travelinsnorkel 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Hi there! I'm 34, single, living in MD! I got banded in October. Not having the best experience right now, but love to chat and get motivated about the band! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenfs5 19 Posted April 17, 2009 Hey travelingsnorkel, I am single 33 and living in MD too. I just got banded yesterday and just got home from the hospital a few hours ago. What issues are you having with your band that you are not having a good experience? I know I am still in a bit of pain but I think most of it is gas pain. I have been trying to walk to get it breaking up and I keep belching quite a bit too.. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyCas 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Hey there everyone. I was banded on October 17, 2008. I do not regret one bit of it. I have lost my weight more gradual than most. But I thought it would be valuable for me to put in my two cents in case some of you are like me. I have only lost 40lbs. up to now but it is steady. I really need to go in for a fill because I do not have much restriction anymore. I still have much more to lose. I am starting to work out now because I feel much better and have more energy. I also noticed that there were times when I lost inches instead of pounds. I have gone from a size 24 to 18 so far. My goal is a size 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmmaWang 0 Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Hi, I am 32, no kids, live in Maryland. I lost 16 lbs on the two weeks pre-op liquid diet. I was banded on 03/09 and got my first fill on 04/09/09. Even though I had a fill (4.4 cc), I only felt some restriction in the begging 3 days. I lost 5 lbs in that 3 days. Then I haven't been able to feel any restriction at all. I could keep everything down and I do eat a lot each meal (probably 6 OZ meat, 2 Oz of tofu and 1 Oz of vege). I gained 1 lb back last week. I am also frustrated that I am not losing weight as I wish I could lose a steady 2-3 lbs each week. Edited April 20, 2009 by EmmaWang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libbyjane1976 1 Posted April 22, 2009 Hey everyone! I'm 32, single and no kids. I was banded 01/28/09 and so far have lost over 40 lbs. I'm so excited to be starting this journey and hope to meet alot of great people! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REALIZEinCT 0 Posted May 2, 2009 Hi, I am 36, just banded on 4/1/09. Going for my 1st fill on 5/8. Very happy so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cali32 0 Posted May 3, 2009 Hi, I am 36, just banded on 4/1/09. Going for my 1st fill on 5/8. Very happy so far. Hi. I am glad to hear that you are happy with your band. I am having surgery may 21 at hartford hosp. so nervous/excited! where did you have surg? I could use a local support buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carriedaway78 0 Posted May 14, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm 30 {31 in August}, no kids, have a boyfriend who lives out of state, yada yada. Anyway, just thought I'd drop in and say hi too! My surgery is in 6 days! I'm excited. Best of luck to you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites