BandedGirl829

I came in at 6am on Monday and left before noon the next day, so glad.. I didn't get any of my medications that were oral for that whole time! They considered that outpatient, I guess because it was less than 24 hours.

So sad, at least she is in heaven and no pain now....

I was frustrated too, but my last fill must have done it for me for now. I have had 5 fills and I have 7 cc in a 10 cc band I have lost 49 since August 29th. I have Greek yogurt or a protein shake for breakfast because I am too tight to eat solid foods in the morning. My doctor and nutritionist tells me to stay away from pasta, bread, and rice. There are some days that I can't even eat lunch that is solid others I am fine to eat solids I asked my doc about that at the last appointment I had he said that it was typical to have tighter days than the others. I make sure I eat a lot of protein and I do not really pay attention to the rest I just eat until I am full. Don't give up, I was about to before I got my last fill and my doc said we just started this journey don't give up on me already! You will get there!!

You should try bell plantation powdered peanut butter, they have chocolate flavored peanut butter kind, you can google search it and probably find it in your area. It cuts down the fat and the calories, I add it to everything, greek yogurt, my shakes, I love it best thing ever made! It's 45 calories a serving. 1.5 grams of fat per 2 TBSP.

The pre-mixed fruit flavored drinks are awful!!!! Just awful!!!

Hi, I'm new to this site as well. You look great! =)

Hi, My name is Miranda and I was banded August 29, 2011. I just want to check out the site and see how everyone experiencing things differently. My doctor is not listed on here but his name is Dr. Benjamin Tanner from Louisville, KY. He is great! It's been almost 5 months since I was banded and I kind of got discouraged because it has taken so long to get properly adjusted so I can actually feel full. I just went in 3 weeks ago and now I am at 6.5 cc's in my band. I haven't lost a lot post-op but I lost more pre-op. I am hoping when I go to my next appointment that I have lost more than 1 or 2 and not gained any! I'm still getting used to my band, and I am not sure if I need a fill or not. I haven't eaten a lot since my last fill because I get sick I believe it is because I am not chewing properly because before now, I felt like I had little to no restriction. I just got a gym membership for a Christmas gift so I will be hitting it up soon and I am saying good riddance to the fat girl days!