StLouisGal

My first fill was 2 ccs. The doctor told me that he put the band in empty so I guess all I have now is 2 ccs. I don't have much restriction but I do get stuck more often than I did before the fill.

I can't have anything after midnight for a morning fill or after 8 a.m. for an afternoon fill. It wasn't bad for a morning fill but I'm not looking forward to the 1:00 fill. After the fill I can have full liquids the rest of that day and mushies the next. If the mushies are going well I can start to re-introduce solid food the following day (Day 3)

Congratulations on your fill! I had to wait a long time for my first one too. I didn't have any Fluid around mine. I would trust my doctor on that one. Have a wonderful liquidy couple of days.

That is sooo true. I only get into trouble when I am super hungry and try to eat too fast. Ouch. You would think I would learn. Have a great day!

You all look so amazing. I posted my puictures on the Feb board but I'll put them here too. The first picture was taken in November just as I was beginning my journey (weight 289) The second picture was taken on my 2 month band anniversary (weight 241):biggrin2:

You are doing amazingly well. Keep up the good work.

I can feel mine if I press hard enough but it isn't very close to the surface. I still have a little roll of fat that needs to go before it will be easy to feel. Have never had pain at the site (at least not since day 5 post-op.):biggrin2:

My doctor says it is because the fill can irritate the stomach and there can be swelling so they recommend a day of liquids then on to mushies the next day. By day 3, slowly start solids again. Every doctor has a little different slant on it but it's because of swelling and irritation that they want to minimize. :crying:

Thanks, it's through the encouragement that I have gotten here on this board that I have managed to stay on track and keep going. You are all the best.

I like MASH reruns, Jon and Kate plus 8, Big Medicine, Law and Order Special Victims, and Strong Medicine. There is not much new that I like so I spend most of my TV time on re-run channels.

A bathing suit that I don't have to cover with a t-shirt and anything in a size 12. I haven't worn a size twelve since 1968. (I was in 9th grade)

I wear mine on my ankle because I've lost so much weight that it is too big for my wrist. I put my name, DOB, doctor's name and phone # and LapBand AGB, NO Blind NG tube and the drugs I am alergic to.

Hang in there, it will come.

It's actually only 35 pounds since surgery. I lost 13 pounds on the pre-op diet.

Seems like yesterday I was stressing about my insurance approval. Today I woke up to realize that two months ago I got my band. Wow. I even took a picture today. The first picture was taken at my highest weight last November, just as I was starting my journey. The second picture was taken this morning. 48 lbs lighter (according to my bathroom scale. Won't be official until Saturday when I weigh in at Curves.)

Oatmeal cookies and sometimes turkey if I am not careful to chew well enough of swallow too fast.

About how many grams of Protein are you getting. My doctor wanted me to have 60 grams of protein a day. I used

I hadn't thought about the Drivers License. Mine is due to renew in December. It is finally accurate again now after many years. yippee My size 20 jeans fit this morning. I have been trying them on every Friday for about four weeks. Today they fit perfectly. Since surgery I am down from a too tight to be comfortable 24 jeans to a smallish size 20. Who cares if the scales move as long as I am getting smaller. Have a wonderful day!

No catheter, although I think I had one during the surgery but it was gone before I woke up. Ice chips as soon as I left the recovery room and was taken to my room. Clear liquids soon after.

You look great! You can especially tell in your face that you have lost a lot. It's nice to wear smaller clothes isn't it.

I'll second the WOW. No wonder you are doing so well. I find it interesting that high protein doesn't work for you. That is really the only thing that works for me. I do eat a few complex carbs but try to limit it in favor of low fat protein. I guess everybody is different. You are an inspiration to me.

I've been banded for about 7 weeks. So far I think I've been successful. I've lost 29 pounds since my surgery. I log everything I eat onto The Daily Plate website. I usually eat between 900 and 1200 calories a day. I eat a variety of foods, lots of whole foods, baked sweet potato, boiled white potato, steamed veggies, fresh fruit (if you can call 1/4 cup serviings a lot) I usually eat shaved deli chicken, ham, turkey with a little mustard for flavor for my Protein. I also eat eggbeaters with low fat cheese and chopped ham. I get between 75 and 90 grams of protein per day, less than 50 grams of fat and probably between 50 and 80 grams of carb. I followed my doctor's post-op instructions to the letter. I work out at Curves 4-6 times a week. I also try to take a short walk during my lunch hour. I am amazed at how much more energy I have. I think the most important thing about being successful with this surgery is to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Give yourself plenty of time to rest and recover from the trauma your body had suffered. Drink plenty of Water (or Crystal light) It not only hydrates you but it helps fill you up. Walk as much as you can that first week or two. I hope this answers your questions. I'm not saying this is the best way but it has worked well for me so far. Good luck to you!

Try not to step on the scales every day. I know that is hard but your weight can flucuate from day to day. Last week I didn't lose any pounds but when I check the body fat calculator on my weekly weigh in at Curves, I had lost three pounds of body fat. Muscle weighs more than fat. Your body may just be adjusting to the weight you have already lost. Did you measure before you started your journey. I'll bet you have lost inches. Let yourself heal! Drink plenty of Water, walk when you can, follow the food plan your doctor has given you and look for the NSV's that are coming your way. One of these days you will step on the scales and suddenly lots of pounds will be gone. When I started mushie foods the scale stopped moving for a few days. After a few days my body got used to the new foods and started losing again. Hang in there! You are doing fine.

I always have a protein shake for breakfast because I'm always in a hurry in the morning and never really hungry. I eat deli meat, a veggie and some kind of starch for lunch and meat or fish, veggie and starch for dinner. I usually eat peanut butter and fruit for an afternoon snack. It probably isn't enough veggies but it's hard to get a lot of veggies in when you only eat 1/2 cup at a time. I'm not sure it is the correct way to eat but it is working for me.