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How much fluid for your first fill...and how much do you have now?
Becca29 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi ! I am now almost 6 weeks post op and feeling great. Once i had my first fill..things started moving quickly. i love my band and am so happy i made this decision. I know there are going to be slow months and bumps in the road...and its not magic. My question is...how much did you get for your first fill..and how much do you have presently. Is it your sweet spot. My first fill was 4.5 cc and i think its great. Restriction is awesome even tho doc says it will loosen and i will probably need more to get to my sweet spot! Thanks for any advice :blushing: :w00t: -
Suprised by my first fill...
Becca29 replied to jen1014's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got 4.5 with my first fill 2 weeks ago..and it is definitely plenty for now. I havent heard of anyone getting 7 at their first...and really i havent heard of many having much moer than that altogether in a 10 cc band,. But...everyone is different. -
How much fluid for your first fill...and how much do you have now?
Becca29 replied to Becca29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
THank you All for your responses!!! I like to have some feedback ...i know all Dr.s are differnt. until i had this first fill...i was going on sheer willpower and it was very hard..but once i had the feel...it was awesome. Im still ok...but hoping the restriction stays. Good luck to you all!!! -
Hi Im 8 days post op and doing fabulously. I feel awesome and and ready to work at this and get this weight off. My Dr. does not do a fill until the 4th week post op as I have no fluid in my band at all. I went for my week post op appt. today and he told me that I may not lose any more weight until I have a fill? I was like whhhhaatttt?? Im curious to know if this is always the case and why? And why he said this...I am staying low card high protein and starting on mushies.
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101 pounds lost forever!
Becca29 replied to acanady's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CongratS!!!!!!! I am sooo proud of you. I just love this site...the motivation and success of others pushes me to do the best I can. I am only a week post op but hope I can do half as well as you!! Gosh...thats just amazing!! :smile:)) -
Help-I'm Really Hungry
Becca29 replied to gracierose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes she was being rude! She was talking to her like she was 5 yrs old. Yes that is a good thread i agree...but the girl wasnt bitching. She was asking for help and advice...which is what these forums are for. Good lord people. -
DAY 2 POST OP! Feeling better by the day!
Becca29 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all...I am now officially on day 2 of my post op and can now have protein shakes and cream soups. ( But i have no desire to eat at all) My port site has been the most painful of anything..getting up and down etc. But truthfully I feel better by the hour. I think i might even take a slow walk today and enjoy being outside. I Do have one question for you all. i love this site...I really do..but does anyone else get so tired of all the NEGATIVITY?? I mean it just gets to me. Yeah I think we all worry that we will be the one that the band wont work for...and taht we will be slow losers..etc. But thats the chance we take. I will not complain and whine about my band because I am soooo thankful to have it and to be given the chance to finally be who i want to be. Not to say that i wont have questions and some hard times. But I like to remain positive abou things. Maybe I feel good because i am younger and fairly healthy...and I did my research and prepared for the worst.. Good luck to everyone! -
4 days post op...question about port????
Becca29 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all! First of all i am super excited to say i am an offical bandster!!!! I was banded OCt. 5th and feel really good. I have had a fairly easy recovery compared to some i guess. My question is...my port is obviously sore and tender as it should be.. but sometimes when i move a certain way..it feels liks something is popping or shifting in my side. It kinda freaks me out a little...so im trying to be careful. Im sure this is normal..but I would love some feedback if anyone has a clue as to what i am talking about Thanks -
So amazing to be Banded!!!!
Becca29 replied to Mamacita14's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats on your success!!!! I am just now 5 days post op am sooo excited to start this journey!!! I cant wait till I can say I am a year out and to see the results! Keep up the good work -
4 days post op...question about port????
Becca29 replied to Becca29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks both of you!! I love this site...because everyone always has an answer to the weirdest questions!!!! Im sure its ok...just feels so weird...but i guess it takes some getting used to. I mean afterall i do have something implanted in my body -
Well Folks....my time has finallly arrived. Beeen waiting on this for months and months.This liquid diet has been rough at times...ive went from 232 to 222 ... fell off the wagon a few times..lol. I am Terrified of the anesthesia...not at all of the pain afterwards. I hope everything goes well...I would love some words of encouragement..im geting sick to my stomach thinking about it. BUT so EXCITED AND THANKFUL YES!!!
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Hey How are you feeling. I read you post on wanting the band OUT! Have you changed your mind yet and are you feeling better about things. Now that you are healing I hope you are getting liquids down and arent in much if any pain anymore. Keep your head up. i would love to know how you are. I was banded OCT 5 and am so far feeeling great!
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Hey girl! When did you get your surgery! Mine was on the 5th of October! You look like you have a lower bmi...mine was 35 when i started. We should keep in touch and compare experiences if youd like! Congrats on getting the band!!!!!!!
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DAY 2 POST OP! Feeling better by the day!
Becca29 replied to Becca29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all! This is so much very worth all of the pain and soreness!!!! I am only day 2 post op...but i know it will get better. I just look forward to excercising and using the band to get to a healthier new me ...that i have never known.. congrats to all who have been banded and you success so far and to those who are still on the journey to surgery!! Good luck and thanks for the comments! YOU ALL ARE AWESOME! -
5 days post-op, can i get the gas pain now?
Becca29 replied to Ready_Set_Lose's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
im day 2 post op...and feel the gas in my ribcage...cant really breathe deeply. I have had no BM either...and dont think i could. good luck -
HEy congrats on getting your band soon! Feel free to add me to facebook...im on there alot. If you have any questions just ask. I did months and months of research on the band so I feel pretty confident I can answer any questions you ahve for me. I am now day 2 post op and Im stills ore but do not regret it in any way. I am soo happy im on the other side of this all. my email is luvbirds9999@yahoo.comj you can find me on facebook under that
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Hey girl! Yeah i am still sore..mostly the port site. you can add me to facebook if you have one...im on there alot...im lookign for someone my age as well that had their surgery close to mine to compare and talk to about it. my email is luvbirds9999@yahoo.com....you can find me under facebook at that
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Congrats to both of you guys on you surgeries! i had mine Tues the 5th and i am now on my first day post op. I am doing ok...not going to whine and complain...this will all be worth it. And so happy i am finally on the otherside of it all!!!! Good luck I hope you all do well!
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Just had my surgery today, here are my experiences, advise.
Becca29 replied to Alisomniac's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hey GIRL! I was also banded today...and my main issue is soreness of the port site..as sitting up...laying down...and going pee are the most difficult. Thankfully I have someone helping me with every move i make. Good luck to you..glad all went well..an so happy we are on the other side of this finally!!! WE ARE BANDSTERS!!!!!! -
Tommorrow is the big Surgery DAY!!!
Becca29 replied to Becca29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey all!!! Well i am officially "A BANDSTER"!!!!! Sooo excited. Surgery went as good as could be expected today. I think i was so nervous about the anesthesia that I forgot to really think about the pain afterwards. IT is nothing unbearable...Im lucky that i dont have the shoulder pain that alot do. It isnt too bad at all because i had my husband move a recliner in my bedroom and it is where i shall sleep tonight...as i cannot lay in the bed. Getting up and down..to pee...etc...is very difficult (The port site) ...so im taking that very very slowly . Some gas soreness in under ribs...so cant breathe really deeply but its not that bad. I am so happy its over and so happy and so THANKFUL to be on the otherside of this finally. Such a trip to get this far ...and now the journey finally begins!!!! And I am ready for it!!!!!! Love all you guys!!! -
Tommorrow is the big Surgery DAY!!!
Becca29 replied to Becca29's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OMG! Im in tears right now reading all these posts from you guys! THe support here is unreal. I am so happy for all of you that are on this journey! I just cant believe the day is finally here. Hopefully tommorrow i will be able to post how i am doing...I really hope and pray all goes well. Good luck to all...you guys are awesome!