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Well, I was excited because i lost 10 lbs the first week after my first 1.5cc fill, but im at the end of week 2, and nothing, in fact, i gained 2 lbs back!!!!!!!!!

Well, I was excited because i lost 10 lbs the first week after my first 1.5cc fill, but im at the end of week 2, and nothing, in fact, i gained 2 lbs back!!!!!!!!!:frown:

wow! it is great to see other women in my age bracket. I had my surg. on 6-09-08 and had my first fill on 7-15-08, however, i could eat just about anything i wanted but i hold back and eat just protien and vegetables. question, my doc told me no fluids 20 min before meals and 1 1/2 hrs after. I am not mistaken cause he wrote it down. I am thirsty all the time cause I can't get my 64 oz. in, and sometimes i am so thirsty i guzzle the water and get bloated. did your docs tell you this and if not when and how much can you drink. also what is Pb I see it in different threads, dont know what it is.. thanx and good luck to all.:teeth_smile:

I had my surgery on 6/9/08 and my first fill on 7/15/08. My doc tellls me no drinking 20 min before meals and 1 1/2 hrs after. I don't seem to have enough hrs in the day to get enough fluids in and am always thirsty. and when I do get to drink I guzzle it down and then feel un comfortable. any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated, thank you sooo much. :tt2:

Dear Mary, I got a couple of your e-mails, one from Debbie in arizona? anyway, just checking up on you to see how your doing. I am a bit frustrated cause I haven't lost any wt in almost a week and feel hungry all the time. oh well, guess it's just part of the process. keep me posted. vicki

Dear Daniell, I also have sleep apnea and am on the machine, but it doesn't help me at all i'm still tiredl the m.d. told me 10% of people with sleep apnea are still tired, and I was one of those unfortunates. I talked to others who say they feel great and i hope you do too. it took me 11 months from start to surgery, I hope they are moving quicker now. I know the frustration you are feeling. Keep me posted.

Dear steve, I know you will do very well, and i hope you all the luck in the world. I'm at a plateau right now, kind of discouraging, but I will just stay focused and wait it out. good luck to you and keep me posted.

Dear Rain, I was banded on 6-09 and have lost 13 lbs and had my first fill on 7-15. it seems so many people are losing vast amounts of wt. how much have you lost since surgery, and when are you getting filled. I lost 20 lbs before surg. 7 lbs 1 week post op, and 6 lbs since. fill. does that seem normal or slow.

Dear Steve, good luck on your journey, I am sure you can do it this time and keep it off. I am 6 weeks post op and had first fill 1 week ago. were all in this together, keep the faith.

Dear Judy, I had the pain and pressure also,and was told it was the gas they used during surgery. I was told it could take 10 days to 2 weeks to go away. try walking, it may get things moving.lol

I'm not sure what the doc told you to do, but I also had sugar free Jello, as well as sf popcycles, broth, sf drinks without carbonation. I don't know if he has you on protien shakes, but I added 1/2 bananna and or tbsp Peanut Butter and ice in the blender. Check and see if these are o.k. vicki

Dear MaryD, That is awsome!!! I am sooooo happy for you. You will do great, and I am with you all the way. Our lives have just begun and we're in for a wonderful ride. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will answer the best I can. Congratulations Mary.

surgery date: 6-9-08 first fill: 7-15-08 I lost 10 lbs. in 1 week, I'm sure this will slow down, but boy am I enjoying it while it lasts.............:biggrin2:

:smile: surgery date: 6-9-08 first fill: 7-15-08 I lost 10 lbs. in 1 week, I'm sure this will slow down, but boy am I enjoying it while it lasts.............:biggrin2:

Dear rain, hang in there, i'm sure we will get to where we want to be in time. We didn't gain it in a few weeks. I will be thinking of you and hope your journey is a positive one..

I too am having a difficult time, I had surgery 6-9-08 and actually gained 7 lbs and have not felt any restriction, so when i got my first fill last week i thought yeah! now things will start happening.... wrong! i don't feel like i have a band. I hope things change real quick, i'm not 20 something anymore. good luck to you all on your journey.

thanx judy, my excersize is restricted due to knee/back injuries, but will start pool excersize next week. thanks for your help, and good luck on your journey.

I also want to get a wt tracker and did go to tickerfactory but don't know what to do from there? any help greatful

I was banded on 6-9-08, and had my first fill 7-15 and I still don't feel anything, I also have to watch what I'm eating and feel like i'm doing it on my own, like the old days.......anyway, i also was put on solids soon after and do not have to do liquids after fills as i have seen with others. keep me posted.. and good luck

Dear bugs, I had my surg done at buffalo general by dr.arron hoffman and if I can help in any way let me know. I'm only 6 weeks post-op and had my first fill tues. any questions, ask away. good luck!!!!!!

I have had my surg. done on 6-9-08 by doc hoffman at bgh. he is phenominal and spends as much time as you need. I have not been to the post op support groups anyone gone and how helpful is it. also. how many fill does it usually take to curb the appetite. thanx and lots of best wishes to you all...

Judy, I finally found the thread. I think, it's so great to see all the people from Buffalo. I am 6 weeks post op and have not had a great wt loss. first fill 1 week ago and not much restriction. can you or some one tell me how long it takes to get to where the wt loss and feeling not hungry starts. thanx, and losts of luck and good wishes to you all

Dear SanDiego, I totally understand what you are saying, and I know what my doc said to do, My confusion is why my doc doesn't have me doing liquids when the majority do. However, I do not have any problems with solids and I don't feel tight in the A.M., I have only had one fill so maybe down the road I will have to do liquids. thanx so much for your reply, it really means alot to me that I have help beyond the doc's office.

Why doesn't my doc have me do liquids? He also says no fluids at least 20 min before meal and 1 1/2 hrs after, why is my doc so different?

my doc has me do solids, he told me to stop the protien shakes etc. vicki