sherilynn

I had my first adjustment on Tuesday. Today I am feeling some soreness in my port area. Is that normal?

I also was filled the day before yesterday; first fill. I have the 10cc band; and he put in 7 cc of fill. He had me swallow the barium under fluro; and sure as anything; I was flowing fine with that much at my first fill. I feel more restriction for sure; but the amount has varied the last two days. Certainly nothing like what I want to have; not at my sweet spot; most likely won't be for a while. But with just 3 cc left to play with - I hope that my fill will 'kick in' more restriction, like others describe.

Wow! I'm so curious to know if you find out what it is!??

Wow; I can actually start to relate to you guys again! So glad that I finally got my fill; and actually HAVE restriction the day after! Whooooooooo hooooooooooo! I know not to get too excited with my first fill; as it may not last too long this great feeling of not being hungry. I'm still on my liquids until 3 p.m. today. The whole process went smoothly, I was pretty prepared for what went on. Didn't really want to look at the fluro screen; but am glad I did; got some great education. I'm still down 28 pounds!!! So from this a.m. forward; I am looking forward to more weight loss. I can also start excercising again, as this week will be two weeks with the cast off my foot. Feels great to be back in the game! Sunshine; you look GORGEOUS!

Ok, so I've read about it 1000 times on this board. Following a fill, I am to: liquids for 24 hours (Or mushies the next a.m.??) Mushies for 24 hours solid food Did my first fill; felt sort of like I was on an assembly line; in and out. Just wanted you to double check my process here.

Hey everyone… I'm still here, been lurking for a bunch of weeks. Since I've had no fills; I feel like I really can't contribute much to the conversations any longer. And for the most part, can't really relate to a lot. I feel like I've fallen behind. I'm where the March Bandsters are. My first fill is scheduled for next Tuesday, may 8. So I've been on the board reading every day, getting myself psyched up again. In my mind, I keep thinking I'm eating like a horse. But in reality, I must have SOME sort of restriction; as I was filled up the other day on just 1/2 of a wrap sandwich, where in the past I'd eat the whole thing, then some, then some snack, cookie whatever. Either way, I am still eating more than the 1 cup per meal. I'm still gulping my water - something I know that will go away with my fill. The best way for me to view this now is that I lost the 30 pounds, and stopped the last month or so. So when I start to loose again, it's more like a Phase II - lol. I cant' believe that I'd actually look forward to the day that I can eat less. I've been working on the mental. I'm still terrified of a PB. I'm still basking in the compliments that I've been getting. To me, its not like I'm loosing more. But apparently - everyone sees me changing. And yes…I've had two people at work who told me that they've 'put two and two together'…and figured that I had Gastric Bypass. I fessed up…told them about my band. Kind of nice to tell the truth to the chosen few. I can't lie very well. Again, thanks for having me back as an active member!!!

Fantastic!!! I'm so glad to hear you so happy...just motivation for the rest of us!!

Hi Kellie! Sounds like we're in the same boat. I was banded 1/30, I've lost about 30 pounds - no fill, due to insurance. Have you not had a fill yet by choice, as you've not needed a fill? I thought I was the only one without a fill; I'm so glad to hear from you!!! Keep us posted! Thanks! Sheri

Thanks Tonya... I can't believe I actually had the nerve to post them. But I look at them every day - to remind me that I AM loosing; albeit slowly...it is coming off. I will hope to post them again, when a big difference is evident. In the meantime, I really appreciate all the support!!!!

Hey all, I just posted my 'progress pictures' on before and after. I'm still a work in progress. I don't like the double posting...so I figured I'd do a 'heads up' post instead!

You've all been more than generous, posting your photos and giving me so much courage and ambition to do this. My first set of photos are from 2 days before surgery. The second set is two months later; about 28 pounds. I've not yet had a fill due to a 90 day waiting period, which is scheduled for May 8 - 1st fill! So right now I'm in bandster hell; hungry as anything - no restriction. I'm trying to do my best…but I can feel old habits lingering closely. This is NOT easy to do.

Hey all, I'm nearly three months out, and I've been rather lucky - I think - with my port. I had pain the first few weeks, but now I can comfortably sleep on my left side, etc. However, every now and again, I feel sort of a 'click' in my port location. Not quite a click, but a 'feeing', sort of a pressure, or even a tug of my muscle. It's so hard to explain. In a way, it's my port reminding me 'Hey…I'm in here!'. By no means is it painful. Somedays I seem to feel it much more often, a few times a day. Sometimes I go days without feeling it. Can anyone else relate?

I'll often ask my boyfriend, 'Did you hear that'? Seems that since I was banded I hear my gurling, and others dont - MOST of the time. But the times they do; the looks I get are funny!

I'm such a shoppe, its crazy. But I knew that the weightloss would be 'rapid', and I know better than to spend alot of $ on clothing right now. I started myself with a 'Ten dollar and two sizes' rule. Anything I buy must be under $10, and I (try to) buy it two sizes smaller than what I'm in right now. You'd be surprised how many transitional pieces I've been able to pick up! At first I thought I'd just get items tailored as they got too big. Then I learned a lesson when I paid $20 for alterations on my slacks for work; but was able to buy brand new at the Avenue for $3!!! Yes...I said THREE dollars! Sure, they may not fit me forever...but they're cheaper than altering! I also dropped my pride when someone at work offered me a bag of clothes that a friend could no longer wear since she gained weight. Heck, I said yes, and got 12 pair of pants! They don't all fit me now, but I'm being patient, they will soon enough! I've also learned that skirts can carry you through a few sizes and look good. Good luck.

Congratulations! Isn't it the greatest feeling? Don't worry about the size differences, they'll all come together. I went into Walmart to get my Special K Protein Water, and walked past the 'clearance' of shirts on the shelves (heck! Walmart has some CUTE clothes!!!) Anyway, I bought myself 2 (XL) sweaters for $4, and 4 (XL) long sleeve t's for $3...as my 1x's are just big now. I'm at a standstill until I get a fill, but knowing I can buy and wear smaller sizes makes me feel so great. And to have a woman at work say 'So just HOW MUCH HAVE you lost anyway?? Wow...felt like it came out of now where. I was banded in January and have no fill; so I'm eating 'regular'...no restriction. **well...in my mind I have none, but no way am I eating the way I did before. Again, congratulations..you look so happy - and you should be!

Yes...exactly what I was looking for! Anyone getting fills - does all of this advice hold true?

Hey All... On this forum, weeks and weeks back, someone listed something like 'the best way to get a fill'...I've been searching and can't find the information. I'm still WAITING on my first fill, May 8...but I'm getting excited (more mad at insurance these days) to finally have it done. My doc BETTER be aggressive with my fill after me waiting 90 days!!! Anyway, I've searched this whole site, and can't find this person's advice. Thanks, Sheri

Hey all... Being back to work, I wasn't paying attention to the slices of turkey I was eating. As a matter of fact, I'm certain I just bit, chewed and swallowed. Then came the PAIN! I didn't panic, as you've all educated me on what would happen. Anyway, now I feel 'sore'. Never PB'd or slimmed...just waited for the pain to go away, and everything unstuck. Now what? Should I only do liquids the rest of the day? I feel 'sore' in my chest now. Thanks Sheri :think

Tonya is my Bandster twin...I would like to know where she is too!

Hey all… Just wanted to check in and say Hi to all my fellow January Bandsters. Well, just one month from Sunday - and I will have my first fill. Yes, 90 days later. Hard to believe that I'm actually keeping the original weight loss off - and then some! Since day of surgery, I'm now down 28 pounds. I have absolutely NO restriction - can eat anything I want whenever I want in QUANTITIES that I want. However, I'm being smart and really not going crazy. Though, I have pushed the envelope a time or two. I'm so looking forward to restriction; especially in the summer months when 'picking' at foods can be so much easier. I'm doing my rebounder and ellyptical machine at home - getting in more exercise that I've ever done. I am just very down and depressed that I have this 90 Global period. I struggled and suffered so long and hard after surgery - and then NOT to have my fill covered until May…sickens me. But…it’s the cards that I was dealt; so be it, I'm now moving on. Having a lot of fun wearing clothes I've not worn in ages…actually going through sizes faster than I had anticipated. Found some very generous friends who have given me bags of clothes to help me work through all this bagginess that is going on. I'll be sure to get myself back in gear, and back on the board. I guess I am feeling sort of left out; you're all getting fills and doing so well. I'm very envious - and wish I could chime right in and offer some good input - but I can't. I'm stuck behind you guys. Sheri

I'm now 8 week post surgery (1/30). My wonderful insurance company has what is called a "90 Day Global Period" whereas I have to wait 90 after surgery for a fill. Let me tell you - the 25 pounds I've taken off…is going to be back by then. I'm really doing my best to make wise choices, eating healthy, etc. But - there is NO WAY that I have any restriction what so ever. The Surgeons office can't help me. Unless I want to pay the one thousand out of my own pocket - no fill for me until at least May 1. This is worse than Bandster Hell. This feels like failure. No way that 1 cup of food is even coming close to giving me that saiety I bragged about a few weeks ago. I've not been posting; its almost too painful to see all of the success that I should be having/getting. This sucks.

Ok, so I bought The Bean glow up excercise devise. Looks like it would be a great workout for my big ol' hiney. Great for legs, thighs, etc. Am I a sucker? Anyone buy it, or have used it???

Can someone please clarify my measures? I try to stick to around 1 cup of food (now it's been a little more, cause I can with no fill). When they say to eat no more than 1 cup, is that 8 oz, or one measured cup of food?

I actually got mine from QVC on EZ pay!!! Cool!

HPB... I am sorry for you pain. I have been there; it's all too familiar. I was your age when that 'wonderful' guy broke up with me. "God Bless the Broken Road". Everything happens for a reason - you may not know the reason now, in a week or even in a month. But trust and KNOW it gets easier. Right now, you contacting him is not the best thing for you - but you'll do it. Its just a girls way of doing things. From you other posts, he really was a drag - to you, and me *just hearing how he treats you!! Didn't you just post that you said you think he's gay? You may have to face that he's trying to figure himself out too. This is a process, a very physical process of healing. It's a bad time; b/c you really DO need to put all of your energies into YOU...not an 'ok' relationship at very best. You are NOT alone.