Brooke77

My doc says no hamburger ever again. We had a big discussion about it prior to banding. He said it causes problems for many people and it's best to sub turkey or chicken that's ground...just thought I'd share He has lots of rules but I'm guessing it's because of what he's seen in office. Just thought I'd share

My doc says no hamburger ever again. We had a big discussion about it prior to banding. He said it causes problems for many people and it's best to sub turkey or chicken that's ground...just thought I'd share He has lots of rules but I'm guessing it's because of what he's seen in office. Just thought I'd share

This is completely normal. I remember going in for my first fill and feeling good restriction for a couple of weeks and then after that feel hungrier than I was before my fill. I went back to the Dr. for my next monthly check up and he told me this was completely normal. What happens is when they fill the band you do get some restriction because your stomach is swelled and then once that swelling is gone you're back to no restriction. He gave me another fill and since then I haven't needed another. There are times when I wonder if I couldn't use a little more but then I remind myself that there is a thin line between great restriction and miserableness (which no one wants and this can acutally make you gain if you're too tight), so instead what I've done is learned how to make healthy choices when I do get hungry in between meals, like 1-2oz of cheese, or maybe some veggies dipped in okios greek yogurt french onion dip etc. We've all been told the band is just a tool but if not properly filled it really is just a ring until you reach that "sweet" spot but even then you have to make the right choices you have to strengthen your mind, find something to do when that head hunger kicks in. I find that head hunger typically only lasts for about 5 min once you find something to occupy yourself so go outside and walk, clean the house, do the dishes anything.....
You will do just great once you find your "sweet" spot and the weight that you've gained will come right back off so don't get discouraged just keep pushing on and whatever you do tell yourself that giving up is not an option.
Wishing you all the best!

I'm in pasco just hit 4 yr anniversAry

One year later and 88lbs less.

Oh and I also have just been sipping, but have what I think is a little restriction....

I had a 3cc fill at the time of surgery so is that why I'm not hungry at all? I'm only day two post op...but I have a 4 week clear liquid and Protein Shake diet to follow 90g protein/ day plus Multivitamins etc.

Any March bandsters who want to join up on lose it or fitbit?

I'm 36 and was banded on March 28th! Let's go team! I've been feeling good and sticking to Clear Liquids plus three Protein Shakes a day. Let me tell you, Soup broth is my new BFF. French onion soup made up and then strained is just so tasty compared to all the artificially sweetened stuff clear liquids are made up of. If you get bored strain soup it's been a life saver.

Any March bandsters who want to join up on lose it or fitbit?

I'm 36 and was banded on March 28th! Let's go team! I've been feeling good and sticking to Clear Liquids plus three Protein Shakes a day. Let me tell you, Soup broth is my new BFF. French onion soup made up and then strained is just so tasty compared to all the artificially sweetened stuff clear liquids are made up of. If you get bored strain soup it's been a life saver.

I'm 36 and was banded on March 28th! Let's go team! I've been feeling good and sticking to Clear Liquids plus three Protein Shakes a day. Let me tell you, Soup broth is my new BFF. French onion soup made up and then strained is just so tasty compared to all the artificially sweetened stuff clear liquids are made up of. If you get bored strain soup it's been a life saver.

Newlife27 you look freakin amazing!!! Keep it up lady you're my hope!!!

I got the fitbit flex and I love it- long battery life (about 5-6 days nonstop) plus tracks sleep. It's good for walking/running/aerobic class type activities but not as well with biking...

I'm 36 and was banded on March 28th! Let's go team! I've been feeling good and sticking to Clear Liquids plus three Protein Shakes a day. Let me tell you, Soup broth is my new BFF. French onion soup made up and then strained is just so tasty compared to all the artificially sweetened stuff clear liquids are made up of. If you get bored strain soup it's been a life saver.

I'm so excited. 4 days and I've lost 9 lbs. seriously this is like a dream. still a little sore but that scale was well worth it.

Banded this morning and home now resting comfortably...got 3ccs in the band and a medium sized hiatal hernia repaired as well! Resting comfortably and taking the liquids slow as well I have to agree with some others, the gas pain and sore throat is more annoying to me than any of the stomach incisions!

Take good care of yourself! You'll feel a little better every day. Good luck!

Thanks!! I'm up tomorrow! Would you keep me posted on your hunger level as you heal? I'm super worried I won't be less hungry! I know I'm in my head, but still some reassurance would be amazing here you go!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks!! I'm up tomorrow! Would you keep me posted on your hunger level as you heal? I'm super worried I won't be less hungry! I know I'm in my head, but still some reassurance would be amazing here you go!!! Congrats!!!

For all that are awaiting their band, no worries!!! I was a piece of cake!!! I feared the worse!! Not bad at all... My main complaint is tht my throat feels groogy and terrible dry!

Yay!!! I was banded today!! Lost 16 lbs on pre-op diet. Port site is the sorest! I feel pretty good! He to report at 8..wheeled to OR at ten..left at 3..could have been sooner if I could have used the bathroom.

oh yeah and scale at hospital said 237..digital scale at home says 242..dont know which to believe LOL! ill take the 237!!!!

I'm currently in my room at the hospital and was banded a few hours ago! I can't believe it's done! I'm sore & experiencing the shoulder gas pain but I'm getting up soon to walk around & start letting things break up (hopefully). Woohoo

Highest weight:257 Current weight:157
On the left size 18 on the right size 8
On the left: could barely move on the right: able to exercise????