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Just wanted to chek in on everyone and see how you are doing. I was banded on 12/10. My doctor says I am right on track and doing great. I have only lost 12 lbs! I am a little discouraged but I think it's temporary. I had my first fill on 1/5 and will have my second on 1/27. I don't have but a little restriction right now. It's a struggle. I am at eating 3 oz per meal but I have to say I could eat more. I still have a bad habit of picking in the afternoon. This is when I am home with the kids from school. I need to rearrange my protein shake I think. that may help. I hope when I get the next fill it will help. Anyone else feeling a little frustrated right now? I believe this is temporary and I see light at the end of the tunnel. I feel great and am recovered from the surgery and that's fantastic! And, people are starting to notice that I am a little slimmer. That's great! It just feels like right now the band is not working for me but just the band eating plan.

I was banded on 12/10. I have also had a weird pain near my port. My nurse said everyone experiences different pains. They come and go. It's all a part of the healing process. Mine is when I drink too fast. Or if I walk too much. But, it's going away. I just say my stomach is still pissed at me :-) Good Luck! If it makes you nervous call your dr.

Hi guys! I have also been feeling discouraged... but here's what the sensible side of me thinks! I was banded on 12/10. We are all in this for the long haul. I think we all probably know lots of people who have had gastric bypass and they lose 30 lbs in the first month! But, that's not the road I/we chose. I wanted the band because it seemed more reasonable, more safe. I too have had my first fill last week. I got 1.5 cc. At first he did 2 then backed out 1/2 because the water wouldn't go down like he wanted it to. My nurse keeps telling me to relax. She keeps saying it takes time. I have been hungry, but mostly mentally. I do feel some restriction. I definitely couldn't eat a value meal! haha! So, even though I want it to be more I think THAT right there is a reason to celebrate! So, why am I still annoyed? Because I'm picking. It's hard when you have small kids in the house. Each day I do great until the kids come home from school then I pick. Okay, I need to work on that. I am really glad you posted this. I really needed some support also. i got it just by reading this thread and seeing that I am not the only one going through this. But, the truth is that we are all in this for the long haul, right????? I'm down about 12 lbs. But, I can tell that I am smaller. i think the protein is building muscle mass and we all know that muscle weighs more than fat. Does this make sense or am I crazy???

I found the ones at costco are great. 150 calories for 11 oz and 30 grams of Protein. I think it's like 2 sugars or something. it comes in chocolate and it tastes good. I wish I could find a good vanilla. Not big on so much choc!

that's awesome! Can't wait to leave the 20's... :-)

Hi J! Your user name is hilarious... I am cracking up laughing out loud :-) I had my surgery on Dec 10th. The first week was rough for me. I have my hands full with my kids so that made it worse. My husband was great though! Hats off to him. I am 2 1/2 weeks out and I feel a million times better. Swelling is gone, starting to walk, stitches are still in but bandages are off. Things are looking good. Don't be in a hurry to re-coop. Take your time! I did alot of laziness! Something I don't normally do too much. Feel free to message me if you have questions! Congrats to us! 2011 will be a great year......

I lost 7 lbs in week 2! But week one I was up about 6 from the surgery from being swollen. So I had to lose that and then lost the 7. It takes a while for the swelling. I was banded on the 10th.....

I lost 7 lbs in week 2! But week one I was up about 6 from the surgery from being swollen. So I had to lose that and then lost the 7. It takes a while for the swelling. I was banded on the 10th.....

I was banded on Dec 10th! I was miserable all last week. The first 3 days were rough and then it got better. The soreness is temporary and you just have to remind yourself that soreness goes away! I was banded on a Friday. On Tuesday I had some MAJOR impacted bowels! YUCK! Now my dr has me on Colace. I also ended up with a sinus infection and had a bad cough. Not what you want with stitches. I feel better now. tummy is still a little sore but am going to the dr today to get my stitches out... except the one where the port is. I think that will help because they itch and sting. I have also noticed a small knot under on of the stitches. I don't know what that is. I have to call the doctor. I have gone down 8 lbs since my surgery! I am thrilled at that because I didn't expect to really lose until my adjustments started. I get to introduce Proteins on Thursday! Yeah! The liquid diet is started to annoy me. Maybe it's the hollidays... don't know. All in all I'm pretty please so far. I also itched from Morphine from a past surgery. And it didn't work for the pain. So, now I tell the dr I am allergic and they don't give it to me. You are probably having an allergic reaction to it and may want to let your primary care dr know. Good luck everyone!

I think we are all going through that eat more issue. I would imagine it's normal. I am much more aware of what I'm supposed to be doing now though. I am working slowly into that mode! My dr. took me off my hormones which makes me ccccrraaaazzzyyyy! wooooo... one day at a time!

Thanks BB! Dr. Wizman is awesome. Very funny and very straightforward. We spent a very long time just talking with everyone on staff. In fact, they pushed back my surgery by a week because he will be in Malaysia. He is training a group of surgeons there to do the procedure.... So, he must be on the ball. I am looking forward to the next year! I am set for December 10th. Your info really made a difference for me.. thanks

Hi all! I am new to the website. I am scheduled for my surgery in December. My goal is to lose around 100 to 110 lbs. I have to say I am overwhelmed with anxiety right now! My gyn and my primary care doctor are very enthusiastic about me having the band. They both feel that I will do really well with it. I have been overweight my whole life and have weighed over 200lbs my whole adult life. I am steady about following through with what my doctor and my PC are having me do. I am trying not to over analyze it too much. I look at the list of everything I can't have... YIKES ... LOL! No soda, no alcohol, stop smoking.... gees! I guess I'll start knawing on a stump for my coping mechanism! I am completely in tune with WHY I am overweight. I have a very unhealthy relationship with food. How does that go away? I read posts with people who really struggle and then I have a friend who was banded 9 yrs ago and she said the obsession just went away! ?????? Sorry for rambling but I really need to vent and would love some feedback :eek: PS... did I mention I'm self pay?

I am having my surgery in December also. I was originally set for the 3rd but they may have to r/s me to the 10th. Either way, I'm fine. I am just going through the motions of getting all my ducks in a row. I am nervous and anxious! I could send myself into a tizzy if I over-analyze all of the things I can't do after the surgery.... but, I'm not going to think about all of that! In trying to mentally prepare myself I have to remind myself to not over analyze! I have been considering surgery off and on for a few years now. I met a woman this summer who was banded 9 yrs ago! She is a healthy weight and i would have never known if she hadn't told me. WOW! I thought to myself, "What are you doing? Get going girl!" So, a few months later here I am. Best of luck to all the December Babies!

WOW! Thanks for the motivation.... I am having my surgery in December and I am around 280 (depending on the day and the scale ... LOL). I was happy to read your post. How funny that you mentioned crossing your legs again. Now and then i catch myself realizing that I may be able to do "this" or "that" or shop in "that store", etc. I try to keep those to a minimum for now and focus on what I have to do before and after surgery! But, I have never even thought about crossing my legs... haha! Now, I have a big smile on my face... Very Very happy for your successful journey! Onederville is one place I plan to travel to in the next 2 yrs! YES!:eek:

Thanks for the info on Dr. Wizman. I have been to two seminars and have decided to go with the band. I am in North Fla and the prices range from $14k to $20k. I am self pay. i just spoke with Wizman's office and she quoted me that they start at $10k for the procedure to be done at a day surgery center. i am in good health and have had laproscoptic surgery for other reasons in the past. I have also had 3 c-sections. So, I feel good about having it done out patient. In fact, my ob/gyn recommended this to me. I just have to check with my PCP for the pre-op testing. i think my insurance will cover that. I have no problems with a quick trip to South Fla! I hope this info helps anyone else looking for better costs. My gyn was the one who told me to keep looking for a more affordable option.