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 !)

I also was banded on the 4th with no complications. Staying within the program but I want to eat a cow ! :scared2:

3 shakes per day plus one mushie (i.e. cottage cheese, sugar free pudding, scrambled egg).

How's the walking going ??????

I was banded on the 4th in also in Portsmouoth, NH and there were no complications, no pain, no nausea. If I didn't have the scars I think nothing happened to me !

I'm allowed 3 shakes a day with 1/2 cup soft food once per day (i.e. an egg or cottage cheese). Lots of Water Water and more water.

I was banded Tuesday the 4th of August 2009 and I'm starving. What I would give for a cucumber ! LOL

We get to have shakes 3 times a day and 1/2 mushie. Cottage cheese never tasted so good.

My opinion on about the scale is stay off of it. It lies and makes you crazy ! :scared2:

(August 4th I had my band)

They had to keep me an extra night because I wear a cpap (but my oxygen level was fine the whole time).

No gas, no pain, slept good, private room, great nurses, got right up and was walking around.

Nothing went wrong. I don't even have pain now.

Am psychologically hungry but when I eat (drink) I'm full.

It honestly feels (today) that I didn't have any kind of surgery. Now the ""fun" beings.

Amazing.

Even if you are large ... don't even wear a bra. Who cares what others think ?

Thanks Andrew6 for the good advice !

:smile2:

August 4th - Been research the band for 3 years. Has anyone been able to loose weight but never been able to keep it off?

Thanks,

Janat in New Hampshire

August 4th in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Been research for 3 years and still don't think I know enough :smile2:

Would love to know your experiences. Good or Bad !

How would you rate Gens, Looser, Patrioui, Wagner and all the hoops we had to go through?

Would you do it again if you had the choice ?

Jan in Portsmouth

Getting banded August 4th, 2009

Saw the surgeon for the last time yesterday. I have an August 4th date. Researching it for three years and now ... finally .... I'm getting cold feet ! I've played the yoyo game with other diets way to long. Now if they only made a surgery for exercise and motivation.

What is our name ????