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Not me personally. But, I have heard that happening when u get ur period. Dont worry about it

u may need a little unfill or you may be drinking too big a sip of water too fast. I just had 1 st fill 2 weeks ago and feel no restriction in my 10 cc band and got 4cc's so far. I hope I feel it at 5cc like you. From what I hear, we have to chew every bite 25-30 times before swallowing and the bite we take should be really small.. Also, we should take between 30-45 minutes to finish 3 or 4 oz of food. I'm a little scared when it finally kicks in as I am a very fast eater. I'll have to re-train myself on how to eat. But, if you have tried to eat like we are supposed to. I'm told it shouldnt be a problem. Good luck to us both.

First of all, bring chapstick and a pillow: chapstick for dry lips and pillow for ride home. I dont know what you have to do post-op, but I had to be on liquids for two weeks. I was able to eat tomato Soup, sugar-free popsicles, wonton soup without wontons, miso soup, and of course Protein shakes as main meal. Walk around as much as possible so you wont get blood clots from just laying around and it also helps with gas, which you will feel in your back, neck, and arm. Take your meds, they will help you sleep as well as help with your soreness for incisions. The port incision will hurt the most, it takes time to heal. You will get hungry once your stomach heals and the swelling from operation goes down. You will be told that is s just "head hunger". but if you are drinking 1 shake per day like I had to, plus broths, let me tell you- its is "real" hunger. Make sure you drink your Water. You should have clear tape under your gauze bandages, the gauze bandanges will fall off after couple days, if not, you can take them off, but leave the "steri-strips" on until they come off. Mine took about two weeks. I think thats all I can think of. I had my surgery on Oct 16th-lost 25 lbs so far. Good luck to you!!!

You seem to be blaming your being overweight for not wanting to do a threeseome. Maybe you just dont want to do it, maybe it makes you uncomfortable, maybe its not something that you really want to do, whether youre fat or skinny. Dont let anyone make you feel insecure or guilty for not wanting to do something youre not sure about. If you do something just because someone else wants you to do it, you are not being true to yourself and will resent that person. Threesomes are not for everyone and should be thought out carefully beforehand. Relationships have ended and/or changed afterwards. Its a rolll of the dice.

What does pysch counseling have to do with Mike's question?

I just got banded on Oct 16, first fill on Dec 3rd and feel very little or no restriction yet. I have a 10cc band and also got 4cc's put in. According to everyone here, sometimes you have to wait for it to kick in or until the next couple of fills before you feel restriction ro that fullness after small amounts. I've lost 25 lbs so far, but thats all from willpower. And, as we all know, our willpower only last so long. I go back on Jan 14th and hope I feel it then. Good luck

The usually dont fill your band when they put in because the swelling around your stomach from the surgery cause restriction. Then when you start getting hungry at around 6 weeks later, you should get your first fill. Sometime oyu hvae to wait until the next couple of fills to feel restriction

I was banded on Oct 16- had my first fill ast wednesday-dec 3rd and feel no restriction either, but haveing the willpower to stay on my diet has been good so far. I have lost 25 lbs so far. I have another fill on Jan 14 and am hoping it feels more restricted. I'm hoping my willpower holds out until then.

These are definitely a FOE!!!! They are just bad food in small portions and you need the fat, sugar, carbs, and calories. Get yourself some healthy snacks like fruit or nuts and seeds. You know as weel as I that we should be eating that crap. It only leads to worse food choices. Please dont rry to justify by thinking they are only 100 calories. That kind of stuff is for school kids to ake in their lunch bags or skinny people who are satisifed with a "little taste" of bad food. Its not for people like us who have food addictions. Listen, every once in a while is ok. We're human. It wouldnt be normal to NEVER eat those foods again, but just occasionally. Hell, I have a family Christmas party SAturday and you can bet ur ass I'll be eating a little of everything, including dessert. But, Sunday I will be back on track. I know its hard, believe me. Good luck to you AND me!!!

Call your doctor ASAP- is it very red and imflamed also? Sounds like it is infected.

I just had my first fill on wed, Dec 3rd. They told me to drink a cup of water in the office to make sure it went down ok. It did. I dont feel any restriction, dont get full after 1/2 cup of food and nothing gets stuck. I feel the tiniest bit of restriction, maybe, but other than that. I can eat what I want, not chew slowy, swallow big bites. I called doc and have another fill scheduled for this Friday. Am I jumping the gun too soon? Should I just wait till my "real" appointment on Jan 9th or should I go in for another fill. Does this have to kick in? Does it take a while to work. I see alot of posts that say that. Help me, please!!!!!:angry_smile:

Are you serious? I will buy out the whole friggin store if it works!

Dont believe that crap. You can watch the surgery on www.youtube.com . Just type in lap band. The doctor is not standing between your open legs. You are on an operating table, covered with two gowns and they open the gown to get to your stomach. I know how you feel. My docs were young an cute. But dont worry about it. Its not horrific and you wont be embarrassed. You will be asleep and not even realize when you went out, and feel like its over in no time. I was scared shitless for nothing. You will feel very dry when you wake up and feel like you have some pressure in your chest. Bring some chapstick and a pillow for the ride home. I went home same day about 6 hours later and was fine. You might feel pain in shoulder, arm, and neck. But that is all gas pains. You'll only feel sore where your incisions are, but that goes away quickly. Take your pain meds whether you need them or not. They will also help you sleep better. Make sure you walk as much as possible to prevent blood clots, like with all surgery. I felt hungry during the two weeks on liquids but was told its normal and just head hunger. Good luck- it will be over soon and you will be the one helping people to not be afraid.:sad_smile:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! You are told not to eat for a reason-Anesthesia!!!!.. You have to have an empty stomach, otherwise you can vomit and choke to death while you are under. Thats why you cant have any Water either or just a tiny sip when they give you the anti-nausea pill. My surgery was 8am and I couldnt eat or drink past midnite. What time is your surgery? Let me tell you a story- my friend husband was scheduled for surgery and asked a nurse( a stupid nurse)while at the hospital if he can have something to eat before and she told him yes. So, he ate. Then when being prepped for surgery he mentioned that he had eaten and they couldnt believe a nurse would give him this incorrect info. His surgery had to be re-scheduled because of it. As with any surgery, you cant eat before and usually after midnite the night before. You should really ask again about that.. I woulnt take any chances. Good luck. BTW, bring chapstick and a pillow for the ride home so the seatbelt wont bother you.

I was banded on Oct 16th-lost 24 lbs so far, Wednesday was my first fill. Pa had me drink a cup of water to see how it felt. My band is 10cc and he put in 4cc. I am now on liquids until tomorrow, so no food yet. I dont feel any restriction, but I had creamy tomato soup yesterday and snuck in 2 small croutons. I kinda felt like something was a little stuck and annoying. Is that the feeling of restriction? I only had 2 small croutons! How is this gonna feel tomorrow at my christmas party when I can have solids again? I'm planning on having chicken. If the croutons felt weird, will I have a problem with the chicken? Also, will I feel full on small amounts of food or is it always gonna be this feeling of something stuck in there? :tongue2:

I just got my first fill yesterday- 4cc's in a 10cc band. I had to drink a cup of Water slowly to make sure I can keep it down with no porblem. I have to have shakes and liquids for 3 days, then onto mushies for 2 days and then back to solid foods. I dont feel any restriction yet, but I was told by my friend, who also has the band, that once we get to actual food , we will feel the differnce, as liquids go down very easily. My PA said that sometimes it take a while for the restriction to kick in. I'll try to be patient if you will. Good luck to us.

I just got banded on Oct 16th and am going thru the same thing. But, I;m not hungry really, just want to eat and definitely dont feel full at all. I have a first fill Wed of this week and cant wait. I have already lost about 22 lbs and I have varied my diet because I dont know how much to eat or what to eat. I have had vegetables, some brown rice, whole wheat bread. I also still have a shake with frosen fruit for breakfast and dinner cecause its easier than thinking about what I can eat. I cant wait ti get a fill so I can finally found out what this restriction or feeling of such fullness is like. So, dont worry. I feel your pain and know what youre going thru. Lets try to hold on till we get our fills. Good luck

OMG! I'm so sorry to hear that you went thru all that. But, please dont get discouraged. You obviously got stuck with an unscrupulous, unexperienced doctor. You will lose weight again. Just focus on getting better first. I dont know how you found this doctor, but for the next one, try searching for one that belongs to a Bariatric Surgery group. I'm sure on this site you will find somoene that comes from your area and can recommend a good one. I hope you have a speedy recovery and have the opportunity to find a good doctor that you can trust. Good luck!

Good luck tommorrow- bring chapstick and a pillow for rhe car ride home-seatbelt might bother you.

Starvation mode isnt a myth, its a fact. I had spoken to many doctors about this. Your body uses its fat stores to hold on to. What is a myth is that starving yourself will help you lose weight. You need to comsume enough calories in order to survive and enough to burn off and still stay healthy. Also, kicking up and mixing up the exercise routine would help this person, otherwise it might be something else, in which case she might want to see her doctor or a specialist, such as an endicronologist.

I'm Italian, so I will give you an easy recipe withouy all the spice I use, but just as good: 1 28 oz can Cento crushed Tomatoes 3 cloves garlic crushed 1/2 tsp oregano 2 tbls olive oil 1 small onion-fine chopped Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent in olive oil. Add tomatoes. Add Salt and pepper to taste. If sauce is bitter, add 1 teaspoon sugar. Let simmer on low for about 1/2 hour or so. If sauce is to thick, add a little Water until desired consistency and let simmer. This sauce will be better next day and you can freeze for a long time. Of course, in my real sauce, I would add basil, parmigiano reggiano, some red wine, and more olive oil. Good luck.

Just wanted to sya that you look fabulous and congratulations on your baby news.. I see you here answering alot of questions and you have been extremely helpful to everyone. I had my surgery oct 16 and due for a fill on dec 3rd. Right now I have no restrictions and am working solely on willpower and this is where it starts to wane. I have gone off track slightly, but have gone right bsck on and lost 20 lbs so far. But, I can eat regular foods and it scares me. I dont know what to eat. Can u give me an idea of what you have been eating that has produced steady weight loss? I would rather have 2 shakes per day and one meal, but my nutritionist doesnt recommend it. I would appreciate any ideas from you and anyone else. Thanks.

Thank you so much!

Maybe its me, but I think everyone is just a little too sensitive here. Maybe everyone should lighten up a little.

OMG- thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!!