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I'm gonna try to get in more water. I really wanna lose. I'm hoping my dietitian says come in for another fill. I wanna feel restriction but not be too tight.

I believe that maybe my problem guyaMontag. My liquid intake. Most days I'm getting nowhere near 64oz of water. Ill have about half that. My schedule. .. Breakfast @1030a, lunch @ 2p. Dinner @6-8 times for dinner varies. An maybe a snack about 9ish...

I had my 1st fill this past Monday & I have no restriction. Im able to eat like b4 the band. Jus a slight problems with breads. I try to talk myself into feeling full or not needing more food to be satisfied. But I can definitely eat & like u said it's not lasting 4hrs+. Idk what to do cuz I don't want to gain any weight back. Think I need a 2nd fill. I have 3.5cc in now.

Congrats mda69 you've took a great step. It won't be easy but it will be worth it. Wishn you a speedy recovery!

I was nervous until the iv was in my arm & I was on the OR Table. I talked myself in & out many times. But the icing on the cake... I didn't wanna die fat, I didn't wanna be a fat bride or get pregnant & be fat. I was teased all my childhood about my weight & when I watched shows like the biggest loser or saw a story on a 600lb man trapped in his home & they had to cut him out... I knew ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH I had to lose weight. I was finally ready for my success story.

Ive had my 1st fill. I'm a little over 2 weeks post op. I was told by the nurse that STRESS, TOM & other things can cause ur band to be tight. Since yesterday I've been OVERLY STRESSED & I don't feel restriction but my post site hurts. & everytime something stresses me it hurts more. I get sharp stabbing pains on my port side & non port side. I usually eat when I'm stressed but of course I can't do that. Any suggestions? I need help now .

CONGRATS!!!! Welcome to the banded side. You'll do great!

I disagree big time. My surgeon requires a 2 or 3 week liquid pre op diet. I did a 3 week one and lost 23lbs in 3weeks! From tuesday that I started to that Friday (3days later) I lost 9lbs.

They told me by this time next Monday if I don't have restriction to call the office & they'll have me come back for an adjustment

Today I'm two weeks post op & I had my 1st post op appt & 1st fill. I must admit I was nervous. But my surgeons & his staff are GREAT! I received a shot of a local anesthesia & was given 3.5cc in my band. I was able to get all the barium liquid down with out a problem. I'm really hoping to have a good amount of restriction after this but I know that maybe asking much from my 1st fill. I'm just excited now & feel like a real BANDER now since my first fill cherry has been popped lol. The only thing I seem to keep feeling like I'm going to burp. And its a 50/50 chance that I actually burp. Other then that, so far so good.... I started this process from a three week pre op liquid diet on 4/16. I'm happy to say I've lost 32lbs since then for a total of 63lbs GONE & NEVER COMING BACK since Oct!!!! What should I expect now???

Your story is amazing Eric. You are such a motivation! I'm so happy for you & your success!

I'll be banded Tomorrow May 6th. Any last minute advice or suggestions? ? Still nervous but i'll be alright lol

Cat whisperer I'm sorry u had to go thru that. I'm happy you've gotten it taken care of. Thank u for sharing your story. Everyone has something different happen so its always good to have different variations of surgery. I wish u & us all a healthy speedy recovery.

Thank u ladybug. Will keep u posted. Definitely let me know how ur doing

I certainly hope so. Thanx for the words of encouragement!

Thank you! I have my 2week post op appt this Monday they also plan on giving me my 1st fill... I'm nervous as the day b4 surgery ..

ERIC I'M SOOOOO PROUD OF U! YOU'VE BEEN DOING GREAT! !!!!!!

Wowwww! 14lbs in 1 week! Amazing! I'm 11days post op & I've lost 8lbs thus far. I know how u feel. Im scared to eat. I'm still not getn 60-65gm of Protein a day. I'm on puree/soft foods. Some days I'd rather not have anything & just sleep. I'm hoping it gets better. I'm tired A LOT & I know its from lack of protein. Yesterday I tried Jamba juice for the 1st time. They have fruit smoothies with whey protein. Needless to say I didn't finish a 16oz til today. We have to take this one day at a time & try not to over think it. Have u tried walking or light house work like washing dishes or a load of laundry. Washing dishes has helped me. I turn on the music & I forget I have a lapband, I'm in my zone. Lol. Good luck!

Let me know. I'm 11days post op. I have my 1st post op app/fill Monday May 20th.

I honestly never thought to ask if I had anything in my band at the time our surgery I just assumed I didn't & wouldn't get a fill til 4-6 wks out. Now I'm two days away an jus as nervous as the wknd b4 surgery ...

I was banded yesterday may 6th. I set up my post op appt in 2 weeks (may 20th) they also said I would have my 1st fill then... is 2 weeks post op normal for a first fill? I'm still in pain now...

Definitely glad ur doing much better!

The pre op for me was hell. I had 3weeks of liquids. But was able to eat egg whites & 4oz of boneless skinless chicken breast 1/2the time. I lost 23lbs in 3weeks. That was great but the hunger headaches were unbearable. By day 5 it started getting better. Sugar free popsicles, sf jello & crystal light saved my life. U can do it!

I pureed most things. Mac&cheese, sweet potatoes & red beans&rice. Only with the mac did I have to ADD anything (1/2c of hot milk) everything else blended down fine on its own. I believe ppl are blending the refried beans.