kellygirl0520

I have a great appreciate for slow losers!!! I was banded on May 9th and have only lost 35 pounds to date. At first I was really bombed out about it but I am just reaching a good poing of restriction. Soooo, hopefully things will start moving on a little faster now.

From my first dr consult to my surgery date was about six weeks. I was very fortunate!

I would not get to alarmed. I had my second fill this week and I still don't feel like I have restriction. I guess everyone is different.

I got my band on May 9th and have not had a fill yet, but tacos is still one of my favorite meals and I don't have any problems. Just remember your limits and eat in moderation.

I would have to say it is very normal. My best friend and I were banded on May 9th and lost 23 pounds in the first couple weeks post op but have not lost ANYTHING in almost two weeks. My friend...the same thing. I am doing everything right but the scale will not budge. Keep doing what you are doing and remain positive. Things will get better for us!!!

I was banded on May 9th and can eat just about anything at this point. I do not find myself getting hungry that often, however, when I do, I eat REAL food and not mushies or purreds or any of that garbage! I feel so much better eating REAL food and find myself with much more energy. Like most of you, I have not lost weight in over a week though. I talked to my drs office about it because I know my calorie intake is low enough where weight should be falling off of me (band or no band). They said that our metabolism gets really low when we are in that liquid stage and I just needed to eat a good greasy hamburger patty to get my metabolism going again. I decided to low carb for a while and it looks like that is working so far.

Peter, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for having the strength to share your story with all of us.

I was banded on 5/9 and I have those brief port pains sometimes. They normally come for me after I walk for a long time or sit for too long. I thought it was kind of strange myself!!!

Hey Lexi, sorry you had such a rough time on surgery day. Things will get better and better by the day. Keep up the good work and congratulations!!!

I was also banded on May 9th. I went in at 7:30 and was home a little after two. I did not have much pain the first day, just really sleepy. I have been fortunate enough not to have gas pains. Other than being a little sore the first couple of days, everything went extremly well.

Allison, you are such a sweetheart for keeping track of all this for us. It really makes us feel like a team! Good luck in a few days, you will do awesome! You are going to be such a cutie pie with your weight gone!

My best friend and I are 9 days post op. We will not be filled until June 27. We may soon find that we are able to eat like two little happy hogs! To keep ourselves on track until those fills, we are joining the challenge! Name................Current....Goal......Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......3......28 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Epm316..............230........200.......5......30 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............302.1......300.......7.3....2.1(by6/21) Hastings............253........228.......0......25 KarenG..............174........160.......0......14 kathystrick.........318........288.......0......30 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........267.7......247.......0......20 Leslie2Lose.........226........208.......7......18 LessNLess...........149........140.......2.......9 Lilmissband-aid.....247.5......225.......0....22.5 Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 MollyMolly..........197........188.......7......9 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........173.8......160.....3.2......13.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............235........222.......7......13 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........193........170.......4......23 Sades...............196........185.......1......11 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Tess415.............327........299.......5......30 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........132.2......120.......3.6....12.2

My surgeon put me on it while I was on the pre-op diet. Tell yours you need a little extra help getting off your pre-of weight and you might be in luck!!!

I was banded on 5/9 and have not had any gas problems but just had my first BM today. My drs office suggested that I get Phillips stool softner. I did not get a chance to go out and get any before I had my first session (if you know what I mean!) I would strongly encourage you to invest in a stool softner asap!!!

You will be fine. The first day is always the hardest. On my first day of pre-op diet I ate two plates of sushi. I don't even think I was hungery, just the thought of not being able to eat it anymore made me CRAZY! I had so much guilt that I stuck to the diet completly from that day forward. I got my band on 5/9 and have lost 17 pounds. So I assure you, everything will work out. Stay strong!!!

Willismommy, I have become very irritated because it seems like you are under attack by some of these post and I don't like it one bit!!! We are all here for support, not to be attacked or judged! You have done an awesome job following your drs instructions and if my memory serves me correctly, your original post did not include you asking was it ok to eat mash potatos and gravy! I e-mail my surgeons office almost everyday with very simple questions that are applicialbe to me. So, don't hesitate to call or e-mail them any questions that you may need answered. I hope you are starting to feel better. Keep up the good work! By the way, to all of the potato experts out there, I received my band on 5/9 and since day 3 potato soup has been my favorite meal (I have no problems or pain. It is fine with my dr. and I am loosing a pound or more a day!) Good luck to you sweetie!!!

I agree, Weight Watchers scales are always right on the money! I highly recommend it!

Well, I am the best friend that recevied the call of my b/f/f in terrible pain. We were both banded on 5/9. She has been hit with the gas pains and I am facing fatigue. I once told her about how when we were little my dad use to give us baking soda and warm water to relieve gas pains. This ALWAYS worked instantly (a real life saver!) We are scared for her to try this becuase we don't want her band to fly clear out of her body from the gas explusion!!! Has anyone tried this homemade remedy? If so, what was the outcome?

You are already two steps ahead of the game!!! I can hardly muster up enough strength to walk to the mailbox! Keep up the great work!

It is normal after any surgery for it to hurt to take a deep breath. The hospital gave me a breathing pump to use until my lungs were back at their normal capacity. Although it hurts, it is VERY important that you continue to take deep breaths so you don't develop pnemonia or respirtory problems.

I received my band on 5/9 and have had very little discomfort. However, I do not have much energy at all. Even with no physical pain, I would not want to embark on a business trip so soon. There is really no predictor as to how you will feel and that is what matters the most. Good luck to you!

Keep doing everything that you are doing. Have faith and everything will work itself out. Normally after you get done with your six month diet, the ball starts rolling pretty fast. Your dr will probably order your pre-op test before the end of your six months. I hope everything works in your favor!

I was banded on 5/9 and do not have much energy. I think I am mostly dehydrated and not getting enough nutrients. I think it will go away in a few days after we are able to take in more food.

Sweetie, I am so sorry this happened to you. I can imagine this must be devastating for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

To answer your question, I got my band on Friday and feel the same way. I have not had any trouble with gas, however, I do feel like I can't hold anything down (even when I have not eaten anything!) I think that is just from the bloated feeling. Also, every drs post op diet is different. My diet is similar to yours and I feel great. No gas pains and when I eat I don't get sick. Introduce new foods slowly. But follow your drs orders and no one elses. If you have a problem, call and discuss with your dr. and he will rearrange your diet as he sees fit.