jillsko1

Hi Murpel... I was banded 5/13 and stopped posting on this thread when everyone else did. I am glad to be back. I need the support and don't realize how much until I stop comming to this site. I had my 4th fill on Mon. and so far it is the magic fill. I have been full on my 1/2 to 3/4 cup every meal and stay full until my next meal. That has not happened for me yet and my numbers on the scale have reflected that. I am only down 25lbs since my surgery and about 38lbs from before surgery. I have lost every week but very small amounts and I am looking forward to the weight that's about to come off now that I have a good fill. I really need to get my butt to the gym. I have a membership but, I am out of my routine (with it being summer) and have only made it 4 times in the last 2 months. I have been swimming with my kids and walking... even biking occasionally but I am not consistent. I will be back to my routine once school starts up again. (21/2 wks) thank goodness!! Thanks for posting. It was a good reminder for me to get back to this site and others who can help and motivate. - Jill

I am sure every doctor is different in the way they perform this surgery but I got pictures of my band wrapped around my stomach and my doctor had actually pulled part of my stomach up and over the band and stiched it so the band would not slip and so the band is not exposed inside. The pics are pretty grusome but a good reminder of whats going on inside my mid section. There are stiches in my stomach and I had to be on a very strict diet because of it. I think it depends a lot on the person too and how quickly you can heal from this. Good luck!

I was banded May 13th. I have had the protruding stiches issue and I found out yesterday I have one more. I have a huge blood clot on the right side of my stomach where the right insision is. It feels like a big, hard ball. My doctor told me yesterday that it isn't dangerous and it will just desolve on its own. I am still scared knowing that there is a big balloon filled with clotted blood just sitting in my stomach. They also said that my recovery time will be a lot longer seeing as they're not sure how long it will take for it to disolve. Has anyone else had this same issue? I have only lost 11 lbs since my surgery even though I am only eating anywhere between 300 and 800 cals a day. I am wondering if the big ball of blood in my tummy is being a contributor to my slow loss???? HELP!

Yes... I tried the bullets and they are gag worthy. So I think you are wise to stay with they milk. I don't think they curbed my hunger much either. I may try and take them back today. Great job on the walk. I am feeling a lot better internally today so I may try and take the kids out for a stroll. I start pureed food on Thursday and then I'll get to do soft foods a week after that. My first fill is June 16th. My doctor won't do the first fill until 4wks post op and requires every patient to take support classes. I live about 45min away and didn't want to make 2 trips so I made my first fill appt. for the day of the class. I know the needles looks scary but because the port is so close to the skin I heard that it doesn't hurt. I don't really fear needles. I have had my fair share. but I don't know many people that go to the doctor jumping and skipping because they can't wait to have a needle in them. So, I know that you are not alone with that fear. I am glad you have your husband to hold your hand and help you through it and just remember it's all for a great cause. Have a great day and keep in touch! P.S. I am smiling:rolleyes:

Hi Biker Jon... Did you get a fill during your surgery? My doctor won't do my first fill until 4 weeks post op. Congrats on the weightloss... That is amazing! Keep it up!

Where in Colorado are you? I am in Fort collins and Dr. Johnelle from Greeley did my surgery. I had my surgery on May 13th. I am also having trouble with the protein. My doctor told my to try the bullets. It's a liquid Protein concentrate. I am going to try them today. I am starving most days and only manage to get in about -500 cals per day. I do manage to get 8 cups of water so I guess that is one plus. I am eating some cream of wheat, 50 cal O.j., mashed potatos, and yogurt with pudding as a snack. I can't start pureed foods until next Thursday which include refried beans, guacamole, scrambled eggs and Peanut Butter. I can't wait to have something different on the menu. Congrats on your weightloss! It's always nice to see the scale moving down.

WOW congrats!! that is really good weightloss and NSV. I can't wait to get to 1derland again. What is your day like food wise?

Hi All... It's amazing to me the difference in doctor style and approach. My post op regime= 2weeks full liquid diet + 1 week pureed diet + 1 week soft diet and then home free. I am on day 8 of the full liquids and I am suffering. I start to gag now when I have to drink my food and I am only taking in about 500 cals a day. I am losing weight but fear it is muscle and water and not the good stuff. What are your post op diets like?

OK... 5 days post surgery and I am still feeling pretty good. All of the drugs they gave me for pain have finally cleared my system so I am now a little more sore internally. I did have a hernia repaired too. Some of the things I am looking forward to: -Wearing dresses again. -Having people look at me and not my fat suit -Playing with my 2 kiddos -playing soccer again and coaching my daughters team. -not sitting on the sidlines of my life anymore and getting out there and enjoying it. I can't wait until this liquid phase is over. I am so sick of drinking my food. Happy day all!

Day two is comming to a close and I still feel pretty good. My husband took me to a few stores today and I was able to walk around both with no problems. My incisions do not hurt unless I am trying to get up from a chair or bed. Then they're just a little tender. I am having issues with going # 1 in the potty. I can't push with my stomach at all and therefore am making about 10 extra trips and trying to remember to drink an ounce of fluid every 15 min. has proven to be quite the task. Other then that everything is going really well. I weighed myself this morning and I was up 2 lbs but I know that it's just the swelling and water retention. I am looking forward to the numbers droping from here on out. If anyone has any questions about the surgery and what it was like I would be more then happy to answer them for you. I am planning to document my journey and can't wait to start hearing about all of yours as well. Take care all!

Just had surgery yesterdy and I am feeling pretty good. I was sent home the same day thank goodness and now I am just relaxing and starting my recovery time. I am still a little drowsey and thirsty. My mouth is so dry from all of the drugs yesterday. (cottonmouth) and it stinks that I can't quench that thirst. I consider it a minor problem in the grand scheme of things. I just need to remind myself that everyday gets a little better. Have any of you experience this same issue? I am looking forward to making some life long friends in here and for the support we all so desperately need. Kudos to everyone who's had surgery all ready and good luck to the ones who are still waiting.

Ok... Day 1 almost done! Yahoo!!! I had my surgery this morning and I am feeling really good. For all of the bandsters out there that are afraid (I was one of you.) I can tell you in compete honesty that there is nothing to fear. This surgery was a whole lot easier then I expected and went really well. I am a little sore and extreemly tierd (from all of the meds) but I am already up and moving around. If I can do this then I know in my heart that you all can to. I am welcomming myself to my new life and can't wait to welcome all of you. Horray for us!!!

Here I go... The time has come and I am freaking out a little. I go in tomorrow for surgery at 10:15 a.m. Please wish me luck! Size 8 jeans here I come!!!:smile2: