Trac75 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Im really feeling great! Glad ur appt went well. I have my first one tomorrow. Im not having any pain and about the most bothersome thing is itching where steristrips were. It does seem to be going quickly! I am ready to chew something instead of just drink though lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer S 0 Posted November 7, 2011 I went for my post op check up today and they did not have any fill appts until Dec 20th which is 7 or 8 weeks after my surgery. They won't do them at all until 5-6 weeks. I'm going to keep calling for cancellations but I am afraid I am going to be starving! The protien helps so I will just stay away from the carbs as much as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edivel 0 Posted November 7, 2011 I'm glad I'm not the only one!! I am starving!! Not getting full at all when I eat. My fill is Nov 22nd. What do we do?? I suppose we are going to have to count calories and try to eat as much protien possible....without...overeating..Im at a standstill on my weightloss but Im okay I know I will stimulate it again..I just must admit I hate feeling hungry so often... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funygurl 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Hey fellow bandsters!!!!! hope everyone is doing well =) I have also noticed I've been eating every two hours or so and I am eating a larger portion before feeling full. However my first fill is next Monday on the 14th so I will have to continue sneaking my Protein Shakes in for low calorie/full feeling "eating" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funygurl 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Whoops I also forgot to mention I have reached 50 lbs lost in this journey so far!!! WOOT WOOT ** does happy dance**:Dancing_wub: :success1: Hey fellow bandsters!!!!! hope everyone is doing well =) I have also noticed I've been eating every two hours or so and I am eating a larger portion before feeling full. However my first fill is next Monday on the 14th so I will have to continue sneaking my Protein Shakes in for low calorie/full feeling "eating" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
54Shirley 105 Posted November 8, 2011 Congrats !,,,,,, Can you see a difference yet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssweetblood 2 Posted November 8, 2011 Well, after hitting rock bottom yesterday with completely falling off the "Band Wagon" and eating everything in sight.. I was so miserable and felt horrible and was scared that I stretched out my band. I made a full recovery today!! I'm back on track, staying on liquids until my first fill and I am definitely NEVER doing that again!!! Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funygurl 0 Posted November 9, 2011 thanks!!! not really lol but I look at myself everyday ... I see small differences when I look at my surgery day photos near my waist and I felt the loss a while ago when my pants were getting to big. I have lost one pant size but haven't gotten new ones yet so these are still really baggy =0 Congrats !,,,,,, Can you see a difference yet ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
54Shirley 105 Posted November 9, 2011 Your a real LOSER ! If not in weight, then in inches. In your case both ! CONGRATS ! to that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edivel 0 Posted November 9, 2011 Hi my fellow oct bandsters, so I went to see my dr. yesturday and I was hoping for an early fill...heheh...No go..I have to wait until my six weeks..nov 26..I guess that is okay..he gave me full clearance to work out and Im feeling real good...Im going to start today. Yay...Hope my body starts to firm up...I feel kinda soft and not much liking it...lol.... GONNA TONE UP ....GONNA TONE UP....AND BUILD MUSCLE TO BURN MORE FAT...YAYAYYY... Oh yeah my husband got his surgery 2 weeks after me and is 2 lbs ahead of me in weight loss....GRRRRRR MEN!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nessypoo 1 Posted November 12, 2011 Hi i was banded on oct 12th things went well for a couple of weeks then found i could eat anything pizza, burgers etc. i have not had a fill so i must need it i have now put myself back on strict diet .does the fill hurt and do you have to fast or anything before.i live in australia and we work in kilos not pounds so will have to work out how much all you october banders are loosing so i can you keep everyone informed how im going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
54Shirley 105 Posted November 12, 2011 The fills do not hurt... Some Dr.s put a needle of numbing medicine under the skin, just to get a needle for the fill.... I tell them why get 2 needles ? Just pop threw the Fat, and into the port. A slight prick, but no big deal.. Yeah. you have no fill! so you will be able to eat anything. I see here in the states most Dr.'s give fill after fill, until you are happy. When they really can put you under Fluoroscope, (X-RAY MACHINE) and look at your band, see your fill line, and fill you rite to it. That's it ! your properly filled... Maybe you can get that done Down Under.. Good Luck, Shirley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1aman 944 Posted November 12, 2011 I don't get my first fill until the 22nd and I am really looking forward to it as my weight loss is at a standstill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poodlelover56 2 Posted November 12, 2011 Went for my first fill yesterday. Didn't need it. My weight loss is going in the right direction. Next visit is in 6 weeks, sooner if need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lollicatt 36 Posted November 12, 2011 Hey everyone! I am at a standstill too with my weight loss at two weeks post op but I'm ganging in there. I stayed blogging about my journey if anyone us interested http://bandipes.blogspot.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites