I was banded June 25th. Would love to chat with anyone that is close to that date. Actually would love to chat with anyone. But it would be nice to talk to someone going through the beginning stages. My biggest struggle has been with my bowels. The eating has been ok. One of the hardest things I've ever done even though I'm not hungry. But it's all a positive thing. Anyone interested give a yell.

Kathy:smile2:

I was so sick with that. Go to Walgreens and buy their stool softner and take that everyday with crystal lite and you'll be good to go. Ha Ha. That did it for me. I had my surgery 5/4 and I use it 2-3 time a week now. Good luck.

Congrats on the band... hows it going for you?

I got mine on June 30th... things are going good for me, with the exception of my bowels also...Since I started on soft foods Ive been having a bit of trouble with them, I just take a stool softener 2 times a day... seems to help....

Hang in there.... I hear it all gets better

Do you ever go into the chat room? I go a couple times a day....See you there maybe....

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It's good to hear I'm not the only one having that prob. My dr told me it was normal but. I was doing the benefiber and colace. It wasn't working. The Milk of Mag has worked the best. I did go on my own a bit yesterday

But I don't think enough. We'll see what today brings lol. I will try the chat again. I went the other night but it was very late.

HI... I was banded in June also, on the 28th.. I lost 13 lbs the first week, and now cant loose..... I go for my first fill on Aug. 2nd... hopefully I will start loosing:thumbup: my problem is I am sooooo hungry the doctors office says you have to wait until my first fill!

Our banding dates are close. I get my first fill Aug. 5th. I just started having some hunger about 2 days ago. Do you still do protein shakes? They fill me up a lot. I still have to do 2 a day. As I talk to people on here I'm finding that some places have different ways of doing the diets etc. The surgeon I used is very good. Everytime I see him I also have to see the dietitian. We go over what I've eaten and what the next phase will be. I stayed the same the for 2 weeks after losing a lot. I'm not sure how much I've lost since the banding. But as of my last appt. I had lost 24 lbs. Since I first saw the dr for a consult on April 8th. And I believe most of that came from the pre op diet and the band. I may have lost a few on my own. I had to show my insurance company I was dedicated and willing to lose. LOL after all that what I'm trying to say is, I think our bodies are telling us ok, I need a break. Plus I'm older also so I figure I will lose slower than most. Stick to it and gl. Would love to hear from you again.:bolt:

Banded June 28th here. 14lbs gone since then. Most in the first week as well. My first fill is scheduled Aug. 11. I am taking two chewable Fiber Choice strawberry weight management tablets a day and they seem to be helping.

Hey there. I was banded 6-23 and I have lost 13 lbs. My 1st fill was 7-21 and I am going back for a 2nd fill on 8-5. I have been really hungry but find when I eat more protein I do stay full longer but then I have the problem with my bowels.

banded on the 16th. also had problems in the same dept! colace doesnt always work but I still take...I have lost 10 lbs since surgery. It has been slow coming off but I am trying to be patient. I had my first fill last wed.

Hi everyone! I was banded on June 22! I have lost a total of 28 pounds! I also had problems with my bowels but I started taking the Benefiber chewable pills and it seemed to help. I had my first fill last week, but I don't know if it did anything. The doctor put in .4 cc (he says this is standard for his office). But I'm feeling hungry and not feeling any restriction! This concerns me. Although I REFUSE to cheat and I have promised myself to be disciplined! I just hope that I keep losing something each week!! Good luck all!