newbe

Gee, I just had my first visit with Dr Morton and he was fantastic. I was nervous about my age (50+) and he was so reasuring and upbeat. Really encouraging to me and reasuring me that he and his staff would be with me every step the way. I am scheduled for my band Jan 2012. Maybe things will be better on your next visit. Good luck.

I was banded Jan 2012. I have told no one. Just my choice, but several people where I work have had surgery and I just dont care to be part of the ongoing conversations that I have overheard.

I was banded Jan 30, 2012 so I am aproximately 45 days out. I had my first Dr. visit on Feb 20th, check up and first fill. My dr is Dr Charles Morton, Nashville Tn. I found out at this visit that 4cc was put into my 10cc band at surgery. As I could feel some restriction already he added 1.4 cc more for a total of 5.4. This is a good time to talk to your Dr. and ask questions about anything. My Dr was very good about answering any and all questions. I had had no stuck episodes at this point. Was able to eat almost anything I wanted but appetite had lessened a lot.
I returned on March 12th for follow up and this time met with Dr assistant Heather. She is fantastic, has been with Dr. Morton 19 years and just a sweet heart. We discussed how this is a learning time with the band. How to relearn about bites, chewing, drinking, needing to continue with Protein Drinks and to take Vitamins everyday. Listen to your body, measure food and wait for that feeling of OK I have eaten enough. She also told me that I could only go aproximately 4 hours without eating again. Very pleased with this visit. We talked about adding more to band and decided to add small amount. aprox 6cc more. This brought me up to 6cc. I deank Water while she added to band and was fine with swallowing at this time.
Headed home, approxiately hour drive and had good rest of day and night. She told me only full liquids rest of day and for next 24 hours then progress to reg diet.
Welllllllllllllllllll !!!!! on Tues night I could tell that I was very tight and Wednesday had trouble even drinking Protein drinks, coffee which usually relaxes band if a little tight. By Wednesday night I knew I had to go back to have some taken out. On Thursday morn I called office and they told me to come in. Heather was so sorry that I had to go through this and assured me that it was OK to have some taken out. Tighter is not better. She said she took out 3 cc but it felt so much better instantly. I was able to drink a half bottle of water. She said that this happens sometime in the beginning, that we have some swelling when the band has solution added and that it just gets too tight. She also told me to never wait if this happens again that someone will meet me at the office and take care of any problem. How about that????
It has been almost 8 hours since I had this done and I have had a Protein Drink and lots of liquid today. I have just had dinner, chicken and green veggy with no problems.
It is a learning time and not so much a weight loss time. So far I have lost 16 lbs. in the 45 days since surgery. I know some lose a lot more but you must be happy with what is. I feel so blessed that this is available for me to experience and for all the others who will take this journey to better health through weight loss surgery. Don't be afraid, be excited and keep reading these forums they have very good advice about what to expect and personal experience that is so valuable to you.
Good luck on your journey

I read here somewhere that toast is doable as long as its toasted (has no moisture). I haven't tried that, but I have done ritz crackers inbetween (1-2) and told dr (in guilt) but he said it was ok. Another cute thing I saw last week was cut cucumbers into slices and put tuna/chicken salad on top of that. I ate one with no problem but I grabbed off the wrong plate and got one with hot spices, (spit spit) I was done for the night.. good luck)

I got my first fill today and as of right now can feel no difference.

Hey, I was banded yesterday (01/30/2012) Took pain meds yesterday and slept and walked. I think it went great. I am so excited. Hope you had as good a day as I did.

welcome and good luck. My sister had bypass and didn't have to do two week diet. Lots of lap bands do. I had a hard time starting, and re starting the liquid diet the next day. I cheaped a bit in the first 3 days= wasn't all liquid had two real meals, then felt sick after. I lost 20 pounds pre surgery! in those two weeks. I think that's the ticket right there. It gives up that mental boost-see the weigh come off and also make surgery easier and safer. But it also gets you ready for what you going have to do post op. It like a test drive, if can make it through the pre op diet you are gold're en for the first two week post op. It not as big a shock to your healing body. That's my thought on it. A few more days and you are there! You going to do great. Happy New Year and Happy New You.
Suzi

Hello everyone....My surgery is scheduled for 1/9 and I couldn't be happier! I am on my 4th day of my 14 day pre op liquid diet, and I am about to go crazy. I am very jealous of everyone that has only a few days of the liquid diet....lol I look forward to following all of you and your progress....good luck!

Hey all. I was banded 1/19. I am down about 9 lbs in 9 days. Fighting the want for instant weight loss. It took time to get fat. It will take time to get skinny.

im 6 weeks out and have only lost 14 lbs but i look upon it as any weight lost is good progress ! wait until you have your 1st nsv ! (non scale victory) . when my jeans were hanging off my hips and i could fit into some old clothes , that was a major "happy dance !" once you've gotten a few nice compliments you feel better. so when the scale slows down think of the nice nsv's you re getting ( Hot Mama ! was one compliment i got . what a hoot !!) best of luck !!

I had my surgery on 1/16/12 and have lost 10lbs since and that was all in the first week as well. I have been reading as much as I can about this and everything I have read says to give it time. Your body is healing and it is also in what I like to call the "oh crap" mode ... It is going to try to hold on to every little bit it gets aka starvation mode. Put your scale away and don't let it set your mood for the day. It will come off, it is just going to take some healing time first. I know I was pretty upset when the scale stopped moving but I am just going to give it time and only weigh in at the dr office !!! LOL Good luck to you =0)

Per my doc and many on this site, first 4-6 weeks is for healing and becoming acclimated with your band. Remember everyone is different so the worse thing you can do is start comparing your results to others. The best you can do is follow the plan your surgeon/nutritionist gave you and you will have results. Also remember that for many; results are not seen until one starts getting fills. Remain encouraged and optimistic. This site is great!!! For any negative you may come across, don't fall prey. Chew up the meat and spit out the bones.... Meaning take what you need from it and leave the rest alone. Good luck to you.

OMG!!!!! I have been on my pre op diet for 1 week (2 Protein Shakes and one meal of 4oz Protein and green vegetable.) Tomorrow I start all protein shakes. If I can do this I think I can do anything. I am scheduled for Jan 3oth. I am soooooo excited to be able to do this. I have been aware of being heavy since I was around 7 years old. Congratulations to all of you for the courage to do this and to help all of us that are following you. You being so open and talking about your experience is so helpful for us.

Hi Lisa, My surgery is a week from tomorrow and I start my liquid diet tomorrow morning. Like you, I can't wait for my surgery. Excited not anxious as I've been thinking about this for some time as well. I'm a month shy of beinga very young 57 {so they tell me} and due to health issues and just everyday life issues, I've put on lots of weight the past 4 years. Fortunately, I am not on any BP or cholesterol meds but if I keep this up, I'll be on them plus eventually become a diabetic.
Hoping you have much success on your new journey being healthier & happier.

i make chili with lots of Beans and ground turkey
any dense Protein like seafood, chicken etc.
wendy

2 months......AND LOVING IT!!!