stoddard4
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I have 7cc in a 10cc band and feel the same way. Actually I am a little confused. I really thought I would feel something physically when I ate. NOPE! NOTHING! I am trying to consume less than normal. I guess my biggest fear is that I have stretched out my band or if there is something wrong with it. I guess time will tell. From what I have read it takes a while for the restriction so I am still waiting! Good luck and hang in there
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Other bandsters weight loss schedule
stoddard4 replied to dees-only-girl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well Hello there... someone in my boat. I was banded on March 8th. Lost 19 pounds pre-op. that was 19 pounds in two weeks...insane. I was so excited. Then nothing. I had gained .2 lbs the month. Wow from 19 to .2 in a month talk about a shocker. I had my first fill April 5th=5.5cc. I felt nothing. No restriction at all!!! Boy am I having a hard time with this. I have my next fill May 3rd. Unfortunately I have been reading that it can take months like many before restriction. My expectation was totally off. I knew it would not be easy but it has been hell. I try very hard to eat right and exercise but it is hard. I thought i would feel physically different so that I could work on the emotional stuff, but it has not happened for me yet. I guess the good news it that I am not giving up. I know that sometime in the future I will get that restriction and I will have control. Just hang in there you are not alone. I have changed my mind set that it took my 34 years to get this heavy it is not going to fall off in 3 months! every one of the pounds that come off I am going to give it everything I have to keep it off. -
6cc no restriction !!!!!!!
stoddard4 replied to riggs99's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello! I too am in the same boat. I had 5.5 cc for my first fill and nothing. It is so hard and I do have bad days but I am still trying (or should I say struggling greatly). I have to say it is nice that I am not the only one. It is not the easy fix, I guess I knew that but was hoping it would be a little bit easier than this. Hang in there. I know how discouraging it can be when you hear it will take 4-5 or even 9 fills. that is also months for me because my dr only fills about once a month or every 6 weeks. Let me know how it goes for you. Be careful and good luck!!!! -
Restriction Finally!!!!
stoddard4 replied to fire girl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thank you!!! I have only had one fill. I am very discouraged because I feel like I never had the surgery. I can eat anything as much as I want. I try hard to eat right but it is a struggle. So it took you like 4 months or more to feel restriction? Do you have a hard time before that? -
Hello1 Have not heard how you are doing? Have you had your post op visit yet? It seems to be getting harder to not eat. I have an uncle that had the procedure and he says we will for sure be able to feel a difference with the fills. I just hope I am not gaining weight. Let me know how you are doing.
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I saw you from Cincinnati too. Tomorrow is the big day. I just had my surgery last Monday(8th). I think the best thing for me was having someone at home to help me out. I heard that recliners are your best friend after surgery but I have a hard time with it. The gas pains are real but they do go away. It was better for me by wednesday. HAng in there and give yourself time to heal.
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What Real Food Can I Eat & How Soon???
stoddard4 replied to TurtleMan's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
This sounds exactly like me. I too was banded on the 8th. I get full very quickly but I feel like I am always putting something in my mouth. Soft of course, but I have not had the stuck issue. I am a little nervous because I thought that would be a big deterrent for me not to want certain things. I too have eaten things not "exactly" on the pureed list. I know that I did not have a fill at all on the 8th so I am hoping the fill will make the world of difference. Hang in there maybe we can keep up and see if out experiences are similar. -
How did your surgery go? I am 4 days post op. It is not so bad. Still sore and not sure about food thing yet. I have not had a problem with food. I hope with the first fill that will change. I did have a hiatal hernia repaired, so I am not sure how that affects recovery.
I hope all is well thanks for making me a friend. I have support from family but no on ethat has gone through it.
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Does anyone's muscles burn? I also had a hiatal hernia how does this make it different pain wise?
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Hi Stoddard, Had my surgery march 8th with dr Curry. Hope you are feeling good. It has been pretty rough for me. I finally started feeling better yesterday. Today seems even better. I am going to attempt to go to the dentist to get my cleaning. Figured while I was off of work my as well use my time wisely. Hope your pureed stage is going ok. I havent been much hungry. Good luck
Jen
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Anyone else have Medifast for Pre-Op?
stoddard4 replied to gingerjane's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i added about 1 tsp of the gelatin. I had picked out my 14 boxes at the dr office before I tried them. Some things I could not stand and still have all but the one I tried. I ended up losing 17 lbs before surgery. So i guess it makes it worth it. I slipped a few times like I had a pickle because I needed something to crunch. It is possible to make it through just hang in there. -
Anyone else have Medifast for Pre-Op?
stoddard4 replied to gingerjane's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told I could have I can't believe it is not butter and sugar free syrup on the pancakes.. not so bad. I really liked the vanilla shakes with jello added in (sugarfree of course). I survived you can too.
