Doweegirl

Is there anyone out there that continued to drink carbonated drinks like diet soda after they were banded. I can't seem to break the habit and am guilty of having a diet soda every once in awhile. I knew I would have a hard time with it but didn't realize it would be this difficult.

I just hit my 40 pound mark and feel the same way. I can see my clothes no longr fit but I still can't wrap my brain around being thinner. Not sure really I ever will. I have been fat my whole life so I am not sure if my brain will ever think I am thin!! LOL

Sorry for all your pain. Do they know why it eroded in such a short time? Give yourself sometime to heal and to think.

Post your pic!!!! We are all different! Started at different weights and are all differents sizes. Never compare yourself to others. This is your journey. We are all here to support each other, not compare. I personally have always had a round chubby face and prob always will. But that is me. Plus pictures are great to look back on and see how far you have come. Hope this helps and I like seeing everyones smiling face in there pictures.soooo post post post

congrats

It's normal for you BF to be nervous for you it is surgery. But like you said after you explain all the details and the benefits you will receive from having it I am sure he will understand. I think your right your insecurites are what is holding you back. We all had them at some point. You know in your heart what is best for you and I am sure in the end everything will be ok. But thats what this page is for!! We have all been where you are and now its our turn to help you through it. Good luck

I was very sick also.. Only last a few hours but those few hours were rough

I stayed overnight and glad I did. I became very nauseous from the pain meds and anesthesia. Def keep gas x handy, you will need them. I also couldn't take any pain meds so I was uncomfortable for just a little bit. But it only lasts a short time.. And most people are fine and up and around the next day.

I also was banded in April and have 1 cc. I have lost 35 pounds. It is coming off slow but I think thats a good thing. We didn't gain it all overnight so how could we possible take it off quickly. I am just glad I am losing.

Oh my dr just has me drink a small glass of water rather quickly and thats it!

I can tell you I am normally a very upbeat person and I was banded in April and felt sort of like that. I think its part of not doing our normal day to day stuff. Change is sometimes hard and we don't even realize why its bothering us. Getting the band is def life altering, but in a good way. I felt sort of depressed for a couple of weeks but it went away as my life started to fell "normal" again. Just dont feel you are alone. As they say "this to shall pass" Hope this helps

I also just had the needle and then drank water. Why did you have to do a Barium?

I take claritin D everyday through out the summer for allergies and I have been fine.

sorry I was banded APRIL 17

I was banded 5/17 and had my first fill yesterday. The doctor put 2 cc's in my 10cc band. He had a little trouble finding my port and said I had scar tissue. (not sure what that means) He did find it but when pulling out the needle some saline squirted onto my stomach not sure if that means not all of the 2ccs went in or not. The fill did not hurt and if I hadn't seen him do it I wouldn't have even known I had it done. I felt great after and do feel a bit of restriction today.

Wow you look awesome!!!! Congrats

Yes I just just went on a couple roller coaster over this past weekend. No prob at all except getting scared to death..lol lol Have fun

I cannot wait for my first fill. I was banded on April 17 and have been struggling the last week and a half. I go for my first fill a week from today. I wish they would of done it sooner. Glad your feeling good

I also have 4 small ones and 1 larger one

I also waited a month. And actually forgot I had the band. hahahaha

I can't wait for my first fill.. I was banded on April 17 and do not have my first fill till June 6. This is def hard I am starting to feel hungry more times per day

I am going through the same thing.. I was banded on April 17 and I don't get my first fill till June 6. It seems to get tougher and tougher everyday. Especially when everyone who knows I have had it done think I am going to just miraculously lose a ton of weight, they don't realize I am actually doing this myself till I start getting fills. I wish they gave fills right away.

I agree with readytogoforit this didn't happen over night. You need patience. I count the ounces I lose not the pounds. Then I still feel good about losing. You need to keep eating protien, protien makes you feel full longer. Also liquids are a big factor keep drinking low calorie drinks. I was banded 4/17/12 and am on mushy. I walk everyday and that helps alot. Just because you cannot workout you can walk and walk some more. Hope this helps. P.S. I don't get my first fill till June 6

I was banded on April 17th and have been healing great. But last night I had a pain come on my left side near my port and it still hasn't left. Not sure how to describe it but its a nagging pain. I havn't had pain there for a week or so and it kind of feels different then before. It is right under my left rib cage. Anyone had this before or know what it might be?

Congrats that is AWESOME!!!