LouisianaLiLi

Absolutely!

You have to remember....we have no children at home, so.......

I eat tuna most days. Lots of Protein. I keep a jar of mayo and relish in the office fridge. Sometimes I bring a boiled egg as well. Quick, easy and definitely economical! the 2.6 oz tuna package is $1.25. Good Luck!

My materials from the Dr said 2 weeks, but the most we could wait was 10 days. We were just careful.

Doesn't it feel good! I just left the 300's myself and I have been doing the happy dance for 2 weeks! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations and WELCOME to the other side!

That's just wonderful! Congratulations to you both!

Wooooooooo Hooooooooo! What a great feeling! I'll bet your hubby is super proud!

UGH, I hate those things...I'm hoping to have that same experinece (not having one when we fly in February). Good Luck

I was banded 6/19, and my first fill was at 6 weeks. I got 3cc in a 10cc band. Since surgery I have lost 20 lbs. (I weigh again tomorrow) I have a little more restriction, but its definitely not enough. I'm going to see how this week looks before I call the dr for another fill. I know my scale, and my drs scale are not the same. I weigh more on mine than the dr. LOL Things may change for you after a fill. No one can give you a definite answer because there isn't one. Every person is different and the same exact band may perform differently in each person. Be sure you can get Water to go down after your first fill. I didn't do it with my fill and luckily I haven't had any trouble, but you never know. I will definitely do it this time. Good Luck in your journey!

I know when I did my Upper GI for my pre-op, I felt yuck for several days....That stuff was NASTY! It felt "heavy" in my stomach. I never got sick enough to throw up or anything, but it was just a gener al icky feeling. My surgeon does not use flouro to fill. I've only had one fill and the PA did it. I didnt' have any trouble, but another girl in my group did. We weren't even asked to drink water to make sure it went down (that kinda bothered me). I will definitely do it before I leave from my next fill. I think the fill under flouro would be great so the surgeon can see exactly what your restriction would be like. Seems advantageous to me. Good Luck in your journey

Welcome to your new life! Glad it went well.

I have to take a multivitamin 2x a day, sublingual B-12, and after a month I added Calcium Citrate (1000-1500g/day) since surgery. I also take Biotin.

It may not, but you can't dwell on that. If the scale is going down, then you're going in the right direction. I am 7 weeks out tomorrow and I"ve lost 19 lbs since surgery. It's slow, but it's constant. Weight loss with the band should be at a slower pace (that's what I've been told). Now for some, it may be more, but I'm quite happy with my weight loss so far. If I hadn't had the surgery, I'm quite sure I'd be 20 lbs heaver than I was before surgery. Just take the steps as they come. If you start with a negative vibe, it is most surely to follow you down the path. Good luck in your journey!

I will be heading to Michael's/Hobby Lobby this week to get my marbles! Love it.

I absolutely agree Holly. I am only 7 weeks out and I've only had one fill, but I fix my plate (measure everything out) and that is what I eat. Am I still hungry after my food is gone...sometimes yes, but I have had my meal so I don't eat anything else. I try to hold off between meal hunger with water/CL Tea, but when that no longer satisfies that urge to eat, then I will have a small snack. Usually nuts, string cheese, 1/2 a Protein bar (snack/light meal 10g protein ones). So far I have been successful. I eat less than 1200 calories everyday. I use myfitnesspal to monitor my meals/exercise. I have lost 19 lbs since surgery (6/19) and 32 lbs since January (my heaviest). You have to do what works for you within the guidelines given to you. After my first fill, the PA told me I am on my own to decide if I need fills or not. There is no schedule. So now I really have to pay attention to my band. So far, I'm OK with where I am. I don't ever want to be too tight. I have only 3cc's in a 10cc band. I'm going to stay here for a while to see how I'm doing.

I was not told to do liquids, mushy, food. I asked because I had read it here. My surgeon said "Nope, I want you to eat real food". So I did. Chewed well and had no problems. But it was my first fill. After my fill, I feel full for a little longer, but still not any "real" restriction. I will stay at this fill for a while then ask for another. My doc doesn't set a schedule. First fill at 6 weeks, then as needed.

Congrats on being banded sylvia....nothing to be nervous about. My fill appointment was just this past Monday. I got 3 ccs in my 10 cc band. It was easy. I hope your appointment goes well. Make sure Water goes down ok before you leave the office. Good Luck on your journey.

I weigh myself once a week. I would go nuts if I weighed everyday. I think you should follow your drs schedule. YOu may get discouraged if you "gain an ounce" like you said. Good luck in your journey

I had my first fill yesterday. The hardest part was trying to locate the port. Once she found it, in the saline went and I left. I was released on regular food. I had BBQ pork for dinner last night. I have to go slow and chew, chew, chew as we all do, but I had no trouble. All surgeons are different, just follow what guidelines yours gives you. Good Luck...it was really not bad at all. I had no soreness...the worse part for me was taking the bandaid off!

COngrats, I have my first fill Monday. How is it going for you?

I'm glad you asked this Indy...I have some of the same concerns. I got for my first fill on Monday. I read on here a lot about people eating 3 or 4 bites and being full....and I say to myself "How can this be good for you?" That can't possibly be the point. Yes, I realize I need to loose weight, but we also need to eat healthy and fulfill the requirements set out before us. Thank you Mis for clarifying some things.

Patty, I just realized your surgery is tomorrow! Congratulations and we'll see you on the other side! I am going through the same thing. I'm so hungry and my first fill is Monday. I know I probably won't get much relief from the hunger, but I'm drinking my Water. I feel like I slosh when I walk but I'm still hungry, My nutritionist said not to snack between meals, but that is a no go. I do choose healthier Snacks (atkins Protein bars, cottage cheese, laughing cow cheese, etc). Right now, I just ate a Protein Bar 45 minutes ago...I could literally eat my desk right now....I'm drinking... We'll get through this together. I love this board...great for support