sherilynn

Faith, I too thought Sushi would be what I missed most. But you don't have to do without! Ask them to roll your rolls with rice paper instead of seaweed! Much easier to tolerate. Though I have had the rice and it's not been a problem for me - yet.

From Vitamin Shoppe I buy Ostrim sticks. They are 80 caloires, 14 grams of protein. They're basically 'slim jims' but healthier; made of beef and ostrich. And just 1.5 oz serving if you can't eat very much; it is alot of protein. They come natural, teriyaki, BBQ and peppered.

Since my 2nd fill, I don't find that food is coming up; but I totally relate to the gurgling that is coming from my throat. Only when I'm eating, or shortly thereafter. I thought this was normal; is it not? I don't feel reflux or nausea; I just get the alien sounds.

Hey all - had my 2nd fill on Thursday (my birthday!). It was AMAZING! He made me drink, and we saw the 'free flow' of the barium. He said "Let's get you some fill". With that, the injection went in 2 more cc's (total of 9ccs in my band now). Did another swallow and IMMEDIATELY saw the flow slow down; and RESTRICTION! However, I was reluctant to get excited b/c last time the restriction seemed to wear off in two days. Here I am now 4 days later - and I've got GREAT restriction! I will admit eating too much, not chewed well…and it's been 'painful' and uncomfortable. Not sure if that part will go away. It's not bad enough for me to consider and unfill…but I'll have to see how it goes. I'm back to following my Bandster rules. Funny how I'm feeling/hearing that gurgling again! Dealt with slimming…I don't foam - just like water flowing from my mouth. I actually find it comforting when it happens, b/c I know the 'stuck' I'm experiencing will soon go away! No PBing…YET. Hopefully never will! I dealt with a bit of 'head hunger' wondering if I was really hungry or not. Heck, I might even be 'testing' the waters. So I'm feeling positive again, whereas I'd been seriously slacking and lacking confidence in my band. I was cooperating; it was not. It just needed a fill!! I don't weigh often, b/c I get obsessed. But I'll weigh in one weeks time to see how it's going. I feel like I'm back in the game - only way to describe it!!! So….if you all don't mind - I'm going to be back here on the board, as I once again feel like I can contribute, and those who were banded behind me can possibly get some advice!!! :faint:

Hey all…. Not been online at all. Getting depressed and discouraged. 1st fill May 8 left me as hungry as ever. I'm trying to hold my own; gained two pounds. Next fill is on 6/28 - My birthday; go figure. So I'm hoping this one will bring my some sort of restriction. It was just a good feeling to feel satisfied on such a small amount of food. I was doing great with lower blood sugars; even those have come up, b/c I'm eating more to get satisfied. Well two days til Fill 2. Wish me luck. Sheri

I'm in the same boat. Visiting with my surgeon for my 4 month check up on surgical site; lab work, etc. First fill was 5/8. No restriction 1 month later. Feel like I can eat a horse - weight loss has Stopped. I hope to schedule another fill for next week. I NEED to get that sweet spot!!!

LOL; maybe it's just wishful thinking. I'm off tomorrow for my first flight since banding. Any input you guys?

Sounds VERY interesting, to me, anyway. Tell me more! Where to get more info?

I'm flying tomorrow for the first time since my band. Will it affect how my fill feels? Right now; I have minimal restriction. First fill one week ago. I AM SO FRUSTRATED. I want to get full on 1 cup of food - and it IS NOT HAPPENING!!!!!! So now I'm getting discouraged, and found I turned to 'comfort food' this a.m.; taylor ham and cheese on a croissant...and I don't even LIKE croissant...didn't eat them before the band. Just wanted to see if I could get it down; sure enough; gulp gulp gulp. NO problem. A real snap. I'm hating myself for it. I know it's not the bands fault. lol It is MINE. But if I don't get restriction soon; I'm afraid thse little lapses will continue. Anyway, I'm just grasping at straws, hoping to get a miracle before the next fill. Hoping my first one 'sets in'...over a week later. Slim chance, huh?? lol

What a fabulous idea! Let's keep in mind airfare pricing from anywhere in the country. Orlando and Vegas are obviously convention hubs; producing greatest deals in airfare. Does anyone have connections in the hotel industry, so we can see what chain we may be able to get a good deal with? Something like this takes months of planning; so don't be surprised if we don't all meet up with each other for quite a few months. All good things to those who wait! I also have to agree with the nay to Vegas...oh the buffets!!!!!! lololol

There is alot more involved than your question asks. Be sure to read through these forums. There is a wealth of information - make sure you don't miss anything. After just 4 weeks, its unlikely you 'need' a fill; you're loosing more than 5 pounds a week! You are supposed to be able to eat! Just not in mass quantities. What did your doctor instruct you? At 4 weeks, you are barely healed. Should just be a week into solid foods! Tell us more...

All I know is that all I've gone through to get the band - I'm really starting to get p*'d off with the lack of restriction. I know that 'in time'…I'll get my sweet spot. But in the meantime, I'm hungry. I'm trying to eat small amounts; because I'm horrified of stretching my pouch. But small amounts aren't cutting it. Ahhhhhhhhh, I'm starting to feel like this is just another failed diet attempt. I can even deal with 1 pound a week. I know all the sayings "I didn't put it on over night", "Rome wasn't built in a day"…I'm just really down on this whole thing now. Even questioning why I didn't just go for the bypass.:help: :cry

But that was the day after my first fill last tuesday. I know alot of folks write that it can take up to a week or so to get the true feel of the restriction. Many have written that you really don't get much with a first fill. I have 7ccs in my 10cc band. Doc said he couldn't do more, under fluoro, or I'd be back in the middle of the night with too much fill. So I'm glad to read on here, how I'm not the only one confused! lol I WILL say that things are feeling a little 'stuck' when some certain items go down. But I don't feel satisfied on just 1 cup of food. So, I go back in one month - and hopefully scheduled another fill at that time. So in the meantime, I'm just making wise choices.

Hi Vyolet; Yes, my Doc filled me with 7 cc for my first fill. Are you asking b/c you got the same?

My Doctor told us to remember the 70/70 rule; 70 oz of water and 70 oz or protein per day. The protein REALLY will keep you full, and for longer.

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.

Ok, here it goes!!! I've waited THREE MONTHS - and now I can finally get my first fill! For Breakfast I had two soft boiled eggs, and just now I had a yogurt. I was only told no solids for 4 hour before the fill. I am SO nervous - but I'm VERY VERY VERY excited to finally be on my way to some restriction. I know I say I have none; but that's not really true - I do have restriction, but very little. I don't know what size band I have, or any of that; but…I'll find all this out at 3:00 today! Whoooooo hooooooooooooo! AHHHHHHHHHHH - let some more weight loss begin! hehehehe

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!!!!