I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

Hi everyone...

I had my surgery 3/12/12 and my first fill on 4/10/12. Fill went great and incisions are healing really well. A couple of things I did learn were:

1. Eat on a saucer plate.

2. Eat proteins first because once you start feeling your restriction' date=' it gets harder and harder for more food.

3. My hiccups at each meal are because I'm eating too fast.

4. Watch out for broccoli because it can give gas and be uncomfortable.

5. Milk should be soy due to added sugars in the others even fat free skim.

6. Wait 45 seconds between each bite. (Haven't been doing well on this one.)

They gave me a progression chart of weight. For the first three months-want me to try and lose 8-9 lbs. Each of those three months. After that, it will be more difficult the smaller you get. They showed my plan for reaching my goal weight in 24 months.

True Results requires a visit every 4 weeks for the first year to check on my progress.[/quote']

Thanks so much for posting these tips. I went through true results too but I don't get nearly this much info. I had my band done one 3/23 but still have not had a full yet because I had 4cc put in it at the time of surgery. I did get the progression chart though as a guide.

Very rarely do I eat all my calories that MFP gives me. Only thing I watch is my carbs and my protein. I was told to have between 60-80g of protein a day so thats what I aim for..

Ok March band buddies... I am 8 weeks out today and down 27 pounds and down from a pants size 16-18 a 14!!!! yayyy pretty soon I won't have to shop at Lane Bryant anymore!!! Go for my next fill on May 3rd and I am excited currently on 2cc's in my 10cc band..... 15 more pounds to go to be at my second goal of under 200 pounds... haven't been there since 2001 so super duper excited

Ok March band buddies... I am 8 weeks out today and down 27 pounds and down from a pants size 16-18 a 14!!!! yayyy pretty soon I won't have to shop at Lane Bryant anymore!!! Go for my next fill on May 3rd and I am excited currently on 2cc's in my 10cc band..... 15 more pounds to go to be at my second goal of under 200 pounds... haven't been there since 2001 so super duper excited <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Sounds fantastic!!! U're doing a great job, girl! N poor Lane Bryant! It was with us when no one else would be, and how easily we all want to drop them!!! Lmbooo

Ok March band buddies... I am 8 weeks out today and down 27 pounds and down from a pants size 16-18 a 14!!!! yayyy pretty soon I won't have to shop at Lane Bryant anymore!!! Go for my next fill on May 3rd and I am excited currently on 2cc's in my 10cc band..... 15 more pounds to go to be at my second goal of under 200 pounds... haven't been there since 2001 so super duper excited

Doesn't fill great!! I just bought my first pair of size 14's......can't wait to see 199 this week ....2 pounds to go!!

Got my first fill last Thursday and I still do not have any restriction. I am also hungry a lot. Trying not to get discouraged, however.

Got my first fill last Thursday and I still do not have any restriction. I am also hungry a lot. Trying not to get discouraged' date=' however.[/quote']

That is what happened with my first fill. I'm going in for my 2nd fill next week.

Today is the big day! Omw to the hospital now :-)

Today is the big day! Omw to the hospital now :-)

Good luck to you! Happy healing!

I thought this journey would be easy. It's not kinda upsetting, I'm frustrated, haven't had a fill yet and my weight is at a stand still. I hope it gets better. My first fill is May 15. Hope it works for me.

Got my first fill last Thursday and I still do not have any restriction. I am also hungry a lot. Trying not to get discouraged, however.

That is what happened with my first fill. I'm going in for my 2nd fill next week.

I just had my first fill also (3cc's) I don't feel any restriction either, my next appt is 5/19. Please let us know how it goes with your Second fill. Do you know how much they plan on filling. My NP says my next one will be 2cc's

Ok I was banded on3-23 first fill 4-20 I thought I had restriction but Im not really sure what it feels like. I feel pain in the back of my throat and feel like im going to throw up but that feeling passes and then Im hungry again . I have been extremely stressed lately and im not sure if that has something to do with it. Some days I have no restriction at all and some days I have alot of restriction. Im so confused! I was doing so good. I watch my calories even went i went out to eat(mexican) i ask for the nutrition chart so I could figure out my calories (they looked at me crazy and probably were talking about me lol) but i didn't care. I really dnt eat to much becasue im afraid. I also still drink2-3 protein shakes a day. Im kinda lost and very stressed out and now hungry.

I woke up this morning sick went to the dr and I have an upper respiratory infection and a sinus infection=miserable. So on top of everything else now Im sick and feel like crap and no energy.

Any advice, wisdom or help would be much appreciated not doing to good over here....

nicole, so you are stressed, hungry and sick? You poor thing! I'm so sorry things have been like that for you. I was banded on 3-6, I have had one fill and felt restriction for about 2 days and I have had to cancel my appt. for my second fill 2 times! Can you call your doctor and make an appt, for another fill? Or maybe just tell them you don't feel restriction all day. If I take too big of bites, or eat too fast, I can feel it, but at night, I have practically no restricton and am just trying to stick to my 1200 cals a day until I get another fill.

Hang in there dear! Call your doctor! and take your medicine!!

Going for my first fill tomorrow been banded for 7 weeks 14/3 a bit apprehensive and Hopeing for at least a little restriction. Been very hungry about 1 hr after eating when the meal does not have enough protein trying to make sure 70 plus protiens a day. And under 1000 cals Loving the weight Loss though

Hi All! For those who had their first fill and don't feel restriction I've read that it can take up to 4 weeks to feel restriction....so don't get discouraged.

I had my first fill Wednesday and it was a breeze! So those who haven't had one yet don't stress over it. My doctor put 3cc's in; liquids for 24 hours and then when I had my 3 oz I felt totally satisfied at lunch and dinner.

I asked about not getting enough calories and they told me not to worry about the calories just get all my protein in daily. I've found that if I double the scoops of protein powder it helps in getting enough protein and boosts the calories too.