Chloe1982

I didn't have any cc's put in at surgery and I get fills every 2-4 weeks. I am also a self pay. I'm not sure how it works with insurance. I also wanted to report that I've lost 7 lbs since last saturday when I got the fill!!! I am so excited. At this point I dont really care I haven't been able to eat like I used to. I think it was all psychological. Last night I was able to eat a little salmon and spinach... not my normal 1/2 cup of food but I'm eating my Vitamins and doing Protein shakes... So I think I'm getting my nutritional needs met. I'm just so happy to see the scale moving again after a 2 month stall. I only have 30 more lbs to go. I am so thankful for this forum, since I decided to not tell anyone except for my husband that I had the surgery. Thanks for listening and your responses!

I eat 1/2 a cup 3x a day. My Dr. gave me a bunch of handy measuring tools that I've even taken out to eat. You would be surprised what you can fit in half a cup! Keep in mind you want to fill it with your Protein 1st and make that the majority of your 1/2 cup. Then put in your fruits and veggies. Sometimes if I need a snack I'll eat some fat free low cal yogurt. Usually for Breakfast I do drink a Protein shake with 2% milk (skim is too nasty for me) and I add in fresh fruit and ice to make a smoothie! I am finally at the right restriction to where this keeps me full and I'm finally getting over my brain hunger.

Also it is really helpful to plan your menus out and stick to them. Sometimes your so hungry and you load your plate up with EVERYTHING!!! I had this prob in my 1st 2-3 months when I didn't feel much restriction.

Another helpful is is MyFitnessPal (an app on my Droid powered phone.) I can input what I'm eating and the amount of exercise and it calculates it for me. Most days I do well to stay at my 1200 calorie a day goal. Best of Luck

I would say that if you are in your "green zone" don't get the fill, but as soon as you start to get hungry or grazing between meals make an appt ASAP! I dont know how ur dr works but its pretty easy for me to get in a for a fill.

Thanks for the suggestions. This was my 4th fill since May... I'm still having problems with mushies and even soup! I hope I stay in the green zone, I think I'm still in the psychological stage of feeling I need the food and wanting it... Oh well I hope I lose! I was banded May 4th, 2010 and I've lost 38lbs to date, but I haven't seen the scale move much in 2 months especially with my all inclusive trip to Mexico. Lol.

I had a fill yesterday and even Clear Liquids feel like they are too much... It feels like the liquid it right there. I don't feel like I need to throw up but it just feels like it's not going down fast enough??? Can anyone help?

When I had surgery I left with no cc's in my band, my 1st fill was 1 month later and the 2nd and 3rd fills were 2 weeks apart. I had my 3rd fill today and I have a total of 2.5cc in a 10cc band. My doctor told me to come back in a month this time. I'm a little disasppointed he only put .5cc in this time. I really want to feel some restriction!!

I would say everyone loses at their own speed... I was banded 05/04/10 and have had 2 fills totalling 2cc in a 10 cc band. I've lost 29 lbs so far. Best wishes!

I was banded 05/04/10... I have a 10 cc band. I didn't get my 1st fill til I was 1 month post-op and I've had appts every 2 weeks after that. I get my 3rd fill this Weds, so everyone wish me luck!!

I've heard several people say that their 3rd fill was it for them, they called it the "magic fill". I have had 2 fills and have 2cc in my band, I really don't feel much restriction and I've only had 1 sticking episode. Should I ask my dr for more cc's? I had surgery May 4th and I've lost 26lbs. These last 2 weeks it's been the same 3lbs over and over?? Suggestions?

I would wait!!!!! You really don't want to have to search for a dr up there to have some taken out. I've heard those horror stories!

I only told my husband... I didn't want ANYONE at working knowing, so my doctor wrote on plain prescriptions for my FMLA paperwork. I am happy with this choice. I like talking to people on here and my dr has a support group on Thursdays. I really don't feel the need to confide in someone who really doesnt understand what I'm going thru, ya know? Best Wishes on your upcoming surgery :scared2:

I am almost 2 months post-op and I've only had 1 thing get stuck so far, but then again I only have 2cc in my band. It's kinda scary I wont lie. With me I just felt like I needed to get it up, and swallowing didnt help because it gave me a panic feeling... And the sliming comes with it... I just spit a lot and really didnt get a lot out...after about 10 mins I felt sooooo much better. My dr reccommends pineapple juice mixed with a teaspoon of meat tenderizer. I didn't have to use it, but i keep it handy. Good luck!

thank you for all the advice! I'm new at this and still really nervous!

I had surgery on 05/04/10 and got a 1cc fill about 2 weeks ago. I really don't feel that much of a restriction and haven't had any food get stuck. BUT while I was sitting waiting on my fill I heard all these horror stories about different foods getting stuck...as soon as I left I went and got some pineapple juice and meat tenderizer. This supposedly will help food that stuck get broken up and go down... My QUESTION is...Will I know instantly when food gets stuck? I'm scheduled for a fill this Weds and I'm really scared about having too much restriction. Thanks everyone!

my dr says Clear Liquids the day of the fill, full liquids the next day, mushy the 3rd and regular on the 4th... I only had a 1cc fill and really can't tell a difference either...

i on the other hand hv not been doing so good. I go for my first fill today and i am scared i may hv already stretched my pouch! it sucks!

Keep ur fingers crossed that it is all in my head! I hv no restriction yet so idk.. maybe it is all in my head.

i wake in the middle of the night with this deep hallow feeling in my pouch! IT HURTS! I dont eat past 6pm... idk if this is hurting me or helping me. I dont feel much difference in my clothes :biggrin:

im not doubting my band.. i just dont think im using it correctly....

any advice?

Did your doctor see on the xray machine today if your pouch is ok? My dr made me do a barium swallow and i saw all of my band and pouch... Hopefully you will feel restriction with your fill. I'm scheduled to go back in 2 weeks for my 2nd fill... Good luck!

I was banded on May 4th... I'm down 21lbs and had my 1st fill of 1cc today... It wasn't bad at all and didnt hurt! I also got released with not restrictions. 24 Hr Fitness here I come! I'm back on clear liquid diet today, full liquid tomorrow, soft foods 3rd day and regular diet on 4th day. I was also told by some people in the office that if I get something stuff to mix pineapple juice with meat tenderizer and drink it... I guess the enzymes break it up? Anyway, good luck everyone!

My question is why are you waiting so long for your 1st fill. I know every Dr. is different, but I'm scheduled for my 1st fill almost exactly a month after my surgery. Maybe you should see if they will bump it up sooner? Good luck :thumbup:

Conroe here... was banded by Dr. Wilkenfeld on 05/05/10. I've lost 17lbs since my surgery date and scheduled for 1st fill in early June. Best of luck to everyone!

I think I may try Protein shots. I tried to make a Protein shake with 2 scoops of Protein. Oh man. I took 2 sips and I want to throw up :redface: I've seen people mix the protein shooters with Crystal Light, so maybe that will work.

Mix some fresh fruit, chocolate Syrup or even PB. My dr gave me some great Protein Shake recipes. Let me know if you would like some!

Chloe

Sometimes I mix hershey's chocolate Syrup with my vanilla Protein shakes... with milk and ice its almost like a choc shake :redface:

Milk of Mag is good. I used strawberry flavored and it worked just as the bottle promised! Lol.

I just had some cream of broccoli Soup, strained of course. think I overdid it because I am miserable. I feel so bloated right now. I had maybe 1/2 cup if that.

I was banded on May 5th... My dr suggests eating 1/4 cup every 3 hrs... EAT! Do not let yourself get hungry because you will eat more and throw up or feel miserable for about an hr. I'm in a soft food diet and i seem to be doing well with tuna salad. No hunger pains! I've lost 16lbs since my surgery and I'm feeling pretty good. Good luck! :w00t:

I was banded May 5th and I've lost 16lbs from the day of surgery. I graduated to soft foods as of yesterday but I'm still kind of nervous about eating. I've had some soggy cheerios. Lol.

I was on Clear Liquids the 1st 3 days after surgery and then got moved to full liquids... I will be on those til this Thursday (10 days post op). I went to my local sushi place and got some onion Soup. It has been very filling for me. I also like the broccoli and cheese soup from quizno's. I usually eat 1/4 cup cream of wheat in the morning, a Protein Shake, 2oz of soup and a jell-o (spread out over the day). I've been very full and I've lost 14lbs in 8 days! Good luck!!