goingfoit

This has been a really rough weekend. To give you some background on what's happened. Thursday I went for a fill my fourth. that night I came home had a pickle and it didn't go well didn't eat again until the next morning. I had a yogurt which took me an hour to eat. I started having pain as the yogurt was going down. My abdomon was very tender. That afternoon I had a 102 fever I of course called the dr. he said to cone in the office to have fluid removed. that's what I did. I no longer have the fever but my stomach feels very soar. every time I eat or drink it hurts. I have a very tender stomach right now feels as I did to many sit ups. I'm very concerned is this normal after being to tight. I'm going to call the dr tomorrow to let him know but any advice I can get here would be great

I already called the dr thinking it was related to my fill I had yesterday. He said they are not related but if I think I'm to tight he will remove some fluid in the morning. I'm having these stabbing pains on my lower to mid stomach.perhaps I have the flu. I walked to the bathroom and nearly passed out. I haven't been able to drink much today possibly dehydrated??? Ugh I hate feeling this way hopefully I'll feel better after I take advil.

Yes we are. This last fill has been very different though. I'm very restricted right now almost wondering if its to tight. I'm also ruining a low grade temp. I called the dr to see if I am to tight, he said to give it until tomorrow and if I'm not any better he will remove some Fluid. It took me an hour to eat chobani yogurt, and 3 bites of poached eggs for dinner I had 4 bites of chicken noodle Soup. I'm now trying to eat mango sorbet. Dr did say the fever isn't related to the fill, but anything I eat or drink hurts going down feels like a stuck episode.anyone else experience this?

I went for my fourth fill this evening. I am officially under 200lbs. my dr.is very pleased with my progress since I was banded on september 11th I've lost a total of 42.5 lbs. My goal is to lose 50 lbs by the new year.

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I'm 7 weeks post op and I've had steady weight loss. The problem is I'm so burnt out on cottage cheese, string cheese and eggs.what do you eat for Breakfast and lunch?

Hi I was banded on september 11 and just had my 6 week post op. I'm down 32 lbs, and learning as I go. I'm on reg food but taking it slow. I've gone through some personal changes recently a break up with my boyfriend and possibly new job. Both are good changes. I'm ready now to start working out to tone and build muscle. I'd be happy to hear from my fellow bandsters. Wishing everyone great success.

I went for my appointment and am down 32 lbs.my starting weight was 236 and now 204. The dr is very impressed with my weight loss so far. I did have another fill today my 2nd and I can feel the difference. I don't go back until mid december for my next followup. Hr also released me to work out at the gym so I don't have any restrictions now. my next goal is to be under 200 within 2 weeks.

I go for my 6 week appointment tomorrow and I'll have my 2nd fill. I'm am certainly ready for another fill I am able to eat more and hungry sooner then normal. I'll post tomorrow after my appointment to let everyone know how much I'm down

I don't feel that's its stuck, but I've turned to altoids instead. Thank you for the posts

Omg I'm freaking out it just slipped down my throat. I called the nurse she said it should pass but I'm not sure if I should make myself throw up., has this happened to anyone

The only problem is I'm going out to a little dive bar that won't have wine. As far as crystal light no bar around me has that either. So what's the best when you don't want soda or any carbonation. Do you bring your own crystal light and mix it with vodka? I want to know what you all do when you go out

Im in the same boat. I was thinking twisted tea or lemonade and uv. I could use some other ideas myself

I try to drink 64 oz of liquid a day but I don't think I'm even close. I probably get down half of what I'm suppose to. I am only going to the bathroom 4 / 5 times a day. I'm worried in going to get a kidney, bladder or uti. I get occasional pain in my lower back or ab. Any information would be appreciated.

I try to drink 64 oz of liquid a day but I don't think I'm even close. I probably get down half of what I'm suppose to. I am only going to the bathroom 4 / 5 times a day. I'm worried in going to get a kidney, bladder or uti. I get occasional pain in my lower back or ab. Any information would be appreciated.

I try to drink 64 oz of liquid a day but I don't think I'm even close. I probably get down half of what I'm suppose to. I am only going to the bathroom 4 / 5 times a day. I'm worried in going to get a kidney, bladder or uti. I get occasional pain in my lower back or ab. Any information would be appreciated.

I try to drink 64 oz of liquid a day but I don't think I'm even close. I probably get down half of what I'm suppose to. I am only going to the bathroom 4 / 5 times a day. I'm worried in going to get a kidney, bladder or uti. I get occasional pain in my lower back or ab. Any information would be appreciated.

I'm 3 weeks post op and am thinking of bring my first fill tomorrow. I had my post op 2 weeks ago and my dr said he would do my first fill at 3 weeks. I called today to confirm and the nurse said he usually does fills 6 weeks out. Just curious if anyone did a fill less than 3 weeks out. In still losing but noticed I can eat more and becoming hungrier sooner.

I was banded 9/11 I had the same first might as you did up every hour pain in the stomach pain in my shoulder it was awful so o called my dr and jr have me norco and I was much better hang in there it gets better.

Its HUGE adjustment the surgery fixes our stomach but not our mind. I'm not prefect but I try my best everyday. There are days where I'm not hungry at all and then there are days that I'm starving. Try to stay away from high calorie high fat food foods. I still have my reg coffee with either skim milk or reg cream, or a slice of pizza that I chew very well no crust. Its all about choices and how bad you want to lose this weight once and for all. My dr said he would give me a fill at 3 weeks if I want and I'm not losing.however I'm still listing down a total 24 lbs. I'm pleased with that and still have approx 53lbs to go

How are you doing

My appointment went very well I lost 6 pounds that wk making my total weightloss 15 lbs.dr was very happy with my progress and said as long as I continue to lose there is no need for a fill right now. I go back on 10/9 for another checkup and possibly a fill.

I weigh myself once a week first wk lost 6 lbs. I was banded on 9/11 and I'll weigh myself tomorrow.

I was banded on sept 11 and I'm having a hard time already emotionally. I didn't expect to feel this way. I didn't realize how much of a food addict I was/am until I got banded. Whenever Im stressed, upset, happy etc needless to say I'm am an emotional eater far more then I thought. Because I'm only able to eat full liquids I don't feel satisfied.I'm not hungry but being banded has caused me to have to deal with my emotions instead of stuffing them down. So needless to say I've done a lot of crying over the last wk. I was considering counseling to help coup with my new body once that happens but thinking I may need it now to address other ways to help me deal with my feeling since I can't eat them away anymore Has anyone else experienced this? And how did you handle it. This has completely caught me off guard. I know they fixed my stomach and not my mind and how I've associated with food for years.

This post has caused me to think about making my band/new pouch.. Since it is my new best friend... Introducing LOLA.