Lap band newbie

[beccagib09 9]

Hi everyone

Just had my band fitted a couple of days ago (small 10ml with no fill yet) and I'm in agony all down the left side of my abdomen is this normal? I feel like I cannot stand up straight.

At least on the bright side I don't feel hungry!

This was me just after my band hoping to look much better by Xmas can't wait to update my progress I actually feel so motivated and ready to change!

Thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer support and share my journey

[mysticjune78 3]

Hi beccagib09,

welcome to this fascinating journey!!! I have a 3 year anniversary with my lapland at 24th of October!

You'll see your life changing after a couple of refills. Please accept one advise from me, do not eat any liquids which are high in calories just because it's the easy way. Milkshakes, chocolates etc are banned.

You are going to live a fabulous trip and accept the band as your friend and not your enemy. Also, one last thing.... Listen to your body....

take care

[beccagib09 9]

Thanks for your advice, I'm really excited to start my journey, how much have you lost so far x

[mysticjune78 3]

I used to be 107kg and now I am 80kg. I want to weight 75kg. With height 1.78cm I will be very happy in 75kg.

What are your details?

Edited September 19, 2017 by mysticjune78

[beccagib09 9]

Started at 101kg 5'7" target is 64kg so I have a long way to go. My consultant said it is very achievable though as long as I put the work in which I am more than willing to do so . Still don't feel at all hungry and having to force these liquids in, hoping to have lost quite a bit just after doing this liquid diet to give me a good starting point x

[Rbecca89 2]

Hi! I had my surgery on Aug 23, the first few days there was hardly any hunger but around day 4 I started feeling weak and hungry. I felt as though the Clear Liquids just weren't giving me enough substance and by day 5 at my post op appointment I was cleared to move on to the next phase. I had my first fill of 2.5 cc on Monday, total I have lost almost 14 lbs and 17 combined inches..cant wait to see more progress

[beccagib09 9]

Hi wow that’s a great achievement. I don’t feel hungry at all and on day 7 now I feel like there’s already a restriction even though there’s nothing in my band yet. I have my telephone dietician app next Friday so I’m hoping she will give me the clear to go onto soft foods and have my first band fill on 23rd October. Where did you go for yours?

[mysticjune78 3]

Well, in Greece where I stay and did my lap-band surgery, my sergeant got me a fill after the surgery 1cc. After this, I've had to wait 1 month for my first app and the first refill. After this I used to have a refill once a month till Feb 2016 (my surgery was on 10/2015) when I felt that I am in green zone and do not need any more.

[tallgirl1 8]

Most surgeons put some Fluid in the band at surgery. You’ll know at you first fill.

[tallgirl1 8]

I had surgery on 5/8/2016 in the UK. Starting off at 108 kg now 94 kg. Slow but steady

[beccagib09 9]

Just did my first weigh in 2 weeks post op I’ve lost a stone [emoji3][emoji3] 36kg to go! I’ve already got restriction and no fill yet first fill on 23rd October so really need to start practicing with foods dietician said it’s a must otherwise you won’t be able to eat properly after the fill.

I’m hoping to knock off at least another stone before Xmas !