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.

Thank you Thsisme for responding to my question. the area is not swollen, red or hot so maybe it is that I am just working the ab muscles which is a good thing )

thank you

I love how my body loses weight. That is sarcasm. It is either 1 pound a week or a bunch in a week. I lost 7 pounds from last Monday till today. I was so excited because that means I finally broke out of the 270's. I've been lingering in them for 6 weeks. I want to be at 259 by Christmas, and I'm sitting at 264 right now. I think I'm going to make it. I had so many people at church yesterday asking me how much weight I had lost. It really made me feel good about myself.

Oh wow congrats Tylee, And i know you will make your 259 goal by xmas! Keep up the excellant work!!!!!!:thumbsup:

I'm getting another fill tomorrow. I plan to get my butt in gear now and get the scale moving again.

Finally broke my rut and lost another pound. I had to get a tiny unfill on monday. I started experiencing some of those "red zone" too tight symptoms. I'll see him next week to see whether he'll put it back in or leave me be.

I was surprised when I called the doctor's office on Sunday that I was immediately transferred to the "on-call" physician! That never happens, I always have to wait like 3 hours for a call back! On Monday, the receptionist said.....oh no "they will ALWAYS answer unless there are tending to another emergency".........very awesome

I hope everyone is doing well and keep your eye on the prize

Well I'm up to 6 cc's as of today's fill. I hope it does the trick for me. It took him forever to find my port this time. He was started to worry me but he finally got it.

My port site hurts when I jog or jump. It is very uncomfortable.

I just ate a big lump of fresh bread without thinking - and...nothing no problems. I am starting to wonder if that 6mls actually went in to my band after all. They had such a hard time accessing my port and had to use contrast under xray - twice, to put the fill in. It wasn't my Doc and i dont think he withdrew it to check the fluid was in my band like my surgeon does. My surgeon thought he had put the fluid in previously and withdrew it again to check and it came back a different color and twice the volume so he wasn't in the port, he was in a pocket of fluid around my port, so i just wonder if i actually have any fill cause it doesn't feel like it.

Well at 5.5 cc's I could still eat bread. I'm at 6 cc's as of Tuesday but I haven't tried bread yet.

I told my surgeon I had dumplings at Thanksgiving and he flipped and said that If I could eat dumplings I definitely needed a fill.

Finally at 6 cc's my restriction is back:) I'm so happy! I hope it stays around for longer than 2 weeks this time.

Hi Everyone. I was wondering if anyone is having problems with pain by the port area? I do the eliptical and treadmill every morning and when I am exercising I can't even have my pants touch the port area. It feels like nerves are exposed!! Was wondering if anyone else had this problem? I have an appoinyment with my doc on Dec 22nd, but called the office and spoke with the nurse and she said as long as I can swallow water and food I don't need to be scene earlier. I am just hoping its not an infection. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

I'm waiting to hear if my dr is going to move my port. I have port pain with physical exercise too plus my ribs ar under the top of it! I cant sit sideways on the sofa without my port bothering me. Its crazy! Lately the scar is kinda sensitive too.

Let us know what the Dr says about it....I'm curious. Hope the pain eases up.

Hello Yall!

I haven't been on here in a while. Honestly, I think the old LBT was way more user friendly!!

To date I've lost 28 1/2 lbs, have had 2 fills and still have no restriction. I can eat anything! My next fill is Dec 27 so I'll have to make it through Christmas on pure will power! It looks like some of you are in the same boat as me.

When I started this journey, my goal was to lose a total of 55lbs so I'm a lil over halfway there. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to be close to goal when I FINALLY get restriction.

Best wishes to all!!

Finally at 6 cc's my restriction is back:) I'm so happy! I hope it stays around for longer than 2 weeks this time.

Yea!!!! I hope it last longer than 2 weeks for you also.

Last week was a horrible food week for me. We had company all week, and I didn't eat right at all. I was just happy that I hadn't gained a single ounce last week. This week though I'm going to be back on track. I've already got my food menu planned for the week.

My port site hurts when I jog or jump. It is very uncomfortable.

My port does hurt if I have been running for a while. It takes a bit after my run for the tenderness and uncomfortable feeling to go away.

Well, went for a follow up at the surgeon after my very eventful fill 2 weeks ago. He didnt have the report from the radiologist and decided to try and add some more fluid as i have no restriction. He is not certain the fluid went in but thinks it is possible he added another 3 mls to my 6. If i dont feel any restriction by the end of the week i have to have another fill with the radiographer. Any more issues and he wants to do an endoscopy. He is concerned that the fluid coming back is not from my port but if it is a seroma it should be gone by now so he is puzzled by where it is coming from. The fluid coming back is not clear, it is yellowish. All i can do is wait and see.

We were going out to dinner tonight for our anniversary and now i have to have soup just incase the fill went in.

I hope everyone else is doing OK.

Hey august bandsters-

I don't come her often (i should though!) and i haven't been here in a while but i just wanted to ask...is anyone else as frustrated with this as i am ???

I have had FOUR fills! I was banded August 4th - and i am STILL not getting full....i don't get it. I get stuck WAY too often so i'm trying really hard to eat slower and chew more. But i'm not noticing the amount of food changing. I'm still hungry so often! I can't drink these damn shakes anymore either!

This whole process is making me feel so depressed. I feel so disappointed in myself AND in the band.

I have lost a total of 29 lbs. (11 of that the week before and week after surgery ) 18 lbs in 4 months! that's it!! I wasn't looking for a quick fix but people who know i have this make me feel inadequate, like i must be eating ALL wrong cause i had weight loss surgery so i should be skinny already. It's REALLY getting to me and my emotions

Any words of wisdom?