hello from a new joiner

[Lauren May 0]

Hi All

I got banded on 19 May and had my first fill on 15 June. I must admit to be a bit frustrated at how slowly things seem to be progressing for me. the fill wasn't as painful or frightening as I had feared but would be really interested to hear from others as to how long it took to get the fill "right" and at what stage you really started to see the weight come down.

Thanks

Lauren May

[JustPhyl 0]

Hi Lauren, I'm new at this as well, I had my band put in June 5th, I'm concerned I'm eating wrong but that's a different story...I have a good friend that had her 2nd fill this morning, the DR put in 1cc of saline & had to take it back out because she couldn't swallow the cup of Water he gave her...So she has had only 1 sucessful fill, she said she has 6cc of saline in her band now.

Can I just ask you about what you were eating 2 weeks after your surgery? I thought I could eat pureed foods but the more I read I think I'm supposed to be having just liquid. Oh boy I hope I didn't mess up my pouch :-(

Started liquid diet pre-op 5/10 lost 23 lbs. 2 weeks after surgery now and total weight loss is 32lbs. I'm happy with that...

Edited June 19, 2008 by JustPhyl

[Lauren May 0]

Phyl

32 lbs is fantastic ! I've managed to lose only 14 lbs since starting the pre-op diet but we'll see how things progress. After 2 weeks, i was moving to pureed food and was pleased to get it as I was beginning to feel hungry again ! I'm sure you're doing fine - i think that if you feel bad after eating the pureed food that's just a sign that you're not ready. Take it slowly and avoid drinking for 30 mins either side of eating.

LM

[NY2LAGirl 0]

Lauren & Phyl welcome! I was banded May 13th already had 1 fill 20 days post-op (didn't hurt) so I have 5cc's in my band and was on solid foods 21 days post-op. I have no restriction so I am hungry and can eat anything as long as I chew well or I get that golf ball in my chest thing. Phyl 32 pounds is amazing I am only down 18 and in the last 2 weeks only lost a half a pound. My next fill is July 16th so I am hoping for some restriction!

Keep up the good work!