I am new to this site need some buddies to go through this with ! Surgery set for may 2nd anyone else scheduled in may???

Been stupid tonight and have eaten too much. Band is empty, I have my first fill this Friday an I think I was testing how much I could eat. Hubby made a lamb curry with rice for dinner. Had a modest amount. I was still hungry so had some custard and stewed apples that were still in slices and had a big portion. Now im gassy and uncomfy and angry with myself.

Also have a little pain. I've been for a walk (it's easily -3 c outside) which has helped but I'm so disappointed. This was preventable. Anyone else let themselves down?

I had my first fill yesterday, 4 cc's. I kind of feel a difference cuz I'm burping a lot more but no restriction really. I can't wait to get out of bandster hell!!!

Been stupid tonight and have eaten too much. Band is empty' date=' I have my first fill this Friday an I think I was testing how much I could eat. Hubby made a lamb curry with rice for dinner. Had a modest amount. I was still hungry so had some custard and stewed apples that were still in slices and had a big portion. Now im gassy and uncomfy and angry with myself.

Also have a little pain. I've been for a walk (it's easily -3 c outside) which has helped but I'm so disappointed. This was preventable. Anyone else let themselves down?[/quote']

Ugh I am mad at myself :/ I have gained almost 4 pounds since my last fill, no restriction yet at all! I am eating normal size portions just because I can and I know I need to stop I just couldn't muster the will power :/ today is a new day though so I will try today. I get a fill on the 5th so in a week and I can't wait!!!

I got a little work out today. I think I did to much and it was extremely hot outside. I was putting sand along the sides of our above ground pool. My arms feel like jello. I had to stop cause I was seeing stars! Talk about being out of shape! Whew I got a long way to go. Wonder how many calories I burned.

I had a little bit of turkey today I think i eat it to fast because I was in pain. ( thanks for the tip I read here about Pineapple juice I think it helped ) I was very hungery so I am sure I eat it to fast. I have not had a fill yet but I see that quite a few have. Is 6 weeks the normal My doc will not do it for the full six. Nice to hear how everyone is doing and to see that we are all in the same old boat. Hang in there everyone I am sure it will be a bumpy ride but the results will be awesome.

God bless

Lassie

Just checking in. I am learning more about myself and my band every day. Have my 2nd fill in July, am sticking to small portions, reintroducing exercise. It's been a sometimes difficult, but good ride so far. Hope you are all doing well.

Ugh I am mad at myself :/ I have gained almost 4 pounds since my last fill, no restriction yet at all! I am eating normal size portions just because I can and I know I need to stop I just couldn't muster the will power :/ today is a new day though so I will try today. I get a fill on the 5th so in a week and I can't wait!!!

I put on 2 since my last fill I have noticed my portions getting bigger as well we just need to kick ourselves into gear! I will get a second fill today I hope because I have no restriction at all. We can do this!

Oh good im glad I annoy the only one, my next fill is Thursday the 5th, and I'm really looking forward to it I hope it makes a huge difference, but I know I have to make better food choices at the same time

Had my first fill on the 27th due to have the 2nd fill on the 16th. I have 4.2 cc and NP already said it will probably be half a cc next time. Sure hope it make a small difference. I have no restrictions just a lot of bubbles now. I have noticed that I'm having problems remembering to not eat fast and put smaller portions in my mouth until its too late. I also noticed that I do feel like a LITTLE restriction when I eat oatmeal and cream of wheat but not with solids. Crazy, bcuz it's soft.

Does anyone here use a scale to measure/weigh their food? If so, when you're measuring out 4 or 8 oz, does it seem like a lot of food? I tried a few different food scales, just to make sure that my scale was accurate. 4-8 oz (of certain foods, of course) look like more than I should be eating. Just curious of other people notice this.

Btw, I don't always finish all the food I measure out.

Go check out the thread I posted (should be under recent activity here) on weighing food. I ran into a similar problem: 4-8oz in weight (oz on a sale) will usually be more than 4-8oz in VOLUME, which is how most solids should be measured.

For a math/measurement challenged person, I've been fairly overwhelmed with how to figure out how to weigh certain items (not everything we eat will fit neatly into a measuring cup!) and it's been pretty discouraging because I'd like to control my portions better until I get my second fill. Some people say to just go by the feeling in your stomach, buy if there's not enough restriction, that makes me so nervous!!

But yes-- be careful how you are measuring (weight vs volume)

My fill hurt. My doc didn't numb it???¥ I was expecting him too, he said next time it won't b as bad cause my tissue should be healed by then. I didn't have anything in my band n he put in 3 cc but was too much so he took out 2cc. He said my band was giving me restriction with nothing in it so guess that was good. Doc also said it shouldn't take much to get me in my "green zone" really good news!!! I've lost 37 lbs so far. When I started eating I gained 4 lbs but I'm losing again so happy for that.

Hope everyone has a happy n safe Fourth! ???‰???º???¸

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Got my first fill today! He put in 2 cc. It didn't hurt but it felt weird. I'm on liquids for two dAys then mushies then back on solids. I'm so hungry omg lol. Let's see how this goes

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Got my first fill today! He put in 2 cc. It didn't hurt but it felt weird. I'm on liquids for two dAys then mushies then back on solids. I'm so hungry omg lol. Let's see how this goes

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LOL, being on liquids again gave me flashbacks of the dreaded pre op diet. Hang in there!

Sounds like everyone is doing pretty good. Sorry I've been MIA. I've been concentrating on kids and being out for the summer. Also been updating blog a lot.

I had my first fill 4 weeks post op (so about 2 weeks ago). She wants to be very aggressive in getting me in the green zone in the 90 days following my surgery. She put in 5 cc's I took a drink and after the second drink, gurgle gurgle. It came right back up! So, she took out a little less than 1 cc. So I have approximately 4 cc's in my 11 cc band. I think it's pretty good.

I've also had 2 PB episodes so far. One on the sidewalk at Applebee's (um, embarrassing) and one here at home. I'm quickly "learning my band".

I'm not getting enough calories in but got an updated suggested menu from a nutritionist today so hopefully that will help!

As od today, I'm officially down 50.6 lbs total! And next week I go back in for a check in but sincerely doubt we will do any adjustment. I think it's at a good place. Not too much, although at night I find myself wanting to snack so I'm not sure. Gotta ask about that. Maybe then.....

TTFN!