May Bandsters!

[Mariaband 11]

I was banbed 8 days ago and today I am SO SO SO hungry I came across this page and thanks to all of u looks like that is normal in this stage... I will do the effort to stick to my diet until I am in the green zone..

[andi525 8]

Oh my gosh I survived my first fill! Lol it definitely didn't feel good that's for sure, feels like a shot in the stomach I guess, exactly what it is. My dr said my port "swelling" was normal, he said not having a ton of restriction until about month 2-3 is normal too. He put 2 cc's in so now I have 4 total in a 10cc band. He put in 2 during surgery. I am supposed to Be on liquids for 2 days now. I don't feel any tighter but we'll see I guess just trying to enjoy the journey

[laulau2199 5]

Hey May Bandsters,

Haven't been on in a while but I am glad to see everyone is doing well! I had my surgery on May 9th and am down only 10lbs. 20lbs. total since pre-op diet. I feel no restriction and seem to be getting discouraged. I have my first fill on June 14th. I am hoping that helps with taking off the weight.

[kiwijo 2]

Hey all, haven't posted in a few weeks. Now 4 weeks post surgery and starting real food this weekend. A little apprehensive about it but think I'm ready. Got my first fill in 3 weeks time on 29th June. Looking forward to it.

I think I'm actually doing pretty well. I haven't needed any diabetes meds since starting pre-op and my blood sugars are all normal range.

Loss so far since pre-op is 16 kgs or 35 pounds and 11 kgs or 24 pounds since surgery. Haven't been exercising nearly enough as it's winter and we've just had a good dumping of snow but I'm allowed to start Zumba again this week and cycling if the weather allows so I'm pretty excited about that. Have started to notice flabbiness on my butt which although I've always been big, I've never really had a flabby bottom so hoping zumba sorts that quickly!

Starting to get LOTS of comments about how much I've changed and how good I'm looking. Haven't got any clothes that fit anymore so off on a spending spree this morning to get a couple of things so I don't look ridiculous! I'm also taking some quality items from my wardrobe to a local secondhand clothes shop to sell on behalf to help fund this spending spree! lol

Watching how you are all doing and all May Bandsters should be very proud of how they are doing. Remember it's a marathon not a sprint.

[lalaj 108]

First fill June 27th. Excited and wondering how's it gonna feel.

Hope everyone is doing great

[kdsnwv 1]

I had my surgery done on May 22. Started my Pre Op liquids on May 17 and I am now down 15 pounds so far. I still have some swelling but it is starting to go down. I have my first fill on June 28. Can't wait to see the weight start coming off.

Hope everyone else is doing great.

[shannons27 0]

im struggling badly!!! im hungry all the time...i havent cheated i at soft chicken yesterday im on the puree stage,... i dont get it im not feeling full like i should i get my first fill june 25th ive gained 3 lbs.. im sad and give up.. is it suppose to be this hard??

[kah1213 311]

Loss so far since pre-op is 16 kgs or 35 pounds and 11 kgs or 24 pounds since surgery. Haven't been exercising nearly enough as it's winter and we've just had a good dumping of snow but I'm allowed to start Zumba again this week and cycling if the weather allows so I'm pretty excited about that. Have started to notice flabbiness on my butt which although I've always been big' date=' I've never really had a flabby bottom so hoping zumba sorts that quickly!

Starting to get LOTS of comments about how much I've changed and how good I'm looking. Haven't got any clothes that fit anymore so off on a spending spree this morning to get a couple of things so I don't look ridiculous!. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Kiwi- sounds like you're doing great! Congrats.

[lassie 247]

im struggling badly!!! im hungry all the time...i havent cheated i at soft chicken yesterday im on the puree stage,... i dont get it im not feeling full like i should i get my first fill june 25th ive gained 3 lbs.. im sad and give up.. is it suppose to be this hard??

I am sorry you are having a bad day. Do not give up I was filled on the 24th also I will get a fill in July . I want to eat also but I keep a diary and it helps to see what you have eaten that day. I was hungery a little while ago so I got the dog and took a walk or you could read a book watch a movie, keep busy do not give up FIGHT will be praying for you

lassie

[andi525 8]

Sooooooo I really have not felt any restriction yet and I'm eating way too much :/ its almost like I'm testing the band to see when I get full, but then I don't really get ful!! I know I have to stop :/ ugh I just want to keep losing!

[bbbanded 70]

To anyone not feeling any restriction yet, I say give it some time. I'm 1 month post op and I currently have nothing in my band and I've noticed that I can't even eat half of what I used to.

On Friday I got stuck going to a buffet with my family, I got 1 plate of food and didn't even finish it, whereas I would normally (before the band) squish in 3 plates of various foods then a plate of fruit.< /p>

I have noticed a lot of bored and mental hunger, and thats when I typically will go for Water with crystal light or a Protein Shake. I'd also make sure to eat slowly and chew thoroughly, I've gotten stuck already because I didn't commit any time to the meal I was having. The slower I eat the more consious( I can never spell that word) I am more I can tell when my last bite should be. It's def better to be hungry than to be stuck haha.

[lappyloo 16]

im struggling badly!!! im hungry all the time...i havent cheated i at soft chicken yesterday im on the puree stage,... i dont get it im not feeling full like i should i get my first fill june 25th ive gained 3 lbs.. im sad and give up.. is it suppose to be this hard??

I'm sorry you are struggling but you are not alone! I'm struggling too, except I have cheated. I can't undo the cheating, all I can do is move forward and try to stay on track until I get saline in there to make me feel restriction. My husband has really been hard on me for it too.. it's really hard to have a husband that is worse than a mother. By the way, he is 6ft and 145 lbs. He doesn't comprehend over eating at all. He thinks its gross to keep eating if you are full or because you are bored. He literally can make a small bag of M&M's last a week. It's really starting to take a toll on our relationship. (

[daisychains7 427]

Sooooooo I really have not felt any restriction yet and I'm eating way too much :/ its almost like I'm testing the band to see when I get full' date=' but then I don't really get ful!! I know I have to stop :/ ugh I just want to keep losing![/quote']

I know how you feel. I'm on regular foods now and haven't had issues getting anything down. I have not tried breads or fried foods (don't really want to go there), but nothing else has been an issue. I still stick to 1 cup portions but it's all willpower. My biggest weakness right now is mentally cravings for juice. :/ I have been giving in to that more than I should. Been on vacation this weekend but I am re focusing when I get home tomorrow.

This is the hardest thing i have ever done. Hang in there everyone. I am proud of how far we have come and it's all a learning process.

[whymomwhy 12]

I am just about 5 weeks out and I am hungry as well getting a fill next week June 15 so until then I must stay strong I also log everything so I am accountable for what I do eat. I am down 29 pounds total 16 since surgery. I feel better than ever My Primary care doctor is already lowering my doses of meds because my blood work is great so that in itself is wonderful!! Don't give up this will be worth it for us all!

[daisychains7 427]

Wow, that's great! It's funny how much a difference every few lbs makes. I cannot imagine how good I'll feel when I reach my goal weight.

My hunger has been pretty bad today. Only staying full for 2 hours at a time. Guess I will have a snack. Hope I feel differently after my fill this week too. Does anyone know if you have to be on liquids the day of/after a fill? My doctor never said anything about that.