guinessgirl77

Not sure on my band size or type. I will be sure to ask at my next visit. I know I have .6 cc's in it currently. Today is 1 week post-fill. Still nothing. I'll keep on trucking though.

Mandi78 - I never heard that from my surgeon but I do suppose it makes sense for anyone banded or not.

Mine was done in office with no problem just used ultrasound quickly to make sure the port was where is placed it originally.

I am a week out of my first fill which was conservative of .6 cc's. I can tell NO difference and was told it could take 2 weeks to feel a change and if after three weeks still no change to call back for another fill. So basically I am just dieting. Eating little bits and feeling hungry even when I am done eating. Its miserable.

Almost a week out from my first fill and still can't tell a difference. In fact I ate some ciabatta bread with my dinner last night. NO PROBLEMS... They told me to wait three weeks from the fill before calling to possibly set up another fill. I just know that I will be calling them back. Basically I am just dieting. Sometimes I wonder if I picked the right operation, then I have to remember my long list of reasons. I guess I will just be toughing this one out.

Lucy, I cant tell anything yet. Still as hungry seem to be able to eat as much. I feel the same way as you like I did this all for nothing

Okay, had my first fill yesterday. .6cc's. No clue what my band size is or type. Not sure if thats avereage or conservative. On clear liquids yesterday and today. Can't tell anything. Didn't feel a thing other than him pressing on my abdomen. My boyfriend was there and about passed out watching them do it because the needle is big. I didn't see it. Nothing to report as of yet. I'll post back when I eat some foods and let you all know if I can tell anything.

I am sort of frustrated. I was banded 9/4/07. I have had it easy, no problems have lost 23.5 lbs total did not gain anything during post-op. HOWEVER, I have been hungry hungry hippo these past few weeks with no-restriction and have been able to eat large volumes (no like pre-band but still more than what "I" think I should be able to eat) I have not lost anything is 2 weeks nor have I gained. Well, I got my first fill yesterday and I told them everything and my doc only filled my band .6cc's (i have no clue what type or size band I have). Is this really a conservative fill? Although I am just on Clear liquids now I certainly can tell nothing and I am worried when I can eat if it will do anything at all. Has anyone at all even had a little success with their first fill even if its short lived? I'm basically just making myself eat tiny portions (high protein/lowcarb and fat) and working out which is basically like dieting but I am not getting full. I've heard of it taking 1-2 weeks for you to feel the effects of the fill. I hope thats not the case. Any words of wisdom out there???

sounds like we are all feeling the same way. I will post back since it seems like I am the first to go and I will let everyone know how it went and how I am feeling although I have heard from multiple people that there can be a delayed reaction to the fill so you may not feel it for up to a week.

I was banded 9/4/07 and I am getting my first fill next tuesday 10/9/07. Seriously, I can not wait! I am hungry and am about eating small normal portions (lean cuisine) etc. I have not lost any weight in 2 weeks nor have I gained any. I know I should be glad but its a tad frustrating. Im hoping this fill will jump start my weight loss again. Any early september bandsters getting ready for a fill soon????

I was 257 Pre-pre-op diet I was 244 on Surgery day Currently I weigh 235 and today I am 1 month Post-op. I have not lost anything the last 2 weeks. Just stayed the same. I'm very hungry and can eat what I think is a lot but compared to before srugery is still less. I get filled on 10/9 and CANT WAIT. I hope it gets me jump started again.

I didn't burp a lot at first. I Hiccupped. Now, when I eat or drink and I burp it is the most un-lady-like sound I have ever heard. It sounds like I just chugged and entire pitcher of Beer. I could enter a contest. Its gross.....

I'm with Missy. I ate some thin crust the other night. No problems... I was told I could eat that, well toasted bread and flour tortillas. I chew well and no problems. I am also pre-fill. I get filled on the 9th of October. I guess we'll see then if I can still tolerate. I hope so!

Down -6 25 to go. I think I set my goal a bit too high since I don't even get my first fill until 10/9

I feel tghe same way. I hate that full feeling not lasting for long periods anymore. I am 3 weeks out and I get my first fill on 10/9/07. I can not wait! I have lost 22lbs but only 9 post-op and those have been a struggle. The scale won't budge and I am walking 2-3 miles a day and eating all my protein staying within 700 cals or so. Its so frustrating!!!!

I'm almost three weeks out 9/25 will be three weeks. My post-op was only a week of full liquids, 1 week mushies, 1 week soft. Even on soft foods where you can eat most anything as long as its the right consistency its so boring and my hunger is back with a vengence. Today my daughter and I shared some fat-free no sugar added, strawberry frozen yogurt with some granola in it and I swear it was the best thing I have put in my mouth in a over a month. I get filled on 10/9 and I CANNOT wait. 2 weeks and 3 days! I know you are all feeling. Good luck till your 1st fill!

I was told to sip from a small medicine cup and it should take about 4 little sips to finish the cup. I'd call my doc. Hope it gets better!

By day 4 you will feel like a new person! I promise. I went out all say shopping. Walk as much as you can to help break up the gas. The CO2 has to move to areas of low concentration in your body, so the more you move the more your muscles will need it and use it up! Good Luck! Hang in their and congrats!

They told me I could begin walking as soon as I felt able and to just listen to my body and do what I could. I can begin weights and water aerobics 6wks post-op. I have been walking 2 - 3 miles everyday for the last week or so. SInce I have started my weight loss and stopped but my intake had not increased much. First fill is 10/9/07. When is yours?

INDIOGIRL55 is my hero! Tough band-love. Works for me.

Thanks all! Very good easy ideas.

12 days post-op. Doing just fine. No problems with anything. On smooth diet but am eating some soft - well blended foods like hummus and chicken salad (more like pate consistency). But no problems. Go in for my first fill on October 10. I can't wait to begin a full fitness program, just walking right now. How are ou doing?

i dont plan on eating it with bread and I don't like mayo either so i would only use a little bit and it would be low fat or fat free.

I am little cooking handicapped and I would love if any of you lovely LBT ladies or guys perhaps could give me a good fail-safe recipe for egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad. I am not a big fan of all three but I am thinking of it as high Protein fuel for my body. I like, eggs and chicken, tuna will need some work. If anyone could help me that would be great. (hehe I don't like moms versions) I don't need it yet as I dont start soft foods until 9/20. I just want to be prepared. Thanks

:hungry: OK lots of people say that they have a full signal. I thought I would make a little survey to see what everyone here in bandland recognizes as "their" quirky full signal be it a sneeze, hiccups, burping or whatever else you might experience. This list may be helpful to newly banded folks to help them notice anything that may be happening so that we may be able to recognize our new signals.