Calling all April Bandsters!!!!

[momof5 0]

I eat chicken strips with breading taken off, black Beans, refried beans, nuts, cheese and anything that can be grilled. Also, Protein Powder mixes good with anything!

[gdf18 2]

I eat a lot of fish. Some dark meat chicken or light meat if I'm using mayo with it.

I use a Protein Drink if I'm under on Protein and need liquids as well.

I've also found that if you use a protein counter (book or on-line) you'll find you're getting in more protein than you think. The milk you add to coffee, even some of the wheat crackers, have protein. And it all adds up.

[Turler 6]

Howdy y'all! Just checkin' in... how is everyone?

I'm doing better. My fill is still pretty tight, but I am getting used to it. I'm not losing any more though this way. Funny, you'd think I would.

Hope everyone is doing well!

~carol

[Susanbee 0]

that is what happened to me....the fill dr didn't prime the tube leading to the band...long story short the saline was in the tube not in the band....

[kjl315 1]

I had my second fill a week ago and now have some restriction in the morning, but it's gone my afternoon. Hopefully this will help since I'd actually gained back 2 pounds between my first and second fill. :smile:

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

It sounds like most of us are still in band hell. I have some restriction in the morning, but it lessens as the day goes on. My next fill is scheduled for July 2nd. I'm hoping it'll be a good one.

Poor Turler! Girl - I'm sorry you're still tight. That's gotta be awful. Hopefully you'll weigh next week and have a 5-6 pound loss. Your body is probably freaking out on you - lol. ((huggs))

[Lizalee 1]

Hi,

After my port revision, I only ended up with 3.0 cc -- .5 less than my first fill. I just started getting a little hungry again...hope I can make it without starving until my next fill, July 18. Seems like a long way away! Although, Turler, too tight is definitely not fun! :-( Hopefully you'll loosen up soon!

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

Hi Lizalee - I had port revision too - on June 13th...my doc put in 1.5 cc at the time. I really think I need another fill. Doc said he was scared to do more than that with me asleep. I can understand, but am ready for some restriction. I need that tattood on my forehead - That's all I've posted for two months - lol

Hang in there! You have to wait longer than me - so it's easier said than done.

[Brandy~ 2]

I just went for my first fill on 6/18. I was on fluids for 24 hours and could tell there was restriction. Then last night for dinner I had 1/2 cup of food and was full! This morning I had a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese and got this full feeling so I stopped right away.

I don't have any hunger pains just some head hunger so I just keep feeding my mental urge with a drink of Water each time. I can't wait to see if the scale is going to finally start moving.

The doctor told me I could come back in 2 weeks if I wanted another fill. If I am still feeling like this I wont be going in. I have a feeling it will fade some and I will need to get another fill. I am at 2.0 CC in a 4cc right now.

[Turler 6]

Hey!

Okay, today I got the strangest feeling in my chest and throat. I finished eating lunch and I felt like I had a big burp in there. Everytime I 'burped' these little baby burps would come out and they came with Fluid. I just couldn't get a good burp to move the air/food. It started to feel like I would vomit, so I made a bee line to the bathroom for a just in case. I decided I needed to get back to work and I just couldn't get any change to happen. I leaned over the toilet and out came this big ball of slime!!!!! EEWWWWW! It was so weird. I felt better in my throat and chest, but now my throat is sore. Has been ever since.

I hope to God I didn't hurt anything by doing that. Sorry for the details!

BTW: Too tight sucks as bad as no fill. Just sayin'.

~Carol

[dsk 1]

Hey!

Okay, today I got the strangest feeling in my chest and throat. I finished eating lunch and I felt like I had a big burp in there. Everytime I 'burped' these little baby burps would come out and they came with Fluid. I just couldn't get a good burp to move the air/food. It started to feel like I would vomit, so I made a bee line to the bathroom for a just in case. I decided I needed to get back to work and I just couldn't get any change to happen. I leaned over the toilet and out came this big ball of slime!!!!! EEWWWWW! It was so weird. I felt better in my throat and chest, but now my throat is sore. Has been ever since.

I hope to God I didn't hurt anything by doing that. Sorry for the details!

BTW: Too tight sucks as bad as no fill. Just sayin'.

~Carol

Ouch. Been there... done that... Its not fun. You may have gotten something stuck or ate too fast.

[Blund 0]

Now THATS the deterrent I had before my first fill! PB-ing! Since my fill, I feel less restriction! So strange..........

[Turler 6]

That is strange. I am starting to be able to eat lunch now. Breakfast is still liquids only and still uncomfortable. Must go really slow! I am learning to deal with this though. Guess the "behavior modification" is working! LOL

~Carol

[Karly1 0]

Hi everyone. Hope everyone is doing well in loserland! . Just wanted to check in and say Hi.

L2L- How ya doing girlie? All the soreness gone?

Turler- Um, YUK, ha! just kidding, I bet that was miserable. I'm glad it got better.

I am ready for another fill, next appointment is the 17 of July, I just hope I don't get too much.

[Turler 6]

Wow Karly! 41 lbs is amazing!! Good for you!

oh...and I know it was YUK! Sorry for all the details!

~C