August Bandsters

Surby · November 18, 2006

Just wanted to check in to see how everyone was doing. I've had 2 fills with no restriction. I'm frustrated, but I'm not giving up!!!

jahair · November 18, 2006

Just wanted to check in to see how everyone was doing. I've had 2 fills with no restriction. I'm frustrated, but I'm not giving up!!!

I'm getting my second fill the Monday after Thanksgiving, hoping that will make a difference. I'm pretty frustrated too!

Jo Ann

Bomber · November 18, 2006

1st fill will be on the 29th, down 44 lbs. since 8/15

pjk · November 18, 2006

I just got my 3rd fill 2.4cc's I have lost 32 lbs and feel great! I keep telling my self I didn't gain this in a few months, so I know it will take time to get it off. My short trem goal is 10 lbs more by the new year.

Lauren23 · November 19, 2006

I was banded mid August and am down about 40 lbs. I know it's a good beginning, but I'm constantly feeling like it's not fast enough or that I'm cheating. I really feel very little restriction, and I worry that I may have stretched out my pouch. I've had 3 fills in a 4 cc band. Patience is a virtue I must work on...

Jen B. · November 19, 2006

I've lost 46 lbs since my surgery without any difficulty and chose to have my first fill this week before the holidays to make sure I don't regain any weight.

Josette · November 20, 2006

I'm still going between the 25 and 30 mark...its been weeks!

Koala · November 20, 2006

I've lost 74 since Aug. 7, but I've hit a major plateau in the last two weeks. I'm rechecking everything to see what's changed that could have stopped my losing. I've had one fill of 2.2 in my band that holds 4 cc's.

ginger · November 20, 2006

I was banded 8/22 and have lost 20 lbs. I too have had 2 fills and feel little to no restriction. I am a bit frustrated too, but I guess 20 lbs is better than nothing!!!

Fran · November 21, 2006

I was banded on August 30, 2006 and I am down 51 pounds. This is not easy and I have many, many questions.

Fran

Lauren23 · November 27, 2006

Fran,

What questions do you have? Maybe we can help you.

Fran · November 28, 2006

Hi,

I enjoy this forum and now have a question. I cannot seem to eat chicken and no matter what I do it comes back to me. In addition I am having trouble at the night time meal, and I do not know why. I went to the doctor today for the monthly checkup, and they said nothing is wrong and if the band moved I would know. I have tried not drinking before eating, eating small bites but no good. Sometimes fish stays down. No other problem during the day. I was banded on August 30, 2006 and have had two fills to total 1.25CC if that makes sense. Thanks for any repsonse.

Fran

Lauren23 · December 12, 2006

Sometimes, people just can't eat tough meats post surgery. It's different for everyone. I can eat almost anything most of the time, but every now and then I find that something simple is difficult to eat. chicken just might be one of those things you have to go without. I know that's not fun. I love chicken and would hate that too. Fish is a lighter and sometimes flakey which might be why it goes down easier. About the night time meal, are you getting in 3 meals per day? I would suggest trying to get your last meal in earlier so that you're still eating 3 times per day. Also, I just want to make sure you remember to not only eat small bites, but to chew very thoroughly. This makes a big difference I've found. If it's really bothering you, you might want to try getting a little saline removed. You don't want to be uncomfortable and unable to eat 3 meals per day. Hope this helps!

Lauren