Almost three weeks post-op--how do you feel?

[sho 0]

I was banded on July 7. The first few weeks were painful and uncomfortable but 18 days out I am starting to feel like me again. For the first two weeks I stuck to the liquids and mushies diet and lost 17 lbs including the weeklong low-carb diet. I havent lost any weight since then. I have been trying more types of food and no major issues as long as I chew, chew, chew. My first fill is Aug 8, hoping it will bring some restriction. Just checking in to see how others are doing at this stage.

[Stacey H 4]

Hey My timeline is really similar to yours.. I was banded 7/6, and I'm feeling pretty good lately. I had trouble getting in all my Water until about three days ago, and since then I've been forcing myself to drink it all.. so I'm having some symptoms of dehydration, like dizziness.. but it's nothing I can't handle. I lost 20 lbs in the meantime, but the scale refuses to budge anymore, haha. I'm definitely entering the gates to 'bandster hell'... I feel like I could eat a horse at times. Just forcing myself to stick to the three small meals. My first fill is going to be on 8/11.. be sure to let us know how yours goes! I'm excited and nervous all at the same time, lol.

[kaydin81 8]

I'm right there with both of you. I was banded 6/30. Feel like I can eat a ton. I try not to let myself. I've only lost 4 lbs (other than the preop diet) since surgery. It is a little frustrating, but I try my hardest not to let it bother me. I've started eating the Dannon greek yogurt. Its the consistancy of sour cream and was hard to get use to, but now I like it :-) And it has 12 g protein! Lets try to stay focused. Our fills are around the same time, 8/9 is mine. I'm wondering how much my surgeon will put in. But, it probably won't be enough for too much satisfaction. I'm just trying to be happy in the present and the rest will fall into place. Try and stay positive and work hard the next couple weeks....WE CAN DO IT!

[Shayna72 2]

I was banded on July 7. The first few weeks were painful and uncomfortable but 18 days out I am starting to feel like me again. For the first two weeks I stuck to the liquids and mushies diet and lost 17 lbs including the weeklong low-carb diet. I havent lost any weight since then. I have been trying more types of food and no major issues as long as I chew, chew, chew. My first fill is Aug 8, hoping it will bring some restriction. Just checking in to see how others are doing at this stage.

I had mine done June 29th and I am still adjusting. I stay with an upset stomach. My band is completely empty right now due to me having swelling and not being able to hold down Water. I am terrified to really eat anything. I am afraid I am going to throw up I am sorry that you're at a stand still. What are you eating? Are you able to eat like pre surgery?

[Ric 89]

I was banded on 30 June. During pre-op diet i had lost 23 lbs and at my 2 week post surgery appointment i had lost and additional 9 lbs. I am now 4 weeks post op and have gained 3 lbs back! I am really trying to stick to the diet so I don't understand the gain. Any Advice?

[sho 0]

In the past week I have been experimenting with all types of food, even eating out, and for the most part I am doing ok. I eat slowly, take small bites and chew a lot. My only problem is that sometimes I overeat falling back onj old habits which leads to a bad tummy ache. After the liquids phase wight loss has plateaued but so far it is a learning experience.

[Kate rules 43]

3 weeks post op. Still having port and incision pain. Eating what I want but much less than I used to.

[tengles 0]

Pre surgery I was 204, after surgery I was 210. I am now 192. The clinic scale only had me at a 8# weight loss. Frustrating!

[Ric 89]

In the past week I have been experimenting with all types of food, even eating out, and for the most part I am doing ok. I eat slowly, take small bites and chew a lot. My only problem is that sometimes I overeat falling back onj old habits which leads to a bad tummy ache. After the liquids phase wight loss has plateaued but so far it is a learning experience.

I seem to be able to eat things just fine also! Certainly not as much, but I have had food stuck 2 time an even spit up them 2 times! Very gross! Worse then my Kids when they was Babies! Hopefully the fill on Aug 15 will help!

[Shayna72 2]

3 weeks post op. Still having port and incision pain. Eating what I want but much less than I used to.

hi there... I still have a lot of incision pain. I had hernia repair as well so one of my incisions are pretty large. # of them are very irritated. I have large breast so my bra or breast are always on 1 of them and all 3 of them when I am sitting down it is very uncomfortable. They started itching the other day so that is supposed to mean they are healing

I don't have portal pain really... just th ick that it is there lol. I did have a little bit of pain there the first few days but I am not feeling anything there right now.

Also, my Dr. , not sure how others are... he gave me a local then inserted the neddle and it did not hurt at all. The neddle went in then sprang back up, it was kind of weird but no pain. I hope it's always like that.

My surgeon said I could put a heating pad on my stomach but I was a little leary. Maybe you can try that for some relief.

[highland 168]

I was banded on 30 June. During pre-op diet i had lost 23 lbs and at my 2 week post surgery appointment i had lost and additional 9 lbs. I am now 4 weeks post op and have gained 3 lbs back! I am really trying to stick to the diet so I don't understand the gain. Any Advice?

I was banded 6/27. i lost 11 lbs pre op and 6 pounds surgery week. I have now gone back and forth with 3 llbs for 3 weeks!!!!!! No weight loss at all. I have stuck to my diet plan like crazy and exercised everyday. Drinking 64 + ozs of Water daily. Forget restriction. Why am I not losing ANY weight AT ALL!!!! I feel your pain!

[highland 168]

I was banded on 30 June. During pre-op diet i had lost 23 lbs and at my 2 week post surgery appointment i had lost and additional 9 lbs. I am now 4 weeks post op and have gained 3 lbs back! I am really trying to stick to the diet so I don't understand the gain. Any Advice?

I was banded 6/27. i lost 11 lbs pre op and 6 pounds surgery week. I have now gone back and forth with 3 llbs for 3 weeks!!!!!! No weight loss at all. I have stuck to my diet plan like crazy and exercised everyday. Drinking 64 + ozs of Water daily. Forget restriction. Why am I not losing ANY weight AT ALL!!!! I feel your pain!

[Stacey H 4]

Wellll.. I'm having a stupid weight plateau, but I think it's just a good sign that everything is all healed. Plus I haven't really started exercising yet, and I'm sure once I do the scale number will change. Either way I haven't seen the 250s range since mid-high school, so that's exciting. I'm never going to see the 80s, 70s, or 60s again... so I guess I can stand to look at the 50s for a bit Other than that I'm just getting excited for my fill in less than a week How are you all doing?

[CurlyDiva 5]

Hello all! I was banded 7/13/11 and I'm down 20 lbs since surgery and now im stuck here! I'm not upset about it though because 20 lbs in about 3 weeks is FAST! So my body is surely holding on to everything now for fear I'm starving myself, lmao! Everyone stay encouraged and realize that we didn't gain wait over night, so we won't lose it overnight either.

Good luck guys and gals!

[hott_chocolate42 0]

Hello all! I was banded 7/13/11 and I'm down 20 lbs since surgery and now im stuck here! I'm not upset about it though because 20 lbs in about 3 weeks is FAST! So my body is surely holding on to everything now for fear I'm starving myself, lmao! Everyone stay encouraged and realize that we didn't gain wait over night, so we won't lose it overnight either.

Good luck guys and gals!

i am 2 weeks post op and am a little sxared i have lost 20 pound since surgery and 10 pouds pre op. is that normal?