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 everyone, I have not been on here in a while had my 2nd fill last wed and was doing great,down 43 lbs.Then on sun am I ate some eggs and turkey sausage, I got stuck real bad. I have not been able to eat much since then maybe 1 protein shake a day and a little water. I don;t want to get an unfill. Do you think I am just swollen and this will get back to normal. I would apreciate any info you can give. Thanks so much . I hope everyone else is doing well.

Laurie , being too tight is worse than not enough...believe me i know...

~jennifer

Well he added another 1/2 cc yesterday so I'm now at 5 1/2. I've lost 5 pounds in the past 3 weeks which isn't too bad I guess but he just keeps telling me my problem isn't my fills my problem is that I'm not getting enough protein. He says an extra protein shake a day will keep me full and curb my cravings- I've never had a protein shake do that for me though. I'm getting 65-75 grams of protein per day everyday.

The most discouraging part for me is that I haven't had restriction in weeks and I've been so hungry, but I can't eat steak or chicken or roast. I can eat pork if it's fresh and hot. It's hard to be starving and limited on food choices you know? Especially when the doctor is pushing me to fill up on protein.

Hi Laura, I got stuck a few weeks back real bad also. It took a couple of days to be able to eat again without the feeling of being swollen. I was able to eat though. You might want to call the doc and tell him you got stuck and your not able to eat. He might want to unfill you a little so you can eat again.

That's great Beachbunny!

I've had people pointing out to me that I need smaller pants. I've been wearing belts so my pants stay up just fine but I have a terribly saggy butt. So I went down a size. Now my butt isn't saggy anymore but my belly is accentuated. I look like I'm a little pregnant:(

I guess it's time to start working out more.

OMG! I have been experiencing the same thing! I just have not went down a pant size yet because of the stomach area. I am probably about a 12 now give or take the style of pants! I am bumping up the cardio in hope to shed all over. My legs are so small now! An now i really dont have a butt!:thumbup:

Hi Everyone,

I went to the Dr and he said I was swollen from the band getting stuck. He took a little out and said that should help. I could not even drink water and was getting dehydrated. The relief was immediate. I lost 10.5lbs in 7 days. I do not want to feel like that ever again it was awful. On the good side I have now lost 51 lbs since surgery. 50 was my xmas goal. I am very happy about that. Thanks for your support, I feel so much better.

well i feel like having a cc out was good but now im back at very little if no restriction. I have to wait until December for a fill. I think all ill need is like a half cc.

I want to bang my head against a wall. I've hit a plateau. I've lost and gained the same 3 pounds for the last 2.5 weeks. I just want to be rid of them permanently.

I want to bang my head against a wall. I've hit a plateau. I've lost and gained the same 3 pounds for the last 2.5 weeks. I just want to be rid of them permanently.

for me its been the same lb and a half!!!!

OMG! I have been experiencing the same thing! I just have not went down a pant size yet because of the stomach area. I am probably about a 12 now give or take the style of pants! I am bumping up the cardio in hope to shed all over. My legs are so small now! An now i really dont have a butt!

I just looked at your ticker. You're doing awesome girl! Congrats!

Thanks Spoiltmom! I have an early appt to see if i need a fill today! I just hate this darn stomach:sad: Now that you have 5 1/2 cc how do you feel (since its been a few days now)?

I'm not sure yet. For supper last night I only had a 4 oz pork chop and nothing else. It filled me up. This morning when I woke up I wasnt' hungry so I'm hopeful now:) Maybe my restriction is back again.

I'm not sure yet. For supper last night I only had a 4 oz pork chop and nothing else. It filled me up. This morning when I woke up I wasnt' hungry so I'm hopeful now:) Maybe my restriction is back again.

I hope so for you. I just want everybody to do wonderful with their bands. Even on those days where I want to bang my head on the wall, I'm still happy that I did this.

I hopped on the scales this morning. I haven't weighed since Monday, and they spoke to me. They told me I had lost 4.5 pounds since Monday. My daughter was looking at me like I had lost my mind because I was so happy. That 4.5 pounds put me at 269. I can't even remember the last time I have seen my weight start with a 26.

I hopped on the scales this morning. I haven't weighed since Monday, and they spoke to me. They told me I had lost 4.5 pounds since Monday. My daughter was looking at me like I had lost my mind because I was so happy. That 4.5 pounds put me at 269. I can't even remember the last time I have seen my weight start with a 26.

@ tylee72198, WOW, 4.5 lbs since monday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay, that is a great way to start the weekend! I am happy for you.

@spoiltmom, I am back they gave me .5cc, only because my between meals hunger is so short. 1 -2 hrs maybe. Other then that they were happy with my progress so far.

I have been having the taste for some pork chops, i haven't had them since pre - op! that might have to be sundays dinner, lol.

Had my 2nd fill today. I asked him to pull out what he put in the 1st time just to make sure it went in. I was skeptical because I have had no restriction. He pulled out 2.5cc and added 1.2 which gives me 3.7 total. I wish he wasnt so conservative with the fills! I asked him to be aggressive and was told they are cautious for a reason. He told me that he normally only gives 1cc at a time but would up mine to 1.2! He will not give a fill less than 6 weeks apart so I cannot go back until Dec 27. I was really hoping to have a lil restriction through the holidays. I'm saying a prayer and crossing my fingers that I notice a lil restriction because my will power has dwindled.

I know this sounds crazy but I'm considering taking diet pills through the holidays. My only fear is that if I lose then my Dr will think the fill did the trick. Any thoughts????

I know I have to give this fill time to see how it affects me. Drinking my broth now!!

How many of you August Rushers have had fill number three, I get mine in 11 days and can't wait. Oh yeah, how much did it help?