yellowrose88

Great job and keep up the good work!

Congrats!!

I also had a fill last week and what a difference it has made. I can feel my fill too.

I can feel my but it is not noticable to the eye.

I had my first fill last week. My NP was awesome! No numbing. She just felt around and one poke and she was in. I did bleed a little and sore that night.

Wow you are such an inspiration! Thank you sharing your accomplishments! Keep up the great work!

Everyone is different. I didn't feel hungry for about a week after surgery. Hang in there!

I was up and walking to the restroom within a couple of hours after surgery and I went home the same day. Surgery at 8:00am and in the car by 11:30am.

Good question and would love to know also.

I had a fill on Tuesday and I can feel the difference. Was able to eat dinner last night and it didn't take much and same thing this morning for breakfast... I didn't even ask how much was put in... Life is good!

Wow I think you are doing great too! I can't wait to get under 200 lbs!! I was told 4-8 lbs a month is the norm. Keep up the GREAT work!

You should be fine as long as you are following your doctors instructions. My doctor put me on the South Beach Super Charged Phase 1 diet.

Congratulations!

Mine is located on the left side about 3in from my ribcage.

You can take advil. You need to make sure you get up and walk around even if it is just for a few minutes. The first week I went back to work I was still gassy and in slight pain. I had my surgery on Friday and went back to work the following Tuesday. Good luck!

I did not have a fill at my first appoinment either. I was in the green and nurse practionier stated I didn't need one. I went for my second appoinment this week and they gave me a fill.

Wow what a coincidence... I am sorry you ran into someone you know. You can always say you were exploring options. Remember this is for a healthier you. I have not told anyone except for my immediate family (husband and children). I haven't even told my parents. I think this is your personal choice on who and when you tell someone. Maybe the girl you saw won't even say anything to anyone because she was working. Good luck to you!!

LOL.. you actually made me laugh out loud...

The band is helping! When I had my first appointment for a fill I was told I didn't need one at this time. I read on here before a lady who has been banded 3 years and has never received a fill. My doc told me not to get a fill if you don't need it. It's not all the band it is you too. Way to go and keep up the good work!

I received a temp card when I was discharged and went online once I got home and they sent me a permenate Patient ID Card. My card has the system id #, Name, surgery date, Surgeon, surgeons telephone number and band size and max fill volume. I was told I could use mine to order kid meals too! LOL...

Congrats and Good luck on a new you!

It is most likely gas. I know it is hard to move around but the more you do the better you will feel. They have liquid vitiamins at the Walmart. I have only found one kind but they were on the top shelf and you can even ask someone at the pharmacy counter for help.

Walk for the gas pain! I know it is the worst but walking really does help. You may want to change from gummy to liquid or even childrens chewables. I had problems taking the gummies at first but I can take them now (banded 2/3/12). The gummy seems to stick together and that could be a problem when trying to pass through the band. Congrats and Good Luck on a new you!!!

Dr. Fox was my surgeon and he is great! I was banded 2/3/12.

That is great!! Keep it up!!