karanicole26

Definitely going to call the doc on Monday. Thanks for the advice everyone.

Definitely going to call the doc on Monday. Thanks for the advice everyone.

Some pics

Side cramps could be Constipation, I know TMI. I know when I am full when I hiccup. I am also full when my serving size is gone. Sometimes the signal is slower than I eat.

You really should not be full but satisfied. The band for most people will not stop you from eating. That is why I always measure my foods so I know when to stop. It is really hard to learn what satisfy feels like because we are all used to eating too much. I also keep in mind that it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register what you have eaten. When I am really hungry I stop about half way through my meal for about five minutes. You have to find what is right for you.

As promised, here are my before and after pics.
200 pounds lost in 15 months.
I love my band!!

26, St. Louis, no kids.

I am one who is very open about having the band. I have learned that, yea, people may have concerns or negative reactions, but its your life - if this is what is best for you, who cares what anyone else thinks. I have found that having support from my friends and family have helped me succeed on my weight loss journey. I have also found that most people are supportive of the decision and are very happy that I felt comfortable telling them. The more more educated people become about bariatric surgery, hopefully less negativity will occur. Good luck!

Wow... I can't believe how much my face has changed! It's been 3.5 months and I have lost about 51 pounds. Still have around 40 pounds to go but god I'm feeling amazing!!

Had a bm! Never been happier! Lol

Lol this is truly my new family .... We help out each other more than anyone on the outside of this forum would ever imagine !!! Hope things end up flushing out soon .....

Had a bm! Never been happier! Lol

Had a bm! Never been happier! Lol

Had a bm! Never been happier! Lol

And I hit 50lbs on Friday!!! So happy with this decision. And still no fills! When it slows down I will gladly get a fill. But can't believe within 3 1/2 months down 50lbs with NO gimmicks. No juicing, no just shakes, no fasting. I have actually eaten the entire time. Just healthier!!

Thank you all so much for the advice. I def need to slow down even more with my bites and take smaller sips. Thanks again.

Congratulations on the surgery, but beware. Cheating will affect how you heal in post op. So don't get in the mindset that a little cheat won't hurt. The healing time and post-op diet are really important parts of the journey! Good luck!

We will be here. In my experience the people who are having difficulty often are not following the doctors orders. Have faith. If you do what they say and don't cheat, you will lose. If not, come back and yell at me. We will be here.

I don't know the correct answer I was just told to sip liquids though, hopefully someone else can give you a more definite answer.

Surgery went well! Ended up I had a hiatal hernia so he fixed it during surgery. Just really sore now and had reactions to pain meds but otherwise I'm good. No pain meds for 6 hours and so far so good.

I'm day 3 post op as well and don't have any swelling or bloating except for the main incision site is a little red and swollen.

Doing good still. Barely eating anything but luckily No gas pains. Just extremity pain and my main incision is red but otherwise doing great.

I'm day 3 post op as well and don't have any swelling or bloating except for the main incision site is a little red and swollen.

Finally the time for surgery has come! Feeling more weak from the liquid diet than I am nervous for the surgery. Can't wait to get the surgery over with. Have to stay all night at the hospital since I'm having an afternoon surgery. It's for the best. Ill have medical people with me in case I have complications. Looking forward to being on the other side and being banded and not waiting to be banded anymore!

Doing good still. Barely eating anything but luckily No gas pains. Just extremity pain and my main incision is red but otherwise doing great.