Shannonsonline

I had my second fill yesterday, my surgury was October 28th and on my first fill I received 3.2 cc's. Yesterday I received another 1.5 cc's. On my first fill there was little restriction, I could eat about anything and only a couple of things gave me problems. Now I can barely finish an 8 oz protein shake, I am on liquids today and back to mushy tomorrow and then solids. My doctor recommended a shimp fork to help me not eat so fast and to remind me to chew food. I am part of a band study, so my fills have been pretty close to my surgury

Had my second fill yesterday and he was very cool, he wanted to know all about how I was feeling and if there was any problems. I have lost about 22 pounds now. I am feeling great. The second adjustment has been a little hard, but this is only my second day...

You have to bear in mind that every "Body" is different. When you had the surgery, they placed the band. The band is not filled and you should not feel any restriction, therefore your stomach is still the same size as before you had surgery. Many people who have lost weight right after surgery are showing signs of "Lifestyle" change, thus changing their diet, their eating habits, portion size, etc. It could be any combination of things that changed your life since your surgery. Don't worry because you have not lost a lot of weight, I myself was very disappointed with myself because I thought that the weight would just start shedding off. However when I went for my first fill yesterday (Banded 10/28/09) I had lost 20 pounds and I had lost inches all over. I can now wear my old engagement ring, because my hands are slimming down. There will just be slight changes, don't expect to move mountains in the beginning. Just concentrate on the ant hills and you will be on top of the mountain before you know it.... Good Luck, and don't give up !!!!

I would agree with you and say that "He Rocks" Went yesterday for my first fill and he walked me through everything first ! Very informative and answers all your questions in PLAIN ENGLISH !!!!! The staff there is awesome too !!!!!! I would highly recommend.

I thought it was a little soon myself for a fill, but the DR said I was progressing nicely. Another thing that makes a huge factor is the distance, I have to drive for 2 hours to get to the hospital. It was really cool when they let me do my post-op interview over the phone. With the chest pain I did not feel like driving. Couple of things I have noticed though. Today I am sick to my stomach, and I am trying to get a protein shake down (Liquids after fill) and my hands are shaking. Not noticebly unless I am holding the glass close to my face and I have a terrible headache. But, maybe I picked something up at the hospital which is possible. Oh well, I am getting happier by the day when I see the Wii fit scale count my BMI Down !!!!!

Banded 10/28, had my first fill today. It was really creepy to have a huge needle inserted into your tummy and not really feel it. I have lost about 20 pounds plus or minus. I am real happy with the band now that the left chest pain has finally faded.

I was banded 10/28 and when I woke up from surgery I had the worst pain in my left shoulder that at times it would make me cry. I suffered through most of it until yesterday, I finally went and bought the real Gas-x Strips and ate like 4 of them. I had been using the generic pills and they were not working. I also bought some Liquid Tylenol :scared2: which was horrible and to top it all off, some orange flavored chewable vitamins. I took my little cocktail at about 2pm, made it home around 3 pm and laid down to nap. I slept off and on for about 2 hours and then got up to go trick or treating with the kids. By the time I got home I was exhausted and in alot of pain in my shoulder and everything else. I ate another Gas-x strip and then I took some niteqil. It totally knocked me out, I just woke up this morning and there is very little pain. Just hang in there, this is only making us stronger.

I am newly banded and I have not experienced a meal out yet. We live in a small rural community and we have a Golden Corral where the kids love to eat. How do I explain to them that I can not eat anything but soup or maybe later on some veggies ? Has anyone else experienced this ? I am sure that I will experience some weird looks from people, but I am curious as to how to tell them when the time comes.

Thanks everyone for the advice, I have noticed that today the pain has moved to the side of my neck but it is still in the shoulder area. Also walking around no longer helps. Keep our fingers crossed and hope this goes away soon. Thank you everyone...

After a restless night and sleeping upright most of the night, I am feeling a little better. I plan to go into work later this afternoon to perhaps keep me up and moving about. Its so tempting to just park myself on the couch. I so appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers, it means a lot to know that there are other people who know what I am going through and that it will soon be over and I get to start my new life.