Hi guys:

I was banded on august 13. I've been on liquids for the most part but yesterday my friend made me some slamming Soup and it had baby carrots, celery, cilantro, tomatoes for color and some chicken broth and dark meat chicken.

I have to admit I had a piece of that chicken. and today I had a hand full of raisinettes. I am not finding myself hungry but being that the past two days I am picking at stuff (including guacomole, yesterday as well), I am a bit depressed today. My band is not filled. I have not made an appointment but I will on Monday when I go to NYU for my esoph exam.

I sort of feel scared and i sort of feel like I am going to fail at this since I have been picking. No excuses. I just tested the waters and I feel bad about it. I didn't go over board but a hand full of raisins here, some chicken there..... you know what I mean?

How are you guys doing? Anyone experiencing the same thing?

can anyone feel there port mine seems to be shifting around and i dont know if thats normal im 2 weeks out and i dont have an appt till next week

That's interesting. I can feel my port. which freaks me out -- but the whole shifting thing.... its the first time i hear of that

Nil- I am a hypochodriac ,so, I would definitely call and ask!!

I had my surgery on 8/6 and am going for my first fill on 9/11!! I too have been able to eat lots of things I didn't think I would be able to. I haven't had any pain or been sick. It concerns me though that I am able to eat. I have lost 28 pounds but it has been 5 WEEKS! ????? Will it change after my fill?

Hey im out exactely 1 month from my Surgery today and im down 55LBS!!

:clap2::)Holy Moly Whos Ya Daddy! You're doing awesome. Congrats!!!!!

Hi everyone! I was banded on Aug 13 so it's been about

4 1/2 weeks for me. So far as I know I have lost either 19 or 20 pounds...not having any problems...scheduled for 1st fill on Oct. 22 but trying to get in sooner because that is 10 weeks post op. and I really don't want to wait that long having read on here about "bandster hell" which is a place I definitely don't want to be!

:clap2: :bounce: :whoo:

:clap2::)Holy Moly Whos Ya Daddy! You're doing awesome. Congrats!!!!!

Thanks Liz, going to pool everyday has really helped me.

Hey guys, just went for my first visit to surgeon's office since I was banded on Aug 27th. He was real pleased with my progress. I will be on liquids for 9 more days, then mushies. I thought I would be on mushies for 3 weeks. He said they have re-thought that and I will be on mushies for 1 week. So, that means in 16 days, I will be on solid food!!!!

What will I eat first. I am still thinking about that charcoal grill hamburger, minus the bun.

Hi all!!

I was banded Aug 13, and so far all is well. I am really beginning to have more energy!!!! I was on a 2 week liquid diet before my surgery, and lost 10 lbs. My total loss is now 15 lbs. I am so afraid that I am going to fail because I am beginning to feel hungry:hungry: and I too have cheated a little. My first fill is Sept 13 and I'm really nervous. Thanks for listening!!!

Dr. Chappano-Jax, FL

I was banded on Aug 27th. I was doing so good. Yesterday I started the nausea again and even threw up. I feel the same today. Did anyone else have this? My Dr keeps saying wait the 2 weeks you will feel better. I feel like I have made a mistake.

LadyBug, I'm a bit concerned about you. Throwing up is dangerous for your band. Did you tell your Dr that you are throwing up? If not, please do.

I truly feel for you! Nausea has been my biggest problem in healing, from the moment I came out of the OR. They gave me every shot imaginable and what helped was the patch behind my ear. My Dr gave me an Rx for more and I used a second one (they last 3 days, so a total of 6 days on nausea patches).

I don't know you well enough to say this is the right thing for you. However, I have read MANY messages on this board that say "It was a difficult surgery and recovery but totally worth it!" You will most likely say that too 301 bandsters out of 332 say "Yes" they would do it again! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/would-you-do-again-30418/

Please keep us posted. I hope you feel better.

Miss N: In my humble opinion I just don't think this is the time to quit smoking. I think this must be a very stessful time for you. Can you set a timer..so that you can have just 1 ciggarette an hour. I think first get over the food addiction and for most of us that are overweight ...getting over a food addiction is the hardest thing to do....I think harder than anything.

LadyBug, I'm a bit concerned about you. Throwing up is dangerous for your band. Did you tell your Dr that you are throwing up? If not, please do.

I truly feel for you! Nausea has been my biggest problem in healing, from the moment I came out of the OR. They gave me every shot imaginable and what helped was the patch behind my ear. My Dr gave me an Rx for more and I used a second one (they last 3 days, so a total of 6 days on nausea patches).

I don't know you well enough to say this is the right thing for you. However, I have read MANY messages on this board that say "It was a difficult surgery and recovery but totally worth it!" You will most likely say that too 301 bandsters out of 332 say "Yes" they would do it again! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/would-you-do-again-30418/

Please keep us posted. I hope you feel better.

Kathy,

Thanks for the concern. I was sooooo scared. I did call the Dr right away and they told me I would be fine since it was not violent vomitting. I don't know what happened but I woke up Friday and felt okay. I feel good today. I may have over done it by being on my feet too long. I felt so bad. I hope that is gone now. Again, thanks so much!!

Jody

Nil- I am a hypochodriac ,so, I would definitely call and ask!!

definitely worth a call. for sure

Hi all!!

I was banded Aug 13, and so far all is well. I am really beginning to have more energy!!!! I was on a 2 week liquid diet before my surgery, and lost 10 lbs. My total loss is now 15 lbs. I am so afraid that I am going to fail because I am beginning to feel hungry:hungry: and I too have cheated a little. My first fill is Sept 13 and I'm really nervous. Thanks for listening!!!

Dr. Chappano-Jax, FL

Dawn:

I was banded august 13th as well. I feel better about my own situation now that I have spoken to you. I lost around 13 lbs and haven't lost a pound more and was feeling bad about that because a lot of people claim to loose like 20 to 25 lbs in this process up to where we are. You and i are about the same here. Great!

Sooverit:

I don't smoke. I think you have me mixed up with another member.

thanks though!

I had surgery on 8th of August and I am now on solid food. They are telling me that it's better if I eat solid food so you don't eat as much. I'm still having less than 1000 cals a day. So it's great!!! Glad I'm on solid food too.