NiceWillSuffice

I was banded April 2009...14 months later i hit my goal as of yesterday! Slow going but pretty happy. Havent had a fill since before Christmas. Finally figured out what i can and cant eat and how much. I mess up and PB from time to time but not much. The down side to slow weight loss is instead of going from huge clothes to small clothes I had to buy different sizes every few months! still worth it. Went from tight fitting "loosefit" size 40 jeans to size 34 "regular fit". My blood pressure is good too and my energy level and even though it gets hot where I live im not nearly as miserable as I used to be.

its both..fill er up!

3 years? wow. Was it all of a sudden you can eat more? Wonder if you sprung a leak!

You feel this way because you JUST had surgery. Its takes a week or 2 for the anaethesia hangover to go away..plus any pain meds you might be taking and even if none, just the antibiotics can have side effects. Your coming out from under a major cocktail..full of gas, swelling and probably having a deficit of sugar/salt/vitamins, etc. I PROMISE..it will pass and the way you feel 1 week from today will be very different. Not perfect..but different. Its normal in the first month or so to second guess. Wait until you feel great again and realize you have no restriction and can eat anything you want! then you will REALLY second guess the process!!!!..but then its fill time. Its not just a tool..its a process. I'm almost a year in and loving it.

I couldnt handle the Worldwide shakes either and didnt like them. The only Protein shake I like is the 50 Grand Slams from GNC in the red can. They have a powder too, but i dont care for it.

Nice work, soon you will be JWow from NJ! :hurray:

forgot to mention, i didnt lose any..at all.

it doesnt happen to everyone and its not ALL your hair. my docs preop program they say when it thins its from lack of Protein. If you need the band..especially for health reasons dont worry about your hair. a good cosmetologist can do wonders...and you'll be thin/healthy.

Congrats, you are in the BandHell Club. Since Preop & since Jan 15th when you were banded all the weight you lost was from your own work..or post op eating limitations. That rocks. 1 pound is nothing..although I understand NOT wanting to go backward. Just keep fighting until March 8th..then 2 weeks after that the fight might start again. Its a bit of a merry go round until the restriction is dialed in. Be excited. you have a lot to look forward to.

If its stuck, you will burp it up. Take a swig of Water and you'll see what I mean.

I had about 8 fills untill it got dialed in. So no, once your fill level is dialed in you wont feel that way any more.

Normal. you need a fill once your doc says its ok. Might need several overtime. But..normal. I think people call this period of time you are in "Band Hell".

Of course!!! you were just banded..fast surgery or not its a prety big deal. It takes a week or more for the seditives/drugs to come out of your body plus I assume you are not drinking caffine, and reduced sugar intake and might be taking painkillers..etc. There are lots of reasons to still be tired..the number 1 for YOU is you just had surgery. It can take 3 months to feel a good version of normal. 1 day at a time. In 4 weeks you will feel nothing like you do today..AND..you will be skinnier!

well here is my opinon... In one week I have lost 10 lbs. Is that average? I lost 12 the first week. Which are the best Vitamins to take and what dosage? I was told..and still take a Flinstones complete and a b12. It is amazing how much B12 helps for energy What are the best supplements (calcium citrate or the other, etc) Whatever is chewable from costco. No magic here. Compare calorie/sugar contents then pick. Best chocolate Protein drinks or powder without chalky taste? Hands down..GNC 1000 Grand Slam - premixed in a red can and cold. Its the best. Best tasting clear liquids protein drinks? Have never seen a clear Protein Drink. Any lotions or tricks to prevent saggy skin? didnt have that problem When will I feel normal again? Never..which is good. Our "Normal" is what got us here. Any good blogs or website that could be helpful now that I have the band? You are on the best one Any other good tip you think I should know? Yes, be patient. How you feel will change daily over the next few months. my 2cents.

:tt1:every 2 days it'll get better and after a couple weeks will be a lot better..until now enjoy clearing the room. haha