Hello my name is Jennifer,I was banded on March 22nd,my weight before surgery was 296,I am currently at 284,I just had my first fill today I wish I was losing faster than I am,getting a little discouraged.:second:

Jennifer--

Hang in there!!! You can do it!!!! As long as your losing it's a GREAT thing!! Exercise has helped me and given me more energy. Portion control and distraction!!!!!!!!!! :second:

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -43lbs

Thank you very much,the encouragement helps.

Just stay encouraged and follow the directions of your doctor and be patient. This surgery will pay off.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this and although I am enjoying reading the many postings, I am finding that I am really getting nervous about my upcoming surgery and how worth it it is going to be! I have a surgery date scheduled for June 9, 2006. I'm worried that I will have a huge struggle with this and in the end fail.

Does anyone know how to access one of those ticker thingies that you can use to record start weights etc.?

Maks

Hi Jen,

I was banded 8 days after you and have a first fill scheduled for 5/25. You said that you were filled today and, from what I have read, feeling restricted is what fuels the weight loss. Have you noticed that you feel full with less food intake yet? Hang in there, sooner or later you'll hit the right level of fill and lose more consistently. I can't wait to feel even a little restriction.

i was banded on march 23 and had my first fill on may 4. i can tell a huge difference since my fill. i have lost 18 lbs. it doesnt come off super fast but its so rewarding to get on the scale and see your progress after you have been faithful to exercise and eat right. hang in there, this is a life change and you will do better every day.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this and although I am enjoying reading the many postings, I am finding that I am really getting nervous about my upcoming surgery and how worth it it is going to be! I have a surgery date scheduled for June 9, 2006. I'm worried that I will have a huge struggle with this and in the end fail.

Does anyone know how to access one of those ticker thingies that you can use to record start weights etc.?

Maks

Dont be nervous,everything will work out and it will all be worth it in the end.Even though Im losing a little bit here and there, I would do it all over again.Believe me you will be happy with the results eventually.You know being on here and being able to talk to people that have been through the same experiences helps me so very much.Just remember everybody is different.And know you will get a whole lot of encouragment from the people that visit this sight.Good luck!!!!:gluck: Jennifer

It is VERY easy to get frustrated and discouraged about not losing fast enough. We have to remember though that it usually takes bandsters 3-5 fills before we have proper restriction. That is when the fast losing usually takes place. Some people *(very few...definitely not me!!LOL..) can lose w/out a fill or with only one. I was banded on March 10th and have struggled to lose anything in the past month. My first fill didn't do anything for me, even though I was filled half-way up with 2ccs in my 4cc band. So I am trying to remain positve and patient. Patience is the one thing that we have to remember. Hang in there! From what I hear, after you reach your sweet spot it all becomes worth it! I have my 2nd fill tomorrow and am hoping for the best.

~Liz~

banded 03/10/06

237/209/150

5'7''

Dont be nervous,everything will work out and it will all be worth it in the end.Even though Im losing a little bit here and there, I would do it all over again.Believe me you will be happy with the results eventually.You know being on here and being able to talk to people that have been through the same experiences helps me so very much.Just remember everybody is different.And know you will get a whole lot of encouragment from the people that visit this sight.Good luck!!!!:gluck: Jennifer

Jennifer, thank you so much for your very kind words. As time goes on, I'm so scared. I don't think that I will be able to do it. I'm too wrapped up in the clauses about death and possible damage etc. that could happen, and then I'm reading about having this 'golf ball" thingy happen and fills not allowing any food in and spitting up and oh my gosh...I just want to be normal again and look great doing it. I think this waiting period is going to blow up into a full blown panic/anxiety attack. Congrats to you though for going through it and losing the weight-that must feel terrific!

Katherine

Hello , I was banded the same date May22nd. Lost 12lbs to date as well. A pound a day is very good I think. I don't no when I will get my fill, don't think its for a while yet. I am on clear fluids for 3 weeks!!! YUK, like everyone is saying it will payoff, thats what I keep telling myself especially when I want to eat real food!!!

Good Luck All

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06/04/2006-203.5

Hi I'm new to this site. Still trying to figure out where to leave my first message. I got my band last friday in Tiajuana with Dr. Ortiz. Great experience. My stomach is growling. Can you really only handle 1/2 cup of liquids at a time?? I think I could handle much more than that. Haven't lost a pound but, not discouraged because it's only been 4 days and I still feel "puffy" from the Anesthesia?? Any Advice?? By the way, sounds like you all are a good support group. Happy to be here. Julia

Julia,

You'll be "puffy" for a few weeks and you'll see the scale move once the edema subsides. Make sure you get in the required protein for optimal healing and keep drinking the water. Since you have no fill, you don't have to worry about only drinking 4 oz at once. Just don't gulp it down.

:hungry: I was banded on May 25 & have lost 11 pounds. I wish I had lost more but know that 11 pounds in 11 days is pretty good. I am off the clear liquids & the weight is not coming off as fast! I have to keep my head up & realize that I am going to have to eat real food again someday & I then will lose weight slower. Right now I am having to fight the urge to eat solid food instead of drinking those protien shakes...its getting pretty hard. I admit I have cheated a few times when with friends...mainly so they would not know I had surgery. Has anyone else cheated on their restricted diet? If so, did it hurt your weight loss or the band?:hungry:

Hello!!

Well I cheated once and regreted it big time, Had some wicked chest pain like a bowling ball was on my chest and then it came right back up so I learned my lesson on that one. The Protein shakes are rough I think, can't wait to start eating solids again I have to wait 3 wks from surgery date so next monday I am clear.

Good Luck!!

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06/05/06-202

Jennifer, thank you so much for your very kind words. As time goes on, I'm so scared. I don't think that I will be able to do it. I'm too wrapped up in the clauses about death and possible damage etc. that could happen, and then I'm reading about having this 'golf ball" thingy happen and fills not allowing any food in and spitting up and oh my gosh...I just want to be normal again and look great doing it. I think this waiting period is going to blow up into a full blown panic/anxiety attack. Congrats to you though for going through it and losing the weight-that must feel terrific!

Katherine

Just a quick update Jen--yesterday I bailed! Can't believe that I let my anxiety get the better of me...I had a frank discussion with the doc and nurse and decided that I will postpone until September-when things are more settled for me. I don't do waiting very well at all-it gives me too much time to think.

How are you doing? Are you still losing regularly and loving it?

Katherine