc's. I was at my sweet spot and had lost about 7lbs since my last fill. My Dr. told me that she would just give me a little tweak. She also said at some point when your "fat pad" get super small (as thin as a sheet of paper) the band will no longer be able to get it tighter. I think you should get a fill. -
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creem4coffee replied to shellray06's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your loss!!! I only lost 14 in 6 weeks, don't be discouraged. I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and am down another 10. My surgeon told me they do not expect you to lose in the first 6 weeks and if you do it is a bonus :-) Hang in there!! You are on your way -
I eat 1/2 cup of food and am full for 3-4 hours so I feel like my band is working in that sense. I was suprised also with how quickly they filled me too. I have another fill appointment on March 10th so I will ask about the restriction and ask if they will check to make sure my band is in place and no streched pouch.
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I had my surgery on Jan 7th. I have already had 2 fills and am at 7cc's in an 11cc band. I feel some restriction but I still can eat breads (which I don't do very often only as my cheat meal). I am nervous because I am at 7cc's and it seems that a lot of ppl feel restriction at 4-6cc's.
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Port Question
creem4coffee replied to creem4coffee's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for responding makes me feel better and makes sense. I figured it was probably normal but I am all paranoid that the port will flip or something. I need to stop reading some of these threads :thumbup: -
I am 5 weeks post op and have not had any port pain since about week 2. Now I am feeling periodic pinching type pain when sitting or getting up. I thought it was from my jeans rubbing but it has not gone away. It is more uncomfortable then hurting. Is this normal? I don't recall doing anything that would have caused the pain. Has anyone else experienced this?
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I felt restriction for about 3 weeks and then my hunger came back but not full force. I am on week 5 now. I am still eating way less than b4 and getting full quicker and staying full longer. I have lost between 17-18lbs depends on the day. I was hoping for 20 before my 1st fill. My recovery was super good but have been feeling some pain around my port now...I am all parinoid that my port is flipped I have to stop reading the post on her LOL
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yay denver! lol i got banded feb 1, at psl by dr brown. i'm feeling pretty good. soreness is mostly gone.
so how is your progress going? have you started losing yet? do you feel like you have any restriction without your fills? i ask because i feel good restriction already but i think it could be because i'm swollen still? idk..i have a friend that never had a fill, and she's lost so much weight with her band.
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Hey Denver in the house :-) hehe...I am in Denver also and just got banded on Jan 7th can't wait to go for my first fill which is on Feb 15th...I got mine at Rose Medical Dr Synder he is great....How are you feeling?? When did you get banded?
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20 days post op and down 10 lbs! Love my band!
creem4coffee replied to corinne211's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats that is awesome. I wish you the best on your up and coming wedding that is so exciting. What is your goal dress (if you don't mind me asking)? I am 17 days out also and love my band. I am down 16 and not feeling hungry much at all but definetly no restriction. I get my first fill Feb 15th can't wait. Keep up the great work ladies.
