kerimezz77

well it seems I have hit my first platue.... I had my first fill on 22 dec, and I have no restriction....... 6 cc's. I am really shocked too that I have no restriction. I am a little upset. But with using weight watchers...... I have not gained weight. I have lost 24lbs.... It's great! I am working out 3-4 days a week. I just needed to vent about this wall i've hit. thanks for listening Keri

I didn't have to stop mine.... just couldn't give it in the belly. I am sorry about your flare ups! Keri

I fit in to my size 18 jeans. They are a little tight, but.......they don't look 1/2 bad HUbby said that he thought they looked good. So... I was happy!! Keri :tongue_smilie:

sweety I am there with you!! I totally know what you are feeling Just take it day by day, and We will be losing soon!! Keri

Well I def feel satisfied...... I had a 3oz pork chop, and 1/2 cup of asian style greenbeans, and about 2 tbs of stuffing. I could have eaten more, as the mind set of not being banded..... but I can feel some area of fullness in the bottom of my chest. I am assuming that this is what fullness feel like..... am I right? I hate that I can't drink during my meal. I am always thursty when I eat. But I didn't!! yeah me! I can drink in about 30 mins..... I just have to learn to get rid of this head hunger!

I had a 2 day clear liquid diet... they are all so different. I wish they would follow one guideline..... Good luck! Keri

I was banded the same day. I totally have had the regret feeling and if I didn't get any restriction with a 6 cc fill.......what the heck.??? I totally relate! It makes me really fustrated. I am kicking myself for making the band decision. I have cried. I am very disappointed for the food choices I have made. I had some christmas Cookies..... If you ever want to talk just PM me. I can give you my yahoo name or aol name. Good Luck, and i am here with you Keri

My husband is my sponser and we have tricare. Prime covers lapband, also.......I did NOT have to go to walter reed. I got it here in the state we live in. We are tricare south. My whole process started on 11 sept, and ended on oct 8th with an approval. If you have been overweight your entire time your spouse has been in, you already have at least 5 years of weights. Call and ask for a referral to a surgion, pluse also make sure the doc you see is for your decision for WLS. you will need 5 years of weights diets you have tried.... IE weight watchers, atkins, pills and drinks. psych eval pulmonogist consult for PFT possibily EKG and a clearence letter from your PCM Good luck! Keri p.s do not pay this your self when our insurance covers this.

I am certianlly not restricted. I didn't over eat.......... I ate 1 small slice of turkey, and mashed potatos, and green bean casserole. Not once did I feel like i was full. I am so disheartened..... So starting tomorrow.......I am back on weight watchers. I am plotting my food out for the week and that is it. I will not eat anything more than that! Hopefully with the WW and the band and when I get my next fill......... It will work for me! Any advise please share! I had my first fill on 22 dec.......... I followed the Fluid only for the rest of the day and the next day and then started with mushy foods...... Does restriction take a while???? I had 6 ccs. Is it the wrong size band??? I am seriously mad that I didn't do the RNY Keri

So I did that tonight......ate slowly for 20 min. It was a small amount of ziti...about a cup. I could have eaten more, and I had a little more..... I never did feel full........Kinda bummed. I am already at 6 cc's and I am ok right now, but seems that I am not restricted at all. :thumbup: I was really hopeful Keri

ok had my first real meal........well not so real eggs about 1/4 cup, and some potatos. Ate slow, and stopped in the middle cause I had to meet with a patient for and hour and went back. i never did feel full. So I am not sure about the restriction. Keri

I have suffered with this since age 5 and I am on embrel 2 tmes weekly. I do really well on the injections. Keri

He stuck you 6 time.. wow..... make sure you keep the area clean,...its the nurse in me. I got 6cc's today....:smile: Well heres to losing

Had my first fill.......... I got 6 cc's I can't believe it....... I do feel restriction when I had my soup at hand tonight. So.........I guess will see how this goes. Heres to losing! Keri

ANd he put............... 6CC's in.... I was a little shocked. It was great, no pain...... watched him do it all. I def felt some restriction when I went to have some egg drop soup. Tasted so good. I ate so slow.................. It was cold at the end. LOL I can only have liquids the rest of today and all day tomorrow. So.........was that just weird he put in 6..??

So is flouro is the best? I hope he can be a little aggressive. I have 2 hour drives to get to him, and the miles on my van are costing me alot! But I will be good and patient Keri

well now I am going to try it. Obviously if I get gasy I will not drink out of a straw, however........someone said that whole whos drinking out of the cup before you and if it wasnt' cleaned right........ Keri

Could use good vibes.......... I am very scared, and totally nervous. I can't believe that I am already at my first fill date. my mind is going crazy, as my body is so scared. I walked a mile tonight. I want to go and fill my stomach up and eat.......that is what I used to do. But I didn't I had dinner which was egg beater eggs, and some cheese in them. I am not hungry. I can honestly say my head hunger is still overwhelming sometimes. Thanks all for any encourging words.... Keri

is there anyone changing the weights. I have posted several and there not being changed. my current weight is 234.5 and my day of surgery weight was 258 thanks Keri

started the benfiber......and that is working!! YIPPEE So hopefully this will continue to work! Keri

hey do we need to PM you with the current weight?? I just didn't see mine changed. I am down to 238 Thanks Keri

Yes I know what you are going through.... I have learned to busy myself when I get like that. Go for a walk. Get a glass of water ( if it is later than 60 min) or write what I am feeling and seeing if I am truely hungry! You can do this! Keri

the dreading " backed up feeling":redface: I am 16 days post op.......and I am still dealing with constipation. I am on full liguids and purees. Heres the thing. I weaned myself of my natural lax... coffee....... 2 cups every morning. It is really the only thing that works for me. I hate taking ex lax, and M.O.M Will I ever be able to have coffee!! :thumbup: Keri

I have very bad head hunger. Before I was banded. I literally ate a portion controlled meal with my family. I would measure it all out. example: a 6 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup of starch, and veggies. I would clear the table, we would be sitting down in the living area, and I would feel like I was starving. I have it still now..........I don't think it is that bad. But I have talked with my Nutrician and she told me not to eat 3 meals a day, but 6 small meals. She gave me some great examples too. I know what you are going through. I don't have my first fill yet, and I am hoping that this will relieve some of that head hunger. But After reading alot of the posts after there first fill.........I am not that encouraged. I hope you can get some help and have you talked to your nutriciast. Maybe they can help with some training technicquies. Keri

call them, they would give you the best info!