Patty119

I just had a fill on Monday and now I can not even eat a 1/4 of a banana. Is this normal? Before the fill I had no restriction at all.

I was banded Dec 13th. I am down 25 lbs. I have been feeling great but had a set back this week, I came down with the stomach flu. It was pretty scary. I vomited 4 or 5 times and was afraid that my band slipped. I called my Dr and was told what to look for once I was able to eat again. I am pretty sure I am ok. I was able to eat tomatoe soup with crushed crackers in it and everything went down and stayed down. I am thinking about putting my scale away also....I think I will drive myself crazy if I don't.

Thanks, I was racking my brain and couldn't figure it out. I am new to this site and I was banded on Dec 13th. I enjoy reading everybody's post and I am looking forward to my own "nsv's"

What does "NSV" stand for? I know that it is something good but can't for the life of me figure it out. Also congrats on your progress!!

I had my surgery Dec 13th, I was in the hospital till the next day around noon....I felt a little rough the first 2 days but by Friday Dec 16th I went to my husbands Christmas party and went to work on Sunday Dec 18th. I work at a person care home as a med tech.

I was banded on Dec 13th. I spent the night in the hospital and was discharged after lunch on the 14th. I had a hernia repaired at the same time and I am not sure if that is the reason for it but I had a lot of nausea. Day 2 was not much better but day 3 is going much better. I have had some jello and protein drink so far today.

I will be banded tomorrow and my Dr will be sending me home on full liquid diet. I don't understand how some doctors have people on clear liquids and some don't. Why do some people have to be on the pre op diet and some don't.

I am getting banded on the 13th also. I started my liquid diet last Tuesday, Nov 29th. It hasn't been easy but it has not been terrible either. I actually started watching what I was eating the week before Thanksgiving. I have lost 17 lbs so far. This is encouraging to me. I am 50 years old and I have had my ups and downs with my weight. It really ballooned 4 years ago. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and had a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemo and radiation and aprox 12 reconstructive surgeries. I gained 30 lbs during chemo partially due to the steriods they give you during chemo and then packed on an additional 40 lbs just eating anything and everything because I could. I was happy to be alive and loving life. Then when I finally stopped and got a grip on it, I could not find any diet that I could follow for more than a few days. I could not get my appetite under control. I am soooo ready to get a grip on this and nip it in the but once and for all. I wish you much luck with your weight loss journey and I will be following your progress.

Congrats....My surgery is scheduled for Dec 13th and I hope I have the same results. That is a very encouraging post!!!

I am scheduled for my lap band surgery on Dec 13th. I will be starting my 2 week pre op diet on Nov 29th. I am teetering at the weight that I started at and was told today that they WILL NOT do the surgery if I gain ANY weight. I am trying to watch but it is very difficult. Thus the reason for the lap band. I am not worried about Thanksgiving but Christmas will be a challange. Especially since I don't have a lot of support at home.