juliecook

6 months and down 45 pounds. Lost 35 first two months. Go figure.. have not lost in a few months...

This posting is kinda confusing since they changed it..

I went back and forth for years. Then I hit 40 and wished I did it when I was 35. I have been banded for 6 months and it was the best thing I could have done. Good luck

I also think you should got the emergency room.. Good luck..

So true all the bad stuff slides right down. But the baked chickenn and vegies get stuck. Go figure.. LOL

I came home to a husband and four kids. But I had gotten my pain meds early and stocked up the house for myself. My husband did drive the kids to school for a few days. I did need a ride home from the hospital. but besides that I was on my own. I did have a little hard time getting out of my bed. at night but I would put pressure on my incisions and just kind of roll over. it was all fine. i thil you will be ok on your own. just prepare for the next 3 or 4 days with liquids jello and don't forget your pain medication. Take it as prescribed. My Aunt is a nurse. She has always told me to take it even if I don' feel I need it so the pain cycle won't start. So good luck. You will love the band. I have lost almost 40 pounds in 3 months. I love it..

Hi. my insurance made me go see my primary care doctor for 6 months . I never lost a pound. And my insurance still covered me. Good luck

You will not be hungry for a few weeks. Then when the hunger returns it will be time for a fill. So no worries. Good luck

My hunger returned on week three. So I went a week starving before I had my first fill. She added 3cc's and it made a huge difference. I am 8 weeks out and am down around 35 pounds

I agree with you. I do not like this new website. I liked the old one much better..

Hi there. I had my band put on about 8 weeks ago. I have lost 35 pounds. The first couple weeks I was on liquids and then went on to mushy foods. I have had two fills. I can eat everything just in smaller quantities and slower. The band is awesome. Just take it slow the first few days and make sure you walk . Good luck

Thanks everyone. I go in tomorrow for a fill. Good luck!!

You will be amazed what you will be able to eat by Thanksgiving if your band is empty>>

I don't understand why no one ever comments people back on this blog? I have a question about my port still being sore after 8 weeks. But if i post it no one will comment to help me out anyways. Does anyone feel like i do?

Hi there. I was banded about 7 weeks ago. I have lost 30 lbs. the first week it was 15. After the surgery I was sore where my port was. I couldn't even feel the other ones. I did take my pain medication every 4 hours so that really helped. I didn't stay in the hospital. They did mine day surgery. After about three weeks after surgery my hunger returned. And you would not believe what i could eat. I went in for a fill and that helped a little but i am going back in 2 weeks for another. I wish I did this 10 years ago. So good luck and no worries:)