patches2

I was banded on 2-27-09. i have lost a total of 44.6 pounds including the pre-op diet. My first fill was on 5-5-09 and I have had trouble since then. The night of the surgery, I vomited several times and my husband said I gurgled in my sleep. I have not felt right since then. I do better when I take super small sips and tiny bites. I am worried that my band has slipped. Any body have any suggestions or ideas? Patches

Hello James, My name is Patches and I will be 32 on Friday. before I had surgery, I was 5'7" and 315. I had the LB on 2-27-09 and it was the best decision I have ever made and would do it 50x over. To date, including pre-opt diet, I have lost 39 pounds :sad:. I am so excited and enjoy weighing in weekly. The surgery is not a magic bullet, but it was my life saver. You have to have a certain amount of will power or you will be in for failure. Hope this helps. God Bless you in the future.

Do you mind posting some of those ways?

I have a question. You are saying to eat 3oz at dinner. My surgeon only wants me to eat 2oz. at a time because the size of my pouch. Any suggestions.

P.S. Its great to talk with a fellow North Carolinian. I live in Columbus County NC.

That is a really great weight loss. I am too worried that I will stretch my pouch so I am very careful of the portion size. I eat about every 3-4 hours a day. It has been kind of a struggle to wait and drink an hour before and after eating, but it is getting better.

hello all Febbanders, I am having a problem with my mind wanting to eat, but my stomach doesn't really care if I eat or not. My stomach has only growled a few time, but nothing major. Saw the doctor yesterday and I'm down 30 pounds including the pre- diet. He didn't schedule a fill, and says it is up to me and told me to go back when i get hungry and hour after meals. I am pushing the Protein hard. Good luck everyone.

Hello All Feb Banders, I was banded on 2-27-09 and have been very pleased with my results. I have lost 18.8 pounds since surgery. I look foward to this site, it has helped me so much. Talk with you all soon. :rolleyes2: