Short n' Sassy

I haven't written much lately but I have been following everyones messages. It is so nice to know that I'm not the only one that feels like eating a horse one day and a grape the next. It is so weird. I go for my second fill today. I hope this gets me on a more even track.

I'm feeling some restriction. He took out 1/2 cc of air that he said probably occurred during surgery and then added 3.5 cc of saline. I was on liquids until lunch time today. I ate about 1/2 c. sweet potatoes and felt full. I was eating a lot more prior to the fill. I ate about noon and it is 2:13 now and not feeling hungry. He said that I may experience some swelling and once that goes down, I may find that I may need a second fill prior to my appointment Dec. 30. I could come as early as 2 weeks if I was feeling too hungry between meals. I am hoping that will do the trick and will hold me for a while.

I was banded on 10/7. I just had my first fill yesterday. For those of you that haven't had this done, it was so easy. Not painful at all. The only thing I felt was kind of a bee sting when my doctor numbed the area with lidocaine. I thought he was still feeling around for the port and he was actually finishing up the fill. Don't get discouraged about the lack of restriction and feeling like you can eat anything.From what I have been reading about the band this is to be expected for now and will probably not work its best until after the 2nd fill. We've taken years to put on this weight so we just need to hang in there a little longer for the weight to start really coming off. I am betting by Christmas, all of the Oct. bandsters should really start to see a difference. We are going to make this happen and just think, by next spring, we are going to be looking fabulous!!!!

Dirigo, I haven't been on the forum for a while. I am so glad to hear that you and your family are doing well. As you know from your wife and daughter, each day gets a little better. It's your turn to be taken care of. I'm now a month out from my banding. I'm happy to say that I have lost 12 lbs. Whoo hooo! And I feel really great. I get my first fill on Nov. 19. Continue to feel better and take care.

Hi October Bandsters, I'm feeling better everyday. Banded 10/7. Still working on getting in enough protein. I've lost 9.4 lbs since the surgery. Doing a lot of walking. I'm starting to work from home now. Will so for the next week. I am an office/finance manager, so I can do a lot of stuff on my computer. I feel very blessed to be able to do that and not return back to work so early. I hope all of my fellow banders are doing well. From what I have read, the ones that have had surgery are doing pretty well. What is expected anyway. That is great. And to those of you due to have your surgery this week, I will keep you in my prayers. I also want to thank those that have sent me private emails with well wishes. I really appreciate it. Take care for now.

Hi everybody, Had my surgery Tues and came home yesterday. Things went well. I did have a large hiatal hernia that was repaired. I just came in from walking outside for a bit. No vomiting thank goodness. Had a little nausea this morning after I tried a little protien and skim milk combo. That will be my hardest thing to deal with. I just hate the taste of the protein powder. I go back to work on the 20th. I hope all of my fellow banders that have had their surgery are doing well. I think about you all the time. Take care for now.

Meshultz, I can't believe you are up to emailing so quick. I am so happy you are doing so well.

Thanks Dirigo. I will do the same for you.

Dirigo, I'm glad they have the surgery behind them and doing so well. I'm a little nervous, but doing okay. I'm ready to get it over with. I have a really good surgeon. He is from Texas and came to Virginia to run the new Bariatric Center at the Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. From what I understand, he has a tons of experience.

Hi Dirigo, Yeahhhhhh! That is excellent news. Not only great for your family but also very encouraging for the rest of us scheduled next for surgery. After all you have been through the last few days, your wife and daughter better pamper you big time when your turn comes. Keep the up-dates coming. Give my regards to your family.

I'm getting the "realize." I also just got back from my pre-op meeting with my surgeon and final meeting with the nutritionist. I have to be at the hospital next Tuesday morning at 6:00 for the surgery.

I second that. My prayers go out to everyone getting banded tomorrow. Please let us know how you are doing afterwards. I want us to stay in touch so that we can continue to encourage each other.

I'm the type of person that doesn't get nervous until just before the event happens. Then I take all of the nervous energy I should have had all along and combine it into one big nervous :biggrin: fit. Its not pretty.

Dirigo: I am so glad to hear from you. That is wonderful news about your daughter. Everytime I got a message from LapBandTalk, I hoped it was from you with an update. All of us October bandsters will keep the prayers going for your wife. I know she will do great. Don't forget to take care of yourself too! Please continue to keep us posted.

I'm sorry. I will add you.