jennybean

My band is empty and I am going for my first fill one week from today. My band has been relatively tight since day one. On some days, like today, my band feels like it is doing its job and I am very satisfied, but other days I am ravenous and have to stop myself from eating too much. i.e. my restriction varies day to day. Does anyone know why? Based on what is going on now, I am worried when I start getting fills that some days will be extremely tight and unbearable, whereas other days could be just fine.

Why are they delaying a fill? Have you had a fill yet? Just curious...I am newly banded, but thought fills were a key part of the band "working" for you?? My band is still empty but scheduled for a fill at the 4 week mark (in 6 days).

Me too! When I think it will be a silent burp, it comes out like a belch sometimes. I better be careful at work LOL.

Thanks guys! So no more excuses for me then! Honestly, that is very useful information....I really appreciate it! The phrase "Just Do It" comes to mind.

I want to try this, but have various pains going on. My feet cramp and my shins hurt when I run. Legs and ankles dislike my weight too. Anyone have this type of pain when starting and get over it? I have not started the program but really want to .

How many fills did you get and how many cc's do you have now? p.s. that is great!! glad you got there!

No, you are not being paranoid. I am newly banded and worry about the same thing. Glad you asked the question!!

Hi, I am only 3 weeks post op tomorrow and feeling hungry! When do you typically get a first fill? How did you feel after that first fill? Did it help? How many cc's did you get?

Thanks for that info. Glad you are doing better. That's how I was the day after surgery. I could not even hold my own spit down. I was swollen shut and had to be admitted to emergency. The doctor tells me this is rare, about 2 people in 100. When I go for my first fill, I think I will ask for only 1cc or I may end up swollen shut again. I am a little nervous about my first fill!

So you are about 1 week ahead of me. Let me know how it is!

Thanks for the answer! My band is completely empty right now. They had to remove the 3.5 cc they put in during surgery because I was too swollen.

I have found consistently on any WL forum that around the 3 or 4 week people do not lose weight and start to panic. Just keep going and it will come off. You will also need a few fills before weight really starts to come off (or so I hear, because I am in the same boat as you!)

You are doing great! Have you had a fill yet?

I was banded on Sept 26 and was doing ok up until yesterday. I was very swollen after surgery, so my band was immediatley effective. Now that swelling has gone down I am hungry all the time! I will be 3 weeks post op tomorrow and on soft foods now. I feel your pain!

LOL congrats! I like the Campbell's beef broth in the milk type (or juice box type) container. I thought it has a very nice beefy taste.

Now I feel bad for lying, Yikes!! It is very difficult because when I said I had to go for surgery, everyone asked right away "Oh? What kind of surgery??" I did not know what to say, so I blurted out hernia repair. Well.....hopefully it never becomes an issue

I live in Canada so not sure if this is available everywhere, but the best for me is ISO Femme from Allmax Nutrition. It is very good. It has 25g protien and only 2 carbs. It is yummy and, for me, has no yucky after-tastes.

I had to crush mine and put them in some jam. The nurse said a bit jam was ok, even though I was on clear liquids. Check with them and see what they want you to do.

I really hate lying because if DOES come back to bite you.....but I really did not want work to know. I told them hernia repair. I hope it does not come back to bite me!! I think the surgery papers can be generic (ie tell your surgeon to be general and not specific with the letter) All he has to say is that you had surgery and will not be able to return to work until XXX If the truth ever has to come out, then I will say I had a hernia repair along with a lapband LOL. I hope I never have a stuck episode during a work lunch!!!

Don't worry, I have been on many weight loss forums and it its VERY common for weight gain or stalls in the 3rd or 4th week of any diet/lifestyle change for some reason. Carry on and you will see results.

I am 2 weeks post op and feel much better. I had post op problems and had to be in the hospital for 3 days because I could not keep fluids down because I was so swollen. Almost back to normal. Loving mushie foods and feeling full after a small amount. Feeling good! It is normal to be emotional. Give it some time.

That is a resonable question LOL. I think I read somewhere in the mountain of paperwork my doctor gave me, that lettuce does not apply to the "one cup rule" and not to worry about the quantity. I am sure others can help too. I am still on mushie phase and the thought of eating lettuce scares the heck out of me! Let us know how it goes

I am one that ate whatever I wanted to before surgery up until the pre-op diet. It takes a special "mode" to get into and I did not want to start it too early on in the process. Sometimes this "mode" wears out pretty quickly (well for me it does LOL). Once you get the band, you have no choice but to change your habits and a promise to your self that you will change forever.

I just had surgery with them on September 26 and I am happy so far.

I just had surgery with them on September 26 and I am happy so far.