December 2012 --- Band Buddies Unite!

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

Do not get discouraged if you stop losing weight while on mushies! The band was built to help you lose weight eating solids!

You are still healing! It is not until 6-8 weeks post-op that you start getting fills that you will see the weight come off!

Also, Water makes a big difference, drink 64 oz a day and exercise! Don't eat over 4 oz.- 3 x a day even if you can and don't snack! !

This is doctors advice and if you follow it, you will lose!

Please don't get discouraged, this is the way it is!

[txtroublez28 24]

Anyone else get their.first fill 3.weeks.after.surgery?

[autumn_moon 9]

I found some really good milk free Protein at whole foods called Vega. I was banded on the 26th and finally got more than 1/2 the protein in today, I'm feeling real hopeful. The gas pains in the shoulder are'nt there every time I eat, so that's a big plus. I just need to focus on getting the 64 oz and the 70-80 grams of protein..I found some yummy organic low sodium Soups called imagine and I mix 1/2 an envelope of Unjury unflavored protein. The soups are potatoe, split pea, butternut squash, black bean, pumpkin they're full of Vitamins. Thanks everyone for sharing.

[willog 0]

Does anyone know when the port side pain is going to go away?

[jmd1223 40]

Does anyone know when the port side pain is going to go away?

Mine went away after about 8 days.

[ambernicke 4]

Hey everyone! I am so excited to read all the stories on here everyday! It is so nice seeing people go through what your going though so you do feel crazy about things!! Lol I was banded on 12/18 and I have lost 17 lbs. I also had a major hernia repair so I am just now starting to feel somewhat human again! My first post-op and adjustment is tomorrow! I am very excited for that to be over!! Ha ha.. Keeping you all in my prayers and hoping we all just rock this out and do awesome! U just want to feel good again, you know? Have a great day everyone and thanks for sharing your awesome stories cause I look forward to reading them everyday!

[DisplayName 10]

Hi all, I am having a better day today. Day 7 post op. Only taking 2 pain pills a day. I am on pureed foods now and was starving most of the day yesterday. I have 3cc in a 10cc band that was put in at surgery. Anyways, I had 600 calories by 3 p.m. yesterday and was feeling like I could not make the 1000 calorie limit. So it said I could have whipped veggies. I have a bag on mixed veggies from Sam's Club. I steamed them for 3 extra minutes and added a cup of almond milk and tried to whip....did NOT work. So, I put them in my blender and made pureed veggies. Let me tell you. A half cup of that and I couldn't even take a drink for 3 hours!!!! I thought my band maybe isnt working...it is! I was wrong! I didn't eat the rest of the night last night! LOL. I did end up having a small glass of white wine at about 10 p.m. as that was the first time I felt even a liquid would safely go down. I thought surely I had gained weight...nope. Down to a new low!!! 205 lbs.!!!! I am not updating my ticker except with the Dr. office weights....

Is everyone using their own home weights to track weight loss or going by the dr. scales??? my scales first thing in the a.m. show I have lost about four more pounds than the dr. scales by the afternoon when they actually weigh me....?

[sunflower26 9]

good day hit my second goal to day 195 down 18 lbs after banned on the 4 of dec the other weight i lost the week before

[sunflower26 9]

good day hit my second goal to day 195 down 18 lbs after banned on the 4 of dec the other weight i lost the week before

[blondegal_ 1,028]

Does anyone know when the port side pain is going to go away?

Banded on 19th and my port incision still hurts at times.

[danarose 7]

I'm a December bandster too! Yay for this thread! Here's my lil intro.. My name is Dana I am 33 yrs old I live in Long Island.. I was banded on dec 17th along with my sister.. We have taken this journey together! We have an amazing dr and office that's totally supportive and part of our care.. Our surgeon actually co invented single incision lap band surgery I am down 63 lbs including me pre op Liquid Protein diet and feeling awesome! I have had no issues yet with the exception of a case of dry heaves once but no vomiting. I am very happy with my decision to be banded so far and I hope I stay happy! So glad for this thread of December newbies! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all!

[Peaceful1 110]

I'm a December bandster too! Yay for this thread! Here's my lil intro.. My name is Dana I am 33 yrs old I live in Long Island.. I was banded on dec 17th along with my sister.. We have taken this journey together! We have an amazing dr and office that's totally supportive and part of our care.. Our surgeon actually co invented single incision lap band surgery I am down 63 lbs including me pre op Liquid Protein diet and feeling awesome! I have had no issues yet with the exception of a case of dry heaves once but no vomiting. I am very happy with my decision to be banded so far and I hope I stay happy! So glad for this thread of December newbies! Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all!

Hi! We were banded the same day! Congratulations on your weight loss!?

[Instyle98 240]

Hi all!

I was banded on 1/31 so tomorrow I guess I can start thicker liquids like some creamy Soups and Dannon smoothies. I'm still a bit swollen but not near as much as earlier. I still have some gas pain, but that will be gone soon (I hope). I've been walking, stretching etc. and eating GasX so... I'll just have to let nature take it's course.

I am having difficulty with taking my regular medication. I take quite a few pills in the morning and I'm supposed to crush everything. I've been crushing my pills, but no matter what I mix them with I can hardly get them down because they are so bitter. Sometimes I can't get them all down because they make me gag.

The surgery center scheduled my next appointment a month out from my surgery. She said it would be for a fill. Does that seem strange? I thought perhaps they would want to see me prior to that to make sure I'm healing okay.

[DisplayName 10]

WOW danarose...how long were you on the preop diet???

Instyle98...i have 3cc in my 10cc band. we were banded the same day. I have taken all my pills whole...one at a time. they never told me to crush them. i do break the longer ones in half. never gotten stuck on mine

[Pana'sNewStart 68]

Does anyone know when the port side pain is going to go away?

I'm 16 days post op and the pain is gone, but i can physically feel the port. It's kinda freaky!! The pain will subside within 2 weeks completely.