bettyann29

so sorry you are dealing with this.. I always get my fills done under fluoroscope so they can see whats going on with my band.. I had been told the same thing in September and at that time I actually was going on a long trip and had signs that I was actually overfilled.. In September I opted to take out all of my liquid out of the band and had every intention of going back and having everything checked out and seeing the dr.. well things happened and I didnt.. then I started gaining a little weight.. since September I gained about 20 pounds or so and with the weight gain I was afraid of going back quite honestly.. I was afraid of what they would tell me and was afraid that I would have to go back in and have surgery.. Well I finally bit the bullet and went back last week... my band has gone back pretty much to where it needed to be and I dont need to have any corrections.. I was able to get 3 cc's in my band and Im excited to be back on track.. Ive had enough of a scare to do what they tell me to I cant imagine 30 days either, but you can do it!! Keep your chin up.. just think how you'll feel at the end of those 30 days when you get the thumbs up..

Hello all! Not sure if I've ever posted on here or not.. but hoping I can join in.. I was banded on March 17th of this year and today is my 5 month bandiversary!! I am down 50 pounds and soooo happy right now.. I started at size 22/24 and am now down to an 18 and can fit into some 16's.. My tshirt size was 2x and I am now down to XL... Im half way to my goal and am looking forward to the next 50 pounds..

I go for 2nd fill today.. My insurance company pays for them but not at the location I go.. They called me yesterday and said that it would be $150 which is fine with me as Id have to drive to their other location and its too inconvenient..

I was banded 03/17/08 and currently down a little over 30 lbs.. NO regrets!!!

I remember for about the first 4 days I could hardly even drink without being so full.. I literally had to make myself drink and at the end of the day I might have gotten 1/4 of a bottle of Water down.. I was afraid I was going to dehydrate but about 4 days out I was able to start drinking more.. I was shocked that I had absolutely no appetite

It has been 2 months today since I was banded.. I have lost approx 30-32 pounds so far.. I am now into an XL or 1X depending on brand.. I finally went and bought some clothes this weekend as my clothes are so big on me.. Today for the first time a coworker walked up to me and asked me if I was on Weight Watchers and said that she could tell Ive lost weight.. Especially in my face.. There have been several others such as family and one of my friends that has said the same thing but to have someone come up to me and ask that had no idea I was banded and ask this same question is such a wonderful feeling! I go for my 2nd fill on Wednesday.. Im so looking forward to continue losing..

I was banded March 17th, 2008 and Im down 25 pounds.. So happy.. I had to go out today and buy a few pairs of pants.. down 1 size.. woohoo

I felt the same way you do my first week.. I was hurting and I was asking myself if I did the right thing by having the surgery... but I am now almost 5 weeks out and I can tell you I definitely did the right thing.. By next week you will be feeling better.. it seems each day you feel better and better.. I am about 25 pounds down and sooo happy I did this.. I cant wait to see where I am in 1 year..

Maybe you should speak with your dr about the nausea.. I was also banded 03/17/08 and have had no nausea at all..

I also cannot wait for the restriction that others talk about.. I go for my first fill on Monday.. I am almost one month out and have lost approx 25 pounds so far but that was lost in the first 2 weeks when I was on the liquid diet.. it seems since I have gone to foods I am not losing.. I am truly watching and drinking a Protein drink in between so I dont get so hungry but I guess Im eating too much.. not alot, but I guess every bite counts.. I think because I have no restriction at this point that everything is just going thru the band and therefore I have no restriction.. I truly cannot wait..

Im so glad I came across this post.. I was banded 03/17/08 and get my first fill on Monday of next week.. My first week was no problem as I was so full just on liquids.. the second week I went to soft foods and just ate a little and was so full.. last week I was still on soft foods but noticed I could eat a little more without even thinking about it.. I measured my food and have been doing good.. I was getting so hungry last week.. this week is worse.. I cant wait to start getting my fills so this feeling will go away.. I have been soooo terrified that I have been stretching my pouch.. I am getting better at slowing down and taking smaller bites and chewing better, but sometimes I think maybe its still too fast or the bite is too big, etc.. Ive been so paranoid..

I was banded 03/17.. I used the pain medicine for 3 days post op.. I did have to take a small dosage on the 4th day postop that night when it was time for bed and I was hurting after a long day.. today I am 6 days post op and havent used it since..

Great job! I was just banded by Dr Marsden this past Monday and very encouraged by your before and after pictures... I sent a request to you to add as a friend on myspace!

:thumbdown: Too funny!

I hear ya!! I am so encouraged right now.. I was just banded on 03/17 (Monday last week) and the day I got home and the day after I was actually regretting somewhat my decision.. I was hurting and it hurt to walk, etc.. Luckily I never had the shoulder pains but had problems burping.. for the most part that seems better.. I am currently on liquids only but starting Monday I go to soft foods.. I feel so much better today and taking next week off work too so when I go back the following week I will feel more like myself.. Just wanted to say that each day it gets better.. I noticed each morning after the 2nd day that I felt better each day more and more.. when Im feeling bloated or having problems with gas I walk around abit in the house.. I weighed myself Thursday and I've lost 17 pounds since 03/10 which was when I started my preop diet.. I cant wait to see where this journey leads me.. Im ready to feel better and get healthy!