Ale817

I got my first fill on 11/19. 3cc's in a 10cc band. My surgeon told me that I might only feel restricted the first few days, which I did. Then came the holidays, I def ate less but had some sweets that I know I shouldnt have. Anyway I'm back on track and I feel like I feel the fill more now! It took me time to drink my protein shake this morning and I just made eggs for lunch n I realllly had to take my time! This is a welcome surprise but how is it possible that I feel more restricted now, over a week later?

Thanks for your response...I'm so glad to feel some restriction, just thought it was weird that it took more then a week after my fill to feel this.

Well I'm almost 5 weeks post op,,, I had my first fill on Monday. I lost 10 pounds pre op and then another 5 since surgery and I've been stuck at this weight since about 3 weeks post op. my surgeon didnt seem worried about it. My first fill was 3 cc's, which I def felt the first few days,, but now it's kinda back to normal and my scale is still not moving! My surgeon did tell me it can take atleast 2-3 fills before you start to loose consistently but has anyone else had this problem? I'm starting to get nervous that I'll be that one in few people that this won't work for.

Hi everyone!! I'm one month post op, and I just forgot to ask my surgeon this question... Have any of you put a cream like mederma in the incision? I'm healing well, but I've had people tell me different things about putting anything on the scar. Should I just leave it alone or can I start putting something on it?

Thanks! Im going to go get it now!!

I would like to know this too! I also heard its hat to digest

Sorry to hear about that Joan =( wishing u a speedy recovery from surgery and I'm sure you'll stay motivated!

Hi everyone!!! I was banded on 11/18,,, I went from 257 to 246 during my preop liquid diet. Then since one week preop I have been stuck aroun 239/240 for 2 weeks now. I definitely eat much less then before I was banded, and I even started walking this week to work out. Is this normal that my scale is just not moving??

Thanks Joan!!!

Thanks everyone for the replies! All very helpful =) I think I do need to increase my water intake and could exercise some more.. I wouldn't say I have a lot of carbs because I'm still just starting to integrate solids. But I'm more testing what I can have, I've had a piece of toast with a scrambled egg, and a the tiniest bit of brown rice with some chicken. I do get full faster but Im sure I can be more strict! Again thank you all for the responses!!!!

Thanks! I should def try measuring!!! I hadn't done that because I was so swollen, but I guess now I can start. I get my first fill on 12-19, hopefully that will help too!

Congrats =) protein shakes, chicken broth and sugar free Popsicles, that's pretty much what I ate!

I went from 240 to 240.4 =( I'm 3 weeks post op and I don't understand how I've been stuck at pretty much the same weight since about 1 week post op. it's so discouraging, I even started to walk for working out this week. I'm getting my first fill on 12/19 and pray I start to lose

Thanks everyone for the input. I'm much better today! I know every doctor and nutritionist is different, but my nutritionist did tell me that I could have a meatball in the mushy stage as long as I mushed it with my fork. Obviously didn't go too well lol today I stuck to protein shakes and a little cottage cheese,, lesson learned!

Ok, so this is my own fault, I got distracted, took way to big of a bite and didn't chew enough. I felt it immediately and that was about 2 hours ago. The bad pain stopped but I still feel terrible. How long before this tightness in my chest goes away???? Oh and I'm 2 weeks post op

Congratulations =)

I start solids Monday, I actually got stuck on Mushies lol I must be special. It was a meatball that I kinda mush with a fork but I just didn't chew a bite well. I'm starting to feel ok now and I think I will stick to liquids tomorrow. Thanks!

Name, real or screen~ ale817 Age~ 26 Weight on December 1st~ 240 Goal weight for December 29th~ 230 Dietary goal for December~ stick to a healthy balance, high Protein diet Exercise goal for December~ start a walking regime on the treadmill Personal goal for December~ be more comfortable Date banded~ 11/18/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 17 pounds including preop One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ nothing yet

I'm 11 days post op =) I'm going to get the benefiber, it seems like everyone mentions that!

Yea, I've used it twice a few days apart and it really helps

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Can't hurt to try!

I still have a problem figuring it out. It's only been a week but I really need to learn to eat slow! I made really soupy mashed potatoes but ate way to fast. They r obviously not stuck but I'm so full from eating so fast. Hard habit to break I guess

Hi all! I was banded on 11/18/11. This site is soooo helpful so I decided to make an account! Every day I start to feel better and better but I'm still gassy, and still haven't had a bowel movement so it's very uncomfy. I weighed myself today and I'm the exact same weight as the day of my surgery,, is that normal??

Thanks again everyone,,, =) now I have a new question, or maybe just a statement lol little by little my appetite has been coming back and starting last night it's back with a vengeance! Lol and I'm trying my best to try and fill up with the protein shakes but it seems like if I get full, within like 2 hours in hungry again! Any suggestions??

Thanks everyone!!!