5 week post-op update

[lovely creation 0]

General: WOW, I can not believe that it has been 5 weeks since I had my lap band surgery. Where has the time gone? I can really say this has been an unique experience and a challenge. Those people that say that bariatric surgery is the easy way out, they are clueless. I think it is more challenging because it forces you into accountability.

RECOVERY:Well, as far as my recovery goes, my incisions have completely closed and healed. The incision where my port is, is healed but there is a stitch about an inch long that is sticking out of my skin, my incision healed around it and there are no signs of infection so I decided to address this at my 6 week appointment next week. Has any one ever experience this?

DIET: The first two weeks after surgery was very awkward It was a time of "finding myself" or "feeling things out" I think I pretty much know how to listen to my body when it comes to eating. Head hunger -vs- the real thing. I currently feel no restriction at all and I am hungry often (thank God for the Protein Shakes they help a lot with this problem) but the sweet cravings are still there and stronger than ever.

FIRST FILL: Unfortunately I have to be 6 weeks post-op before I can get my first fill. I wonder why some people can get their fills as soon as 2 weeks after and I have to wait 6 weeks? I don't know. I am excited and nervous about my fill but I guess I will be OK after I experience the first fill. I hope I get a lot more restriction than I have now.

WEIGHT LOSS: So far I have lost 43 pounds about 24 of those I lost after surgery and about 19 before surgery. I also go to the gym at least 4 times a week. Friday I am going to try a new workout class, belly dancing (picture that) I will let you know how that goes) Well that is all for now, I will post more pictures next week on Thursday or Friday of me slowly deflating LOL, until then GOOD LOOSING!!!

[Libbyjane1976 1]

Wow that is awesome! I am 7 1/2 weeks post band and have only lost 34 lbs so far.

That is awesome you are going to the gym 4 days a week and taking different classes. It takes guts to do what you are doing. I work out 2-3 days a week usually at home doing aerobic videos.

I had my 1st fill about 5 weeks in and during that time period i only lost about 11 lbs.

Keep up the good work and it will really help you once you are filled.

[coloradobanding 5]

Great post, thanks for the update!

I also had a problem with a little "bubble" on the very end of 2 of my incision sites, but the nurse said it was totally normal. On another note, my scars have turned a more dark pink and are "sticking" out a bit more than I think they should. Again, the nurse said ok, no problem and they have since dried up and fallen off (sorry for TMI).

I got my first fill this last Tuesday (3.25cc in 10ccband) and it changed me in SO many positive ways, am SO glad I got it.

Keep us updated!

[SunnyCoconut 0]

You sound so happy! I'm so glad. I won't have my first fill until 8 weeks post op. Ugh! I had lost 25 lbs since surgery but I'm afraid I might be adding a couple back on in the last 2 weeks or so. I really want my fill! My incisions look great and I feel great! I try to walk 30 minutes everyday. I tried pilates but my port felt funny so I'll wait a little longer for that.

Keep up the great work!

[SupieSonic 0]

Hi, This is my first post here, but I'm also at 5 weeks and wanted to sat great job with the loss so far! I'm at about 14 lbs and am teetering back and forth with 4 lbs that wont just GO AWAY.

And I think I'll be having a fill around the same time as you, mine is on the 31st.. anyway, great work and good luck!

[lovely creation 0]

THANK YOU, AND i CAN'T WAIT FOR MY FILL i AM MORE THAN READY..

Wow that is awesome! I am 7 1/2 weeks post band and have only lost 34 lbs so far.

That is awesome you are going to the gym 4 days a week and taking different classes. It takes guts to do what you are doing. I work out 2-3 days a week usually at home doing aerobic videos.

I had my 1st fill about 5 weeks in and during that time period i only lost about 11 lbs.

Keep up the good work and it will really help you once you are filled.

[lovely creation 0]

It is so good to know that your fill went well, i keep thinking what if they fill my band and i still have no restriction, i do not want to go back twenty times to find my sweet spot.

great post, thanks for the update!

I also had a problem with a little "bubble" on the very end of 2 of my incision sites, but the nurse said it was totally normal. On another note, my scars have turned a more dark pink and are "sticking" out a bit more than i think they should. Again, the nurse said ok, no problem and they have since dried up and fallen off (sorry for tmi).

I got my first fill this last tuesday (3.25cc in 10ccband) and it changed me in so many positive ways, am so glad i got it.

Keep us updated!