Anyone Getting Banded In September?

[Katie S. 8]

Hey guys... Friday had been a month since I had my surgery. Im down about 24lbs. My first fill is tomorrow. But the past couple of days my stomach has been sore & sometimes it feels like a burning sensation. Anyone else experience this?

[DesertRose80 137]

Hey guys... Friday had been a month since I had my surgery. Im down about 24lbs. My first fill is tomorrow. But the past couple of days my stomach has been sore & sometimes it feels like a burning sensation. Anyone else experience this?

I'm with ya sister! I was banded on the 27th of Sept. I am having burning at my port sight by the end of the day.

[sbb1222 112]

I went today for my first post-op appt. and first fill. I also had the burning around the port (I was also banded 9/27) I asked my surgeon about it and he said it was probably just the muscles healing as he sewed the port into the muscles. He said ice might help. I got a 1.5 cc fill today. He said the first fill would hurt the most. It wasn't awful, but I am happy to hear that one will be the most painful! I am down 21.5 pounds and cleared to work out again! I have missed my Pilates so much! Hope everyone else is doing well!

[DesertRose80 137]

I went today for my first post-op appt. and first fill. I also had the burning around the port (I was also banded 9/27) I asked my surgeon about it and he said it was probably just the muscles healing as he sewed the port into the muscles. He said ice might help. I got a 1.5 cc fill today. He said the first fill would hurt the most. It wasn't awful' date=' but I am happy to hear that one will be the most painful! I am down 21.5 pounds and cleared to work out again! I have missed my Pilates so much! Hope everyone else is doing well![/quote']

You and I sound like we are the same. Although my fill was 3cc's. my Dr said the same thing about the burning pain. He also said I could take some Ibprophen. I'm down 23.2. Doesn't it feel fantastic!?!?!

[Lana08 37]

My surgery was Sept 26/12 just over one month post op and down 25 pounds feels great I'm fitting into two pairs of jeans that didn't fit me before surgery yay!! Some days I swear I'm hungry all day and other in not its so weird. I go for my first full on Nov 13th. I'm very nervous about it!!

I'm on my fitness pal add me lanalynnmatter I love that app!!!

[sbb1222 112]

You and I sound like we are the same. Although my fill was 3cc's. my Dr said the same thing about the burning pain. He also said I could take some Ibprophen. I'm down 23.2. Doesn't it feel fantastic!?!?!

It does feel fantastic!! Congrats on your weight loss as well!! Wow a 3 cc fill, I can definitely feel my 1.5 cc fill, I can't imagine what 3 cc's feels like! Keep in touch!

[sbb1222 112]

My surgery was Sept 26/12 just over one month post op and down 25 pounds feels great I'm fitting into two pairs of jeans that didn't fit me before surgery yay!! Some days I swear I'm hungry all day and other in not its so weird. I go for my first full on Nov 13th. I'm very nervous about it!!

I'm on my fitness pal add me lanalynnmatter I love that app!!!

I have yet to figure out how to add people on MyFitnessPal on my phone?? I am on there as well Sbowerman969, if you know how to add people, will you add me?

[steve paul smith 9]

Congratulations to everyone !

I had my first fill today here in London - he put in 2cc and cleared me to eat what I want straight away, I took the safe option and just had a blended thick Soup - noticed a bit more restriction- got appointment with dietician early December so will be able to book anouther fill then if I feel I need it.

Lost 32lbs and am very happy - I go gym 5 times a week and have got back into my 38inch waist Levi's - happy days!

My surgeon did the fill today without any X-ray or anaesthetic - he just went for it, there was no pain thank god. He was pleased with the port position and said I was his first patient where he put the port more centrally and he was very happy it had healed.

Let's keep up the good work

[jarchuleta 20]

HI GROUPIES. I havent been on here for awhile, been tracking everything religiously in Fitness Pal; Janner146 if you are on it and want to add me.....down 54 pounds this AM! Surprising....OK TODAY is a new day! I was SOOOO BAD YESTERDAY! The most calories since I started this whole pre diet process OMG. AND the first time i cheated too!! (Started pre diet 08/19, surgery 09/12) Oh well, Halloween. At least I was honest on it. I worked extra hard swimming this AM. Now I cannot move LOL Hope everyone is doing good, it will take me a couple days to catch up on reading here i can tell LOL....Jan

[Katie S. 8]

I had my first fill on Wednesday. I can hardly keep anything down. Idk if he put too much or what? He didnt tell me how much he put in tho I think im gonna call him Monday tho & see what I can do about it.

[Trisaddi 21]

Just a thought for those of you who are having nausea and vomiting. 1st. Take your Vitamins before bed with a bite or two of food. Also you may need stool softners. You may not feel constipated but if you are at all it can make you feel nauseous. As for the shakes, I buy the whey Protein Powder from Walmart, it has 52g of Protein so you only need 1 small shake along with your other high protein foods. Maybe tums or prilosec would help if you have acid problems. Hope that helps some. I have been blessed with no problems after a 4cc fill.

[bamagirl2012 34]

My nausea and Constipation has gotten much better. It took me about 5-6 weeks to feel normal again. I would get nauseated and take a zofran. The zofran was causing the constipation. It was terrible. I dont have the nausea anymore and I take 2 stool softners, myralax and a rx for ibs constipation. I feel like an old lady w all my meds. Lol. For the 1st couple of weeks I thought I was never gonna get better.

Wish me luck, I go for my second fill tomorrow.

[Angelle 6]

carbonated drinks with the band?

[Angelle 6]

My phone is acting crazy can we drink carbonated drinks with the Lapband?

[bamagirl2012 34]

I was told not to by my nutritionist. I have not had caffeine or any carbonation in 9 weeks. After about 4-5 weeks I was craving a diet dr pepper sooo bad. My dr s