cassandramontes

Wow you had no information before the surgery? The band is so popular and all over the internet and I am surprise you didn't have a sit down with an advocate or someone to explain the procedure to you and what to expect. No offense but I would not to into a procedure with out knowing what it all about. The fills are pretty painless but a word of advice read through some of these forums or ask your doctor to hook you up with an advocate. That's is someone who has had the surgery and has been successful with it that can answer any questions that you have. Good luck

Wow you had no information before the surgery? The band is so popular and all over the internet and I am surprise you didn't have a sit down with an advocate or someone to explain the procedure to you and what to expect. No offense but I would not to into a procedure with out knowing what it all about. The fills are pretty painless but a word of advice read through some of these forums or ask your doctor to hook you up with an advocate. That's is someone who has had the surgery and has been successful with it that can answer any questions that you have. Good luck

The actual fill is a pretty painless procedure. My surgeon has me lay on a table, put my hands under my head and almost do a 1/2 crunch to pop the port up. She then inserts the needle into the port and fills with the desired amount of Fluid. The process is very quick so don't be worried about that.
I am told not to eat anything for a few hours prior as they don't want you to have eaten something that doesn't go through the band before the fill and may get stuck after the fill.
I am also supposed to be on a liquid diet for approx 48 hours post fill and then gradually add foods back in. Sometimes fills can irritate the stomach and cause swelling, so it's best to do liquids so you're not trying to learn possible new limitations when it comes to foods at the same time the stomach area is swollen.

Again, I say this with sincerity and concern,
You really, really need to get a lot more info. A LOT. Your doctor needs to sit down and thoroughly explain the dos and don'ts and exactly what to expect.
If I could slap the stupid out of your doctor I would. I can't believe the huge disservice he's done to you by not educating you. It's horrible and you deserve so much better.
You also need to see a nutritionist, too.
Here is a really good site. Take your time and browse around it, I think it'll help you a lot: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html
...and ask lots of questions here. I'll be pulling for you.

I don't mean this offensively or snotty, I mean it sincerely because I'm really confused.
How in the world could you go through the whole process to get the Lap Band, and the actual surgery, and not know they use a needle to do fills?

you experiencing hunger because the swelling has gone down from the surgery. You will be hungry like that until you get your fill. Drink plenty or Protein that will help with the hunger.

I stalled to I had surgery June 14th. I am on regular foods now and will be getting my first fill in 9 days. right now its not about one getting enough daily calories its about healing. If your not hungry don't eat. just that simple good luck

Hi Welcome to the group. I actually had my surgery in Dallas. I wish I had some information for you. maybe if you post this question to the main forum I am sure someone can help out. Good Luck ! ! Keep up posted>

Im under 200lbs... I am so freaking excited.. ill walk an extra half mile today..

Stall?? You've barely even started. You're not even 3 weeks post op yet. This is a time for healing. Don't focus on the calories. Focus on healing. Weight loss will come but it will take time. Remember this is not rapid weight loss. Just follow Doctor's orders and you should be good.

chips not healthy lol I agree with some of the responses its all about good food choices. If you feel you ate healthy and still didn't loose the weight it should make you question was I really eating healthy or did I think I was eating healthy. The band will limit what you can intake but if it is unhealthy stuff its not going to work. Fitness pal is a great tool to help you track your progress.

From my experience you need a fill. After I got my surgery and 2 weeks the swelling went down I could eat anything I wanted and it went right down. I need a fill. Many people take several before they hit that sweet spot. some people schedule fills every four weeks until they reach that green zone. Slippage you will have lots of heartburn and indigestion when laying down form my understanding. If one doesn't keep up with those fills they can easily gain back that weight. I agree with shavens you don't want to be able to eat anything.

I saw a dress online that I wanted but it wasn't my size. I'm going to order the dress in my goal size.

That's the way to go! Ur my motivation! We are going to be a success at this... All of us ..

Sometimes I go on this site and I'm embarrassed to be a member. All of the bickering and complaining and insults. I joined this group for support!!! Support is what I think most of us needs right now. If you are here to fight and argue and put down please find another app.

Well happy to say ! Since my new fill
Tonight a tiny piece of chicken and tiny but of spinach and i am totally stuffed and I could not even eat salad tonight ! Deff and lot less then this time last week before my fill

You go girl ! !! I love it. I just was banded on the 14th of June I cant to wait to start dropping like that CONGRATS ! ! ! !

I'm so proud of myself. Went to waterburgers to get my mother some Breakfast and I didn't get anything. Well an orange juice that's it.

You can still out your family first with out neglecting yourself. I do it everyday. Something with the ban you need that will power and you are going to have to be able to follow through or it wont work. See the therapist. It will help you and you will have much success with your band

I had made a post recently that I was .5 away from having lost 45 lbs... today I have made it to 45!
My highest weight was 357. Surgery was May 6 and I was 350. I am now at 312!
My first fill of 4.5 cc out of 14 was June 3. I went in expecting to have my second today and was told my loss was way over average and there would be no reason to give me another.
It's so surreal to me that I've lost that much - too bizarre to process in my head.
I recently put up my first profile picture on Facebook that I've had in years. It wouldn't seem like a big deal to many, but it felt so good to be able to have a picture there I felt good enough about to share.
I know I was the creator of a very long "Miserable inside" thread a month ago... at 21 especially, this was a very difficult decision to make but I'm glad it worked out.
Thank you all who have been so supportive It's really appreciated and I hope we all can continue to inspire each other.
~Mark

You can still out your family first with out neglecting yourself. I do it everyday. Something with the ban you need that will power and you are going to have to be able to follow through or it wont work. See the therapist. It will help you and you will have much success with your band

Cassandra , you got this! U have really kicked this into high gear girl ! That's the spirit but don't do too much Superwoman!

Hi Cassandra! Don't be too discouraged. I have been at a plateau and finally after my 4th fill last week I have picked up momentum. I can't believe I am 4 months post op already! I have lost an average of 10 pounds a month and it has been so frustrating. I lose weight in a weird way (or seems weird to me) -- I stay at one weight for weeks then will drop 5 pounds. It took until this 4th fill to finally feel like I am in or nearing the green zone. But it has been HELL getting here -- as they said it would be. Just hang in there!

Another food group that I personally miss is Pasta. Pasta such as mac and cheese, hamburger helper, lasagna, spaghetti with Italian sausage all are high in carbs and fat. They require little chewing and seem to "slide" through my band with ease. The sliding is the key word. Sliding through the pouch gives little stimulation to the vagus nerve and leaves me hungry for more. I still have them maybe once every 2 months but prior to being banded they were a weekly meal staple.