butterfly815

So glad you're happy with your results. Thanks for the info!

I'm sure we all have days when we don't understand what's going on with our body!! But you've gone so far as to have surgery, so don't give up now!!! Try to stay positive and keep moving forward. Good luck:)

Hi! I agree, I thought there would be more people around the area considering how big it is. My doctor does a monthly support group but I've not gone to any, but will start next month. I'd prefer someone that I can meetup with once in awhile for support and to talk with. Just someone who is going through similar things! So if you'd like to chat or email its prettybutterfly78@att.net. Hope to hear from you. Deanna

I'm in North Houston, looking for others in the general Houston area for support either online or for meetups.

I would really like to find a buddy/friend in the northeast Houston area for support and encouragement. Or even in the general Houston area! I was banded in Jan of this year.

Ok, I was banded Jan18th and won't have my 1st fill for another 3 weeks. Right now I'm allowed soft food including canned chicken/tuna. I'm allowed 1/4 cup food every 3 hours with mostly Protein. In the beginning, this worked well, however, my question is, as the swelling continues to go down I'm starting to get hungrier in between meals. How do you manage? How do you continue to eat right, lose weight, until your 1st fill? Thanks in advance!

I had my first fill yesterday, and it was a bit strange! They had me lay down first for the needle, then I had to stand up for fluoroscopy with this needle/syringe hanging out of my port. When I stood up after he injected me, I was a little wobbly! It didn't really hurt, I guess it was "first time" nerves.

Thank you for all the replies. I guess they just have me scared that I only need 1/4cup right now, or else I risk stretching out the pouch, even though it holds more? And you're right, trying to stick with 1/4 cup only makes me want to cheat! Then I feel bad. I'm just trying to eat mostly protein and stick close to 1000 cal/day, as that's also what they said. I'm very excited about my band, but can't wait for my 1st fill.

that must be an amazing feeling, congratulation!