Calling all A11s!!

[ncgg-5 2]

Had my surgery on the 25th, at my first follow up on the 8th I had lost 27 pounds thanks to the liquid pre and post op diets. I was supposed to do liquids for the first 2 weeks but that did not last. After day 8 I was so hungry all the time that I could not even sleep that night. Started mushys then and when I had my appt I got to start solids 3 days later. I got 3 wows when I was in for my follow up, 2 from the nurse about how much weight I had lost, and the other for how well the incision site has healed. Then I got 1 more from the Dr. about my healing. I was told not to expect to lose any more weight till after my fill. Well, my goal is to lose at least 4 more pounds before I go back on the th of October. I have not had a single soda since my surgery, I have switched to only sugar free drinks, and I now only eat whole foods, nothing processed, and I practice eating for when I get that first fill. Chewing right, eating slow. This will work for me and I am glad to be through the first 2 weeks that sucked. I am positive that if we all put the effort into this we will get the results we want!

Wow, you are really doing well. Congratulations and welcome to the A11 thread. My surgery was also on the 25th and I've lost 13 lbs so you WIN!!! Hang in there with us, we're all in Bander Hell.

Blessings,

GG

[kristenaz 0]

Hi guys!

Tomorrow I have an appointment for a fill. It will be my first time and I am nervous about the needle. Technically, I got my first fill on my surgery day so this will really be my second adjustment. Hope this time makes a difference in my hunger. I cant wait until I get this band adjusted to really start working for me!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

[LisaAnnMurray 1]

Hi guys!

Tomorrow I have an appointment for a fill. It will be my first time and I am nervous about the needle. Technically, I got my first fill on my surgery day so this will really be my second adjustment. Hope this time makes a difference in my hunger. I cant wait until I get this band adjusted to really start working for me!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

I was nervous about the needle also. But was really no worse than an IV and didn't last long. I still have a bruise (9-16) but didn't hurt at all like I thought it would.

[ncgg-5 2]

Hi guys!

Tomorrow I have an appointment for a fill. It will be my first time and I am nervous about the needle. Technically, I got my first fill on my surgery day so this will really be my second adjustment. Hope this time makes a difference in my hunger. I cant wait until I get this band adjusted to really start working for me!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

I had my first last week and it was not big deal. The lidocaine stung a little but didn't feel the needle for the fill at all. I'll say a little prayer for you. Let us know how it goes.

Blessings,

GG

[LisaAnnMurray 1]

I had my first last week and it was not big deal. The lidocaine stung a little but didn't feel the needle for the fill at all. I'll say a little prayer for you. Let us know how it goes.

Blessings,

GG

My Dr. doesn't give lidocaine. Still wasn't bad.

[bobrocky 8]

We went out to eat yesterday. My first time since being banded. I haven't had a fill, so I can eat most anything. Had some red snapper. It was so good. I ate about half of it, some of a baked potato and some Soup. I ate too much, I'm sure, but I brought more than half home. But I gained 2 pounds. Hope it was from salt. Back to regular small portions today.

[LisaAnnMurray 1]

We went out to eat yesterday. My first time since being banded. I haven't had a fill, so I can eat most anything. Had some red snapper. It was so good. I ate about half of it, some of a baked potato and some Soup. I ate too much, I'm sure, but I brought more than half home. But I gained 2 pounds. Hope it was from salt. Back to regular small portions today.

Don't watch the scale so often. It will all come off....and probably wasn't from your meal. I went out for the first real meal this weekend also. My husband and I split a dinner. I had a few mixed greens with a tattle of cornbread, a sppon of cole slaw, a couple of small pieces of catfish and about a 4th of a baked potato. I at slowly and stopped at the full spot. Would have loved to have taken the band out and feasted but was proud I knew to stop.

Exercise today like there is no tomorrow! Giving God the Praise and Glory for it all!!

[ncgg-5 2]

We went out to eat yesterday. My first time since being banded. I haven't had a fill, so I can eat most anything. Had some red snapper. It was so good. I ate about half of it, some of a baked potato and some Soup. I ate too much, I'm sure, but I brought more than half home. But I gained 2 pounds. Hope it was from salt. Back to regular small portions today.

Sounds like to me you did well eating out. When I attended Weight Watchers meeting they always said what we eat and when we exercise does not show up for 2-3 days afterwards. You had fun and now it sounds like you are back on track. Good job.

Blessings,

GG

[ncgg-5 2]

Don't watch the scale so often. It will all come off....and probably wasn't from your meal. I went out for the first real meal this weekend also. My husband and I split a dinner. I had a few mixed greens with a tattle of cornbread, a sppon of cole slaw, a couple of small pieces of catfish and about a 4th of a baked potato. I at slowly and stopped at the full spot. Would have loved to have taken the band out and feasted but was proud I knew to stop.

Exercise today like there is no tomorrow! Giving God the Praise and Glory for it all!!

Wow, you did really well too. Congratulations. i've eaten out several times and only do about half of my regular portions. Hubby & I usually bring half of our meals home. We both happen to like leftovers. LOL Yes I agree, I give Him all the glory all the time!

Blessings,

GG

[ms.lady 3]

ms.lady

You are doing so well, don't be discouraged. I would come put you out of your misery but you live too far away! LOL Seriously, can you eat more often or a little more each meal so you are not so hungry? How many calories a day are you eating and are they good calories and are you drinking?

Blesings,

GG

I eat anywhere between 700 - 900 a day, there have been a couple days the where a I have eaten more. I am eating a nice size portions for the meals and decent to good calories. However I am struggling with Proteins and Water, so maybe if I can work harder at those it will help. I go for my first appointment for a fill on tomorrow, I will see how that goes. Thank you and I enjoy reading your posts on the forum.

[LisaAnnMurray 1]

I eat anywhere between 700 - 900 a day, there have been a couple days the where a I have eaten more. I am eating a nice size portions for the meals and decent to good calories. However I am struggling with Proteins and Water, so maybe if I can work harder at those it will help. I go for my first appointment for a fill on tomorrow, I will see how that goes. Thank you and I enjoy reading your posts on the forum.

Ms. Lady if you like tuna and Tilapia those are great proteins. I have tuna in water with a touch of mayo and pickle relish....it goes down good and great for you. At dinner I bake or grill Tilapia I use lemon juice on it and pico de gallo. It is yummy. I add a very small baked potato to that and I am plenty full. I use flavors for my water and never touch anything else to drink. Great Valu brands of flavors, Wylers and MiO are all great. good luck with your fill. Let us know how you do. God Bless!!

[ncgg-5 2]

I eat anywhere between 700 - 900 a day, there have been a couple days the where a I have eaten more. I am eating a nice size portions for the meals and decent to good calories. However I am struggling with Proteins and Water, so maybe if I can work harder at those it will help. I go for my first appointment for a fill on tomorrow, I will see how that goes. Thank you and I enjoy reading your posts on the forum.

Be sure and ask the Dr how many calories and how much water and Protein you should be getting. My Dr told me 1100 and 60 grams of protein a day. You might be putting yourself into starvation mode. Let us know how the fill goes tomorrow.

Blessings,

GG

[kristenaz 0]

I just had my first fill. It wasnt so bad. Whoever said it compares to getting an IV was right on. My doctor says I now have 3 cc's. He also did an ultrasound and checked the band and my liver. Says everything looks great. I was really surprised because I havent thought I had been losing any weight. They said I lost over 4 pounds since my last appointment!! That made me so happy! So for the rest of the evening I am supposed to be on liquids only. He says I can start eating regular again tomorrow morning. My doctor almost didnt want to give me a fill because I lost weight. I made sure to tell him how hungry I get between meals. I have to be in a wedding in 3 weeks and I am really hoping for the scale to get moving!! Sending happy weight loss thoughts to you all!

[ncgg-5 2]

I just had my first fill. It wasnt so bad. Whoever said it compares to getting an IV was right on. My doctor says I now have 3 cc's. He also did an ultrasound and checked the band and my liver. Says everything looks great. I was really surprised because I havent thought I had been losing any weight. They said I lost over 4 pounds since my last appointment!! That made me so happy! So for the rest of the evening I am supposed to be on liquids only. He says I can start eating regular again tomorrow morning. My doctor almost didnt want to give me a fill because I lost weight. I made sure to tell him how hungry I get between meals. I have to be in a wedding in 3 weeks and I am really hoping for the scale to get moving!! Sending happy weight loss thoughts to you all!

So glad to hear it went well and 4 lbs is terrific! Congratulations. Keep up the good work. it is paying off.

Blessings,

GG

[chicholicious 0]

I just had my first fill. It wasnt so bad. Whoever said it compares to getting an IV was right on. My doctor says I now have 3 cc's. He also did an ultrasound and checked the band and my liver. Says everything looks great. I was really surprised because I havent thought I had been losing any weight. They said I lost over 4 pounds since my last appointment!! That made me so happy! So for the rest of the evening I am supposed to be on liquids only. He says I can start eating regular again tomorrow morning. My doctor almost didnt want to give me a fill because I lost weight. I made sure to tell him how hungry I get between meals. I have to be in a wedding in 3 weeks and I am really hoping for the scale to get moving!! Sending happy weight loss thoughts to you all!