jvinciguerra1

I woke up starving from surgery. I've had two fills and still nothing. Won't have another fill for a month. Trying to stay positive.

I had my band done in August. It was awful waiting but it honestly was a breeze. No nausea, no pain, absolutely no complications. Ask them for a drug "cocktail" before surgery. You'll go into the operating room singing.

I've had a C-PAP for over 10 years and LOVE IT !

Never_Again .... I've been thinking about you for months. You are in people's prayers. We do care what happens and want life to turn around for you !

Five weeks out and starving. Had two small fills and won't get another one for at least another month. Surgeon believes in taking it slow. I have to do the weight watcher program or I'll eat everything in sight. 10 pounds in 5 weeks suck but better than going the other way. I also could be exercising to much and putting on muscle. I'm in it for the long haul so I try not to get discouraged when I see how much weight you guys have lost. No side effects from day one. I would never known I had surgery unless I look at my scars. Take care Erin, hope you are feeling better soon. I use two benefiber packets (citrus punch) in 32 oz of water and sip on that and it keeps me regular. I would be in pain without it.

If you are worried about the fill ... don't be. Surgeon couldn't find my port whole but still ... nothing to it.

fitday.com (tracks food, activities, journal & moods.) sparkpeople.com (healthy recipes for you and the whole family) Also free. Both are very easy to use. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone else feel like they did pre-band ? I've had one fill and still nothing. I eat healthy (but I can eat everything). Can I really hurt the band when I have no restriction yet ? Thanks ! :frown:

I think is it safe to say that most everyone here has certain foods that are addictive for them. Some people have soda or sweets. For me it was chips. I'm pretty proud when I can have a handful and then just walk away. I suppose not everyone can do this with addiction. Alcohol and drugs .... you can't have just one drink or one hit of cocaine. It's a life long journey we are on and it is very individual.

I heard Gas-X is great. Approved by my surgeon. Might want to give it a try.

Only two weeks post op and since day one I've been starving. I'm now back on Weight Watchers to control myself. I can eat everything and anything. It's doesn't even feel like I have a band. No fill for at least a few weeks. Can you really stretch the pouch at the beginning? I'm not sure if things go right through. I had steak last night without a problem.

a tsp. of sugar will take the fizz away

Has anyone else noticed an increase in the size of their johnson? I'm not bragging, but it noticeably larger. Not just in length, but in girth. :thumbup: :thumbup: Libido Boosting Foods: celery, pumpkin seeds, saurkraut, bananas, almonds, avocados, asparagus, chilies, basil, cardamom, figs and plenty of garlic (then don't forget to brush your teeth cause you never know what else you might need to eat) :sneaky:

Now these are "up and coming" posts !

I had my one week post-op doctors visit today. Feel great and lost 10 lbs and I'm not going to go try to find it ! lol Don't be nervous about your surgery guys. For me it was a breeze ! (except the constipation !)