JULY 2013 BAND BUDDIES

[nachae2005 21]

Banded 7/10 and got my first fill 8/6!

For some reason I thought I had 2.6 ml put in when I was banded, but when they measured it there was 4.2 ml. I am still having good restriction but getting hungry after only a couple of hours, so they added 0.5 ml for a total of 4.7 ml. Getting the fill felt strange, but did not hurt. And I'm feeling better than ever! Lost a few more pounds and am satisfied quicker and for longer periods of time, too! Very pleased with my band so far!

[MsGal 104]

I was banded on Jul 8th and not scheduled for a "possible" fill til Aug 21st! I have neen limiting my meals to no more than a cup of food which starts with three ounces Protein the reast of the cup is veggies. I make sure to get 60 grams of protein a day (I drink one shake a day to help ensure I get enough). If I am snacky in between...I have suagar free Jello or popsicles and/or a greek yogurt. I am "trying" to get 4 Water bottles in a day. This seems to be working for me. AND...I don't have any Fluid in my band either. Hope this helps. Lisa

[MammaJamma42 106]

I'm doing about the same, Lisa. In fact, I doubt that I'm eating a whole cup because I just can't hold that much. I also have a Protein Shake every morning for Breakfast, and between the Protein Powder that I use and the Protein in the milk, I get 42 grams of protein just from that. I am averaging around 70 grams of protein per day. Maybe I'm not drinking enough Water. The only time I ever have a snack is mid to late afternoon when I'll have a Dannon fit-n-light greek yogurt, and that is 80 calories (and 12 grams of protein). But, the scale still isn't budging. I don't think I've even lost a pound over the last week!

[Angelina913 10]

I am able to start my work outs on Monday.....so far my DR says I am doing excellent. Can't wait for Monday, can't wait to start burning and toning up

[dlcjazz 5]

Going for my first fill tomorrow a little excited as I am sick if feeling hungry all the time

[heatheri99 4]

I was banded on July 26, doing better then the first week. I starting to eat my forever diet!! Have not had one fill yet. I go for my 2nd weigh in, in two weeks very excited can not wait. Still have gas pain in the shoulder, especially when something is hard to get down. I have been really good as well. Some people said that they are already noticing a difference in me!!! I hope to start going to the gym soon!!

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

First fill was Friday and I got 1cc. 3rd day and I don't think I got enough. Still hungry after a few hours. Can eat the same amount I did before the band.

[alexander 4]

July 24 and I went for my two week post op today! My incisions are healed and he put in a 3cc fill! I was not expecting that so no anxiety about it at all today and it was a breeze!

I so need a fill!! Banded July 5th I see the dr Tuesday.. Ugh

[rmalikone 108]

Banded July 8th and won't get my first fill till Aug 27th, and can not come soon enough! Almost feels like I haven't had the band surgery at all! It only talks to me if I eat to fast.

[Carol.mcpherson 25]

Banded July 8th and won't get my first fill till Aug 27th' date=' and can not come soon enough! Almost feels like I haven't had the band surgery at all! It only talks to me if I eat to fast.[/quote']

I was supposed to get first fill 8/20 but had to postpone due to upcoming trip. I am ready for my fill as I don't have any Fluid in my band and I'm beginning to notice. Rescheduled for 9/3 now.

[dragonflylvr21 161]

I should have posted that I also have PCOS and my doctor is pretty aggressive with me! He wants me to continue losing weight and not stall! I will tell you that getting filled so quick had made me learn my body better! I only have 3 cc's but can only eat about a cup of food at a time! My body lets me know when enough is enough! Learning to listen has been hard! Because I remember how I use to eat and so does my family! Now I hear ... That's not enough ... You're going to starve! I can't win for losing! But I will get there! And so will they! I will say that getting didn't stop me from being hungry! So may e I am not in my green zone yet! Good luck all! Fills are in your future!

[mreusch 30]

The last couple of days I have not been the best about my diet. Yesterday I could not get satisfied. Today was better but I feel no restriction since the swelling has gone down. I do get fuller faster but don't really stau that way long. Pretty much only if I drink fast does I even know its there. I get my first fill in a week. I hope this gets better after a fill. I am still under my calories and tracking everything but I am frustrated because I am not losing and I have been exercising too. Ok I am done whining now. Just a little discouraged tonight.

[alexander 4]

The last couple of days I have not been the best about my diet. Yesterday I could not get satisfied. Today was better but I feel no restriction since the swelling has gone down. I do get fuller faster but don't really stau that way long. Pretty much only if I drink fast does I even know its there. I get my first fill in a week. I hope this gets better after a fill. I am still under my calories and tracking everything but I am frustrated because I am not losing and I have been exercising too. Ok I am done whining now. Just a little discouraged tonight.

I'm having the same problems! Your not alone hopefully I'll get a fill next

Week when I see the dr.. Good luck???

[Brittani87 30]

Can I join the July band buddies? I was banded July 30,2013

[dragonflylvr21 161]

Welcome to the club !