Marchies In April

[Sugarbear 2]

Good for you Neveragain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

[kyethra 0]

Today I saw the surgeon about my nausea problem. He too suspects my gall bladder. I have a HIDA scan scheduled. We'll see what that says. Right now I'm actually starting to hope it is my gall bladder because then they can take it out and that would solve the problems... Better to have a fixable problem than a mystery one. I'm still taking the zofran though and it is still helping.

[PianoPlayer 0]

I had my first fill today exactly one month after my surgery, and it appears to be working so far. I have the large band, and Dr. Spivak first put in 3 cc's to fill the tubing, then he put in an additional 3 cc's and had me take the barium drink, which didn't go through because I was fully restricted at that point. I could see the picture on the fluoroscope and I could see the barium drink sitting there in the pouch, not moving, and I could feel it also. He backed out 1.5 cc's and the Fluid passed through. He removed the needle, put on a band-aid, and had me drink a bottle of Water which went through just fine. My only problem was I got the runs an hour after the drink, and still seem to have them this evening. I'm sticking to liquids and soft food through tomorrow and then I will venture on to solids. Hopefully the runs will be over by then, and the restricted feeling will continue for a while. After reading so many posts from others who feel little or no restriction after the first fill, I realize my restriction may be short-lived, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that it will stick around for a while.

[LoriPA 4]

So it's Friday the 13th. Good thing I don't believe in that superstition stuff. Just another day for me.

It's raining in these parts in PA. YUCK. Oh well, it could have been snow flurries. Goofy weather. Someone didn't get the memo that it is SPRING. Where did that nice walking weather in the 70's go? Let's get it back already!

Well, since I didn't bother to weigh myself yesterday, I did it today...and what a way to brighten up a Friday..six more pounds! Yayyyy! I expected maybe one or two, but I'll take the six. Heh.

[Tiffnatl 0]

LoriPA-

Awesome weight loss this week. I am on my 22 day out and am still only 10 pounds down. It's frustrating not have lost in the last week to 10 days, but I know I'm not gaining so that's a relief. Any tricks up your sleeve to what has helped you drop 6 pounds this week? Again Congratulations!!!

[Hazelbunny 0]

Went for my first fill today - I don't know what I was getting so worked up over - it was nothing. They laid me down, stuck the needle in, and put 1.5 cc's in (my band holds 4 ccs). It did feel kind of weird when they put the Fluid in - like a cold rush in my tummy. Drank the little cup of barium in front of the machine and voilá - done.

I have the full feeling back from right after surgery. It is nice.

On another note - I have been walking since my surgery but I went back to my normal, somewhat hardcore (for someone my size) exercise routine yesterday - my hour long spinning class. Does anyone else notice that strenous exercise makes them feel tighter?

[Janine 0]

Tiff- I read on one of the post somewhere that you will have a couple days of a plateau weight, but during that time inches are coming off. Then you wil drop a couple pounds then plateau then drop inches......it keeps repeating.

I truly believe this.

I stayed on the exact same number for over a week, but my clothes got looser. Now I just dropped 2 lbs overnight.

It's weird.

[tammyj 15]

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Congratulations on all the weight loss victories! I lost another 3 lbs this week! The weight is still coming off!!! :clap2: I was afraid I was going to gain with no restriction so I have to think that the exercise is really paying off. I will be getting my first fill on Monday, this time for sure! We all are going to be looking HOTTT this summer! Keep it going!!! :bounce:

[LoriPA 4]

LoriPA-

Awesome weight loss this week. I am on my 22 day out and am still only 10 pounds down. It's frustrating not have lost in the last week to 10 days, but I know I'm not gaining so that's a relief. Any tricks up your sleeve to what has helped you drop 6 pounds this week? Again Congratulations!!!

I'm still on the soft food stage, so maybe that might have something to do with it, plus I am walking or doing Walking Away the Pounds. I've been keeping up the Protein too. One more week of soft stuff! Woohoo!:biggrin1:

Of course, I am on a low dose of Synthroid (0.05 mg) for low thyroid function, so I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not.

[Sandy 0]

I will be getting my first fill on Monday, this time for sure!

Tammy - Let us know how your fill goes. I go in next month for mine so I'm curious to find out what the process is like. Keep up the good work! Yippee! Losing 3 lbs is awesome!!!

[Sugarbear 2]

Hello all. I got my first fill a week and a half ago. I thought I could feel some restriction at first but after a few days nothing. Several have told me their first fill was about the same experience. Then again some have gotten restriction and held on to it. I have a 10cm band. My dr. only puts in a small amount at a time. My next fill is was scheduled 6 weeks from the last, but I am going to call to see if I can get it any earlier. I think 4 weeks is the earliest I can get it. I am just hoping I haven't stretched my pouch. I am not gaining but I am not losing either. I am trying not to overeat but it is so hard. What little will power I have is helping me back off. Of course if I had a strong will power I wouldn't be in this baot in the first place would I? When I went for my fill, I had to lay back on the table with a pillow in the small of my back, she felt for the port, put she needle in and in went the saline. It was pretty quick. Oh, I did get a numbing shot first. I was kinda nervous about it but I won't be for the next one. Of course that is how my doctor did it. Some I have read, do it differently. I go to Precision Surgery in Texarkana. Good luck to all of you on your journey.

[Sandy 0]

Hey sugarbear,

Thanks for letting me know what to expect. I'm kind of nervous about getting a fill, but on the other hand, I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks describing the procedure.

[demsvmejm 5]

I origionally lost 12 lbs. when I was weighed at my 2 wk post-op appointment. I've gained 4 lbs. back. I go for my 1st fill 4/23.

Really trying to watch what I eat, but occasionally not making the best choices.

I'm trying to reprogram my brain that I don't need to eat just because it's there! I only need to eat when i'm hungry.

I followed band rules today...yeah me!

[purplemonkey 1]

Hi everyone. Just checking in to see/read how y'all are doing. Sounds like for the most part you are all doing really well. Bravo!

I'm doing pretty well. Like others who have posted, I have been able to eat anything I've tried without problem. I'm leary of bread, although I did have a lean cuisine pizza in an effort to satisy my pizza craving. I'm 43 pounds down since my surgery and boy would I love to lose another 7 pounds by one month anniversary on April 19th to make it 50. I'm not holding my breath though. :mad: Any amount of loss is great.

Port pain still here too. The pain seemed more frequent this week but it could just be that I'm feeling better and doing more. I'm sure I still look hysterical when I'm "trying" to tie my left sneaker. At least it's not as painful as it was.

Is anyone else using fitday.com to keep track of what you eat? I've been using it about a week and it is really helpful.

Virginia

[momlambert 77]

I'm doing pretty well. Like others who have posted, I have been able to eat anything I've tried without problem. I'm leary of bread, although I did have a lean cuisine pizza in an effort to satisy my pizza craving. I'm 43 pounds down since my surgery and boy would I love to lose another 7 pounds by one month anniversary on April 19th to make it 50. I'm not holding my breath though. :mad: Any amount of loss is great.

Is anyone else using fitday.com to keep track of what you eat? I've been using it about a week and it is really helpful.

Virginia

43 pounds??!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow! Congrats! I was banded the same day and have only lost 15. But, as you say, any amount of loss is great. I'm still on mushies--no solids or regular food for another 10 days for me. Bleah. It will be SO nice to chew again!

I don't use fitday.com but I use sparkpeople.com and it really is great to track calories, nutrients, exercise, etc. I'm staying under 1200 calories (more like 1000 usually) and getting in 75-100 grams of Protein per day--it's nice to be able to see exactly where I am every day.

Keep up the good work, Virginia. Good for you! karen