Mgrmitch

Hi Steve,

Well I had the first fill today!! My first fill was 4cc. No numbing or anything. One shot and straight in. I have the realize band, maybe that's different. I did feel the saline going in. It felt really weird very hard to describe. I did wind up gaining 3 pounds. With the power outage and all the snow we had here we had to stay in hotels 3 nights and an empty apartment my boss ownes for the remainder of the time and eat whatever I could get my hands on. As fart as the fill So far so good, I did have a low fat cottage cheese a few hours later (don't tell). Last week I think I felt some restriction. My port is also noticeable to me at least. It is on my lower stomach right side. I asked her why she put the port there today. She said during the operation there some bleeding from this cut which had to be fixed so instead of making another long cut she put the port there. If i want to move the port at a later time she can do that without a problem, but not without a cost:) Hopefully i will be able to eat something for Xmas dinner. Have a great Holiday!!

Hi Steve,

How did the first fill go?? We had lost power here with an Ice storm for 8 days. I pretty sure I have gained 4 pounds. We had to eat whatever was around and at hotels. Getting my first fill tomorrow. I still feel I can eat whatever I want with very little restriction. I am hoping for a good amount of CC fill to start to feel full and restriction.

As far as my end goal, I got down to 172 in the year before I met my wife 20 years ago, so that's the weight I am shooting for again. Even at that weight I wasn't thin, but that would still be a pretty respectable weight.

How did your fill go?? Do you now feel restriction???

My youtube link is right below my weight loss ruler. Try getting more Protein to help with energy.

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8 days since surgery !

I'm having my band done Nov 24 in RI. Looking forward to it. Here's a ? for the banded men. How long after surgery before they got you up and walking around. How did you feel? Also, did anyone have to get a catheter? I'm told I have to have one for a day. Not too concerned when they put it in because I'll be asleep but taking it out well definately not my idea of fun. Any feedback guys??? :cursing: Thanks Bill

I had my surgery on 11/12/2008. I was overnite as well with no catheter. I was walking the next morning and tonight i will try the treadmill for the first time. Best of luck to you!! I am in Mass so if you have more questions feel free to ask.

I am finding that even though I don't have a fill, I seem to get full faster than before. Along with that, I find that I get hungry again in a couple hours, and not a gradual change, it is very quick, and I feel very hungry. Seems a little strange. But its only been 2 weeks, and perhaps things will even out over time. I had my 2 week follow up with the surgeon. He said I could do activities that didn't seem to hurt - I wanted to start playing ping pong again. He said I could start lifting weights at 4 weeks instead of 6 weeks. There's no way I can get 64 ounces of liquids, I struggle to get a 32 ounce bottle of Powerade Zero down in a day.

Have you started to eat food yet?? After 8 days out I am going to try the treadmill this eve at a slower pace. I find it easier if i take a 20oz water bottle (does not look so big) with me at all times and commit to finishing it 3 times a day. I use the single serving packets of crystal lite (Dont think I could it if it was just water). I would like to start sit ups and weights at 4 weeks too I will ask MD. Did the first visit with Dr today. He said everything looked good (pulled off all my steri-tape like it was nothing) and to start stage II. Weight at the Dr's office 228.2 total loss of 53 pounds, 14 since surgery 8 days ago. I do not seem to be hungry but still have alot of gas. I have started the youtube blog seems to be helping and still trying to figure out all the formatting etc of the site. Having a video diary i think will help me out. We are very close in stats my goal is 165. When i was in the Air Force many years ago that was the weight i had to be!! LETS DO THIS TOGATHER!! I was stationed in Oscoda MI for 3 years:) By the way whats your name?? I am also using Worldwide Protein Shakes in a can from Trader Joe's. These are already mixed, also on Amazon they taste great and I am using the 35 grams of Protein Shake choc one in the morning and one at dinner so at min I have 70 grams of Protein a day. Hope this helps you. keep in touch!

Mitch

Surgery date 11/12/2008

Highest Weight 291

Preop diet starting weight 281

Surgery weight 242

Current weight 235

Goal weight 165

Hi Everyone!

My name is Mitch. I was banded with the Realize band 0n 11/12/08. I have just completed my first week. I would be interested in a support meeting in the near future.

Hi MTBiker,

It would be great to keep in touch . I started at pretty much at the same stats 281/242/235/165. My Dr. has me on one week clear then one week creamy Soups etc then mush. How are you doing with your current diet??

Welcome..and Congrats on your decision to make a new you...you had your surgery on my 8 week anniversary...did you have to go into Boston or did they do you in Worcester?...

Lisa

I had surgery at Emerson in Concord MA. Great group of people!! Nice to meet you Lisa:)

I am a 48 year old male from Fitchburg, MA. I started my weight loss jouney in July 2008 at 281 pounds. I deceided to go with the Realize band. I was banded on 11/12/2008. Pre-surgery I was 242lbs. I have got alot of information and support from this site. I am still in the clear liquid stage. Still have some pain and lots of gas:) If I can be of any help feel free to email.

Thanks,

Mitch

Hi,

I am looking for a 48 year old male living in MA. I am looking for a mentor to help me through the coming weeks. I had surgery on 11/12. My first office visit back is 11/20. I lost 40 lbs before surgery. This clear liquid diet is rough!!

Mitch