March 25th bandsters - check in

michelle88 · April 25, 2008

Yeah-- we made it one month!!!

I convinced the scale hider (my hubby) to bring out my scale- since today is not Tuesday but a very important day for tracking purposes...I have lost a total of 12 lbs since being banded!!! Along with the 2 week pre-op diet...my total is 24 lbs in six weeks!! I am really excited!!

I am eating anything really...I haven't yet had a salad...scared for some reason..I do miss them. Sometimes I am not sure if I am full or I am just stopping because I think I should be..does that make sense? My first fill is scheduled for next Wed April 30th. I am looking forward to talking to the Dr. and asking some questions.

Hopeinapril-- Great job on your losses!! 100 lbs in a year that is going to be wonderful!!

Miki · May 1, 2008

Hi March 25th-ers - if that's a word:biggrin:

How's everyone doing?

Had my first fill today and I am STARVING on just liquids! Hope some restriction kicks in when I start eating food again?

I know there were a few of us who were also having first fills today? How'd it go? How long are you staying on liquids?

mylah · May 1, 2008

Had my first fill as well last tuesday and still feel no restriction,boooooooooo I have to wait 2 weeks for another.I can eat anything and everything,never been nauseated not even after surgery.lost 24lbs but nothing the past 2 weeks.ai keep losing and gaining the same few lbs.I just want that full feeling again like after surgery.Good luck everyone in our next month.It would be nice if we could all fine our sweet spot

michelle88 · May 1, 2008

Hello 25th bandsters...

I went to my 5 week appt..and Dr. said no fill..."are you sure?" yes I am sure...Dr. said I am losing 2.15 a week and wants to wait another month unless I am getting really hungry in between meals. So I really need to pay attention to my hunger. Appt. went well, I asked about the shoulder pain...his explaination is the port tubing is rubbing up against the bottom of my diaphram which has a nerve that is connected to the left shoulder. Solution- move around :thumbup:---okay dr. will do :biggrin: "will it go away?" if you move :frown:

Also asked if I can have a Diet Coke...dr said " do you need it?" well no, I just really want one once and a while. He promised I won't explode!! As you can tell my dr. has a great sense of humor!!! That's it for my updates!

Take Care,

Michelle