lovinjacobe

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately I had not even eaten when the pain started. It lasted all day, but since Thursday I have not gotten it again. I am guessing it came from getting the fill the day before. I had never had a fill before (banded nov.19). Thank you for responding.

I had my first full yesterday of 2cc and am on liquids. But all of a sudden my left shoulder is killing me. It hurts more when I breath. Anyone else had this problem?

First fill today!! Got 2cc in my band. Looking forward to the restriction.

So I had surgery on 11/19 got my first fill on 1/8 4ccs' date=' I still feel no restriction. I have not lost any weight since the surgery and I am so frustrated that I can cry. How soon after the first fill can I get another one?[/quote']

I was banded on 11/19 also. Including pre op I have lost like 26 lbs. I have not had a full yet, and boy am I struggling!! I go to the dr on Wednesday. Excited for fill #1

I have been looking over all of the successes here. Boy did I come to the right place to give me some motivation. Congrats to you all and thank you for sharing!!

Keep up the good work.

Where do u live??

Hahaha. I'm laughing at you, mainly because I am laughing at myself. 2 weeks ago I was carrying laundry out of the house. My pants fell to my ankles, I tripped over them, fell off my steps and broke my wrist!! I have never been sooooo happy to hear I had a broken bone.

I'm a MDer. Charles County. I'd be interested in getting something going.

So I had the stomach flu last weekend (1 mo. Post op). I also had an appt on Wednesday this week for my first fill. Doc said NO FILL until Jan. 23 since I had been throwing up. I'm struggling with portion size right now. My band is empty. I have lost 26 lbs since my pre op diet and am super scared about eating tooooo much.

I'm gonna add you both...on mfp I am jelder1220

I was banded Nov 19 also. I started my pre op at 274 and weighed 253 this morning. Since healing a little more I also feel very little restriction, but am sticking to no more than 1000 calories a day.

Welcome to the monthly challenge. December is here and time to work on Happy Endings! A Very Blessed December Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters

Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Saturday December 1st then come back every Saturday on the 8th' date=' 15th, 22nd, and 29th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend.

Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you lose.

The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenger please leave a short introduction.

Name, real or screen~Jen

Goal weight for December 29th~ 245

Weight on December 1st~256

Age~33

Dietary goal for December~ track food

Exercise goal for December~3 days a week Zumba

Personal goal for December~be a better mom

Date banded~11/19/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~19.5

What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity?~[/quote']

Caroling

Thank you for your comments.

I was banded Nov. 19 and have decided to join Weight Watchers...mainly because I would like to keep up with the weekly classes and to give me a weekly accountability. What I am not sure of is how many points I can eat as a minimum?? Anyone else have a band and do weight watchers??

I was originally going to get the sleeve, and at the last minute changed to the band. I can give you some insight on why...the smaller stomach of the sleeve can slowly stretch back out over time. I was worried about 7-10 years down the road falling into old habits and my stomach just changing to accommodate over eating. The band is reversible, if at anytime I have issues or don't want the band anymore I just ask for it to be taken out. These were the 2 major issues I thought about before being banded.

Since being banded I LOVE my decision. I'm only 2 weeks out from banding, but I do not regret my choice. I am looking at my band as my newest BFF, and she is definitely keeping her end of the deal. I already feel better about myself, and knowing this "friend" is here to help me I have no worries of losing the weight and then gaining it back--as I have done so many times in my life.

After we got married he definitely changed. He used to do sweet stuff with my oldest son and make plans to do things with him. Now all he does is yell at him. As far as the baby, he is always gung-ho when his family is around. I'm not even allowed to touch the baby but any other time he is no where to be found!!

I'm so mad I could smack him. Especially since I've been lifting the baby since Wednesday. After barely being 24 hours out of surgery.

I'm only 5 days post op, so I'm not really eating yet. I'm drinking some smooth tea tonight and hoping it will help.

So, I had my surgery Monday afternoon. Got home around 8pm Monday night. I have a 1 year old son, and my husband, who took off the entire week to be home with me, only actually stayed at the house on Tuesday to help me. I have been on my own with baby boy since Wednesday morning. He was so supportive before the surgery and has now left me high and dry. Really pissed at him right now.

So I know this is TMI, but I haven't gone to the bathroom at all this week!! Any suggestions?

I feel so much better today. Even did some Black Friday shopping this morning. Haven't taken any pain medicine today. Definitely think I'm done with that. Still aches on my sides and lower back, like I've used my muscles too much. I will give it another day and see how it feels.

Thanks. I think I'm just paranoid cuz I've read so many people who say they are up and moving like they never had surgery.

I know it's only Thursday, but I am having a lot of pain in my sides. I have not experienced the shoulder pain, but just my sides hurting really bad. Has anyone else experienced this? The pain seems to be getting a little better, but I wasn't expecting my back to hurt.

Before anyone bites me head off I will call my doctor tomorrow if they are open.

I was starting to think I wasn't normal with how bad my back is aching. I have been sitting in a recliner and thought maybe that was some of the problem. So I have gone to lay in bed on my side. Actually didn't hurt to lay down. Hoping it will help my back feel a little better. I'm still taking pain meds, are you all? It seems to help with the back pain. Especially since I have a 1 year old I'm trying to still play with.

My back and sides are extremely sore. I have been walking around and that seems to help with the gas. But my lower back is very sore like I have pulled a muscle or something. Hope it stops soon.