chayamom

I had my third fill last week and I'm thrilled that I actually feel a difference in the restriction. Yesterday I was on the ny city buses quite a long time. I am having discomfort in my back about the same area I would feel when I eat too much. This discomfort has been around all day yesterday into today. When I lay down it goes away, when I sit I feel it even before I've eaten. Is it my band or is it just bad posture from the way I was sitting yesterday.

I can understand the excitement! I had my third fill since my surgery (Jan 12, 09) this week and it feels like a miracle! This is what everyone is talking about. I hope it last. Next step is getting the weight loss to feel so good that I don't miss food (shopping, cooking, etc). I wake up tight and cannot eat more than 3 oz. of yogurt. I can't believe I'm doing ok on that for hours. Hope it continues. Good luck to you as well!

I had surgery on Jan 12, 2009 and I just had my third fill. I lost a total of about 30 lbs. I would like to know if anyone can tell me at what point does the brain start thinking of hunger differently? Any pointers on how to get there? Maybe I have a more difficult time while on shakes after a fill because I'm not getting satisfaction--I am not really hungry, but even after that I would like to think about hunger differently (more like a normal person).

I was banded 1/12/09 and things have been going well thank g-d. I had my first fill eight weeks after surgery. The last twenty four hours I've been having a constant tightness in my chest that is uncomfortable. I have been able to eat normally, and during eating the pain goes away. Does anyone have any idea what this can be and at what point do I contact my doctor?

I just got my first fill on Tuesday and I would like to know what is normal. The first couple of days I felt restricted to the point that it took a long time to get my shakes down. It is four days later and I am surprised by how much I can eat compared to the first few days. What do most people really feel after fills? Are the first few days more restrictive than later on?

You sound like you've been through a lot! I know that even though I read what is read here and I have friends who were successful with the surgery, there is part of me that doesn't believe it could really work and last for me as well. I don't know at what point people really believe "this is really happening to me and it will last". I am at the point where all other diets have fizzled out and I'm waiting to see how it goes next. I know that this is different and yet I don't believe it yet! Also exercise is important for health but really what it boils down to for weight loss is less calories in than what you burn.

I am a stomach sleeper and its been four weeks since I slept in my favorite position due to the port. I am wondering any of you serial stomach sleepers--have you been able to get back into position? How long did it take before laying on or near you port stopped bothering you?

sounds like an interesting group and I would also like to join. I was banded 1/12/09 and keep on finding new things that leave me unsure and insecure. Having someone who has more experience than I would be very welcome. Some personal information about me: I am 42 years old with four children. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I am a in college and I work for an accountant. Needless to say exercise--which I never liked-- is much more of a challenge now than ever. The nutritionist says 30 min of anything including walking, 8 days a week. The surgeon says 30 minutes 3X a week is fine but walking doesn't count because as humans that's what we do. I don't have easy access to a gym or a mall that opens early for walkers. Today I went shopping with my daughter and we must have walked about 40 minutes with breaks in between. does that count or not??? I am also feeling like I don't have much energy--today anyways. Is this due to a lack of sleep, too stressed out, not enough Vitamins, not enough exercise, not enough calories? Do I sound confused enough??

I am so thankful you posted your question because I am so unsure of what should be happening now. I am three weeks post-op and on mushies for one week now. between the two week prep and the first week after I lost 17 lbs. then I put back about 2 lbs. which was very upsetting. Today I went on the scale and lost those two lbs. I am eating about 1200 calories per day. I have not started a consistant exercise program yet but I think I should be losing something. Listening to everyone here has been helpful.

thanks for the info regarding the online food diaries. Also do you have any idea how many calories I should be aiming for daily? I don't recall my doctors mentioning anything about that.

I started on mushie food this week and I want to know what is normal. Somehow there is safety in just having your three shakes a day and clear liquids (and not needing any more). I do get hungry faster than I have during the first week after surgery. My doctor won't give me my first fill before six weeks even though I have heard of people getting it earlier. My band is completely open and I don't know what size it is. I guess I'm afraid of gaining back what I've lost during the first three weeks (pre-op and the first week following). If I really keep track of what I am eating its not that much but I'm not weighing and measuring everything that goes into my mouth. Should I be? Any information you can give will be highly appreciated!

I am a 41 year old mother of 4 who went through the lap band surgery on Jan. 12. I am currently going to college for a degree in social work and this surgery was a one step in remaking or taking control of my life. I am in NY, though I don't know if it really makes a difference in a mentor to be in the same location. I am looking for someone to hold my hand along this ride because every few days seems to bring with it something I'm not sure how to deal with. Thankfully my weight never went up beyond a BMI of 40 but my latest A1C showed that I was diabetic. My father is diabetic and I hope never to have to go through what he is going through. Even though I got from many people that they were surprised I was interested in doing the surgery, I'm very thankful that I didn't listen to them. For the first week after surgery I actually got a glimpse of what it can be like with the appropriate tightening of the band--I couldn't swallow much and the feeling of fullness lasted for a long time. Now that the internal swelling is down I'm getting hungry and yet at the same time I am afraid I'll put back weight I lost during the last three and a half weeks when I begin eating more than the protein shakes. I also need to start exercising and could use encouragement in that department as well.

HELP.... I'm one week post op and am dreading the exercise part of the program. How do I motivate myself and when and where do I start? Any input would be appreciated. I don't have a treadmill and it is quiet icy outside now so walking for exercise is limited for the moment.

I just came back from the my doctors visit and everything seems to be ok. I am getting more liquids down but it does take effort.:thumbup:

that sounds amazing. I am assuming you have a lot of weight to lose in order for it to be coming off so fast.