Hi, I was banded on June 21st. I am feeling a bit lonely and wanted to see how all the June Bandsters are doing? What have been your biggest challenges or victories so far?

Hello! I was banded June 26th so were pretty close. I struggled at first with pain and lack of energy but am so much better now! Eating is good...starting to get the hunger back but I have my first fill scheduled for next week. I'm a little nervous about it!

How are you doing?

Hi! Nice to meet you.

I also struggled with energy! I still am a bit, but it's better. I am working on getting enough Protein. I just find my muscles - or lack there of - feel depleted.

I started solids last week and some days I feel I can go for a good few hours before being hungry (like today I had lunch at 1pm and I am just starting to get a bit of hunger thoughts now at 5pm, but it is likely because I was preparing dinner.) Other times I am fighting off head hunger.

My first fill if I need it, will be at 5 weeks, so another 2 to go.

Hello! I was banded June 26th so were pretty close. I struggled at first with pain and lack of energy but am so much better now! Eating is good...starting to get the hunger back but I have my first fill scheduled for next week. I'm a little nervous about it!

How are you doing?

Anyone else?

I just hit one month banded yesterday.

Glad you started this one since I was thinking about asking the same thing this weekend. Hope all the other June bandsters hop in as well. For me it has been a pretty easy month. This Friday will be the one month mark. When I got my staples out, I was told that they do start out the band with fluid in it rather than empty as most people think. I am supposed to get my first fill on the 31st, but am wondering if it is really needed since I am managing to stay under 1200 calories without feeling hungry throughout the day. I'm finding some of my smaller sizes are starting to fit and even need a belt with some. Last night we went out for sushi at our regular place and the waitress asked what I had changed since I looked different. Also have been able to start lowering the strength of some of my meds. All in all this was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Anyone else?

I just hit one month banded yesterday.

I was banded June 28. So my one month is in a few days. I've had my first fill at two weeks and have little or no restriction. Im set to have another fill next Monday. I'm really hoping that the hunger will subside with this one. But I'm maintaining!!

I've been going to the gym for the past two weeks and so far I have dropped 3% of body fat (really happy about that ). So I'm just moving along.

Sunshine

I was banded June 5th. My biggest hurdle is Water retention after binge drinking which I tend to do once a week/fortnight. I drink vodka and low cal orange. Sometimes from 1/2 to a full bottle. Apart from that, 3 stones down in total. 800-1200 cal net with training 4 times a week.

Much love

Gavin

Banded June the 29th. First fill scheduled for the 3rd. Dieting right now as I have no restriction. Its a bit tough but hoping the first fill will help kill off the hunger.

Hi Gary! Glad you are doing well. There is Fluid in my band too, but I forgot to ask how much post-op. I should be able to have my first fill on Aug 7th. I was debating on whether I needed it or not, but I am "dieting" at this point. I am counting calories so I don't gain. I am satisfied on my portion, but do find I get hungry faster and I am going to bed hungry. Congrats on all your victories!

Wow Sunshine, that's great! I also started up exercise again. Just walks at the moment, but I need to add strength, specially for arms. Good luck with your fill!

Hi Gavin, wow that's about 42 pounds right? Sorry I had to do a conversion from stones to pounds. That's great! I haven't had a sip of alcohol yet. I am a little afraid to. I bet I am a real lightweight now.

Hi, I am dieting too right now. I can eat anything so far, but I do stay satisfied for a bit on a small portion. I am counting calories to stay in control. I do have some in my band from surgery, not sure how much.

Banded June the 29th. First fill scheduled for the 3rd. Dieting right now as I have no restriction. Its a bit tough but hoping the first fill will help kill off the hunger.

I had surgery on June 25th and doing well. I only feel hungry just before a meal buti had my first fill last week 3ccs. Overall feeling good. My biggest problem is gas pain. For some reason it keeps getting stuck in my lower abdomen. My surgeon said it happens to some people but it is getting better. All of you are doing great!

Hi, how did you find the first fill? Do you notice a difference? How long are you able to go between meals?

Sorry, just wondering as I should have a first fill coming up, but I hear they only give .75cc at a time. I hope you find some relief from gas soon!

I had surgery on June 25th and doing well. I only feel hungry just before a meal buti had my first fill last week 3ccs. Overall feeling good. My biggest problem is gas pain. For some reason it keeps getting stuck in my lower abdomen. My surgeon said it happens to some people but it is getting better. All of you are doing great!

My fill didn't hurt at all. I got 3ccs but I didn't have anything in my band. I don't feel any different. I can go about 3hours before feeling hungry. I am not striving but I start too feel the hunger and my body gets a bit nauseous. I would get the fill but it will take sometime.

I just got in today for my fill. I thought I'd have to wait till Aug 7th. yay.

I had 5.5 in my band at surgery and they added 1 cc. So far so good.

Great! Wow you had more in your band with your surgery then I do now. So happy for you. Everything else go well?

I know! I was shocked to learn it had that much already. I guess that is why I am able to eat the smaller portions without being ravenous, but I do get hungry around 2hrs later..I hope this was just the top up I need. I am very afraid to be too tight, but I feel fine so far.

When they do the surgery at Slimband, they now use what they call "Slim Spot technology". They fill the band completely and then defill until they determine where the sweet spot level is - by watching the nerve I am told - so my sweet spot was determined to be at 7cc. They then take out enough, about 1.5 - 2 cc to allow for swelling and healing following surgery.

Great! Wow you had more in your band with your surgery then I do now. So happy for you. Everything else go well?