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.

Hi All,

I am new to the thread. I was banded on Aug. 18th and started out at 185. I have been up and down with only 5lbs loss, so dont feel bad those of you who have gained some back. I had my first fill of 6cc's at 6 weeks out, have a little restriction, but can still eat way too much. Ive been told its all about restriction, we'll see. Sabrina

I feel the same way as all of you. I am eating too much and not getting enough exercise. I try to watch my portion size but i get hungry and the worst thing is I can still eat anything as long as I chew it slowly. I am with you I thing we should all start frest again . Thanks everyone for all of your support I really need it.

I honestly think im tighter now than i was a few days after my fill. If i eat too much...mind you its not alot , up it comes.....maybe im allready close to the sweet spot , we shall see!!!

I have a head cold and I've had indigestion for the last 2 days now. Seriously. I'm never hungry and I just feel so yuck!

Any ideas on getting rid of the indigestion?

BTW... Sorry for some of the spelling, I am doing this on cellphone and did not read the form over before I submitted it.

What the heezy!! I can't believe you had to fly out to Mexico on a wrong diagnosis. You're taking it very well. I would have been livid. Glad you're ok though.

Hi All,

I am new to the thread. I was banded on Aug. 18th and started out at 185. I have been up and down with only 5lbs loss, so dont feel bad those of you who have gained some back. I had my first fill of 6cc's at 6 weeks out, have a little restriction, but can still eat way too much. Ive been told its all about restriction, we'll see. Sabrina

Wow, at 185 I'd be close to goal. Don't worry though it seems like we are all going through about the same thing and we're all basically in the same time frame so I guess we're in our learning curve :puke: . 6cc's was a very aggressive fill. I hope when I get there I have good restriction.

I feel the same way as all of you. I am eating too much and not getting enough exercise. I try to watch my portion size but i get hungry and the worst thing is I can still eat anything as long as I chew it slowly. I am with you I thing we should all start frest again . Thanks everyone for all of your support I really need it.

I can eat just about anything too and I hate that. I love that I have not had any bad episodes and I don't push it with a lot of bread or anything .My eating has not been good though.

I honestly think im tighter now than i was a few days after my fill. If i eat too much...mind you its not alot , up it comes.....maybe im allready close to the sweet spot , we shall see!!!

Beachbunny have you noticed that you are tighter at some times than others? I've noticed that it seems that in the morning I am tight 2 bites of anything is more than enough but later on towards the evening I can eat just about anything.

I have a head cold and I've had indigestion for the last 2 days now. Seriously. I'm never hungry and I just feel so yuck!

Any ideas on getting rid of the indigestion?

I bought those papaya enymes tablets. They are chewable, they taste good and are good for digestion and they even help when you eat something that may seem like it's stuck. I have 2 big bottles of them.

I reached out to a successful bandster on Youtube for help and ideas. I'm waiting for a response now. I am starting this thing all new tomorrow. I cannot fail with this band.

Dee

Edited October 10, 201015 yr by msdv

I definitely do not have the restiction you all have. I ate a small banana for breakfast thirty minutes had a breakfast sandwich. That was all before 930. I just had lunch at 130 which was a 6'' tuna sub and almost a whole bag of chips plus cookies. So maybe I should get another fill. Maybe this is my karma for having such easy after care. I don't know. What do yall think? I have 1.5 cc in a 4 cc band.

Beachbunny have you noticed that you are tighter at some times than others? I've noticed that it seems that in the morning I am tight 2 bites of anything is more than enough but later on towards the evening I can eat just about anything. Dee

I am the same way. In the morning I have a scrambled egg and it fills me up but as the day wears on, I can eat a lot more.

I definitely do not have the restiction you all have. I ate a small banana for breakfast thirty minutes had a breakfast sandwich. That was all before 930. I just had lunch at 130 which was a 6'' tuna sub and almost a whole bag of chips plus cookies. So maybe I should get another fill. Maybe this is my karma for having such easy after care. I don't know. What do yall think? I have 1.5 cc in a 4 cc band.

Wow. There is no way I could eat a 6" sub, chips and cookies. I can barely do a sandwich thin turkey sandwich. I think you need a fill. :puke:

I was thinking that too.

I cannot eat a lot of food like that at one time.

A banana is very filling and then a bkfast sandwich and then a sub, chips and cookies ...that's a lot. I have been afraid of bread. Yesterday for the first time I had a bagel thin sandwich but that was an all day thing 2 bites in the morning and then the rest at lunch.

I'm with Diane if you can eat that much in one sitting you most likely are due a fill. No karma just sounds like you need maintenance. Which band allows only 4ccs? That's just about where I'm at now and I know I have a ways to go to get to my sweet spot.

Its so good to read these posts. I am the same as everyone else I can only eat a little in the morning, but as the day goes along I can eat a whole lot more. It takes more and more to fill me up. I really have to restrain myself and chose wisely.

previcid helps me

A 4cc band will close pretty much at 4cc's. Just like a 10 will close at a ten. The smaller the band just means I had a "small stomach / esophagus." If they were to put a bigger one on me it wouldn't stay because it would be too big is the way I think they explained it. I am not sure though if I am correct. I will ask again my next fill. I am going to call today to see if I can go for a fill in two weeks. My first fill was last week. Or let me see if I can do it this Friday. I am going to call. Thanks you guys. :puke:

oh the frustration!

I had my second fill on friday and i was REALLY hoping for some restriction but don't see any at all! I'm getting so frustrated with this whole process.

At the office when my dr. did the fill she pulled out the 3.5cc's that were in there and then put them back in with an additional 1cc. So i'm suppossedly at 4.5cc's. She was telling me that with a 10cc band most people hit a sweet spot at 4.5cc's and that my next fill isn't for 6 more weeks. I'm so irritated because i don't feel like this is happening for me. I'm constantly hungry and just trying not to eat everything in sight. I'm doing high protein and trying my best to stick to smaller meals even though i'm soooo hungry. I don't think my dr's office is going to give me another fill any earlier that what is scheduled.

ROAR!!!

just venting :puke:

*****update**** just called the dr's office...they think i should get another fill next week. hopefully this will give me some restriction :crying:

Edited October 11, 201015 yr by Elliottsmama
update

Hello All, I'm with the rest of you. I'm finding myself getting more and more hungry. Some days I can eat quite a bit and other days I feel the restriction. I had a small amount of fill in my band during surgery, and received my first fill on Oct. 4. I go for my second fill on Oct. 18. I too am getting discouraged...

This weekend was horrible. My OB/GYN put me on a medicine that had me starving all weekend. I don't care what the scientists say. There are certain medicines that make you hungry, and I'm taking one. I had wonderful restriction before I started taking the medicine. I wasn't hungry between meals, and I couldn't eat but 1/2 - 3/4 cup at a time.

I told my husband yesterday that I felt like I had gained 5 pounds over the weekend from Thursday on. Weighed this morning, and I had gained 2. Some of it should be water retention from the lovely medicine I'm taking. It just made me feel defeated, and I'm trying to control the impulse to eat. Not only has the medicine made me hungry, I crave sugar when I'm on it. I just want to cry. I was losing a pound a day (knew that wouldn't last), and today I feel like I've hit a brick wall.

Well, I was back on track today. Did well with food. I can eat more than I should but trying to be better. I also got my sorry butt to the gym after work and had a good workout.

Who else was with me today?

Edited October 12, 201015 yr by ddow58