MAY BANDSTERS ~ How are you doing?

[clhendrix2 0]

My surgery was May 7th and I have lost 22 pounds, including the pre-op diet thast I started on April 23rd. Hunger has returned in a BIG way for me too and I can eat alot more than I could even 2 weeks ago. I worry about this all the time and have not seen much change in the scale this last week, just pray it does not go up! I get my first fill this week on June 9th. I am praying for restriction, because I know I am eating too much to feel full. I would love to take a few bites again and feel full. I miss that feeling that I had a couple of weeks ago. On a good note, My band has been healing well I suppose, the tenderness is better everyday. I have not had any sickness, vomiting, nausea, nothing, as I have read on here so many people have. And every food that I have tried has gone down fine, dont think I have had any 'stuck' episodes, from what I have read, I'm sure I would know it. Good luck to us all!

I hope all of the other May Bandsters are doing well!

[sydney1976 0]

Hi I was banded May 13th. I am amazed at all of those of you who are moving on to real food. I am on mushies for another week. Then soft, then real. Honestly, I am so tight that I am okay with it. I went in with some pain last Wednesday and the Dr. took out some of the fill he put in at surgery. I am now sitting at about .5ccs. I am doing really well, and am really happy. My struggle is getting in enough calories. I end the day between 450 and 600 most days. Hoping that when I move to soft foods that will go up a bit.

Congrats to all, looks like we are all doing amazingly!

Sydney

[paula2468 7]

Hey that is great you are doing great. Did you get a fill when you had suregy?

No, my band was put on "loose" until I am healed, my next appt and first opportunity for a fill is July 6 =)

[Thisisit! 0]

Well my date was May 25th and I have only lost 16.5 pounds since I started the liquid diet almost 3 weeks ago. What am I doing wrong?! Agh!! Anyone have the same feelings?

[forevadee 0]

I was banded may 17th. Since surgery, I've lost 18lbs. Weight loss has definetly slowed down since staring soft solid foods. I'm hoping to get my first fill june 30th! But so far so good! Haven't thrown up, or had any nausea. Having a lil trouble with cravings tho. I have a major sweet tooth. So, anything sweet is a temptation for me. Also, need to start working out too,to speed up weight loss. Other than I'm Doing, and healing great. My surgeon was awesome.

[sandradee0124 0]

Post-surgical doctor's appt today. Lost 16 lbs, just some residual swelling, bloating and some Water retention. Moved me to soft foods for two weeks, scheduled the first fill for 6/28!!! He told me I already have 3.5cc in the band which is amazing since I feel NO RESTRICTION. Also showed me pictures they took during the surgery?! I don't ever have to see those again!

Looking forward to something other than Slim Fast for dinner :-).

[CathyBFromGa 0]

Banded 5-4-10, doing better each day. Last week was first week for solids, but I had something funky going on like some swelling or something, and didn't do so well. So far this week has been better. I've had soft-scrambled eggs, baked chicken tenders, baked fish... but my most favorite was a SALAD!! Took forever to make it because i hand chopped each ingredient. it was almost like confetti! but it was delicious and I loved every bite. Bought some Tyson fully-cooked mesquite chicken strips (like for fajitas) and put a couple of those plus a boiled egg on the salad, so it was full of Protein too. YummEEE!!! I am scheduled for a fill in one week, but not sure I need it, as I am not hungry, I'm losing weight, and if I'm not extremely careful with taking tiny bites and chewing the hound out of everything, it is really uncomfortable to eat. So Ill just have to talk to the doc and see what he thinks. So far I have avoided bandster hell, but my day may be coming. I'm just enjoying the band right now. Good luck to all you other May Bandsters!!!

[deestew 0]

How about making your own Protein Shake with a little fresh fruit. You can buy dry whey Protein and mix it with skim milk to add even more protein. Good luck!

[kellie2 0]

What is bandster hell? Sorry, newby here.

[kellyjoiii 19]

Bandster Hell is the time you are banded until you have a fill. (And from my understanding- this can be even after a fill when you still do not have much restriction.) It sucks, but gets better with every fill I think. I am sitting at 4ccs in my band from my first fill...and feel like I can eat an elephant (although it is more like a small dog ) Good Luck! There are many new terms for us bandsters!