Suebob

I had my first fill yesterday. No gurgling, no pain, no soreness afterwards. Guess I was lucky. I'm only 4 weeks post-op so I was surprised I was getting one so soon. He put in 4 ccs. I'm back on liquids for a day then can try some soft foods. Wish me luck. I'm petrified to get something stuck!! I have Christmas parties Saturday and Sunday and need to stay focused on what I'm eating! Should be a challenge...

I have to admit I was surprised by the pain...for the simple fact that I never thought about it. When someone drills 5 holes in your stomach, it's going to hurt afterwards! But it just never crossed my mind until the surgery was over and there it was! It hurt pretty bad for a couple of days but every day it was better. I found that keeping a small pillow pressed to my stomach while I walked helped alot.

My doctor put it to me in a very humorous way. He said carbonation is just gas. And if gas goes in, gas has to come out. Typically it would be small burps (or big ones if you drink fast). But he said the restriction from the band would sometimes block the gas from coming back up...and there's only one other way for it to leave your body. So he boiled it down to one question. "After all this work of losing the weight do you really want to be known as the hot chick that farts?"

So how long does food stay in the pouch? I know it's different for different foods, but is there an average?

People asked me that all the time and I was so surprised! Excitement is never a word I would have used. Excited to go under the knife? Excited to have to totally undo all those bad habits? Excited to get my big behind off the couch and start exercising? Now...ask me in a year when I can fit into normal clothes I and feel healthy and well...and maybe excited will be the right word.

Susan - I think i lost 9 lbs the 1st week and have lost a little every week - some weeks just 1/2 lbs but so far have lost every week - What are you eating - are you counting calories or logging your food on fitday or sparks ---------------------------------------------------------- I don't know what fitday or sparks is. Can you fill me in?

I'm so glad to have found this thread. I was banded on November 19th and lost 13 pound the first week! But since then...nothing! It's been four weeks to the day and I've lost one additional pound! I'm so discouraged! I'm eating the right things, though I don't feel any restriction. And I have to admit I'm not exercising yet but the vast reduction in calories alone would make me think I should have lost some more by now! Is this normal?? Susan

Hi all, My question is not only quantity but timing. I was banded Monday and this coming Monday I can start mushies. How long does it take something to leave the pouch and travel to the stomach? Someone said above they can eat 2 oz per hour. Is that alot? A little? I mean from a digestion perspective. My first follow-up is Monday so I guess I could wait and ask the doc. Just wanted some feedback from the vets!

I am being banded in November by Dr Turnquest in Houston. I really liked him and his staff. Don't know if he takes BC/BS but it's worth a look. Good luck!

November 12th for me! My big fear is finding things to eat afterwards! I am a fast food junkie and don't like to cook. I fear I'll have to live on protein bars and shakes and don't even know if I'll find any I like. I guess it's time to start experimenting with different ones before the surgery. Any favorites?

I'm getting banded in November and I'm a little nervous about finding a protein shake that I like. I see Isopure is one that is liked. Do any of you others have suggestions to try?

Hi all, I'm pre-op, scheduled for November 12! All of you are so inspiring! I'm curious about what a typical day is like for you. What do you eat? I see we have lots of exercisers out there. That will be new for me. I have to get my behind off the sofa!! But aside from exercise I'm just wondering what a day of typical meals will be like when I reach my goal so thought I'd see what others are doing. A year from now I hope to join this thread as a bonefide member!

Hungryforchange is right! We need a name! November...Thanksgiving... Thanksbandsters? Okay, that's a stretch...

Hey Dave01 -- what kind of shakes are you having? Are they pre-made or are you making them yourself?

Hi Bobbi, I'm just north of Jersey Village in the NW part of town. Susan