Anyone else getting banded in January? I'm scheduled for January 23rd. It all feels so real now that a date has been set.

Had my post op appointments today with the nutritionist, physical therapist, surgeon (for a fill) and did the barium swallow. Didn't really need the fill as I already have decent restriction however, I felt it could be a bit more. So far so good. Down 18 pounds and not hungry.

I had my first fill today - 2cc's. I had 4 cc's at the time of surgery (so I learned today), bringing me to 6cc's in an 11cc band. On liquids now, so I won't know if it made a difference for a couple more days.

Hey,

How is everyones post op going. Most of us are a month or more out. I am able to tolerate most foods. which is good, but I am only 28 pounds down. So that is fustrating. I was banded 1/10.

I've only lost 17lbs. 8 was pre op liquid diet. So since my surgery on jan 23, I've lost 9 lbs. how much of your weightloss was before your surgery and after? I think 28lbs is great!

You guys are losing wonderfully. 28 pounds is not something to frown upon my dear. I'm down 20 pounds thus far. 7 pre op, 13 post op. One fill. Everything is going great. Surgery was 1/30.

Hello all

Here is how my journey has been going.

I am 5/7

Jan 8th surgery weight 248

1 fill Feb 13 weight 226

(10cc band Filled 4 1/2 cc)

2 fill Feb 28 weight 221

(10cc band filled 1cc)

Altogether weight loss 27 pounds

( 10cc band altogether filled 5 1/2)

Starting to feel full quicker and longer.

Second fill experienced sliming the first time on Chinese food on 3 to 4 bites.

I will not eat that again.

Hello all

Here is how my journey has been going.

I am 5/7

Jan 8th surgery weight 248

1 fill Feb 13 weight 226

(10cc band Filled 4 1/2 cc)

2 fill Feb 28 weight 221

(10cc band filled 1cc)

Altogether weight loss 27 pounds

( 10cc band altogether filled 5 1/2)

Starting to feel full quicker and longer.

Second fill experienced sliming the first time on Chinese food on 3 to 4 bites.

I will not eat that again.

What's sliming? I LOVE Chinese food!! Lol

Sliming is when you get sick from the food and it causes you to throw up. But not throw up food. When you throw up saliva that is really thick like slime. I never knew what it was either. But when it happens you will definitely know and just because it happened to me with Chinese food does not mean it will happen to you.

Sliming is when you get sick from the food and it causes you to throw up. But not throw up food. When you throw up saliva that is really thick like slime. I never knew what it was either. But when it happens you will definitely know and just because it happened to me with Chinese food does not mean it will happen to you.

That description makes me NEVER want to experience it! Lol!! I'll wait a few months before trying chicken and broccoli! It'll give me something to look forward to! Thanks for helping me understand!

Hey' date='

How is everyones post op going. Most of us are a month or more out. I am able to tolerate most foods. which is good, but I am only 28 pounds down. So that is fustrating. I was banded 1/10.[/quote']

I was banded on 1/21 and have lost 21, so your 28 is good! I'm doing good. Had my first fill last Friday. They put 2 1/2 cc's in. I really don't notice a difference. My Doctor said I probably wouldn't this time around.

I feel very fortunate. I was banded on January 14th and since I started the pre-op diet on Dec. 31st, I'm down 32 1/2 lbs....17 prior to the surgery. I did not have a fill on my last appointment and I have another appointment on the 15th of this month. So far, I'm staying around 1.000 calories daily without much of a struggle. I'm hungry before meals, but satisfied after. The doctor says as long as I'm not hungry otherwise, and not snacking/overeating, I should not bother with fills. I find that if I eat slow.....really slow....I'm good till the next meal or the next day if I've just had dinner. I can take an hour or more sometimes to eat. I'm hoping to lose around 100 lbs. so I know this is not a race and it will take a couple of years at least to reach my goal.

Since my surgery on Jan 21st, I lost 25lbs. I just had my first fill today.

Since my surgery on Jan 21st' date=' I lost 25lbs. I just had my first fill today.[/quote']

Since my surgery Jan 21st as well, I am also down 25 pounds!!! Weighted today and happy with that! My second fill is April 2nd

Thought I would share...

Pre-op Weight: 276

Surgery Date: 1/29/13

First fill: 3/5/13; currently @4cc (10cc band)

Total Weight Lost to Date: 41 lbs!

Feeling pretty good! Its amazing how much better I feel and I'm wearing clothes I haven't fit into for almost 2 years. I can't imagine what it will be like after the next 40!

I am very happy for all of you that have lost so much weight. I often feel sad thinking that I have only lost 19 pounds since my surgery on January 21st. It has taken me almost 2 months to lose not even a full 20 pounds, a couple years ago I lost 20 pounds in 2 months just by watching what I ate and exercising. Now I exercise my butt off, watch calorie intake, and watch my portions, just to lose the same amount of weight, I don't see what the big difference is. I need some positive feedback from all of you that have struggled or perhaps some pointers. Thanks.