ranch417

Hi, my weight loss has slowed down....Down about 21 lbs since banding Jan 26th. had a fill on Feb 24th. I told the doctor not to fill 2ccs just one. Now I wish I would have gotten 2ccs. Hopefully on the next fill I will have more restriction. I need to exercise more also, with spring here I am excited about getting out to walk. How many cc's is everyone getting??

Thanks for all the advice everyone! My diet plan is in four phases. Phase one first four days clear liquids, then add on skim milk and protein shakes whch lasts until first check-up. Phase two (one week) is the baby food and all the phases use protein shakes, also scrambled eggs, yogurt, etc. Phase three (one week) soft bland foods like fish chcken ground turkey. Phase four is is regular consistency foods. Its reassuring to hear someone else say after the operation, I shouldn't have done this, because that was my feelings too. But with each passing day, feeling a little bit better and knowing that this is really the way everyone should eat(portion control which I never could commit to) and aren't forced to, I am feeling more positive this was the right thing to do!

I think I did a little too much today. maybe lifted something too heavy.... Does anyone else fell like they have a major hernia? I wanted to get some compression garments before the surgery but I didn't get any, so I am improvising with some too tight swimwear..LOL.. but it really helps. I have been off pain meds from day one because they also made me nauseous. Maybe that's why there is more pain how long does your stomache hurt?

Candy, I can't believe you went home from the hospital like that, you could have been dehydrated I know I was in no shape to go home I actually stayed two days. That really helped because I couldn't even drink anything without it coming back up. They pumped major liquids into me which help get rid of drugs and keep you hydrated. I did get up and walk alot though. But the gas did not start coming out until yesterday. But again everday is getting better, although i do feel pain in my stomach and major tightness. also I have lost 8 lbs already! Im feeling better about it everyday. Claudia

I was banded on 1/26. All i ever heard was how easy it was and people go right back to work. We'll not to be negative but, I had a hard time with my banding. So nauseous after the surgery I had to stay in the hospital an extra day. I guess the anesthesia affected me terribly. I was getting Reglan and Zofran as much as they could perscribe. Also I asked for and received a Scopolamine patch which goes behind your ear and lasts three days. Finally today the nausea has subsided. Another side effect no one mentioned was uncontrollable shaking, which is another side effect of anestesia (really bad stuff). I felt like a junkie or something with the shakes well they seem to be gone today. I am still very sore and have trouble getting up and down and out of bed. On a good note, every day past surgery I start to feel better. I guess just take it one day at a time. I feel indigestion right now. good luck everyone!

Hi Everyone, I get banded on 1/26 I am also excited and nervous. I am reading everything I can get my hands on. Can't wait to start on my journey!

Hi Everyone, I get banded on 1/26 I am also excited and nervous. I am reading everything I can get my hands on. Can't wait to start on my journey!

went to dr today for last appt. my date is 1/26 and is also coming up fast. I really can't believe it's happening! Good luck to everyone!

My date is also 1/26/10 had my last drs appt. today, asked a lot of questions. My doctor only suggests the 24 liquid diet, but I may start that earlier.

I have been finding myself overeating also. After gradually losing for the last six months with monthly drs visits(forced to by insurance company) because my BMI wasn't high enough alone for the lap band, i thought well eat everthing you can now before surgery. Had my last appt. today surgery on the 26th nervouse and excited! Thank god for this forum everybody's advice really helps....