August Bandsters How are you Doing So Far

[Nicole Cardey 0]

can anyone feel there port mine seems to be shifting around and i dont know if thats normal im 2 weeks out and i dont have an appt till next week

[MissNilsa 0]

can anyone feel there port mine seems to be shifting around and i dont know if thats normal im 2 weeks out and i dont have an appt till next week

That's interesting. I can feel my port. which freaks me out -- but the whole shifting thing.... its the first time i hear of that

[PigsRFlying 0]

Nil- I am a hypochodriac ,so, I would definitely call and ask!!

[Lil Ole Me 0]

I had my surgery on 8/6 and am going for my first fill on 9/11!! I too have been able to eat lots of things I didn't think I would be able to. I haven't had any pain or been sick. It concerns me though that I am able to eat. I have lost 28 pounds but it has been 5 WEEKS! ????? Will it change after my fill?

[Liz1531 3]

Hey im out exactely 1 month from my Surgery today and im down 55LBS!!

:clap2::)Holy Moly Whos Ya Daddy! You're doing awesome. Congrats!!!!!

[Lynn_Marie 0]

Hi everyone! I was banded on Aug 13 so it's been about

4 1/2 weeks for me. So far as I know I have lost either 19 or 20 pounds...not having any problems...scheduled for 1st fill on Oct. 22 but trying to get in sooner because that is 10 weeks post op. and I really don't want to wait that long having read on here about "bandster hell" which is a place I definitely don't want to be!

:clap2: :bounce: :whoo:

[whosyadaddy 0]

:clap2::)Holy Moly Whos Ya Daddy! You're doing awesome. Congrats!!!!!

Thanks Liz, going to pool everyday has really helped me.

[claramae 0]

Hey guys, just went for my first visit to surgeon's office since I was banded on Aug 27th. He was real pleased with my progress. I will be on liquids for 9 more days, then mushies. I thought I would be on mushies for 3 weeks. He said they have re-thought that and I will be on mushies for 1 week. So, that means in 16 days, I will be on solid food!!!!

What will I eat first. I am still thinking about that charcoal grill hamburger, minus the bun.

[dawgfan 0]

Hi all!!

I was banded Aug 13, and so far all is well. I am really beginning to have more energy!!!! I was on a 2 week liquid diet before my surgery, and lost 10 lbs. My total loss is now 15 lbs. I am so afraid that I am going to fail because I am beginning to feel hungry:hungry: and I too have cheated a little. My first fill is Sept 13 and I'm really nervous. Thanks for listening!!!

Dr. Chappano-Jax, FL

[Band Chick 3]

I was banded on Aug 27th. I was doing so good. Yesterday I started the nausea again and even threw up. I feel the same today. Did anyone else have this? My Dr keeps saying wait the 2 weeks you will feel better. I feel like I have made a mistake.

LadyBug, I'm a bit concerned about you. Throwing up is dangerous for your band. Did you tell your Dr that you are throwing up? If not, please do.

I truly feel for you! Nausea has been my biggest problem in healing, from the moment I came out of the OR. They gave me every shot imaginable and what helped was the patch behind my ear. My Dr gave me an Rx for more and I used a second one (they last 3 days, so a total of 6 days on nausea patches).

I don't know you well enough to say this is the right thing for you. However, I have read MANY messages on this board that say "It was a difficult surgery and recovery but totally worth it!" You will most likely say that too 301 bandsters out of 332 say "Yes" they would do it again! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/would-you-do-again-30418/

Please keep us posted. I hope you feel better.

[Sooverit! 1]

Miss N: In my humble opinion I just don't think this is the time to quit smoking. I think this must be a very stessful time for you. Can you set a timer..so that you can have just 1 ciggarette an hour. I think first get over the food addiction and for most of us that are overweight ...getting over a food addiction is the hardest thing to do....I think harder than anything.

[LadyBugRed 2]

LadyBug, I'm a bit concerned about you. Throwing up is dangerous for your band. Did you tell your Dr that you are throwing up? If not, please do.

I truly feel for you! Nausea has been my biggest problem in healing, from the moment I came out of the OR. They gave me every shot imaginable and what helped was the patch behind my ear. My Dr gave me an Rx for more and I used a second one (they last 3 days, so a total of 6 days on nausea patches).

I don't know you well enough to say this is the right thing for you. However, I have read MANY messages on this board that say "It was a difficult surgery and recovery but totally worth it!" You will most likely say that too 301 bandsters out of 332 say "Yes" they would do it again! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/would-you-do-again-30418/

Please keep us posted. I hope you feel better.

Kathy,

Thanks for the concern. I was sooooo scared. I did call the Dr right away and they told me I would be fine since it was not violent vomitting. I don't know what happened but I woke up Friday and felt okay. I feel good today. I may have over done it by being on my feet too long. I felt so bad. I hope that is gone now. Again, thanks so much!!

Jody

[MissNilsa 0]

Nil- I am a hypochodriac ,so, I would definitely call and ask!!

definitely worth a call. for sure

[MissNilsa 0]

Hi all!!

I was banded Aug 13, and so far all is well. I am really beginning to have more energy!!!! I was on a 2 week liquid diet before my surgery, and lost 10 lbs. My total loss is now 15 lbs. I am so afraid that I am going to fail because I am beginning to feel hungry:hungry: and I too have cheated a little. My first fill is Sept 13 and I'm really nervous. Thanks for listening!!!

Dr. Chappano-Jax, FL

Dawn:

I was banded august 13th as well. I feel better about my own situation now that I have spoken to you. I lost around 13 lbs and haven't lost a pound more and was feeling bad about that because a lot of people claim to loose like 20 to 25 lbs in this process up to where we are. You and i are about the same here. Great!

[MissNilsa 0]

Sooverit:

I don't smoke. I think you have me mixed up with another member.

thanks though!