Calling all October bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can compare notes.

I am scheduled for 10/18. I have ALL my pre-op stuff done as of last week. I start Protein shake diet on 10/4.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

Hello,

I am very new to this chat stuff and I am not sure that I am doing it right or where to find it if anyone replies.

I had my surgery on Nov 7th. Started at 208 and am at 186.

My first fill was a month ago and they gave me 2cc.

I can't hardly eat anything and not get sick. I might have one good day a week when I can eat chili or Soup but other than that I throw up anything I eat.

I am starving!

Any advice?

Heritage jenny, you need an unfill. Pronto. Call your doctor and make an appointment.

heritagejenny: She's wright! Go see your surgeon, and explain it to him.

He'll no what to do. Shirley...

They are right, an unfill will probably solve your problem. That seems like a lot for a first fill.

Good luck

I totally agree with that. It seems like a lot for a first fill. But if they did it under flouro, it may just be a problem with chewing well.

I have a major problem with chewing well enough. I have to REALLY work on that!

Good luck to you heritagejenny!!!!!

Hey guys -

I am feeling pretty discouraged. I just had a fill less than 2 weeks ago and the scale hasn't moved in a week.

How are all of you losing? Steady?? How much a week???

My Doc is happy with 1 1/2 lbs a week. He say's on average this is normal.

So I will find out tommarow if that's what I am loseing. I no it's a slow procedure, but,, hang in there. Shirley..

I'm losing pretty slowly too...about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds/week on average. My doctor is happy with that as well, but I would like to see more of a change. Lately I keep losing and gaining the same 3 pounds and it's frustrating! I had a fill last Thursday and I haven't really seen a big loss yet. I think I need to be a little bit better about tracking what I'm eating.

Threebeauties,

Listen girl, it's tough not to get discouraged sometimes. Lord knows I do. But go back and re-read some of your posts! Including the ones you've directed to me! You'll make it darlin'. Just heed your own advice, and that given by all of us that really do care (and we do!). Great Balls of Fire girl! Get up in the morning with a renewed attitude and believe that nothing is going to stop you from meeting your goals. And remember, Shirley is right. 1 to 1 1/2 pounds a week is normal, but don't get discouraged if you don't see it every week. Just stay focused young lady! Old Jimboss is telling you to. We all love ya and are here for you.

~~Jimboss~~

Could be J! What is your daily calorie intake ruffly.

Mine is suppose to be from 700-900, but the Doc say's 1000 is fine.

I'll see about that tomarrow. Shirley...

That was a AAAAMEN! and a HALALUGHA! Shoutin out from your old jimboss. How ya doin jimboss? Shirley..

Hey Shirley, I'm doing better than I deserve to be...I'm sure! Isn't it great how everyone in October Bandsters jumps right in when one of us is a little down?!?!? I'm damned proud of all of us. I love all of my October Bandster Angels! Because that's what y'all are....Angels.

I try to eat between 1000-1200 calories, but sometimes I'm way under and sometimes I eat about 1500. I have been using www.sparkpeople.com to keep track of my calories and exercise, but I've just fallen behind. I don't really want to go below 1000 calories and my doc recommends staying around 1200. I have been excercising quite a bit lately too, so I guess I can eat a little more. I'm taking my measurements tonight so hopefully that will make me feel a bit better.

Well were all tryin, hell, even in these winter blues. It's eanough to drag any one down... But just remember Spring is just around the corner. I'll tell you what! Just that thought alone is eanough for me to help "a little" to get over these Michigan Winter Blahs. I got a house up north and I can't waite to get to it. By the time my knee heels, I should be travling up.

Were a great bunch. So hang in there. Shirley...

O.K. J. It just goes to show that ever one is different. They had me on 1200 before I was even banded. Then the Dietician, and Shrink wanted about 700 calories a day. Possibley 900. But I'm listening to my Doc!!!

After all he is the one makeing the big bucks. So I will see if he still say's 1000 tommarow. Shirley...