Was anyone banded on Feb 4??

[outside*looking*in 0]

Hi - I was banded on the 3rd. I have to do 21 days of liquid/yogurt/shakes. I have been tired and was able to take my first small walk today without feeling exhausted. I have only lost about 8lbs since surgery but have been dealing with a heavy cycle for this past week and that is when things really started slowing down. I still get full with the shakes but would love some real stuff!

Best of Luck to all:thumbup:

[amlus 0]

I was banded on Feb. 4th by Dr. K. in Denver. I am still on liquids trying to sloooowly move to mushies. Down 13 pounds since surgery.:sad: Little sore yet, must be where my port is. Don't like to try and eat in the morning. Works better in afternoon for me. I am learning to chew a lot more and eat slooower. Hoping to get my first fill at 4-5 weeks.

Edited February 20, 2010 by amlus
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[JimR 0]

I was banded on the 4th as well. I have lost 28 lbs pre and post op so far.

I had my surgery done at the Weight Loss Center in Beverly Hills that advertises on this site by Dr. Gee. The results seem to be pretty good, with not more than a few days gas and pain, which seems to be pretty much over now.

I read an article in the LA Times last week that accused the centers of being in it for the cash and don't care about their patients. My experience was pretty good as I said. They are obviously pretty industrial and do many more ops than most docs.

Does anyone have a bad experience?

[MingoLingo 0]

I was banded on Feb 1st with the Realize band. I am still on creamy soups/liquids/yogurt/puddings type food. I move to mushies next week. I think I am down almost 20 pounds since surgery.

[Gretch77 0]

I was banded on the 4th, and so far so good...I have lost 26 lbs since surgery, however I am feeling NO restriction now and I feel like I am living on willpower alone which is getting tough. I am still making good decisions as far as food goes and I am starting back at the gym tomorrow, but I would LOVE a little restriction! My first fill is March 8th!

[holliellen190 0]

Gretch77: Wow, 26 pounds since surgery is great! I am only down 12!! I am getting my first fill on March 8 too. I am not feeling very much restriction right now. I do stay full for a long time if I do eat but the fact that I can eat more than I need is hard because it's all will power. I was on liquids for a week, mushy for a week and have been on regular food since last Thursday and didnt do that great over the weekend. Went out to dinner and had a bunch of stuff going on. Didnt really over eat but didnt eat great either. I am going to make it my goal now not to have anything I shouldnt between now and when I get filled on the 8th. I am really excited for the fill!

[Bell73 0]

just checking on your progress i was also banded on Feb 4th , My first fill is on monday and i need it !

[outside*looking*in 0]

I was banded on the 3rd. I had my first fill of 3cc on March 2nd. It made no difference. I was actually hungrier afterwards for some reason?? I am down 13lbs. I was stuck at the same weight (up and down by 1lb) the week of and after my cycle. I have gone down a pound a day for the last 3 days though.

My next fill will be April 1 but I am not sure how much it will be.

I stick to about 1000cals a day.

[Bell73 0]

wondering how all Feb 4th banders are doing. I go for fill in the 8th . NEED IT BAD.

[Vayron 0]

Been doing great till this last Wednesday. Had to go home from work cause my port area was hurting so bad. Haven't had any pain since surgery then this. Spending quality time on the couch taking tylenol and using my heating pad through the weekend. Didn't need them before and I guess I pushed myself to hard to soon. Feel like a bum but can't bend over well cause it hurts so bad, so I have to slow down. Annoyed but it is what it is.

Down 13 pounds since surgery! :smile2: Eating is going well and love that I can't each so much anymore. Not having anything to drink for an hour after is the hardest part. My Water intake is way down which I don't like. Adjusting as well as to be expected I guess.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Vayron

[momran 0]

I was banded on Feb. 3rd. I go for my first fill on March 9th and can't wait! I did bad for about a week and didn't listen but I didn't feel well eating whatever I wanted. So, I changed my eating habits, followed the program and, guess what? I felt great! I've had one or two slip ups since then, but I'm hoping that I'm finally learning this is my new way of life. The last day or two I've been hungry - as though I couldn't get full. Hopefully that will all be behind me next week.

How's everyone else doing? Reading on this blog every day really helps keep me focused. THank you to all of you!

[Darlyne 0]

I was also banded on Feb 4th-I don't get my first fill until March 22 and it feels like it's taking everything I have to control my eating. I lost a total of 14 lbs but basically have no restriction and I'm afraid of gaining any weight back.

Can anybody offer a word of encouragement that the fills actually help you regain control of what you want to eat? I was in heaven the first 2 weeks after surgery because I never felt hungry...Although I eat WAY less than I did, I can feel those old "always hungry" feeling gnawing in the back of my head.

I think it's kind of funny that we all beat ourselves up for "only" losing 14 lbs (or whatever) in the 1st 4-6 weeks...Glad we're all in this together. Thanks everyone for your honesty and encouragement!

[amlus 0]

Down 16 pounds and had my first fill on March 1st! Whoo Hoo! Loving my band! Trying to follow the rules....but have messed up a little. Really learning to "listen" to early signals to STOP from my band! How long is everyone else going to wait for their second fill? I was thinking about 4-5 weeks? Surgeon says 6-8 weeks, but sooner if I feel ready.

[mrsboomer 0]

I was banded on Feb 8th and would love to chat. Please send me a message.

[LapNYC 3]

I was banded on February first and had my first fill a week ago. As one of the posters above said, I actually have felt hungrier since the fill. I've lost 30 lbs (including what I lost from the pre-op diet) but since I can easily eat whatever I want, I find myself slipping back into some old habits. I'm hoping just to stay the same until my next fill on April 5th, but even doing that will involve being on a "diet" This is torture! No one tells you that you need to ride on willpower for three months. If I had a lot of that I wouldn't weight 250 pounds! Just frustrated...