krp2010

Hello fellow September 2010 bandsters, just wondering eveyone's progress and thoughts on thier band thus far? I have lost 35 pounds, finally hit the sweet spot in December. Just wondering about what others think that were banded same time as me. Thanks!! KRP

Hello All, Banded on Sept 10 2010, to date I have lost 35 pounds, noticing some hair loss. Does anyone have this and know what I can do? Thanks, KRP

I was banded in Sept 2010, I have lost about 35 pounds total and can eat pretty much whatever I want just alot less. I read on here that people watch what they eat and diet, I am losing weight just monitoring my portions. Anyone else eat what they want too??

No, not normally do I drink while I eat, sometimes I forget and take a small sip. It's all a learning process. Went today for my 4th fill at my office, I can go every week if I want too, and since I am a self pay it is included for two years. So, the nurse said that the "sweet spot" is anywhere between 3 and 6 fills. I guess I will see how this coming week goes. Thanks guys!

Thanks for the reply, however I think the whole purpose of the band and the 14,000 that I spend was to control my portions for me. Otherwise, I could just do another diet plan. I realize that it isnt a cure all, but there is a device stitched onto my stoma that is supposed to do that for me.

I was banded on Sept 10 and have lost a total of 20 pounds, however I do not feel it is due to the band. I have been filled 3 times and the funniest things happen. Some days I feel restriction and other days NONE!! Can someone please tell me how to know if you need a fill or not?? I chalked the pbing up to not eating slowly and properly. I was able to eat a whole steak sub with no issue, I feel my portions should be alot less. Just wondering if anyone has this issue and if you are at your "sweet spot" how do you know that?? KP

I have had 3 fills and no numbing, really do not feel much when they do it. Not sure why anyone would want to get a "numbing shot" to get a shot. Defeats the purpose of not feeling a shot??

Just wondering if ANYONE banded can eat a cheeseburger? I am two months banded and really miss those. I mean a real one with a bun. KP

I vomit twice a week and this is my 2nd fill, sometimes I can eat and other times I cannot. I hope that I am not causing damage to my band, but when i have to make myself vomit, it means it is stuck for good. I feel like a bulemic when i do this, it is weird.

Not being able to keep liquids down is not good or the norm, I think you need to call your doc. Kp

Wow, I went for my 2nd fill and I have 5.5 cc and some days I feel restricted and other days I don't?? Tonight I could eat most all of my meal plus an appetizer and salad??? I am really confused to say the least.

Ok, Had my 2nd fill, I am so hungry but find that I am having trouble eating things, throwing up stuff is not fun. Anyone else find that they can only eat "bad" foods like crackers and cheese or things that slide. I so miss my chicken and veggies. KP

After my 1st fill, I could not eat for a couple of days without pain and pb. I stay completely away from deli, it clogs me everytime. I am going in on Friday for my 2nd fill, because I am hungry, I believe that there are just things that I am not able to eat and it has not much to do with the fill. I am able to eat more now and feel like I can eat cake and chips and the stuff that is bad, but I cannot get the good foods down. It is very frustrating. I hope it gets better.

I get them all of the time, almost every time I eat. I have only had one fill so I am not full, because I am able to eat again after they stop. Usually the first few bites are followed with hiccups unless it is liquid. I am finding it hard because I cannot eat meats and veggies.

any suggestions for eating out on mushy foods??