taylor94

Hello everyone
I have been very lazy in reading and posting here....I haven't had a fill for quite some time as I too have issues alot of days with things getting stuck....I try to follow what I have learned I take small bites but I have had yogurt get stuck which is crazy but mornings and later nites are the worst for me....I generally don't eat bread but yesterday I was able to have a small grilled cheese sandwich....strange...being stuck really sucks but hubby is used to it now...and understands thankfully
I plan on having another fill in 2 weeks....just because if I eat soft food....I can eat more then a cup...
Have a great weekend

Hello
I was banded on July 9th and go for my first fill tomorrow....so when I went for post op appt 2 wks ago the nutritionist said these weeks are trial and error weeks...try stuff see what you can and can't eat....I try not to eat more then 1 cup of food at a time....and very very slowly....
I look forward to not feeling hungy with less food....although all eyes on me on Friday I have a wedding to attend however good news I am down 34 lbs and was size 26/28 and dress wearing on Friday is 2X

Hello
I was banded on July 9th and go for my first fill tomorrow....so when I went for post op appt 2 wks ago the nutritionist said these weeks are trial and error weeks...try stuff see what you can and can't eat....I try not to eat more then 1 cup of food at a time....and very very slowly....
I look forward to not feeling hungy with less food....although all eyes on me on Friday I have a wedding to attend however good news I am down 34 lbs and was size 26/28 and dress wearing on Friday is 2X

Hello those are great questions....I was banded on July 9th and get my first fill tomorrow I have a 9cc band...surprising that my surgeon went with the small one.
I started my pre op on June 25th and as of today I have lost 34lbs....I lost 19 pre op and alot of weight the first week after being banded as I wasn't eating couldn't keep anything down for 4 days....not even Water....I can eat most everything now....actually went out for dinner last nite and ate prob 1/4 of 10oz of prime rib ate very very slowly nothing is worse then being out in a restaurant and getting stuck believe me happened to me a week ago...was a horrible experience....
I will post how much goes into my band tomorrow and enjoying food today...liquids for 3 days as of tomorrow

hey everyone....so today is week 4 for me since banded and 6 wks since I started the pre op diet....oh those days....I get a fill next week and every 2 wks afterwards
I have lost 34lbs so far I am very happy I have gone down sizes from 26/28 and now fitting into 18/20 shirts...pants are still too tight...but I am getting there...although like everyone else I would like to loose faster....but I know that the band isn't a magic pill
I still have alot of restriction and don't have anything in my band yet....and if I eat too fast or don't chew it gets stuck and hurts like hell....and I sometimes have to spit is out (sorry for being gross)
Lindabug....wow staples? I had disolvable stitches thankfully hope they came our painlessly
WTG Melissa and Christine....as long as the #'s go down and we are feeling better all is good
I love my band....I am so happy with my decision to get this done I just wish I did it 10 yrs ago...
thanks for listening....

I agree about 1 week that was how it was for me....

OOOOHhhh tomorrow is so exciting...that was me last Sunday I got my band on July 9th, day of surgery I came home (surgery was at 8am home by 1230) that day I slept alot...but Tues was had to drink and then the gas pain came horrendous for 3 days....however 6 days out still recovering on full liquids now...thankfully....and feeling better just little energy so I am milking my husband for everything...I deserve it....
3 weeks including 2 wks of pre op diet....I have lost 26lbs....yeah me....
Wish you luck....keep the board updated I will be thinking of you tomorrow

Hello Lori
Welcome to the site....I am also new to the site....I have looked at weight loss surgery for years....but I was told I wan't heavy enough for bypass....I thought that was a total joke....I am self pay I was banded on July 9th 2012 so day 4....and I am just starting to feel better....
I have had successes in the past with Weight Watchers and Dr Berstein(Vitamin injections and low fat food) however tradgedy happened on Oct 30th 2010 after I had lost almost 80lbs my daughter was hit by a car and passed away 2 days later....my whole life had ended...I ate and drank for almost 18 months...hitting my highest weight of 275lbs. I also made this decision for ME I have been doing things for everyone my whole life....my parents were divorced when I was 4 so I was always the mom helper...
My husband was NOT happy with my decision at first...we went marriage counselling to discuss my reasons....and although he didn't want me to do this....he is being totally supportive....
I am happy with the decsion that I have made...and I have lost 23lbs so far...19 during the pre op diet...
good luck with the insurance approval....
Message me anytime...
Kelly

Hello Lori
Welcome to the site....I am also new to the site....I have looked at weight loss surgery for years....but I was told I wan't heavy enough for bypass....I thought that was a total joke....I am self pay I was banded on July 9th 2012 so day 4....and I am just starting to feel better....
I have had successes in the past with Weight Watchers and Dr Berstein(Vitamin injections and low fat food) however tradgedy happened on Oct 30th 2010 after I had lost almost 80lbs my daughter was hit by a car and passed away 2 days later....my whole life had ended...I ate and drank for almost 18 months...hitting my highest weight of 275lbs. I also made this decision for ME I have been doing things for everyone my whole life....my parents were divorced when I was 4 so I was always the mom helper...
My husband was NOT happy with my decision at first...we went marriage counselling to discuss my reasons....and although he didn't want me to do this....he is being totally supportive....
I am happy with the decsion that I have made...and I have lost 23lbs so far...19 during the pre op diet...
good luck with the insurance approval....
Message me anytime...
Kelly