JazzyRayne

I had surgery 6/3/10 and I was losing weight through out June and July. Pre-op and the weight i lost during the two months is about 30 lbs. But August I actually gained weight. I got a fill later in August and I am up to 5ccs in a 10cc band. I feel A LOT of restriction, and i eat a lot less. I also work out monday-friday. I lost 2 lbs right after my fill... but nothing since. I dont understand. I dont want to get another fill and be uncomfortable. I am kinda discouraged. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I am having the same problem. I had surgery 6/3/10 and I was losing weight through out June and July. But August I actually gained weight. I got a fill later in August and I am up to 5ccs in a 10cc band. I feel A LOT of restriction, and i eat a lot less. I also work out monday-friday. I lost 2 lbs right after my fill... but nothing since. I dont understand. I dont want to get another fill and be uncomfortable. I am kinda discouraged. I think im going to start a new post as well and see what kind of feedback we both get.

Congrats on your journey! This pre-op diet is just about the worse part of the whole surgery. These 2 weeks will feel like forever, BUT you will get use to it. Any time you lower your carbs you will feel pretty yuck the first few days. I was on a 2 week liquid diet and I thought i was going to just die. Not litterally... but still. I hated it. The 3rd day I was throwing mental tantrum fits. But I got through it. Another thing that is rewarding is seeing the lbs drop as you do this diet. Just stay positive. If you have any questions, feel free! Youre well on your way! :thumbup:

Erin, Welcome! What kinda port pain are you having? I know my port hurts from time to time and I am about 3 weeks post op. I havent had my fill yet, but i have no restriction any more either. Just make sure you tell your fill dr that you feel no restriction. I am sure they will give you another fill as soon as they can.

Hi Zack! I wish you the best of luck. Congrats on taking the first step to changing your life. :smile:

Wow. And what stinks is... I dont go for my first fill till July 7th. If things are already getting stuck... my goodness. It makes me nervous. I normally dont eat red meat often... i prefer chicken.

I was banded 6/3 and for about a week post-op i coughed up that nasty stuff too. My dr said its normal for post op. But still,contact your dr to make sure. Esp if it doesnt go away.

I am almost 3 weeks post op, and I had my first experience about 2 days ago eating hamburger meat. I chewed, but it still didnt go down good. So, I dont think hamburger and I are going to get along very well. I am glad that I experienced it too, so i know what it feels like. But it hurt like hell. I leaned over, and it helped to move it.

It still hasnt hit me yet. And im doing okay... i am sick of drinking though. I fight myself everyday about having subway for dinner just ONE time before surgery. I want to do this 100%... so i am trying to be good.

Thats a really good idea though, with the ground chicken. Thank you for that link! I didnt know that existed. :thumbup:

LusciousL, I subscribed to your blog! :smile2: TXsassygal and jsbnme, I am following your blogs. My blog is posted as my signiture. :thumbup:

I am due to have my surgery June 3rd :smile2:, and I am trying to get grocery shopping out of the way for a few weeks. I am not sure how soon I'll be feeling well enough to fight the walmart crowd for groceries. lol. So, I came to this thread for help from yhall experienced bandsters! I got a menu from my doctor, but it doesnt give a lot of ideas for the mushy pureed foods. Mainly things like: Yogurt (bc i dont drink milk), grits, oatmeal, tuna, meatloaf (all pureed of course). But i can only handle so much of that. What are some yummy post op recipes that I can try weeks 2 through 4? PS- I REALLY love chicken and potatoes :thumbup: Any Ideas I would really appreicate... 3 more days!!! :ohmy:

You will do great. The first two days are very hard... but stick through it. The 3-4 day will be easier and by then youre almost there. I am on a 2 week liquid diet. Today is day 6 for me. I am super excited to know that I am halfway through. Keep a positive mind. :biggrin:

Congrats! I added you as a friend on here. I am doing this horrible pre-op diet. I am on 2 weeks of opti-fast. I am on day 6. Geez! I have been doing pretty good... but its hard. I am def missing food too. :biggrin:

Thank you! Congrats on your date, and lucky you! Only 3 days. That isnt fair! lol. Im jealous. 2 weeks is DRAGGING. Its got a lot easier, but its not easy at all. I wish you the best as well. :tongue2: