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

Banded 1/24/13 start weight 305

Current weight 260

I have no fills and I am managing pretty well. I exercise 4 times a week. Two of those days I meet with a personal trainer.

I was banded 1/10 and I am down 32 pounts. I am training for a 5k with the couch to 5k program. Believe me it is hard with all my flab but I am doing it!

Banded 1/18, down 31 pounds since the day of surgery, down 55lbs since pre-op.

I have plateaued for almost a month, and I wish I had taken body measurements because my clothes are looser. I, too, am doing a couch to 5k and working out enough that there are a lot of changes even though the scale isn't moving. Having a lot of trouble sticking to my diet, I am definitely a grazer and need to work on it before the scale starts moving again.

Sounds like everyone is doing well and no complications thank goodness. I was banded on January 14th and am down 45 1/2 lbs. No fills yet....doing fine without them so far. Next appt. is May 17th and I'll see how I'm doing then. By the way....I'm going shoe shopping on Saturday...most of my flats and other slip on shoes have gotten too loose. I knew I'd have to get new clothes but didn't expect I'd need shoes as well....LOL!

Funny that you say that about your shoes. I just did some clothes shopping but I think I need to go do some shoes shopping too because I noticed the same thing. Even after putting in the heel inserts...crazy!

Ask your doctor? Not something to mess around with dear. Keep us posted!

Went to see the NP on Monday. She thinks I'm fine. Believes it could be constipation or a muscle spasm. Here it is Thursday and I'm still having some discomfort. No reflux, vomiting or stuck episodes. No trouble swallowing and no coughing. Just this awkward pressure feeling in my left abdominal area and near ribcage. I've used milk of Mag and miralax and I've had bowel movements. I'm annoyed I kind of feel bloated too:(

It sounds like no one is having sever negative reactions. How is your couch to 5k going? I am on week 6. I mean it may not be pretty 245 pounds running, but never thought I would be able to run 15 minutes at one time.

Went to see the NP on Monday. She thinks I'm fine. Believes it could be constipation or a muscle spasm. Here it is Thursday and I'm still having some discomfort. No reflux, vomiting or stuck episodes. No trouble swallowing and no coughing. Just this awkward pressure feeling in my left abdominal area and near ribcage. I've used milk of Mag and miralax and I've had bowel movements. I'm annoyed I kind of feel bloated too:(

Did they check for hernias? My hubby has a hernia that pops out every once in a while in his upper left abdomen and it causes pain.

Hey everyone five months post op coming up for most of us. How is everyone feeling? I am down 37 pounds. Which puts me at 240.4. I am running my first 5k in a month. So I feel good but wish it would drop faster

@steelerfan1115 im down 42 pounds since being banded on jan 21. Im looking and hoping to be in onederland by jun 14.

Hi everyone. I'm down 30 and feel good myself. I go for my 4th fill the 31st. I can tell I have a band now LOL. It took three fills to get me here. I also started jogging today. Haven't done that in years. Of course I had to stop a few times, but kept going.

@tigerlillie. Great job on jogging.

Did they check for hernias? My hubby has a hernia that pops out every once in a while in his upper left abdomen and it causes pain.

No they didn't.. I called again and she thought I was possibly having a gall bladder attack so I went for a sonogram. Nothing there. I'm actually feeling much much better. I think I was having a food intolerance or over eating or something? Anyway I'm feeling better thank goodness. My weight loss has slowed a lot. I have an appointment tomorrow. It's been a month since I've had a fill... I'm not sure if I need one or not. My portion sizes have gotten a little too big...trying to get it back under control.

I went in today and I have lost 40 pounds in 4 months...they are very proud of me, and actually I am proud of myself too! I need to get motivated to get up and exercise and I am sure the weight will keep falling off.

Okay everyone I need some input. I got my fourth fill a week ago, I believe I am up to 7cc in an 11cc band and I definitely feel restriction however my head hunger feels like it is taking over at times. Last night I ate four hot wings and about 20 French fries from Wing Stop. ... Boy did I regret it, I literally made myself feel so sick (upset stomach, chest pressure) So my question is does anyone have these problems this far into our journey? Or am I alone and need to seek help?

Okay everyone I need some input. I got my fourth fill a week ago' date=' I believe I am up to 7cc in an 11cc band and I definitely feel restriction however my head hunger feels like it is taking over at times. Last night I ate four hot wings and about 20 French fries from Wing Stop. ... Boy did I regret it, I literally made myself feel so sick (upset stomach, chest pressure) So my question is does anyone have these problems this far into our journey? Or am I alone and need to seek help?[/quote']

I've over eaten a few times. I just didn't slow down enough to let my stomach catch up to let me know I was full. I have had my fourth fill as well and have 5.5ccs not that it matters cuz everyone is different but I think I need just .5ccs more and I'll be in the green. I would talk to your doc next visit and slow down when you eat. Over eating sucks and is painful. I did it tonight with a sandwich. I thought I gave myself enough time and could eat a lil more but two more bites put me over.