shortishelli

It actually takes a few fills, a month apart each, to start eating tiny portions. Be patient and don't focus on all the weight coming off too fast because you don't want a lot of loose skin and unnecessary stretch marks.

My surgery was 04/25/12, first fill on 05/23/12, 2nd fill 3 Weeks later. At surgery I had 3 cc even though I had a hernia repair also. First fill was .5 cc and I felt no difference/restriction, then my 2nd fill I got 1 cc and still no restriction with a total of 4.5 cc. Can't wait for another fill to get started in losing weight!

I didn't cry at all after surgery, the pain was bearable as long as I stayed on my pain medication every 4-6 hours. Once, I was going outside the day after my surgery and I could only make it out to the porch and I got winded and had to sit back down. That was frustrating, but realistic. Good luck to you, it will get,better and you will get stronger!

My first fill (.50 cc) on May 23rd wasn't painful at all! It also didn't offer much restriction. I did notice that my band was tighter in the morning and I could eat about 10-20% less than before, but still a lot of food and still hungry between meals. My nurse measured what I already had and discovered I had 3 cc with surgery and she added .5, so then I had 3.5 cc. I went for my second fill June 11th and it was faster and easier this time and she gave me 1 cc and told me most people "green zone" within 3-5 fills. Now with 4.5 cc after 2 fills I know that there is something inside of me lol I can eat only a happy meal sized portion now and have to wait an hour or so to eat in the morning. I haven't lost more weight yet, though, because of poor decisions like actual happy meals and alcohol and Sobe drinks. My short term goal is to lose 15 lbs and be at 170 by August 1st. Hopefully ill have another fill soon!

29 lbs in 6 Weeks?! That is AWESOME!! You're doing great! Im only down 15 lbs in 6 Weeks! I always tell people I only lose 1-2 lbs per week because its healthier that way... Keep up the good work!

I have BCBS also, I pay $15 each time I come in, regardless what Ira for.

I'm waiting for my first fill at the moment. I can't wait to have some restriction! I signed about a dozen papers and paid my $15 copay. I'm hoping it doesn't hurt.. Im also hoping it gives me restriction, but not so much I cant have soup lol

Im taking a month off because I dont sit at work and there is lifting and stretching involved.

What did you eat last? I was banded April 25th, but no pain there yet..only heartburn feeling.

That must be a cool feeling!! Congrats!!!

I ate lunch at Jason's Deli everyday on my 14 day pre-op diet and still lost 9 lbs. I had a myoplex lite shake every morning, chicken, beef, or fish and vegetables for lunch, and another shake for dinner.

Yess, it was good, but now I feel like I need a fill so I don't feel like I can have anything... No fill for 2 more Weeks :/

I cheated! I'm supposed to be on full liquids until next Tuesday, then start mushy foods, but today I could not resist my delicious beef Stew I made my boyfriend, so I had a piece of beef and potato, and it was worth it! I chewed really slowly, and so far (10 minutes) no problems

My doctor warned me of bad bowel movements IF I had more than 4 grams of sugar in anything I ate, so I haven't any and no episodes since my band 4/25

Can I ask why were not supposed to do that? Have you done it before?

I also had mine the 25th and down 17 pounds... But my.doctor said 2 Weeks of liquids, but I would love some substance!

I started full liquids yesterday, so far I've had sugar free caramel pudding, sugar and fat free vanilla ice cream (only a tablespoon), and a cookies and cream protein shake. Let me know if you have any other suggestions

Hi! My preop diet was 2 Weeks and I had a protein shake for breakfast, chicken or steak and vegetables for lunch and soup or a protein shake for dinner. I lost 9 pounds in the 2 Weeks. I was banded on April 25th and i'm on all liquids until next Tuesday. Im not hungry at all so its been easy. Today I had chicken broth, a protein shake, and some jello. You'll do great, good luck! Ask me anything!

*update* doctor said they were not gas pains and sent me across the hall to get a heart monitor to wear for 24 hours to test for any abnormalities because the pain I described was in my chest. I turn it back in today and will get the results in a week. The pains are not as bad today, thank God!

Thank you! Now im just having gas pains...grrr! These are very painful and irritating! I tried 2 diff kinds of gas-x, walking a lot, laying down, pain medicine... Nothing helps. I see my doctor tomorrow, though, so ill ask him what I can do.

Thanks, Rebecca!

I was banded on 4/25 & the last couple days I've been having pains everytime I get up or walk around. Its a sharp chest pain that also hurts my head.. It comes and goes every 10 minutes..... And it hurts to breathe deeply when its happening. Anyone know what this is??