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I got excited one day needed a new bra ended up getting 2 bras 2 pair of dress pants 2 jeans, shirts... Too soon, one month later the pants don't fit! It's great cause I'm losing inches but sucks that I wasted money. So I say wait till your more stable or your forced to. Good luck & great job!!

That's great groovy! Had you lost any weight from surgery to your fill??

Lol google & webmd are evil, I freak myself out every time. I didn't have the lumps but I had pain for about 3 weeks where they inserted the IV. You should probably call your doc, although I'm sure your fine. Good luck!

Acadia, the exact same thing happened with me. 2 days after I was discharged from the hospital after my lap band I had e same pains, couldn't breathe thought it was a pulmonary embolism. Fortunately it wasn't. They couldn't figure out the problem. But they told me I was s art to go in & get checked out.

I honestly can't say. I was just banded feb 7th. At my follow up appt he told me to come back in 3 weeks and we'd discuss a fill. He was happy with my weight loss thus far so he wasn't pushing a fill. Originally they told me 6 weeks after surgery.

Dr. Tichansky down at Jefferson is good, he & his staff are very nice! 215-503-7325

You'd be amazed going to zumba class no one pays attention to what your doing. My best friend is an instructor and her class has all ages and body types, but no one cares what anyone else is doing or not doing! But I do (well did before surgery) zumba on wii & love it. I was losing weight without exercise but it has now stopped so I figure monday is my time to stop being lazy and get it going again!!

I was banded two weeks ago and only eating bout 1/2cup meal and get full and eat 3 of those per day. Am I the only one who is getting full and can't eat like before surgery??

Don't know if you like hot tea, but that was very soothing after surgery. Or decaf coffee, I didn't want broth or Jello after and the warmer liquids tasted really good and felt really good in the hospital and once I got home! Good luck with surgery you'll do great!!

Congrats Groovy! I saw my doc last week & he didn't even talk about a fill, just that he'd check my progress is 3 weeks. I forgot to ask but I think he must have done a small fill during surgery because I do already have some restriction. Keep up the good work!! Did your doc clear you for exercise, mine just said walking and the eliptical, no zumba yet

So holly drinking the water will knock out the craziness in my stomach?? I hope that works cause I'm Struggling!

I admire you, I'm a scale junky. Weigh myself daily. It gives me motivation I think!

The pain feels like I have a stomach virus or if you've ever had food poisoning. When I'm trying new things it just doesn't work out & I'm a very picky eater so Im definitely eating less than I should be, but it's working and I feel better.

Hey Courtney, I went through the same thing and still am. My stomach is still very sensitive 2 weeks post op. I have to watch everything I eat. Everyones body adjust to this process differently & I realized I can't eat what others do on this bored. Good luck with surgery!

I diverted and had some chicken in a sauce. The chicken was soft and pulled apart with a fork but the sauce was a bit too much & I got really sick in the bathroom every hour (sorry so graphic!) luckily I didn't throw up but I felt horrible. My system isn't ready for regular foods yet, I still need no chunks and not a lot of seasonings. So take it easy. Trust it's not a good feeling to test the limits of your stomach!

Figured I'd give an update & see how the other early feb banders are doing. I was banded 2/7 and right now only eat 3-4 1/2 cup meals of pureed/soft foods. I've lost a total of 31lbs since 1/24 so in just under a month down 31lbs!! I saw my doc last friday & he told me I will be on this soft diet for 3 weeks then come back in to discuss a fill & moving on to regular foods. I dont know how I'm gonna survive on soft foods for 3 more weeks! But I'm so happy with my loss, so I guess I'll do whatever is necessary! How's everyone else doing post op?

Congrats on your loss! I was banded the 7th & went back Monday. I was fine except that my pants rubbed against my incision site, so that was uncomfortable. I wore sweatpants the past 2 days & was much more comfy. I've lost 10lbs since last Monday! I also can't wait till I'm back to normal & can exercise & shed some more weight!!

Great job!!

I was doing pretty good until today. Ive lost 10lbs since surgery last Monday. But I had a mtg today and got tuna, it went pretty well got fun after about 2-3 oz. So then My mom cooked chicken I tried a piece of that and it also went well. Then I ate a cookie, that also went down. I'm so made at myself though. I wasn't even hungry, I was just falling back into old habits and eating because I could. I realized that the band really is a tool, but I have to get my mind back in the game... I suck!

Do you notice they are saggy & droopy once you lose the weight or do they get a little perkiness back?!

I'm aloud full liquids as long as they can go through a straw and begin the mushie phase on the 21st (looking forwad to that!). I have unjury chicken Soup Protein & GNC whey Protein Powder. I think it's those two tastes I'm sick of. I've tried muscle milk, eas, Isopure... etc. I've always been picky and my tastebuds are very sensitive (How did I get so big then, lol), ao finding things I enjoy are an issue, and when I do like things I hate leftovers and eating the same things. I need variation in my life. This liquid stage is killing me. Because of the band i can eat or drink a small amount and be satisfied, but that's not giving me the nutrition I need. I know I only have another week on this diet, but it's not healthy for me to keep going the way I am.

Hey everyone I was banded Monday 2/7 and feel pretty good. Slight stomach pain but can still be active & no regrets on my decision. What I need help with is my doctor told me taken in 64oz of Fluid daily, & 80 grams of Protein. Before surgery I was fine with those #s now it seems like I can't do it. The ideas of Protein shakes, broth, & Jello make me sick! I have been eating pureed/strained Soups, but I'm not getting that 80g of protein in. Does anyone have any suggestions something I can try. I want to lose weight but not in an unhealthy way.

I was also banded Monday. And am wondering is something wrong with me?? I'm not hungry at all & have probably only drank about 5-7oz of liquid today. I've mostly been sleeping, peeing, & feeling gassy. Is this normal?

Hey everyone thanks for the well wishes I'm soooo excited & a bit nervous. Packing my suitcase now! Next time I talk to you I'll be a banded woman. Yipee!!!!

Hey hungrymel I most definitely feel you!! I am also being banded Monday the 7th. During the first week od the pre op diet I think my rollercoaster of emotions hit the all time high. I even broke down & cried because I didn't think I'd be successful at the band. Reading all the posts these posts about people only losi 25-50 lbs in a year was so disheartening to the point where I called the doc who I had my psych eval with to tell hi. I was terrified, worried about not losing weight. He told meth worrying is actually a good thing, it means you are making a conscience effort to change my way of life and the worrying means you will make better choices because it is in the forefront of your mind. Since that appointment Tuesday I have not thought about food & when I do I remember this pre op diet won't last forever & I can still have my favorite just occasionally and in moderation. I think once you lose the weight and people start complimenting you it will give you the motivation to keep going until you have that sexy body you've been dreaming of! I chose not to tell anyone about surgery just the people closest to me. I don't like people in my business and I definitely don't want everyone watching me when I eat and the food choices I make. I have aleeady thought about the tummy tuck & boob job. I have huge boobies & I want them to sit up & be extra perky! If I reach my goal weight by next feb 7th that was going to be a present to myself in the spring. Thinking like that has helped me to not think of the bad times that come along with the band. It's not going to be easy but I think with your support on here as well as your support system at home you'll do great. Good luck with surgery did they tell you what time to be there? I have to be there 530am. Ugh I am not a morning person at all, but it's for a great reason so I'll suck it up & be there. Your in the homestretch one more day for us!