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.

Going back to the Dr tonight ..Wish me luck ! he will be there for this attempted fill.

Good luck girl! I hope he gets it on the first stick.

Going back to the Dr tonight ..Wish me luck ! he will be there for this attempted fill.

Good Luck. I go Thursday for my 2nd fill. I'm looking forward to it.

I finally feel like I've made it over the hump. The hump where my body was wanting to know what in the world I had done to it, so it was holding onto every calorie that I ate.

Lord I've had a terrible day today. The kind of day that normally makes me turn to food but guess what? I'm not that hungry so I skipped the food:) I am having supper of course but no crazy emotional binges for me:)

Got my fill by the DR. he apologized to me and i accepted.He came in just for me. He showed his nurse that sometimes it will be at a angle . He stuck me only once and got it 2CC's. How many cc's did all you first fill people get?

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My surgeon does 3-4 for the first fill. I had 3 already from surgery so he gave me one more for a total of 4cc's.

I'm glad they got it but that doesn't seem like much. Did you have any in there already?

Got my fill by the DR. he apologized to me and i accepted.He came in just for me. He showed his nurse that sometimes it will be at a angle . He stuck me only once and got it .2CC's. How many cc's did all you first fill people get?

I got 3.5 ccs with my first fill. They put in there as much as your band will let them. They do it under fluro every time. They did say that each time you go back in for more, that you usually only get half of what you had the previous time. On Thursday, I'm expecting to get somewhere between 1 - 1.5 ccs.

I had 3 ccs put in during surgery and my doctor gave me 3 more for a total of 6 ccs now. I had restriction the days after my fill and still feel some restriction now but I think I will need another fill next month.

Glad things went better for you this time Beachbunny.

I had 1.5cc put in at surgery and then the PA put in 2cc at first fill.

She says I'm now btwn 3.5-3.8cc so I guess there is a drop or 2 more in there.

I feel some restriction now but I'm looking forward to my 2nd fill.

The way I'm feeling now I think I may hit my sweet spot sooner than later. Hopefully :smile:

Dee

Glad things went better for you this time Beachbunny.

I had 1.5cc put in at surgery and then the PA put in 2cc at first fill.

She says I'm now btwn 3.5-3.8cc so I guess there is a drop or 2 more in there.

I feel some restriction now but I'm looking forward to my 2nd fill.

The way I'm feeling now I think I may hit my sweet spot sooner than later. Hopefully :smile2:

Dee

I'm feeling the same way. I think almost at my sweet spot:)

My Dr puts none in at surgery. So just 2 CC in till nov 5. Ill probably get 2 more. My body just as of late is wanting to hold on to the lbs!!!

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I swear it is like my body has finally said fine. I've lost 12 pounds in the last 2 weeks. I was so excited. I can actually see a difference, and I felt my hip bone this morning when I was laying down. It didn't have a lot of fat around it.

Not only that, I was actually able to wrap a beach towel around me, and it overlapped.

Amazing what makes us happy.

Congrats Monica you are doing so well.

Keep it up.

Hello everyone! I just got my first fill on Monday, 9/27. Its been 6 weeks since surgery. I've lost 17lbs so far. My Dr put 3cc in my 10cc band and I cannot tell at all. Anyone else out there in this situation?

My weight loss has been at a standstill for over a week now and I was hoping this fill would make a difference. I'm getting a lil discouraged but I know this is a slow process.