Crystal76

dlamp112 let me know what your doc says. matt1912 that's awesome! I wish I could have gotten the sleeve but it was like over $5000 more.

Ponce, stupid auto correct lol

I'm in Dalton. Did Dr. Ponca do your surgery?

I feel the same way, 2 fills and still eating/hungry. So stressed out abt gaining. Ugh

I was banded in June & I too am at a stand still. I've had two fills but still feel like I'm eating to much. Its so frustrating!

Thanks, I'll try that

My surgery was June 16th & I had a really rough time. So when I went for my 1st fill on the 14th the doc said we were just gonna take baby steps & only put in a cc, which they had already removed a cc a few wks before bc of all the trouble I was having. My problem is I'm eating to much now & I've gained a few pounds & I'm freaking out! I didn't pay this much money to gain weight!! My next appt is not until August 19th. Should I try to go sooner b4 I pack on 20lbs?!?!

Thank you ProudMary! That's since June 2nd when I started the liquid diet, I'm super excited! My grandmother asks me like everyday if its worth it bc I've had such a hard time & my answer is always the same.......YES, it will be eventually. Lol

I was banded June 16th & as I've mentioned in other posts it's been miserable! I was finally able to start eating on July 4th. I was having such a hard time they ended up removing a cc of the "primary fluid" abt 2 wks after my surgery, I was so sick feeling & was having really bad muscle spasms they called me in 3 different meds to help with all my problems. I know this is considered T. M. I but over the weekend I thought I was gonna die bc I hadn't went to the bathroom in alil over 2 weeks. Y'all I swear this thing is gonna be the death of me! Lol. I went today for my 1st fill & they weren't sure if they were going to do it bc all the trouble I've been having. She ended up only putting in a cc & said we were just gonna take baby steps. Which I'm totally fine with! I'm not pushing anything other than sips of clear liquids. It amazes me when I read stories about the great progress some of you are making. Way to go! I know we're all here for the same reasons & we can do it! This is a good time to be "losers"!

Yes, I felt so restricted & couldn't eat or drink for about 5 days. Don't force it, your still healing. Good luck. I'm getting my 1st fill tomorrow & I'm not looking forward to it.

Congrats & good luck to both of y'all. I was out patient as well so not much advice on that lol. But like Bandista said, WALK, WALK, & WALK some more. It really does help. I wasn't nervous at all! I guess bc I was so obsessed & ready to get my life back. I will say its not been easy, but everyone is different. Just listen to ur body & doctor. I go tomorrow for my 1st fill & I'm not looking forward to going back on liquids & basically starting over when I finally just starting eating last week. But it'll be ok & I know totally worth it! 2MuchFun, love ur post.

I've taken it two different times, the first time was great! I lost 68 pounds in three & a half months. But, like the others said it only works for a short time & you end up packing it all back on. Plus some! The second time I think I lost like forty pounds. My sister is currently taking it for the first time & she likes it bc she has so much energy.

I try to drink as much as I can & I agree it would be much easier with a straw. Its so bad I'm getting horrible dry mouth at night & wake up a blue million times bc of it. Ugh!

Lol. It was good after not being able to eat for so long. Thanks, I'll love for those at my local drugstore.

Well I gotta say, this 4th of July was the best! I had my band June 16th & had been miserable everyday. I wasn't eating or drinking bc I felt so restricted, I was tired & moody. It was awful! But Friday my mom brought me a butter & sour cream baked potato & I thought to myself I'm eating this! Well it took me 2 days to finish it & it was amazing! Amazing to finally chew, to have actual FOOD in my mouth, just pure bliss! Since Friday I've ventured out & had some scrambled eggs, refried beans with sour cream & fish. I'm doing great but still trying to take it easy for fear of that "stuck feeling". So for anyone that's still having a rough time, I promise it'll get better. I know all you "veteran banders" told me it would. It sucked having to wait that long but worth it bc I know I'm on my way to a healthier me!!