Mands15

I've been banded for 8 months and I have no regrets at all!

You look fantastic! Congratulations!!

I got my third fill on Wednesday. I now have 5ml in my 10ml band. Not at the green yet..

Please don't leave us newbies to our own devices!!!

Can I just add that I'm LOVING not looking 9 months pregnant ... Being that I'm not pregnant at all. The pic on the left was taken in April 2014. I was heavier on the date of my surgery. The pic on the right (I'm standing with my aunt) was taken almost two months ago.. I've lost about 3kgs since then.

Hi!! I was banded on 9 Feb 2015. I've lost 15kgs so far (I think that's just a little over 30 pounds). I have about 20kgs more to lose. I already feel so much better, less bloated and heavy. I've had two fills so far, the last one about three weeks ago. I now have 4CCs in my 10 CC band. I'm not feeling any restriction at the moment and have really been struggling with cravings (I daydream about fields of chocolate and bread) so will definitely have to have another fill. I haven't lost weight over the last two or three weeks and I think a lot of that has to do with inconsistency in applying the rules. I've become quite slack with watching my bite sizes and timing between mouthfuls. I want to work on that before I get my next adjustment. What's really strange (or unexpected) is the challenge with drinking anything.. I can have only a tiny sip at a time or else it just won't go down. Weird sensation! I'm really pleased with my progress so far. The weight loss has been slower than I anticipated, but that's probably because I still haven't started working out yet. No excuse for that. Good luck to you! I hope everything continues to go well.

Pills are the one thing that I seem to consistently have a problem with. I got stuck on a relatively small one even before I'd had my first fill. Now, I just crush everything or break them in half.

Hi I had my first fill last week Monday. I was so excited to get the adjustment.. I feel like I'm finally on my way. I got 3 ccs put in my band, but still not feeling any restriction at all. I know some people say that they only feel the effects of an adjustment up to two weeks after the actual fill. Its only been 10 days since my fill, but I'm pretty sure I'll have to get another. I'm 6 weeks post-op (had my surgery on 9 Feb) and have lost 10kgs (22 pounds) so far, but I've been white-knuckling it... Looking forward to my next fill and ultimately feeling supported by my band, but I like the idea of creeping toward the green zone. As much as I want to feel some restriction (anything to let me know my band is actually there), I'm petrified of being too tight! Good good luck!

Congratulations!!

I had my surgery a month ago and wish I'd done it sooner! I've had no restriction since my op and am sooo looking forward to getting my first fill this coming Wednesday. I've lost 18.5 pounds so far and have a long way to go still, but am so pleased I've (almost) made it to my first fill without gaining any weight. Now, I just need to start moving my (slightly smaller) ass.. There's absolutely no good reason why I haven't been working out, but I plan to start walking this evening.

I love your posts!

@@stay75 I think a lot of it depends on who your surgeon is. I was on a liquid diet only for the week after my surgery. I've since moved onto soft solids e.g. scrambled eggs.

Awesome!! Keep it up..

Hi I had my surgery on 9 Feb and I'm feeling a little frustrated because I also haven't had any change in my appetite. I'm eating less because I'm making a concerted effort to do so, but am feeling no restriction from the band. I'm learning that my expectations may have been unreasonable. I also understand (and am hopeful) that this will change once I've had my fills. My first is in 3 weeks. Good luck!

I had my surgery on the same day, but have am having the complete opposite results. My appetite is not reduced at all. I can't wait to have the band tightened!

Thank you so much. I'm struggling quite a bit with staying on a healthy eating plan, but hanging in there.

I had my op on 9 Feb and have been quite lucky in that I've had very little pain (my shoulder hurt for one day) and minimal discomfort. I started eating soft solids yesterday and am just worried because I felt no different to how I did before the surgery. I ate far far less than I ordinarily would have, but made a concerted effort to do so. I was expecting to feel full or unable to eat anymore after a few bites.. Does this only come after a fill?