colleenjoy

Congrats on taking the first steps. I know for me I thought about it for many years before I was ready to make the commitment. I wish you the best on your new journey.

I agree with the heating pad recommendation. It helped me so much. Congrats and getting your band!

Welcome to the forum. I have learned so much here. Congrats on your choice to change your life. It's been the best thing I've ever done for myself. I wish the same for you. It hasn't been easy, and I've learned I have more willpower and strength than I ever thought I had.

Welcome to band land. Take care of yourself and don't push yourself too hard.

There could be a couple of things happening. You could be eating to quickly, or too much and that is causing the food to get stuck. That pressure is exactly what I have when I've gotten stuck. However, if you are having trouble drinking you may be too tight. You should never have trouble getting liquids down. After my second fill I had the same issues you are having. I had a slight unfill and feel sooooo much better. I'm going in for another fill in october, we'll see how that goes. I don't think I'm in the green zone yet, as I still get hungry between meals. I think I jsut need more time to adjust to fills, so I need to be more conservative. good luck, hopefully you'll get this straightened out soon. Take care of yourself.

Name, real or screen~ Colleen Goal weight for September 29th~267 Weight on September 1st~ 273.4 Age~ 40 Dietary goal for September~ planning my meals to make sure I'm eating appropriately Exercise goal for September~ 30 minutes at least 4 times per week Personal goal for September~ getting the house organized Date banded~ 5/21/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 60 pounds! What is your favorite Fall Activity?~ taking the dogs for walking in the crunching leaves.

Wow, great job! Isn't that the best feeling well you can fit into a size you haven't been in awhile.

I've found this community so helpful, so welcome aboard. Glad to hear things are going well for you so far.

checking in at 273.4. up a pound, ugh! rationally I know it's only a pound, and it's probable just water wait (thank you that time of the month) but still ugh

walking, walking and more walking. It's most likely gas pain, so you won't feel better until it all dissipates. A heating pad can also help, as well as rocking in a rocking chair (if it doesn't hurt too much).

on my second fill I felt a big yank coming out as well. Never felt it going in either fill.I didn't feel the band move, but definitely the port!

Don't worry, as others have said it's water weight. I didn't even step on a scale for a month after surgery. I knew I would freak out if I saw a number I didn't like.

Congrats on your surgery. The first couple of weeks were the hardest for me. I was hardly able to eat/drink anything at all. My dr wanted me to have I think 65 gm of protein a day and atleast 64 oz of liquids. In the beginning I didn't reach those, it was only until about week 3 that I got enough in. I couldn't stand any of the protein powders, I thought they were all vile. I think Premier Protein shakes (30gm protein) from costco are the best. EAS shakes are also pretty good, though less protein. My drs plan was three 2oz meals a day.(starting with pudding consistancy then moving to solid foods by week 4. Plus as much protein drink/liquid as I wanted. Just sip all day long to get enough protein in. Do you have a nutritionist you can talk to? Mine were so helpful in the beginning. Good luck!

So happy for you! I wish you the best. Please feel free to ask anything. I've learned so much from this board (and continue to learn).

Congrats! You've done a great job!!

checking in at 272.4! 6 pounds since last week!!! That's what a combo of a fill and upping exercise did for me

Yippee!! You're doing great.

Great Job!

You are an inspiration! I am so happy for you. Enjoy all the great new clothes you want, you deserve it !

I was banded in May and I flew a couple of weeks ago. I had one fill prior to the flight, but only 2.5cc, so not much restriction. I didn't have any problems at all, and I didn't change how/what I was eating before/during travel. Each person is different, so to be safe you might want to stick with liquids/soft foods before/during your flights.

checking in today at 278.4 I have reached 50 pounds lost, insert happy dance here. They key for me was increasing my exorcise. Did at least 30 minutes everyday last week. Had my second fill yesterday, definitely feeling more restriction today.

I wasn't cleared for anything other than walking until about week 5. It all depends on your doctor and how you are healing.

congrats! Isn't it great to see proof of how far you've come.

I swallow it with no problem. My surgeon said it was fine. since it's a capsule if it does get "stuck" it will dissolve quick enough not to cause any problems. If it was a tablet that size he said may be too big. I swallow a couple of sips of water before and after I take the capsule.

I feel your pain. I had to use one for the last couple of years, so embarrassing. I had a great NSV when we recently flew to Florida and the belt latched without an extender. It's was a wonderful feeling! Hopefully you'll have the same feeling soon. I do think it depends on the airline how long the belts are.