helpmomofteenagers

Alex, I got banded July 20,2012 and I have to be honest I am struggling. The closest support meetings are over an hour drive and I really do not have the time nor the extra gas money to get there. I am finding it hard to navigate thru your website. I was thinking on getting a book that would help me thru all of my questions, menu's for the week etc... I wanted to know if "The Big Book on the Lap Band" that you wrote is the one that I should buy. I go to Curves, here in my town, and they are starting a 90 day program in January, something like Weight Watchers, which works with the exercise circuit. I am considering this. At least I will be going to weekly meetings and talking with people and it is only 5 blocks from my house. I know I am not living the banded way of life and I need to get on track. I have come a long way to give up. I seem to be an inspiration to others at my work. I work in Dietary at our local hospital. And I feel I am always being watched on what I eat. I have to admit that I throw up at least once, every day. So I would appreciate your comments as soon as you are able.

This also happened to me, I have 7 1/2 cc in my band. I had my second fill 3 weeks ago, and now I can say that that strange sensation has deminished alot. I too am scared to have any fluid removed in fear of not loosing any weight. Just be patient

Hello, I too was banded on July 20, 2012. I have 7 1/2 cc in my band. My biggest problem I am having is taking all of my medicines in the morning. After taking all 6 pills, it fills me up that I cannot eat anything. I am up at 4 am and dont eat any food till 8 am. Then I eat lunch at 11:30, Im usually not hungry. I know I do not get all of my proteins in, so what can I do?

My first fill was Sept 5 and I got 6 cc. At this moment I feel like it is not enough cause I can eat larger portions and I don't feel satisfied. I go back in 4 weeks.

I took the total of 6 weeks off. My boss told me that I couldn't come back with any restrictions, so my dr office girls wrote the paperwork out for 6 wks off. I enjoyed it emencely. I am back to work now, and I find that I do have a lot more energy than before. My legs and feet hurt but that is not gonna stop me from taking the stairs whenever possible.

I try to add flavored extracts to my shakes, It helps me to get it down.

Had my fill today and was surprised how fast it took. I got 6 cc put in. It is weird drinking water real slow like. I burp after every sip. I did something bad tho, I was so hungery that when I drank my protein shake I did not feel full and I ate 1/2 of a cheese quesadilla. That was at 12:30 and it is now 7:38 and I am so stuffed. Water does not go down. Went out for a mile walk, I do feel better. I promise I wont do that again.

Im getting my first fill tomorrow, I really don't know anything about it. In nervous also.

But I am a Diabitic and I have to eat after giving myself a shot in the morning which is at 4:30 am. So I have to eat somethng even tho I am not hungery to keep myself from having my surgers drop drastically.

Good Luck to you. I was banded July 20,2012 and I would have to say that alot of things have changed. Im still working thru them. I cant wait till it gets better.

What ID card are you talking about. I never heard of it.

I got banded on Fri July 20. So I am new with all of this. I have been following my diet list from my dietician. I ate dinner at 5:30 pm last night and I had a cup of soup and a 1/4 cup of SF jello. I felt satisfied but then at 7:00 my stomach was rumbling so I had a snack of a SF popcycle. Then around 8:00 I went outside to walk to the stop sign and back, and all the while I felt really hungry again. When I got home I had a large glass of water. which seemed to satisfy only for a short while. I went to bed at 9:30 pm and all the time laying in bed I felt so hungry and had the awfullest pain in my gut and chest. So my question is, should I eat everytime my stomach grumbles? When I do eat, I don't eat large amounts.

Thank you for your responses. I will keep doing what Im doing.

Good Luck

Good Luck!!!

Good Luck

Good Luck!!

I am a July Bandster. I got banded July 20. Im feeling better today. At first I thought I was gonna die. lol At least now I can lay down and get a good night sleep.

I too just got banded on Fri July 20. I feel awful but I know it is only short term. I thought I would never get thru the first day. My problem is getting good sleep at night. I can't lay down for very long and my recliner isnt the most comfortable place either. So just hoping I feel better soon.

I just got banded this morning. To be honest I was to follow a pre op diet of 2 Protein shakes and a protein non starchy veggy for dinner. Well I was struggling with it and asked a friend of mine (who we have the same surgeon) how she went thru it, and she asked me what diet) So I decieded to eat sinciablely but sometimes I had food I shouldn't have. I did following the strick liquid regimine the day before surgery and no food/water after midnight. The surgeon had no problem with placing the band today. Rite now I am very sore and tired. Honestly I am craving a cheeseburger and fries from McDonald's. LOL But my liquids are going down with no prolem.

Congrats. I too will be banded at 7:30 am Friday July 20. We WILL do great!!! Did you have alot of family or friends at the hospital with you? I am feeling pretty special rite now thinking about my family coming with me.

Hello, I too am looking for buddies to talk to, get and give encouragement to. I live in Illinois. My surgery is set for 7-20-12 and I will be off from work 4 - 6 wks depending how fast I bounce back. I have to be 100 % before I come back do to lifting and running around and such. I work in a Hosp Cafe and I am glad I will be home for sometime away from all that food. This way I will be in a routine before going back. Happy 4th of July!!

Hi there, I too am excited to start my new life style. I am schedualed for surgery Fri July 20. I will begin my protein regimine on Thursday July 5. I will be off from work 4 to 6 wks. I have to be 100 % before coming back to work. I am on my feet all day and lift alot, so they won't let me come back if I can't do the work. So I will enjoy the time off.