Just Banded 01/19/2005

Jammin & Losin · February 2, 2006

Julie welcome to band land!! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery!! I hope each day of your recovery gets easier for you!!!

Jamoorse · February 19, 2006

how are you all doing; i was banded 1/16/06 and i was to have first fill on monday the 20th however they screwed up at park central surgical and now dr. jay's office wants me to wait until march 9 to do it right in their office; i want it done now; i am totally eating anything and everything from Bagels to pizza to tacos to anything; down 20 and holding but who knows how muchlonger i can hold it with able to eat anything; does it really cut your eating after the first fill? i love the smoothie king gladiator raspberry/banana or strawberry/banana small drink, 42 grams of Protein and so yummy; curious to know how all you first banders are doing

hairagain · February 19, 2006

Hi Jamoorse,

I was banded on Jan 19 in Bismarck ND. My first fill will be on March 14. I have had a little infection in my incision and I am on an antibiotic. It is no big deal but glad I went in and had it looked at. I think I went back to my aqua class too fast but I did get thier permission first. Oh well, stuff happens. I was scheduled for my first fill too on Feb 21 but he decided I should wait a while because we are going on a vacation and he doesn't want me to have trouble and be so far away at least for the first one.

I hear what you are saying about not being able to control the eating thing. I eat pretty much what I want just cut it in half. I am doing pretty well I think. Down about 20 - 22 lbs. I have Water retention all the time so it is hard to tell. I have not been excercising like I should or it would be better. YOu know we didn't have our brain taken out and reprogramed, we had a tool installed to help us control what we do when it comes to food. I beleive this is a chance to learn new ways to live with our addiction. REmember, Rome was not built in a day and we need to be patient with ourselves at times. This has some very sweet success but also some trials. I would call this a learning curve. I need to live because I eat not live to eat. I say there is a difference. I need to learn that daily. I try to keep busy too that seems to help. My husband is also watching what he eats and that is good. Helps a great deal.

Thanks for posting. I need to repeat these things to myself over and over so they become a way of thinking and behaving. Behavior modification I guess.

Keep in touch sounds like we are on the same path and time table.

Darlene

Jamoorse · February 20, 2006

You have done great by losing what you have so far; like you i am eating everything; had a hamburger and fries for lunch no bun of course but still; the one food i have not tried is salad as they say it's hard to digest; my fill is march 9th, that seems like forever considering had the surgery on the 16th of january; i am walking can't believe i am, that's not me but oh well so far so good; i sure hope this surgery works for me; i still have funny twinges or pains once in a while, still not comfortable to sleep on my left side where the port is. i was originally from MN and worked for first bank system and travelled north dakota and all over examining banks. Now in texas.

hairagain · February 21, 2006

I have had salad and it was now problem. I have found I can eat whatever I want but have to eat very slow and chew a great deal. The only thing I ever had any problem with was when I don't chew enough. Then it feels like it is stuck. Goes down eventually but hate to push the issue. better to just slow down. I was told if you don't have 45 min to eat a meal, skip it for now and have a Protein Shake. Good advice. I still use them some. About 1 per day. I too have some pain on my port side but I thought it was because of my infection. It is getting better every day now. Hope it is closed soon.

Hope things are continuing to go well for you.

Darlene

julieplunk · February 23, 2006

Hello Everyone !

Sounds like we are all on the same path to recovery here. I too am eating everything and it is scaring the crap out of me.. I am down 25 lbs and holding .. first fill on the 11th of March.. I can't wait.. How much difference is there after your first fill? Are you back to square 1 with your liquids ? I can't wait I am ready .. I am glad that everyone is doing well .. I now know that I am normal because I am experiencing all the same aches and pains and issues that everyone else here is.. It feels good to know that I am not alone.. thanks everyone ! Keep up the good work !

Jamoorse · February 24, 2006

yep, we are definitely on the same path; i have my first fill the 9th and with dr. jay it's liquids for a week; now i have 10 people in my office who have been banded from 2-4 years and they say they only do liquids 48 hours; I am anxious to find out, how much after one fill can you eat? 1/2 cup at meal time, 2 cups or what; everyone says you have to try and see what is right for you, well goin to work, I don't want to be puking all the time that is for sure; my friend who had her lapband 3 days before, she goes on monday the 27th so i will know more from her; i have lost 22 now and holding also as i eat anything i want but i am walking a good mile or so every day so i think that is helping.