okiegirl79

banded 10/14/09 and have 5.8 in my 10cc band never been stuck.... however, sometimes if i eat too fast i get some pressure/pain in my chest and it lasts a few seconds

You guys seem to be all doing so well! I was banded 10/14 and am only down 26 pounds. I have 5.8 cc's in my 10 cc band and am getting another fill next week.

I was banded on 10/14 and am wondering how do you know if your port has flipped? Lately, when I sit down I feel like something is "digging" into my lower right rib cage. It is more annoying than painful. Also, I get cramps frequently a few inches in from my hip bone. I have had 3 fills for a toal of 5.8 in my 10cc band. Anyone else????

Wow..that doesn't seem like very much at all! My friend has 7.5 ccs in her 10 cc band and is now at her sweet spot. I guess that goes to show you how everyone really is different with their restriction levels. However, I want to get to the point if restriction..that is the point of having the band. If I could have done it all by myself I would not have gotten the band in the first place.

I was banded three months ago and I think this is the norm called so lovingly as "Bandster Hell" I have had three fills bringing me to 5.8 ccs in a 10 cc band and am just now getting some sort of restriction. Everyone is different and it come may much sooner but be mentally prepared that it may take a while. Hang in there! It's tough!

I drink a protein shake every morning per doctors orders. She does say, however, to not drink anymore- to get the protein from food. I guess every doctor is different...

I was banded about the same time as you it seems...for me 10/14/09 I am like you...I am ssssoooo hungry around 5:00 I cannot control myself. I went in for my third fill last week and she said it should help...well guess what??? still a problem this time of day. I have 5.8 ccs in my 10cc band... Here is what I am eating...maybe we can help each othere out!!! I do drink at least 64 ounces of water and I get my protein goal met. Breakfast: Protein shake Lunch: something like chili...beef stew...meat/veggies snack: sting cheese (i usually end up eating two of them) dinner: things like meatloaf-chili-lean meats grilled-pot roast-and veggies

I have been there... Have you tried going online to the local spots and check out their nutrition data? That is how I choose when I forget lunch. To help with tha I purchased some of the Hormel Compleats meals they have around 20 grams of protein and 210 calories. They do have some carbs...but it is better than hitting the drive thru. You can get them at Wal-Mart in the soup aisle for $1.98 each.

I would too..a friend of mine had surgery a month before me and had lost almost double what I have. I guess it is different for everbody and I try to keep in mind I want to lose it slow and easy...it's way better in teh long run. It is especially hard this time of year with all of the "treats" around the office and a house full of boys that love to eat....a lot. I have a 10 cc band and have had 3 fills. My first fill was 4ccs and my second only one. I only fell a little difference and it is hard b/c I can still eat WWAAAYYYY more than 3/4 cup of food!

Fire & Spice, I wouldn't get too worried about it..I have heard from several people that they did not begin losing weight and even gained weight until they started getting restriction. Do you know what size of band you have? That will make a big difference. I think the smaller Realize band is 11 cc's if I am not mistaken, so it may take a little more than those of us with a 10 cc Lap Band. The good news is you have not gained any weight..just keep your head up and make sure you get your water-protein-and excercise in (I need to do better at all three of those!) I bet your next fill will really give you a boost!

count me in! I statred the Christmas one..but should not have b/c I didn't even have fills. Now I have two and I think I can do a little better. I am now 217.8 and want to be under 200 for Valentine's Day. I NEED THE ACCOUNTABILITY!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!

I am sorry you have having such a hard time...I think it will for sure get better when you start getting fills. In the meantime your mom needs to chill and try to encourage you a bit more.....

Hey there! I too, was banded in 10/14 with a 10 Lap Band. I had my first fill 11/5 of 4 ccs and my second fill last week of 1 cc. It has been a little difficult at times, I feel like I can eat a bunch- almost like before. I also see people who had surgery around the same time as me losing WAY more weight...but if I look at my weekly average it is 2-3 lbs per week so I am happy with that. I think I am feeling more restriction now..but can most definitley eat more that 3/4 cup of food. So...not yet at my "sweet spot" I am interested to hear how everyone else in October is doing too. I need a good kick in the butt to get my excerise going...with the Holidays it has been particulary difficult.

Hey there! I was banded on 10/14 and kinda feel the same way. I got 4cc's added on 11/19 and have another appointment on 12/10. Some days I feel fine and eat light and some days I feel like I am starving!!! I think we felt more "restriction" from the swelling from surgery and swelling. You are doing great! Keep up the good work!

Hey there! I think it varies so much with age-sex-and beginning weight and frame size. I look at other people that was banded around the same time as me and I get a little discouraged. I feel like I ma not losing like I should. I started at 239.8 (goal weight 150) and on Sunday weighed in at 222.0 so about 18 pounds. I guess if you average it out it is not bad..about 3 punds a week but it is way slow the past few weeks. I got my first fill last Thursday 4 cc's in a 10 cc band and I really don't feel that different. I have another appt. on 12-10 so maybe I will get a little more!

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I think the no straw deal is for forever because it puts air into your stomach. I actually saw that on Dr. Oz he mentioned the straw, smoking, and chewing gum all puts air into your stomache and casues you to feel bloated. As for the excercises...the small treadmill is a great idea or a cheap ellipticall (sp) Or something cheaper..maybe you can go to Wal-Mart and look at the various excercise dvd's maybe you can find something that doesn't have a bunch of jumping like tae-bo and dont do the jump part?

I was banded 10/14/09 and I have a 10 cc lap band. I got my first fill of 4 ccs yesterday. My question is...how many ccs does it take (I know everyone is different) did it take to get you to your "sweet spot"? I am hoping to get some restriction and start putting this baby to work! I only lost 1 pound since 2 weeks ago at my doctor.

I didn't do the mag but i had to do lovenex for 10 days after surgery.

me too! i am a newbie banded on 10/14/09 but could use the focus seeing as i am without even my first fill until 11/19

Yes I am! Thanks so much for asking... I turned out it was menstral cramps :Yawn:..just earlier than usual! I appreciate the help ladies..

Hey thanks! I appreciate that!

I meant Post-Op not Post-Off...:thumbup:

I am 2 weeks post off and am having sporadic menstral like cramps (sorry guys) on my right side about 6" above my appendix. Anyone else have any of these?

Thanks for the tip....I figured as much but I blindly dumped one whole packet in and.. gag me it was gross! I will start adding it in my foods since I can eat soft food now!