ABC September Chat

[Texas Princess 0]

Well, i had my first fill today. It was quick and painless. They put in 1.5 cc. It was really cool to watch. I am on Clear Liquids for 24 hours, full liquids for three days, and mushy three days after that. Then, I will be on regular food. :clap2:

[Constance 0]

Trizzy I just PM'd you about the fill with Ortiz.

[faybie 0]

How many cc's does a 9.75 cm band hold?

[TerryB 0]

Dr Ortiz gave me a card that states the 9.75cm band holds 4 cc's

[libra 13]

You know, it was so early in the morning and I was so nervous, I forgot to ask how much he filled!! I'll have to do that my second fill. I want to know what's happening.

[msbug 0]

Well, one month out today and down 21 pounds. I haven't lost anything this week though, which is frustrating. But, if I don't lose any next week either, that means I'll be able to get my first fill! My docs policy is you get a fill when you haven't lost anything for 2 weeks. I feel little to no restriction now, so I want a fill.

I get to progress to solids next week and I can't wait!

[pebulz 135]

Hey everyone, I'm having a lot of pain and want to know if its Normal. Well not to be too personal but I havent had my period for almost a year and I had my surgery August 9th and yesterday morning I got my visitor...Lucky me right? Except it is soooo bad I came home from work yesterday and stayed home today. Even though I never got a regular cycle I know menstrual cramps can get bad but this is the worst pain ever and it's hurtin really bad around my port area especially tonight I'm in so much pain I could cry and I don't feel like its just pms pain Is this Normal I took my pain meds that I had left from after the surgery and it's not doing anything The worst is when I move or walk I almost feel like something is tearing inside my stomach??? Any Advice Please!!!!!!!!

[libra 13]

Pebbles, you may want to call your gynecologist. I not sure what other advice I could give. I suppose it could be from not having your period for over a year. I'm sure that cold affect you. I think you should call your doctor to be sure. Sorry you're in so much pain.

[pebulz 135]

thanks libra i am gonna call tomorrow if it doesnt get any better

[msbug 0]

Pebbles, I'd call your gyno and your surgeon, just to be on the safe side. Hope you're feeling better!

[Justy 0]

Pebbles, do you think you could be pregnant?

Either way, please call you GYN in the morning.

[pebulz 135]

justy def not pregnant lol

[pebulz 135]

yeah im gonna call doc tomorrow but my dr told me my period would prob come after i started losing weight so i didnt want to be so quick to call the dr because i figured it would be bad when i got it because its been so long since i had it i took meds around an hour and half ago and the pain has gotten alot less so i hope it doesnt come back lol but thanks for all the help i appreciate it wasnt sure if anyone else experienced this or not

[Serendipity4124 1]

Hey guys, I have been cheating a little too! I started soft foods last Friday and have lost 5 pounds this week but I'm not eating very healthy again. I am working full time, in grad school full time and currently moving! Not much time to prepare food....I've had wendy's baked potato and three chicken nuggets a couple times and taco bell chicken taco a couple times....not very healthy but definatley less than I would have eaten before. Also as of yesterday I have no restriction! I have felt like a bottomless pit! I have been constantly snacking on pretzels to keep full but I;m not even sure I can have them yet. I guess I just need a fill....I go see my Dr monday so I'll talk to him then...

[HopeWorks 0]

Jeeze Jamie - I am so scared to eat anything - I feel like I'll be eating chicken broth my whole life. The few bites of pea Soup and pudding I've had have made me feel sick to my stomach an hour after eating them...maybe it's all in my head?