Karad

Tuesday I had My first fill.4-2-2014
After reading some post on here I was scared to death about the Horrible things that some had gone through Broken needles and blood soaked bandages...ect.
well I Must say the Np was amazing she talked to me about these fears and we went slowly as she explained each step along the way.
she filled the band fully then had me sit up and let the fluids drain down to replace the air that was in the band... then had me stand up as she showed me the band and the point on the screen.. then she added 3 cc's of Fluid had me drink the barium and we watched.. well the band was a little too tight she she removed 1/2 cc and then we did a repeat and everything was perfect then a drink of Water and it was done...
Next fill on the 21st and I am looking forward to this Appointment!
Today when I ate lunch I could feel the Differance then before but no discomfort.
Oh yes and I am down 2 more pounds as of this Morning.. I am starting to Love my band and this new chapter in my life.

Tuesday I had My first fill.4-2-2014
After reading some post on here I was scared to death about the Horrible things that some had gone through Broken needles and blood soaked bandages...ect.
well I Must say the Np was amazing she talked to me about these fears and we went slowly as she explained each step along the way.
she filled the band fully then had me sit up and let the fluids drain down to replace the air that was in the band... then had me stand up as she showed me the band and the point on the screen.. then she added 3 cc's of Fluid had me drink the barium and we watched.. well the band was a little too tight she she removed 1/2 cc and then we did a repeat and everything was perfect then a drink of Water and it was done...
Next fill on the 21st and I am looking forward to this Appointment!
Today when I ate lunch I could feel the Differance then before but no discomfort.
Oh yes and I am down 2 more pounds as of this Morning.. I am starting to Love my band and this new chapter in my life.

Im only 3 days post op but I have been on the liquid diet for 10 days and have 14 more days to go and its hard but the way I look at it is it will be worth it at the end
there's no going back now I can't wait for the next step of my lap band lifestyle

I'm doing two amazing things at the same time, thanks to the miracle of modern medicine: I am losing weight (thanks to the band) and I am on day 5 without a cigarette (thanks to Chantix). Smokers fear gaining tons of weight when they quit...not enough of a reason to keep smoking, but I am so happy to say that thanks to my band my weight is easier to control and thanks to chantix I'm not going ape shyt crazy or eating everything in sight.
I'm a loser and a quitter and I've never felt so proud of myself.

When you feel comfortable with how you look in clothes, definitely start dating.
I met my bf online and I met my last bf online who I was with for almost 3 years. There is no way I would have met either of these guys if I were still fat.
You'll probably start freaking out over loose skin if you have a lot to lose, but if you find someone worth taking off your clothes for, he's not going to care about it. It takes awhile to date someone and feel comfortable enough with them to even tell them about your surgery. i don't have recreational sex, so by the time we got to that stage, they loved seeing me naked.

I've never had any issues with my fills. Pain is minimal. All I ever feel is a little poke and that's it. I, like you, did have some left-sided pain, especially when eating, for a few weeks after my band was placed. It eventually subsided though and I haven't had any trouble since. You can expect some swelling after fills which means you may have to stick with liquids and mushies for a few days after a fill but, aside from that, fills are typically uneventful. Always call your surgeon if you have unexpected difficulties.

Hi and congratulations. I was like you after surgery my left arm hurt and I had to remind myself to eat because I had zero hunger and would feel satisfied with a bite. Enjoy it while it lasts, I would have split pea Soup or lentil soup (split into 3 or 4 servings through out the day) a teaspoon of Peanut Butter, I would also have tea with soy milk and I would do this for the Protein the Fiber and because it felt less like eating than other things since I wasn't hungry. Make sure your picking foods high in protein and low in fat calories. I didn't get or need a fill until 6 months after I got the band and I believe it was because I had lost enough weight that my band was looser. For me the left side ache is less but still occasional and as far as the fill pain, I'm afraid of needles and hate the feel of stinging but really this isn't bad I fact a lot of times she has to tell me it's done cause I didn't know. Good luck you'll do great!

I am sure you aren't doing anything wrong. You are most likely still swollen and cannot tolerate much yet. Soup was my best friend for the first few weeks and still occasionally. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about the eating. As far as the weight coming off...have you incorporated any exercise in? Walking perhaps? Lots of Water and walking help tremendously. Hope this helps. Best of luck to you I am sure you will do great!

Hi I'm Kara, 52 years old
had the lap Band Surgery on The 11th of this Month
The Morning of The Surgery I was 196.2 down a few pounds from my pre-op of 207
the first few days were extreamly stressful as My Husband just got me home before he had a Heart attack,
here I was alone and not able to be with him that first day!
Today I am 9 days Post-op and sad to say but only down to 195.8, I have not cheated and yesterday was first day I could have anything really to eat and that was Low fat 1% cottage cheese two tablespoons full, I was really excited to step on the scale this Morning after reading how so many had lost 20 pounds only to be disappointed not even 1 full pound.
I called the Blue Valley Hospital in Kansas City and have a appointment for the 2nd for a fill, Problem is I still don't feel any hunger.
am I the only one who has not lost weight 9 days out?