ArmyWives

So, finding out at my fill, that I have a 14cc band, I ws told that it could take about three fills to really start to feel the restriction, because its such a large band. Well, since the fill, I havent felt anymore restriction and I have another apointment in two weeks where will be asking for more fluids in my band.... Just my update! Best of Luck and prayers to all...

Im in California, and the 1800lapband people is who i used for the surgery and who i still use.

:tongue2:Okay so on Saturday September 18, 2010 @ 9am, I had my very first fill. Now before I get started with the really short story, let first tell you I waited in the lobby for 15 minutes before my appointment. Okay so I was called back, weighted (total of 43.9lbs. in 6 weeks) I laid flat on the bed, then my doctor came in, (I got to keep all of my own clothes on!) He explained to me that he was going to give me a shot of litocaine (mind you it was in a diabedic needle) and I didnt even feel him give me the shot. He explained that he was going to put the other needle that was attached to the 3cc of saline solution in... before I got alright out of my mouth, he said, "Im in!" I didnt feel it either! He push the plumger of the neddle in and all I could feel was this,weird squiggly feeling..! I would imagine its what a mother feels when she feels her baby move inside of her. Just like that, I was done and out of there. In a matter of 5 minutes, my band was full and I was back in the car and leaving right at my actual appoiontment time! So, really there is nothing to be scared of and its completely PAINLESS!!!! Best of luck and prayer to all!:thumbup:

Thank you everyone for all the prayers and condolences. Im really happy with all the progress that Ive made thus far, and I cant wait to continue it! Next week I promise to report back with a FULL and DETAILED report of my first fill... I am a little nervous, but Ive dont my research and seen several video on how the process works, so I feel very informed.. Im also so glad to hear that my blogs have helped so many of you... That why I choose to be very open and detailed about the process... I promise to get some new full body photos up again very soon, so you can all see the progress... Its very amazing, even to me! Thanks again everyone.. Best of luck and prayers to all...

I have to be honest, it does work, but you have to help it work. You have to decided to make the right food choices, and excersize. If you work with it, it WILL work for you! Best of luck and please keep us posted!

Sorry its been so long since I posted... Life has just gotten a little over whelming lately. As of right now, Im down 35lbs in 5 weeks! Alot of people are starting to notice and it feels really good. I recently had to buy a new outfit for my Dad's funeral (he passed away two weeks ago) and Im already down two pant sizes, two sizes around and one cup size in my bra, and one size smaller in my shirts!!! Im very pleased with all the progress. I have every intention of getting back into my gym routine now that everything has calmed down and im finally home again. Best of Luck and prayers to all!:wink:

Since I was banded, and Im LOVING IT! Over the last week, Ive experienced what it's like to NEVER be hungry! Never in my life have I had to remind myself to eat something. I have noticed that if I forget to eat something small (around late afternoon) I start to feel shaky and sick stomached. Occasionally a headache will follow. Im learning the importance of reading food labels and taking my time in the grocery store, which I have found to be a challenge in its own! There have been moments though, when I have to be really strict with myself, and tell myself NO... I wont be hungry or anything and I want to go to the frig and just munch... Thats when I put on my pretty new nikes' and go for a walk, or leave the house and walk around mall or department store or somewhere.... m sure that with time things like this will get easier and less and less or something that I have to think about or tell myself no for. Well all, thats the latest and greatest on this week! Just waiting and looking forward to the 18th of September, for my first fill!!!!!! Cant hardly wait to feel some serious restriction! Best of luck and Prayers to all!:wub:

Dadkins- Im 12 days past surgery! I completely understand that rumbling stomach! However I have noticed that it only takes about four or five bits of something to get ride of it, and im good all day long! nbrett- I am! Im so loving this!

In Saturday Aug. 21st I had my second post op check up appointment, and it went very well. I was given a 100% and allowed to go back to normal activities, just cant go back to the gym for two more weeks:sad:....other than that, Im off to give this journey a kick start!:w00t: I was also given my appointment for my first fill!!! Im really excited about it, I really ready to feel some restriction! So On September 18 @ 9am Im getting my gas tank filled up!!! Best of luck and prayers to all!:biggrin:

Hey guys, got a question, I know that the goal with the protein shakes is to get the max protein intake, however with so many out there, Im confused... On the paper work from my surgeon, they give you examples such as boost, ensure and slim fast... after reading the labels on them, i was taken back by how much sugar and carbs are in those brands, and choose to go with EAS because it has 17g of Protein, 2g of sugar, and 1g of carb.... Im starting to wonder however if the purpose of the high sugar drinks were to help supplement for what we are not getting from food... Any thoughts?

Thanks for that... I was banded on the 11 of Aug. and I was kinda wondering how the fill process works... Thanks for easing those thoughts and worries!

Girl we have all been there, so dont be to hard on yourself... and CONGRATS on being HONEST WITH YOURSELF.... I use Curves, its 30 mins a day they suggest 3-4 times a week and its quick, easy, all woman, and its fun! I would suggest that you either wake up and hour earlier than you normally do, and do or on your way home from work make it your "on the way home stop" You owe it to yourself to do this, you've already given yourself a great gift by getting banded, now get where you want to be and help the tool help you! Best of luck and prayers.... Keep us updated!:smile2:

I dont know much about how insurance works, or doctors in Texas, but I do know that here in California, my starting BMI was 46 and that qualified me without needing any other medicial issues. However, I do know that if your BMI is 30-35 you do need to have I believe it is three or more of the diseases you listed. I wasnt made to do the six month diet, but I have heard that some people have had to (mostly kiaser patients), however there is a life style change and diet that you must adhere to one month and two weeks before the surgery. I currently have a friend how has Kiaser and the hoops were just ridiculous, and she and her parents are going to finances the surgery (just shy of 12,000). Its the BEST investment that you can make in yourself. Its just as good if not better than investing in your education. Ive only been banded now for one week, but ive been waiting four years for my insurance to start excepting this surgery, and I dont regret one minute of the whole process. Best of luck and prayers, keep us all update!