How (And Where) Are The June Bandsters?

[sman342 13]

Hi June Bandsters -

Well it's been 5 weeks for me and for the rest of us, it's been around a month(+/-) since surgery.

Just wondering how everyone else is doing?

I've lost a good chunk of weight. (23 pounds)

Had my first fill (only .5cc) yesterday that was uneventful.

Notice that my stomach makes gurgling noises (not gas, not hunger, not diarrhea) like Fluid is bubbling as it goes down. It provides relief when it does. Anyone else familiar with that sensation?

Share your stories!

Sandy

[ready4animprovedme 54]

Hello! I was banded 6/5 I too have lost 23lbs. I got my first fill 7/16 of 5ccs and I don't feel much restriction yet. I did eat a triscut, it got stuck, and then I actually felt it move through the band shortly after. Hope everyone is doing well.

[JanjustJan 4]

Hello, I was banded June 4th and I am doing very well. I have lost 26 pounds and for the most part I am not hungry. I went back to work within a week from surgery and was careful about what I did. I have had 2 fills. The first one was 3 weeks ago and it went well. The second one was on Monday this week. The port seems a little more sensitive this week. I also fell off a ladder at work the same day but I was not hurt so I do not know if I hurt the area of the port. Hope everyone else is doing good. I still only eat Protein, and Protein drinks, a little of steel cut oats, and some steamed veggies. I have not dared to try breads, Pasta, rice or sugar foods. I was not drinking enough Water and got a kidney infection. The meds seemed to have worked so I am constantly drinking Water so that does not happen again.

I had the sensation you described when I got my fill the first day and then after that it seemed to go away.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

well, june 6th bandster/plication here. minus 40 pounds and i am most proud i am able to walk more/better farther. have not have a fill yet, but may get one on aug 7th at my 2 month post op.

things are going great. my plication i feel is def helping me with volumn of food i am eating (which doesnt mean i am eating a bunch, never more than 1 cup food total at any meal)

all the best

[scorrea 95]

Hi! Banded June 19th here. Things are going ok, I think! No issues with food, nothing stuck or anything. I have not had any fill yet and cannot wait for a restriction! I have lost 10lbs, I might have gained 2 back also But I am staying optimistic! I know I am in the waiting period and time will come for me!

[Chamie 29]

Hey guys! Sorry I have been MIA! I was banded 6/12/12. I have lost a total of 20lbs. I am struggling a bit with bandster hell, but I have my first fill Monday so I am excited to start this new adventure!! It has been an interesting experience experimenting with new foods. It is strange what My band will allow me to eat and what it won't. I had my first PB'ing episode last week. My dear husband was trying to be nice and brought me home a treat. He bought me a jr roast beef sandwich from Arby's, and without much thought, I ate.........two bites. That was when it got stuck and I experienced the worst pain I think I have ever felt (other than childbirth- ha!) followed by vomiting. So, lessoned learned! I am so thankful for this gentle reminder of what NOT to eat!!! :lol:

So good luck to all of you! I willl post an update Monday afternoon to let you know how my first fill went!!

[cheryllm63 4]

Can someone please tell me what PBing is? I was banded on June25, had my first fill on July 25. Still no restriction. Until I read some if the posts, I thought something was wrong. But now I see that it's normal and also normal to have only list about 8 pounds. I do need to find a support group or person. I'm north of Houston in the Spring, Magnolia area

[mbmama 15]

Banded 6/11. I am down 31 pounds total since starting the liquid diet. I feel GREAT!!!! I haven't had any food issues so far. Some days I forget to get all of my Protein and supplements in. I find that if I am not eating enough, I lose nothing. I am getting my first fill on Wednesday so I am pretty excited about that. I also have much more energy and all of my pants are WAY TOO BIG.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

update, am now down a total of 50 pounds. all the best to my june band buddies

[xsentrick 194]

I'm here! Banded w/plication on 6/12/2012 and down 38 pounds! Got my first fill today.

[cfurrey 53]

6-7-12 banded down 30 with 1 fill and another on thursday! Woohoo! We are all awesome! Keep up the good work everyone!

' FEELIN IT '

[speekrn 3]

Hi there! I was banded 6/12/12. Doing OK, I haven't had a fill yet and only down 16 lbs at first appt. I have appt this Thursday, hope to get a fill. Afraid my Dr will be disappointed this time. (My brain still thinks its hungry ) Think I just need a kickstart. Hope this next appt is the push I need. Any advise ?

[speekrn 3]

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[misseyb73 6]

June 4th here. I've gotten one fill 2cc's in a 10cc band feeling great! Lost 37lbs so far and ready to lose lots more!

[TexasSoccerMom 26]

Sounds like everyone is doing great. I was banded 6/18 and although I lost about 7 pounds on the pre-surgery diet, I didn't hardly lose anything after surgery and only about 3 pounds after my first fill. After my second fill things have been going great. I lost a little over 6 pounds after that and last friday I got my 3rd fill. I am about 5cc in a 10cc band and I am not feeling hungry at all. I keep finding myself eating too much but am learning to eat much slower and the minute I think I have had enough, put down the fork. I haven't had any bad episodes and as long as I chew really well, can "take a small taste" of almost anything. I have just chosen to not eat the breads, potatoes, rice, etc... and to concentrate on Proteins and veggies. I am really excited about this whole experience. Everyone keep up the good work!