LarraineM 6 Posted November 11, 2009 Good Morning to all, I was banded on 10/15/09.So far my restriction is still pretty tight. I ve lost 31 lbs so far. I have visited my Doc once with of course many complaints...I just get weak feeling,flutters in my chest. He sent me to the hospital just for a quick ck in emergency room. My body is just a big protestor of the starvation mode haha ! My biggest surprize in the ER was the doc said he wanted to show me something..he liffted up his scrub shrit to notice the marks of a banded person. He was 6 months out 50 lbs liter and feeling great. What a comforting site:lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephaniel71 0 Posted November 11, 2009 October 22nd here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissTeach123 2 Posted November 11, 2009 I was banded on 10-12-09. I also had a hiatal hernia repaired as well. A week after surgery the Dr. took out what little Fluid I had in my band because I could not get more than a sip or two of Water down at a time. It was really aggravating my hernia operation too. So now I am completely unfilled and waiting on my first fill, next week thank goodness! Fortunately, the 4 weeks on a liquid diet has helped me with not being able to overeat, but without any restriction, I have had to monitor how much I eat on my own. I am loving the band, and will love it more when I get my first fill. 25 lbs down, more to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyNYC 4 Posted November 12, 2009 I was done on 10/5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncarreras 0 Posted November 12, 2009 Banded on 10/14/09. So far so good... happy with my band! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzlady 0 Posted November 13, 2009 The screaming hungries are creeping up on me.. I don't get my first fill until Dec8. I am doing pretty good keeping the little monsters away , but Iam craving 2 things-- Sierra Mist and ORANGES !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannonsonline 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Banded 10/28, had my first fill today. It was really creepy to have a huge needle inserted into your tummy and not really feel it. I have lost about 20 pounds plus or minus. I am real happy with the band now that the left chest pain has finally faded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy1980 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Banded 10/28, had my first fill today. It was really creepy to have a huge needle inserted into your tummy and not really feel it. I have lost about 20 pounds plus or minus. I am real happy with the band now that the left chest pain has finally faded. I am so jelouse that you already got a fill. I got banded on 10/26 and i have to wait 90 freaking days to get my first fill!!! good luck :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzlady 0 Posted November 20, 2009 I am having some left side pain, PLUS I cannot sleep on my left side now .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlienBandit 10 Posted November 20, 2009 Good Morning to all, I was banded on 10/15/09.So far my restriction is still pretty tight. I ve lost 31 lbs so far. I have visited my Doc once with of course many complaints...I just get weak feeling,flutters in my chest. He sent me to the hospital just for a quick ck in emergency room. My body is just a big protestor of the starvation mode haha ! My biggest surprize in the ER was the doc said he wanted to show me something..he liffted up his scrub shrit to notice the marks of a banded person. He was 6 months out 50 lbs liter and feeling great. What a comforting site:lol: Wow! 34 pounds?? Great job~! I was banded October 10th and I have only lost 20 pounds. Should have had a fill 2 weeks ago but chickened out. Since then I havent lost any weight because I havent started going to the gym yet and I havent been eating the best ( getting paid once a month kills me the last 2 weeks of the month since I have to pay off the surgery, students loans etc). Can't wait for my first fill on Saturday and getting paid on the 25th means gym and better eating :bored: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shannonsonline 0 Posted November 20, 2009 I thought it was a little soon myself for a fill, but the DR said I was progressing nicely. Another thing that makes a huge factor is the distance, I have to drive for 2 hours to get to the hospital. It was really cool when they let me do my post-op interview over the phone. With the chest pain I did not feel like driving. Couple of things I have noticed though. Today I am sick to my stomach, and I am trying to get a Protein Shake down (Liquids after fill) and my hands are shaking. Not noticebly unless I am holding the glass close to my face and I have a terrible headache. But, maybe I picked something up at the hospital which is possible. Oh well, I am getting happier by the day when I see the Wii fit scale count my BMI Down !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzlady 0 Posted November 20, 2009 I am a seven hour drive from my surgeon. I will be getting (hopefully) my first fill Dec. 8. I was banded Oct 15 and as of today , I have lost 2o pounds.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites