Nickel

I am in bandster hell too... Surgery was 11/17 (no cc's in the band at all), the first fill was in early January - he wouldn't put anything in until then, really?. Then he started at 3 cc's, which is fairly common I guess. I just went in for my second fill last week and he upped it to 4cc's. I have another appt scheduled in a month to revisit. I have had 0, nada, zilch in terms of restriction or feeling fuller. I am down only a total of 33 pounds (including all that I lost pre-op). I am eating better and exercising but only losing 1-2 per week max. And I am starving... I just want some help. I can't do this alone or I would have done it years ago so I know exactly where you are coming from. I am giving it time, but it is a LONG road. I know I'll make it through but I can't believe I am 3 months post op and the band has yet to do anything to support my efforts. Just keep your eyes on the prize and keep pushing. Thinking about you

I took 1 day off - had the surgery on a Weds. at 6pm and worked on Friday with no trouble. I was a little tired and sore but since I have primarily a desk job I was fine.

I found this thread the same way. I am also not pregnant and the exact same thing is happening to me! I am only 10 days post op but have lost 25 pounds since 11/3. The weight loss has been rapid but I don't know what to do to stop the oiliness. I only used a 'stripping' type of shampoo today and plan to keep using just that with no conditioner but I don't know what else to do. Is this a nutrition deficiency I can help resolve? Do I just have to wait it out? I hate this

Way to go! What a meaningful milestone.

I'm right there with you! Banded on 11/17 (so day 6 post op for me). I had a full 2 week liver reduction diet, and now I have a full 2 week liquid diet. I am starving, I mean double dog starving and the gas pains are still incredible (both from in my abdomen and in my tummy). I am dropping almost a pound a day but it is really hard to keep this up. I also have little to no energy so I can't start any real exercise (even low impact yet). I go on mushies after one more week, thank goodness. Whew, all that said, we will make it through and this should kickstart the whole process and weightloss. I sure hope some of the hunger pangs go away.

Way to go! You should be celebrating, you have done a great job

I'm still on clear liquids and protein shakes for now, but trying to get enough liquid and protein in since everything is still so swollen and sore.

Had the surgery on Wednesday... I ended up in pre-op for 5 hours because there was an emergency surgery that came up between the first scheduled band and mine. That was a looooong afternoon - hot, uncomfortable, etc. I ended up in surgery around 5pm and out at 6:30pm. I was in PACU until about 8pm and then woke up in my room. My friend was there and staying a few until I dozed off. The night was uncomfortable but not terrible. I had a PCA? for pain and got up in the middle of the night for the restroom and a quick walk. I was discharged at 9am or so the next morning and headed home. A little pain but not too bad. I slept most of the afternoon too. I had a hard time getting much liquid down, but that is a little better today. I am just struggling with a pretty bad headache and worrying about getting enough Protein and liquid in me since I can't get much down at this point. When does the gassy feeling go away? When does it get a little easier to get down liquid so I can get some protein? What about the pain and swelling? TIA!

It will be here before you know it!!! I am scheduled for 11/17 so I definitely know the feeling :thumbup:

Wow, you could be my twin. I am 5'8", highest weight and starting weight of 271, self pay, in my 30's, work a LOT, etc. I absolutely need to have long term tools/assistance with keeping my hunger under control. I can also lose weight like you described - 50-60 pounds a few different times and when I do that I feel great. Then just when I am ready to take the next step (maintenance or more for looks instead of health), I gain it back (and quickly). Often it has been a major event in my life that triggers it, but sometimes it is just me and the food. I look at the lap-band as a major key to my success in the future. It can be done. It is not a quick fix. It is a tool in my toolkit (not the solution). I have known for years that I have to make changes for my health, my future and my self esteem. And I decided this was the time.

I am so amazed at how varied the different pre-op diets are... Mine was so structured: low card slim fast for bfast and lunch. Lean Cuisine/Healthy Choice for dinner. No Snacks unless you are ready to binge, then you can have an 80 calorie cup of yogurt. The target is between 600-800 calories per day.

Down 10 pounds as of this morning - day 7 of my pre-op diet! I guess the hunger is worth it :thumbup:

I have just over 1 week to go now... 11/17. 1 week of the liver reduction diet is done and I have lost some weight. Amazing how the butterflies will just hit all of a sudden when I realize how close I am.

I had a very similar experience and was shocked that it went the way it did. A lot of comments about not having dealt with my emotional eating and that it will be even more challenging because of that. He was hung up on semantics of what I was saying instead of listening to the whole story. I felt like I was being interrogated. It ended with him saying that he guessed he would clear me but would prefer that I not proceed. I was in awe of the whole situation.

The first few were awful! Then the rest of that first week was a lot easier. I am on day 8 today and the reason I am on the boards today is because the hunger pains are back in full force. I am wondering if it is because I worked out this morning early (normally I work out in the evenings). Either way, it will be worth it in the end. I found that spacing it out as long as I could helped, and making a cup of broth tides me over if I am really hurting. For me the isolation didn't help, getting out and staying busy did though. Just another perspective.