Lets try this again...Those who were BANDED the week of December 17th...

[michelle2008 0]

Hi:

My band date is 12/19/07, Im getting my first fill tomorrow. I know I am eating more than I should.

Can someone tell me how to put that "tickerfactory" scale on my site?

Thanks

[bandediva 0]

Hi,

I am Melinda from SF, and I was banded on 12/17/07. I have lost 40lbs total (16 lbs were lost before the surgery). I got the AP band; I can still eat. I would like to know if anyone else got this new band, and how they are doing with it.

[Ellisa 6]

I have the Realize Band. I've lost 22 lbs since pre op diet, started early December. I get my first fill today. I'd love to lose more quickly, but then, I keep trying to remind myself that 2 lbs per week is not bad and I've lost almost double that. It didn't come on 10 lbs at a time, so it isn't coming off that way... Have I convinced myself yet?

[~Trixie~ 0]

Hi,

I am Melinda from SF, and I was banded on 12/17/07. I have lost 40lbs total (16 lbs were lost before the surgery). I got the AP band; I can still eat. I would like to know if anyone else got this new band, and how they are doing with it.

Hi Melinda. I have the APS band as well. I'm doing pretty well weight-loss wise: 23.5 pounds since my surgery on December 17th. I've kind of hit a stall this week, which I'm hoping is attributed to my monthly visitor and a lack of BMs (sorry if that's TMI!). I've noticed that I can eat a lot more as time goes by (I'm still sticking with the 1/2-3/4 of a cup per meal even though I feel like I can eat a whole lot more!).

[HeatherA 1]

I have not lost a pound since December 26th. I've been eating between 800-1200 cals a day. I up'd it to 1200 last week to see if that would jump start things but it hasn't. I have gone up 3.2 pounds since the 26th (I've not changed my ticker yet) and it's starting to really T me off. I feel like I'm dieting with no effect. I know that I'm still "healing" but geesh... I am scheduled for my first fill next Thursday and don't really count on that doing much at this point. I'm ready for the day that it just "falls off" as everyone assures me it will.

BTW... I officially started soft foods today.

[A-band-on-me 0]

Are you the gentleman with the glasses who I spoke to during the meeting on the third?

Will you be at the group meeting on Wednesday, or is once a month enough for you?

Yes I am the one with the glasses. Takes me a few days to get back on here, sorry I didn't reply.

I am going to try to do Monday support meetings. Wednesdays always seem tough. let me know if I missed anything (if you went tonight).

Are you getting filled on the January 24 date? Our doc has time blocked out for it, I believe, to do it in radiology department.

[jowjow13 0]

I was banded Dec 19th...I am down 22.2lbs. I am walking 7 days a week and keeping my calories below 1000. I have an appointment next Tuesday with my surgeon...he will determine whether a fill is necessary at that time...oh it is necessary! I am doing good...but feel like I could be doing so much better! Need more restriction...right now I'm working more on willpower.

[~Trixie~ 0]

Yes I am the one with the glasses. Takes me a few days to get back on here, sorry I didn't reply.

I am going to try to do Monday support meetings. Wednesdays always seem tough. let me know if I missed anything (if you went tonight).

Are you getting filled on the January 24 date? Our doc has time blocked out for it, I believe, to do it in radiology department.

I didn't go to the meeting tonight. I went to the gym instead. I figured it was more beneficial than listening to the banter back and forth.

When I went to my post-op with Dr. K. he said that he didn't want to give me a fill on the 24th because I would only be 5 weeks out, and chances were all of the appointment slots were probably filled. So, I have to tough it out until February some time. You'll have to tell me how the whole process is done, how it feels, etc.

[dandydeb 0]

I was also banded the 19th of december. Down about 22. Go to dr for 1 month check tomorrow. No fills until 6 weeks, and I am starting to be more hungry.

Go to ticker factory.com make up your ticker. then cut and paste. good luck

[jowjow13 0]

DandyDeb...looks like we are twins...looks like we were banded the same date..have lost the same amount of weight...and looking to lose the same amount of weight. I am looking forward to my appointment next week...and am REALLY looking forward to my fill. Won't get that until after 6 weeks...but I want to see the scale moving more...guess I'm being greedy!

Are you excercising at all? I am walking in the morning...waiting till the appointment to see if I can do more.

Where are you eating wise? What is your diet like right now?

[CajunCutie 1]

I was banded on Dec. 19th. I have the realize band. I can eat pretty much anything...which sucks. I have NO restriction. My 1st fill will be on Jan. 31. Honestly, I think I gained weight over the last 2 weeks.

I have a seroma (pocket of fluid) that is about the size of a grapefruit. I had it drained once, and have to go back tomorrow for another draining. Gross huh? It is not infected, its just Fluid.

[~Trixie~ 0]

I was banded on Dec. 19th. I have the realize band. I can eat pretty much anything...which sucks. I have NO restriction. My 1st fill will be on Jan. 31. Honestly, I think I gained weight over the last 2 weeks.

I have a seroma (pocket of fluid) that is about the size of a grapefruit. I had it drained once, and have to go back tomorrow for another draining. Gross huh? It is not infected, its just Fluid.

Geez, you need to take care of yourself girl! Sounds like you've been overdoing it. You need to put your feet up, let the dishes in the sink and the laundry in the basket pile up for a few days. You need to let your belly heal and don't worry about weight loss yet! It will come off!

[Frisky1 0]

I was banded on 12/18 with the APS band. I've lost 17 lbs. I saw my doctor on the 9th. He asked if I wanted a fill. I decided to wait until I quit losing weight or gaining before I get my first fill. What is the difference when you are filled? I haven't been doing any exercise...yet.

[Ellisa 6]

Had my first fill yesterday. I'm on pureed diet today, so far really can't tell much difference. Probably notice more as I progress to other foods.

[CajunCutie 1]

I just got back from my appointment. My seroma was drained again. It was much smaller this time, only 75 ccs of Fluid came out. And, I was able to get a fill!!! I got 3 ccs in my 10cc band. In 2 weeks I go back and will probably get another fill.

I did however gain 8 pounds back....ugh. Hopefully I will feel some restriction with this fill.