I hope its ok that I started this thread over on the post-op side! Just wanted to check in to see how those who have been banded are doing?

Im 5 days post op and Im HUNGRY. This all liquid business is really getting annoying. I think Im dehydrated too but Im going in to see my doctor today just to make sure everything is ok. I was feeling nauseous and still running a low grade fever. I talked with the doc last night and she said she didn't seem too worried about it but wanted me to come in today just to followup. Im going to ask her about starting some applesauce, pudding or thinned out cream of wheat. I need something more solid in my stomach.

To top everything else off- Im having female issues and bathroom issues. I started my period a week early 3 days before surgery even though Im on the pill and technically not supposed to start until this week. And I have a yeast infection from the antibiotics I got in the hospital. And then with nothing but liquids coming out I have a hemorrhoid. SHOOT ME NOW.

And the worst was last night when I was taking care of some lady business and was trying to be real gentle with my insicions so I didnt stretch too much and hurt them- well I got the MOTHER of all cramps in my lower abdomen (down below my belly button) that would not go away. I was in EXCRUCIATING pain and it hurt so bad that I really thought I was going to black out from the pain. After what seemed like 10 years (but really only 30 secs) things started getting better. But I called my husband upstairs and had him lay down iwth me just to make sure I wasnt going to pass out.

Anyways, after last night Im glad Im going in to see the doctor. I think I need to get some gatorade to drink because im probably dehydrated but just want to check with her to make sure its ok. And hopeing she will clear me to eat a little something. Im tired of feeling so weak and tired all the time.

:thumbup:I just put on a pair of size 24 shorts, and they were to BIG!!!!! I can't believe it. I wasn't able to wear those shorts a few weeks ago because they were too small. I guess it is time to clean out the closet of all of the 28's, 30's, and 32's in it. :smile2:

Congrats! Definitely time to clean out the closet!!

:thumbup:I just put on a pair of size 24 shorts, and they were to BIG!!!!! I can't believe it. I wasn't able to wear those shorts a few weeks ago because they were too small. I guess it is time to clean out the closet of all of the 28's, 30's, and 32's in it. :smile2:

congrats!! I know that felt soooo good.

Dee

I'm back on solids today and I'm not having any problems eating. I'm just trying to rely on my will power and stay below 1200 calories.

SO far it's 1 pm and I just had lunch. I'm doing good right now.

Was that your first or second fill?

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:thumbup:I just put on a pair of size 24 shorts, and they were to BIG!!!!! I can't believe it. I wasn't able to wear those shorts a few weeks ago because they were too small. I guess it is time to clean out the closet of all of the 28's, 30's, and 32's in it.

Congrats!! I was also happy when i fit back into my size 20 jeans this past week...before i had gained so much weight that i would only wear stretch pants because my old jeans didn't fit anymore....i can wear jeans again!! WOOO HOOO

Congrats on all the success guys !!!! keep it up!!! wish me luck on my appt . monday night. I do not want surgery again!

Was that your first or second fill?

It was my first. They added 1 cc and I had 3cc's from surgery so I'm at 4 now. I'm doing good though. I can still eat bread and really anything I want but I am satisfied and full eating less of it. I've even lost another pound. I know I'm not at my sweet spot but it definitely seems like my appetite is decreasing:)

It was my first. They added 1 cc and I had 3cc's from surgery so I'm at 4 now. I'm doing good though. I can still eat bread and really anything I want but I am satisfied and full eating less of it. I've even lost another pound. I know I'm not at my sweet spot but it definitely seems like my appetite is decreasing:)

I'm having this sensation too. I only have as my PA says 3.5-3.8c in my band but I am satisfied with much less food now.

Before my fill I could eat a whole sandwich made with a flatout wrap . I tried to do that last night and I had to take my ham out of the wrap it was going down really hard. the cold cuts I have are 50 cals for 3 slices so I tried to just wrap 2 0f those up this morning with a 1/2 slice of swiss cheese each. The 1st I shared with my dog and the second I just took a couple of bites and I was done. I'm down about 3 lbs since my fill.

We'll see how this goes. I'm wondering if my restriction will ease up soon which I'm expecting. No one hits their sweet spot so soon, right???!!!

Dee

I wonder the same thing. I wonder if this will last all the way to my next fill in 4 weeks.

I must say that i am all smiles today! I reached another short goal, i acheived my goal of 189 lbs. :biggrin: I weighed in at 188 this morning!!! I feel great, full of energy too. My next goal is set for 180lbs.

I am well on my way to my ultimate goal of 150lbs!

Edited September 26, 201015 yr by shadena30

I must say that i am all smiles today! I reached another short goal, i acheived my goal of 189 lbs. :biggrin: I weighed in at 188 this morning!!! I feel great, full of energy too. My next goal is set for 180lbs.

I am well on my way to my ultimate goal of 150lbs!

Congrats to you Shadena!!! I am so happy for you. When I get to 180 I will be over the moon.

If you have that energy you will be 180 in no time maybe in the next 2 weeks or so.

I need a great energy supplement. Does anyone know of any?

I want to exercise harder but I don't have much energy at all.

Dee

I must say that i am all smiles today! I reached another short goal, i acheived my goal of 189 lbs. :biggrin: I weighed in at 188 this morning!!! I feel great, full of energy too. My next goal is set for 180lbs.

I am well on my way to my ultimate goal of 150lbs!

congratulations!! You're doing awesome!!

I must say that i am all smiles today! I reached another short goal, i acheived my goal of 189 lbs. :biggrin: I weighed in at 188 this morning!!! I feel great, full of energy too. My next goal is set for 180lbs.

I am well on my way to my ultimate goal of 150lbs!

Congratulations surgery buddy! I'm at 190 and holding! I so want that number to say 189, but I have to remember that it's not a race and I'm not competing with anyone but myself. I was so happy to see the 1 as the first number, I should just be pleased with the results so far!

I am due for my second fill tomorrow, I have to call and make an appointment, I can't believe it's already been 4 weeks since my first fill! I definitely need one...I had 3cc in my band already so they added .5 cc to it. For the past week, I have been able to eat a lot more food than I had previously, I even ate almost an entire Subway sandwich. I wasn't trying to eat it all, but I was thinking I would stop once I felt satisfied. I ate 3/4 of it! Bread and all! Last night I went out to dinner with the family and brought half of my meal home and no dessert, not even a bite! I was pretty proud of myself...and the fact that I was wearing my size 14 jeans that I've never been able to get much of a leg into and now I can wear them and zipper with no problem! :crying:

Hope everyone is doing well. I am finding that I don't come on as much because sometimes I forget that I even have had the surgery and still need the support that goes with it. I know I'm not doing everything I can and should be logging on more, I'll work on that!

I had my first fill on Aug 23.

I'm not really all that hungry. I can only eat 1/2 - 3/4 cup of food now, so I don't know how it will be once I get my second fill. It actually worries me.

If I didn't force myself to have something before 1130, I probably would skip breakfast all together. Today, I had a shake around 830, and I got busy. Looked up, and it was 2 PM. I hadn't had lunch or a snack, and I wasn't even hungry. I don't start to get "hungry" until around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Don't know how much of that is head hunger or body hunger.

Geez, I hope I have the same reaction.....I am a creature of habit and eat at the same time during work....I hope I work right through like you did!

Hey there, I'm just jumping in to post...I realize I have really just been NOT HERE! I've been so busy starting school that I haven't had a chance to keep up....still losing about one to two pounds a week and happy not to have gained during one of the more stressful times (School starting:)). Exercise has really been working for me (now up to running 1.5 miles with a little walking thrown in before and after the run) and I'm eating PRETTY well (not perfect) but okay.

I was wishing I would lose volumes of weight at first but now realize that is not the case. I LOVE that I weighed two pounds less this week! I feel like I ate so much but really it was just regular and never do I gain like I did. Feeling great and happy!

Hey, Jen. Good to hear from you. Glad things are going well. I get my fill on tuesday - finally!! I have been eating way too much and it's depressing! lol.

Have a great evening!