Grams

Hey Fluffy Girl, You are definitely not alone. what I've discovered since banding Oct. 12 is that this is a slow and difficult process but I still have faith that once we have the right restriction it will all be worth it. I lost 23 lbs pre-op but then stayed the same for 3 wks, in fairness I wasn't dieting or exercising, I figure I paid all this money I might as well wait until it's working to try. All of a sudden this week I've dropped 3.8 lbs so that's kind of a boost. From what I hear it's the 3rd or 4th fill that gives us enough restriction to really help so hang in there.Grams PS I don't know what happened to my tracker but I don't seem to be able to find it. did this system change?

Thanks Pat. Looking after your great grandson must be so much fun, and what great motivation to get healthy. I'm going to see my nutritionist tomorrow which is good because I'm way off track with my eating. Up or down a lb or two everyday so I have held on to my pre-op loss but haven't lost any more since surgery. I joined a new website (that the nutritionist recommended) called CalorieKing and it looks like it will be helpful once I get my fill and get going. How's your knee doing? I haven't started exercising yet but I know I need to. I ordered a new treadmill and can't wait to get it. Will be thinking of you as we struggle through these last pre-fill days together. I get my 1st one on Nov.23rd so I'll keep you posted on what you have to look forward to. Take care, because I care.

I'm with you guys. I HATE this part. Now I know why they call this period Bandster Hell. We'll all be "filled" by Christmas though and let's hope it's the gift we're hoping for! Hang in there we can do it together.

Big Ger are you ok? Is anything happening with the Wpg. support group?

If we could control our appetites and lose weight without a fill we wouldn't have needed the lap-band. My Dr. says not to worry about losing between surgery and 1st fill (6wks), but to take the time to heal. You'll lose once you get your fill. Be gentle with yourself.

Hi Pat, How is your journey going? Could use some of your blessings today.:w00t:

I took the opposite approach and told everyone so I have lots of support and they are learning about the lapband, it's good and bad points with me. I'm not ashamed of what I've done but as I'm in the period they call Bandster Hell I am wondering what I've done to myself? I've read enough reports on these sites to know that people are happy with their lapbands so I'm looking forward to feeling that way too. I have 2 wks until my 1st fill and have managed to hold onto the 23 lb loss from pre surgery. I have made an appt. with the psychologist who did my pre-op assessment as she specializes in eating disorders so talking to her can't hurt. Don't be ashamed of your decision I agree it's definitely NOT an easy way out. The important thing is getting healthy not how you do it. Enjoy the compliments and be proud of yourself. the easy way would have been to do nothing.

Good to hear. I have 2 weeks until my first fill and am feeling quite depressed. Hearing that it's working for you helps.

You are definitely not alone. I'm 3 weeks post-op and while not in pain still don't feel like myself. Had the hernia repair too and maybe that's why. Right now feeling "what have I done"? Hopefully after my fill will feel better about my decision. I have no restriction whatsoever and can eat and drink anything. Trying to hold onto my 23 lb pre-op loss. I'll pray for you if you'll pray for me.:wub:

I totally think it's a much harder recovery if you have a hernia repair also. I'm a wimp but even taking that into account it was rough. Here's to making it worthwhile.

I think you might be right about the hormones. Try cottage cheese, and scrambled eggs or omelettes. They go down easy and are more filling. So glad we're in this together:rolleyes2:

I'm so sorry to hear about your knee. I can't imagine dealing with that on top of this. Here's hoping your Doctor can fix you up quick. My Doctor won't fill until 6 wks after surgery:sad: as he says you need to heal properly first. It's funny but you'd think I'd never been on a diet before I feel totally confused about what to eat. I see my nutritionist again a week before my fill (15th and 23rd) so hopefully that will help me re-focus. Thanks for keeping in touch, it helps to know I'm not alone.

Glad to hear surgery went well. Walking helps the gas pains. I'm spinning my wheels here feeling better but with no fill having trouble maintaining diet (which is why I had the LAP-BAND®) and having some real down moods and can't get exercising. 3 more weeks until my first fill. Can't wait to get my ticker moving again.

Today's the day... good luck! I'm sending all kinds of positive thoughts your way. Let me know how you're doing.:thumbup:

1 more sleep and you'll be done with the worry. Think about how great we are going to be looking and feeling next Halloween! Maybe we'll dress up as Playboy bunnies:wink2:. Take it easy today, tomorrow is a new beginning!:sneaky:

You'll be fine! Take your pain meds.(in Canada we take Tylenol 3's), get plenty of rest, walk off the gas. I'm 2 wks banded and feeling good. My first fill will be in 4 wks. and I can't wait. I'll send good thoughts your way Friday.:sneaky:

Ticker update...This is what it's all about! Keep the faith everyone, and good luck.:huh2:

Hi, I missed your posts. I am finally doing better. It was a rough 2 wks but yesterday I was able to downgrade the pain to sore and today is even better. I go to get my staples out in a couple days and I'm sure that will help too. Did you have a hernia repair? I think that's where my pain mostly came from, and I'm a major wimp to boot.I haven't started exercising yet but hope to do a bit today. Sorry to hear about your knee. I have been so afraid of falling, I thought I'd never be able to get back up. My appetite is sure coming back and yesterday I started on some solids (roast chicken, carrots and potatoes) I had a much smaller amt. and chewed really well and didn't have any trouble. I'm down 23 from the start of pre-op but will have a hard time from now to fill time, 4 more weeks yikes. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Keep me posted. Take care, Lynne

Hey BigGerr and PitPat are you still posting on this site? How are you doing?:blushing:

Oops forgot to update my ticker!:wink2:

It's so good to hear from you I was getting a little worried. Glad to hear everything went well for you. how are you feeling today? I know what you mean about the backside I am so done with the pain and feeling down. I feel bad posting anything but good news but maybe there are others out there that aren't finding this as easy as others. Did you have a hernia repair done with your banding? I did and I'm wondering if that's why this is harder than I expected. My discomfort is getting manageable (day 10) and yesterday I went without Tylenol all day so that's an improvement. Some nights I sleep ok others not so much, I should have bought a recliner. My nutritionist gave me a day by day food plan which is helpful and seems to be dead-on. Do you have a fax # I could send you a copy of what I have. In Phase1 which she says is typically 1 day to 2 weeks after surgery she recommends: high protein liquid supplements such as Ensure, Boost, or Carnation Breakfast anytime, clear or cream soups with no noodles or chunks (strain or blend), yogurt, pudding made with skim milk, 1% or skim milk, jello, fruit juice or pureed soft fruit like applesauce. Next post I'll give you Phase 2. I'm so glad I found your post today I was feeling really down and just connecting helps. I hope I haven't scared anyone and I truly look forward to posting good news again, soon I hope. Take care my friend we will get through this. Lynne:unsure:

Hey Pat today's your big day, my prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery and a successful journey are on their way. Let me know how you're doing. Hugs Lynne:thumbup:

Hey Pat, I'm pretty sure today is your big day. Sending you my prayers and very best wishes for a speedy recovery. Let me know how you're doing. Hugs Lynne

Banded on the 12th so 6 days out. Less pain but still have discomfort. Not weighing until i week post-op to give water a chance to go down. I'm feeling a little bit of the "what have i done?" feeling myself but I'm sure once I can start seeing some progress I'll be celebrating along with everyone else. I've spent $16,800 so I'd better. glad to hear so many of you are doing so well and look forward to posting cheerier notes.

3 Cheers for us is right! I'm day 5 and feeling much better although not yet ready to start cleaning closets (in fairness I didn't like doing that before the surgery either). I'm a stomach sleeper too but that's out of the question right now. They repaired a hernia while they were in there and so it wasn't quite as easy as I hoped but on the plus side they killed 2 birds with 1 stone. It has been interesting hearing about the differences in the diets pre and post. I am not having any problems with the yogurt, pudding, soup phase so today I think I'll try an egg or something. I still think about food, not as much, but the thought passes before I get off my butt to get anything. It feels like it would be too much effort to eat. I hope I lose a few more pounds before my appetite comes back. I'm not weighing myself until 1 week post op (Tues.) to give the surgery bloat time to pass. I know it's better to lose slowly but I want a big drop for the effort. How do we get to the post op thread? I was there once but forget how I got there. I'm sure your incision is fine but don't wait too long to call if it doesn't get better. You might just need an antibiotic. Take care and stay in touch. I love having someone to talk to who is going thru it too and knows what I'm talking about.