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.

I think it is knowing what I did that sabotaged me is the key. I got back on track yesterday. I told my lap-band buddy at church what I had done wrong. I told my support group what I had done wrong. Yesterday, I did every thing that I was supposed to do. I felt much better about myself yesterday than I did in all of the holidays. What is funny is that I felt smaller at the end of the day. I even stayed away from here because I was embarrassed.

I will not let the weight gain defeat me. That was the old me, and I would have given up. This is the new me. I will WIN.

I was up on base doing my grocery shopping yesterday, and the commissary has started selling Pure Protein Shakes in the can. These are actually good, but the only place I had seen them before was at the Vitamin Shoppe and HEB. They average any where between $1.50 - $2.00 per can. They had them for less than a $1 a can on base. I got me a couple of boxes of them at that price. Plus all of my new Leslie Sansone DVDs have shipped from Amazon. They should be here Thursday. I can't wait to get them.

Bmammom,

I totally feel your pain. I was banded 8/12/10 and had lost 26lbs pre-op. I immediately lost about 13lbs after being banded. Then bandster hell set in and I struggled just to not gain anything back. I had 3 fills within 90 days post-op and only began to feel slight restriction with my 3rd fill. I have an 11cc band and was at 8cc at my 3rd fill. I began to panic, and felt like I would be the only person who this surgery would not work for. I had a .75cc fill on Wednesday and I feel like a new person. For the first time in my life, I'm not hungry. Don't give up, you will get there. I was hopeless a week ago, and today I am so excited. Good luck!

Hello August Bandsters! I was banded 8/30. I lost 50 lbs pre-op and have only lost about 12 pounds post-op. I know I should be beyond excited but I'm fighting frustration.

I've had 3 fills. After the first two, I hardly felt any restriction; however, after the third, I felt some. I thought it was perfect at first, but now after 7 weeks, I'm able to eat more. I've gained 3 pounds in the last 3 weeks. I usually just stop eating when I know I should have had enough, but sometimes I don't. (I have to admit, I've been on "vacation mode" with this winter break...snacking more, even drinking some alcohol on our recent vacation.) I see my doctor tomorrow and I imagine I'll get a small fill.

In the mean time, I could use some support. I'm feeling kind of alone in this process. I was very active in the local support group during the summer when I lost the bulk of the pre-op weight. Unfortunately, they meet in the morning on a weekday and I can't attend now because I'm a teacher.

Anyone else out there going through some of this?

Just to put it out there and have some accountability.

I'm starting all over tomorrow.

I'm constantly complaining about not losing more but I really can do a lot better with my eating and exercising.

The weekends are really my downfall.

I do well all week and then on the weekend starting Friday night I want to have some wine or a drink and i eat stuff that I shouldn't .

I'm going to give myself a fresh start tomorrow morning and I will do a colon cleanse along with eating well. I will measure my portions and journal on Livestrong and get at least 30 min. of exercise for at least 5-6 days a week.

I'm making this promise to myself . I will hit my 50 lb mark by mid February.

Dee

sounds like we are all hanging in there and getting on to the right track. It isn't easy, however together we can do this. We've faced our demon for the holidays and some of us got lost, we forgave ourselves and put a plan together to get back on track. Everyone who has posted here is a winner and we will win this weight thing.

The only thing that I have read here is that we all are human... Kelly, you are such an inspiration in encouragement....I love your posts!

Well my weight is holding steady at 191. I just can't seem to get into the 180's. I've had a cold for the last week though so no exercise for me. I'm puffing on my Advair inhaler just so I can breath sitting down.

Hopefully in a few days I can at least start walking again.

Hello all , Im doing ok started bariatric bootcamp under the palms !!! great program and my plateau is finally gone now if i can drop these 4 lbs and be in the 180's!!!! we shall see!!! hope all is well.

Jennifer

9.5 pounds lost last week. I'm so excited with that. I hadn't taken my water pill in over a week, so I know that part of that loss was water weight. It was just so good to see such a huge number. I worked hard last week, and I watched every thing that I ate and drank.

Hey August Bandsters...

My progress is pretty halted. I haven't lost a pound in weeks. My restriction is TIGHT...constantly getting stuck but that's more my fault then the band's fault. But i'm finding i'm never really full I need to up my Protein and cut out the easy to eat stuff.

I'm frustrated but i know most of it is my own fault. I wish there was a website just for Lap band eating plans.

Hope everyone else is doing better than me!

Pam

I found that if I start my morning off with a protein shake instead of something to eat, that the entire day I eat better.

I need to try that. I'm always hungriest in the morning instead of at night.

I got another 1/2 cc today. I'm still coughing so hard that I can't even think about exercise this week:( But at least my weight is holding steady.

Hey August Bandsters...

My progress is pretty halted. I haven't lost a pound in weeks. My restriction is TIGHT...constantly getting stuck but that's more my fault then the band's fault. But i'm finding i'm never really full I need to up my protein and cut out the easy to eat stuff.

I'm frustrated but i know most of it is my own fault. I wish there was a website just for Lap band eating plans.

Hope everyone else is doing better than me!

Pam

Hey Everyone!!! FINALLY im losing again almost a lb in a day!!! now if i can keep up the momento ill do just fine!! how is everyone else doing?

Ive lost 14 pounds in the last 2 weeks. Im supposed to go in for a fill on Thursday, but I think I might wait.

Ive lost 14 pounds in the last 2 weeks. Im supposed to go in for a fill on Thursday, but I think I might wait.

WAY TO GO!!!!! I'm happy to hear that! I've been at a standstill for a while. Let us in on what is working for you. I'm curious what you are eating daily and how much exercise you are doing.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!