I lost 20 pounds after 3 weeks of surgery and saw surgeon on foruth week and he did not want to add any saline toband. I only had one ounce in becuase of having problems with swallowing medication. He eventually added one ounce which meant I had two ounces in. Ever since strugling and have gained one pound becuase I am always hungry. Trying to get back in to get a band adjustment. I am also having pain on my left side since surgey anyone experienced this.

callie

I lost 20 pounds after 3 weeks of surgery and saw surgeon on foruth week and he did not want to add any saline toband. I only had one ounce in becuase of having problems with swallowing medication. He eventually added one ounce which meant I had two ounces in. Ever since strugling and have gained one pound becuase I am always hungry. Trying to get back in to get a band adjustment. I am also having pain on my left side since surgey anyone experienced this.

callie

I hope by ounce you mean cc. In regards to the medication you take, can you get it in liquid form, or can it be broken up into smaller pieces? I know some meds are pretty good size, I have to make some adjustments to mine or I would have never gotten them down. Where on the left side are you have pain and how long have you been banded?

As for your next appointment for an adjustment, hang tough - you can do it!

Is your port on the left? It takes awhile for that to heal. Once you start healing internally and the swelling goes down; this will be a will power diet. I did not see any restriction for 5 months from fills and apprear to have restriction now at 6 months. Did your doctor give you a food plan? Are you on mushies or solids at this point? I bought a digital food scale and started weighing my 3 oz of Protein per meal. It's amazing how little that really is; so it's hard to eyeball. While I use regular sized silverware I do use a lunch/sandwich plate becuase it makes my servings sizes look larger.

Have you started exercising yet? If not find something that you are willing to do 5 days a week. I highly recommend swimming or Water aerobics it's easier for larger people to do.

Good luck!

If you are hungry, then you should be due for another one. They can only do it like once a month though, because the fills take a few weeks to take effect.

Just keep an eye on your calories, if you are gaining, you are eating too much.