May bandings, Updates wanted

[shellbelly 8]

I was banded May 20, down 23 pounds and 2 fills, now having stuck episodes some...who else was banded in May?

[drehn88 251]

Hey! I was banded May 6. I've had one fill (total 4.5 cc in 10 cc band) and I've lost 36 pounds. My weight loss has stalled for the last couple weeks. I don't think it's a fill problem but a food choice problem. I haven't been getting 60 grams of Protein so that means too many carbs. I've decided to buckle down this week and do low carb. I'm certain this will get the scale moving in the right direction. I haven't PB'd or vomited, but I'm starting to wonder if the "full" feeling in the middle of my chest sometimes is considered a stuck episode. I'm always able to drink with this feeling so I'm not sure what it is.

[gigglypug 77]

Banded May 15th, down 25 pounds total, including 10 pre-op. Had 2.5cc in 10cc band at time of surgery, plus one fill for total of 4cc two weeks ago. Seeing doc this Thursday, maybe for another fill...?

Had a glimpse of the green zone for a few days, possibly because I was at high altitude. Have gone back to normal/yellow since. Still happy: could ditch my blood pressure meds and down one size. Also, have no side effects/stucks/PBs...great win in my book

Slow and steady wins the race :-)

[Nenny101 27]

Hello

I was banded on May 24th, as of last Saturday I was at a 20 pound loss, 10 of which was pre-op. I have had one fill and have 4.5cc's in my band. 2nd fill on Aug 6th. Meals lasting closer too 3 hrs now if I have solid Protein in it. Minor "stuck" issues at times but is due too me learning bite sizes and thorough chewing....

Congrats everyone on your weight loss! Slow and steady wins the race

[shellbelly 8]

@drehn. Yes that is a stuck feeling, awesome for all of us!

[Deed2u 26]

I was banded on May 6th. I have had two fills a total of 5.5 in a 10cc band. I have only lost 20lbs. I did not have to do a pre op diet. I am however wondering why I have not lost more. After the second fill, I tried to eat rice and got stuck so bad. The pain was unbearable and then I thrwe up and felt fine. It scared me so I chew very well now. (I have not tried rice since) I see in my clothes they are fitting me better or are loose. I am thankful that I have not gained weight... so like you all say slow and steady wins the race... I cannot wait to get to the finish line!!!!!!!

[Mandybandy31 2]

I was banded May 2nd and am down 37 lbs with 1 fill. (3.5cc in a 10cc band). I have also had some minor stuck issues and have to remember to chew really well and slow down. Still not used to eating without drinking! Very happy with my progress

[PureGamble 46]

I had surgery May 21st 2013 and have lost 52 lbs so far. My goal is 120 so I'm almost halfway there. I've had 1 fill 4cc and I'm having another one tomorrow. I've been working out crazy hard and continue to see results.

[lisacaron 5,075]

I had my surgery on May 6th and so far lost about 24 pounds. I've had one fill so far, and think I could use another one. I see the Dr. in August and will find out then.

Weight loss has been stalled for me since right after surgery, I am eating well tracking calories and exercising…I see some change in weight distribution and inches, so I'm staying positive and hope to see those numbers go down!

[SandyM 1,956]

May 10th for me. My surgeon says he only wants me to lose 3 to 5lbs a month and won't give me a fill. I was a little put out at first, but then I decided that it may take me longer to lose the weight but while I'm learning my new eating habits, the weight is off for good. I had the plication with my band and I think thats helping. I've lost a total of 34 lbs and 12 of that was preop. I guess if slow and steady wins the race, I should be toward the front.

[adugan 53]

I was branded May 10th as well I've lost 27lbs. Yes slow and steady wins the race looking to loose 50 more

[Ashley B. 1]

I was banded May 24th as well, I have lost 21 lbs since I started the process (11lbs from pre op). I have had one 4cc fill a few weeks ago but thinking I may need another one. I have had some problems, but I am still trying to adjust. I was really feeling down not seeing the weight coming off, but after reading some of your comments slow and steady is the way to go.

[endingyoyo 28]

Hi all!

Banded on May 8th and I'm down 36 (including pre-op diet). I have 8.5 cc's in a 14 cc band. My last fill was on Monday so I'm hoping I'm in a good place now.

I have gotten stuck a few times and threw up a 'jellyfish!' Good times. Still leaning what I can and can't eat. ???³

[lisacaron 5,075]

Banded May 6th. Down 27 pounds. I think that's pretty awesome for less then 3 months. I would have never been able to do that before.

I've had one fill, pretty sure I need another, but I'm working it! Keep the calories low and hitting the gym at least 5 days a week.

Feeling good!!

[Nenny101 27]

Banded on May 24th, up to 4.8cc in a 10cc band. Last fill was Monday . Total weight loss 21 lbs and I am feeling great! Down from a size 22-24 to a comfortable 20. Slow and steady!