Louisianagirl

I was self pay (12900.00). That includes a year of Dr. Apt and fills. www.whyweight.com in New Orleans, La.

It is so nice when your clothes starts getting loose and not tight anymore. I am doing fine but can't wait to get my first fill March 1st. I am pretty much on a stand still right now. I didn't really think I would be able to eat as much as I can. Its really not that much but I thought it would be less. My mom had it done the same day and she eats less than me but hasn't lost more. Everyone seems to be doing really good. Has anyone got there first fill yet?

Iam the same way, I can't eat it without mayo. I buy Hellmans it has less fat than Bluplate and Kraft. I tryed low-fat and fat-free, and I can't stand it. I try to use little as possiable.

Does anyone know what happens if you stretch your pouch and how would you know if you stretched it? Iam so worried that I will stretch mine.

I see you recently had a fill, was it your 1st? If so, Does the first one really make a difference?

Tomorrow is 3 weeks post-op. After walking a good bit I start hurting in the port area. I noticed it gets better day by day. I guess it will just take time, just do little by little till everything is back to normal. I really feel good and I am ready for my 1st fill.

Thanks so much, I was just hoping it would not hurt anything. It never came back up. Maybe I'm not gulping as much as I thought. Congrats on getting down to 189!:rose:

Well I'm glad I am not the only one!

I agree!!!

I am feeling great! All the pain is gone! I will be gone for my first fill Mar 1st. I notice when I eat, I guess its when I am full I get a little cramp in the stomach area for a little while and then it gos away. I guess it means stop you'r full. I don't know but I am feeling great!:der: Oh, Its about 4 weeks I have quit smoking now!

I am feeling great! All the pain is gone! I will be gone for my first fill Mar 1st. I notice when I eat, I guess its when I am full I get a little cramp in the stomach area for a little while and then it gos away. I guess it means stop you'r full. I don't know but I am feeling great! Oh, Its about 4 weeks I have quit smoking now!

What kinds of food are you eating now? That meat loaf sounds really good. I think I will try that this week. I have been eating eggs, pasta, veg soup, endamamas and protein drinks.:rose: How do you feel, when you have ate enough?

Does anyone know why you should not gulp water down? I have a bad habit of that and for get to go slow. It does not make me sick, I was just wondering why you should just sip. Maybe its because I need a fill. I don't know!

What is muscle milk and is it good?

I can't feel anything. I feel normal!:clap2:

Hi I was banded the same day. How are you doing? :clap2: I find my weight is at a stand still.

I am holding down everything fine. Just chew,chew, chew.

Try putting a pillow under the side you want to sleep on. Thats what I did. I still have trouble sleeping on my side but the pillow works good.

I was a self pay and it took about 6 weeks.

I was bannded on Jan 23,2007. I have am eating scrambled eggs, Tuna, baked fish adkin snack bars. Are you dinking Protein shakes? I usually drink one for Breakfast. If you are hungry try some eggs or something soft like eggs.:hungry: Water will not stop you from being hungry.

Thats Great! your lucky Ihad bad shoulder pain for a few days.

It will be 14 days Tues and I am still sore where my port is.

BabyGotBack, Thanks for the info. I just feel like I would have done alot of sit-ups. Well good luck on your journey.

BabyGotBack, How long was your stomach sore for? Today is day 5 for me and I was just wondering. I am still getting shoulder pain every now again. I am returning to work tomorrow. I will try and make it all day but I sit for 12 hours and was thinking i may need to lay down a little.

Hi, Congrats on making the decision. I know it is a scary decision, but i have read a lot about it on this site and researched for about a year. So many people are here to answer your questions. Today is my 4th day post-op. It is not bad at all. If you have any questions just contact me. You will do great!