Hey everyone! We're almost a week post op. How's it going?

I'm still sore on my port side, but able to get up and do minor housework. Able to take in a little more liquid at a time to calm hunger pains. The gas pains are finally gone thank God! I ate a whole pudding cup yesterday and was miserable for hours!!! Lesson learned!!! It's a funny feeling when you feel full from the pressure sensation as opposed to a normal full feeling...it's a learning process, I know. I have those funny whirling and flushing feelings and laugh sometimes at myself. I don't have to go back to work for another week, and I'm really enjoying the time at home to rest and recover. I weigh 301 this morning down from 308 day of surgery. I'm so excited that I'm about to say goodbye to the 300's forever!!!!

Updates everyone!

I was just banded on 4/15/08. I am doing well. Some pain and some crying fits like- what the heck did I do? But I'm done with my pity party and ready to get on with things. I gained 10lbs just from having the surgery. Doc said that it was from all the iv fluids and that it was normal. anyone else have that happen. I am thankful to say the added weight officially left today and I'm down 3 pounds since pre-op. Nice to say goodbye to the numbers once and for all!! I am shocked to have not three but fours weeks of liquids.I guess its from the repair of my hyatel hernia. I would love to chew on something!!! Sounds like everyone is doing well. I am so thankful to have found this site to "talk" to others in the same boat. Take care and keep LOSIN.:thumbup:-Mariah

I just saw this thread!!! Hey you other April 1st bandsters!!!

I too am hangin in there...15 lbs down today..not too bad..

I am on full liquids for another week...I confess I have had a small bite here or there of scram eggs or other really soft things..I am SO hungry, but thankfully satisfied w/very little..went back to work yesterday..I am a L&D RN...I hope you all keep posting here!!!!

Erika

Welcome Nortone! The April Fools Avengers are a great group!!!!

15# is great!! My weight loss includes my preop diet, but I'm also 15# from day of surgery. So we're both doing great and staying right on track. I know it's hard to be on the full liquids for so long, but looking back this will seem like such a short time in our lives.

I'm also a L&D nurse in Louisiana. Just went back to work past Saturday. THankfully only did 3 triages and 1 admit, so I had time to get back in the swing of things (ha ha).I'm working hard on my NP degree and will graduate in October (whoo hoo!!)

Be sure to keep us all posted on how great you're doing! I have found sooo much info from all the great bandsters here, and really feel supported!

Well, this week was my first week back on the road and eating in restaurants all week. I guess the fact that I did not gain any weight back is a good sign. I definitly hindered my weight loss by drinking wine all week. I had someone travelling with me this time for a sales blitz and that usually involves consuming more wine than I normally would. The food part was pretty easy. I'm definitly ready for my first fill. I need to call the Dr.'s office on Monday and get it scheduled.

I hope all you fellow April Fool's day bandsters are doing well.

Cheers!

Hello April Fool's Avengers!!

I had my first fill today. It went really well. I arrived at the surgical center around 10am was taken to a room around 1015. The same NP that sees me for my regular appointments does the fills, so I was happy to see her! They had me lay down on a bed and felt around on my port side and cleaned my site really well with alcohol and betadine. The NP put her fingers on either side of where she felt the port. A quick xray confirmed she was in the right spot, then she inserted the needle between her fingers. It didn't hurt like I thought it would (Just like someone pinching you with their finger nails). I felt a little pressure as she pushed the needle through the port then she injected the saline and the needle came out quickly. I have a 10cc band and she injected 3cc. I sipped a little water without problems, and was back on the road by 1035! Quick and simple!!! I've had some unsweet tea and cream of chicken soup without any problems. My first 3 months of fills were included in my surgical fee, so she said to come back when I notice that I'm eating more than 1 1/2 cups of food or not staying full for at least 4 hours after eating. I hope everyone else had a great experience like mine!!

Hey mamakat..I am so glad it went so well for you...my surgeon is SO conservative and doesn't do fills until 6weeks postop..so May 12th is my day..I started on solids today!!! Eggs w/veggies and cheese never tasted so good!! I feel I have a little restriction w/o a fill...it takes less than it used to to feel satisified (but then again I haven't eaten solids in almost a month)...

I had a busy labor pt today...Honestly, I am still sore between my port site and belly button...moving isn't painful..just when I flex at the hip and lean forward..like sitting up and driving..rolling over in bed..I pulls

and it hurts...like a painful pulling/burning sensation..I feel it many time throughout the day...my doc says some people have this..

I am wondering how much longer...do you gals have anything like this???

Mama..in a couple of years I want to work on my NP too!!!

I hope all is well April 1st gals...hugs to you all!!!!

We are getting there!!!!!

Hey gals! Had my second fill today. I had only lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks, but at least it's down and not up. Especially since I was BAD over mother's day weekend! I now have 5cc in a 10cc band. I had very little restriction with the 3cc from last fill. I work out 1 hour 3-4 days a week, so I'm staying active and I can tell the inches are melting. I hope with 5cc I won't be so hungry all the time. How's everyone else out there?

I had my 1st fill on Monday...it was a little tough..took about 12 pokes..I got about 3.5ccs in my 10cc band..I don't really feel any restriction yet..I will see how soon until I can get another..

I haven't loss more weight, thankfully I haven't gained any either..

Do you notice a difference yet w/the second fill mamakat????

My first fill I only had restriction for about 3 days then it was wide open! I told the NP the only reason I didn't gain weight was because I was working out. I didn't eat bad, just "normal". I took a few bites of anything if I wanted it and relied on willpower for the rest.

I've been on full liquids for 24 hours after the 2nd fill. I had potato soup for lunch yesterday around noon and wasn't hungry until 8pm when I had a CIB. I work nights so about 2am I ate 1/2 cup mushed up baked Beans. I didn't feel hungry which was great! I only ate because my head hurt from cutting back so drasctically on calories that suddenly. I'll ty out a Protein tonight and let you know how it goes. So far I think this one will be much better....

Congrats on getting under 300. I am so looking forward to that morning when it happens to me!! Hopefully soon!!

Can someone give me some pointers on getting the ticker to show up on your signature? I have the ticker ready but everytime I try to add it, it reads "invalid file" - what am I doing wrong?

The day I got under 300# was so wonderful. I called all my friends to share it with them! At that point how much I weighed and keeping it secret really didn't matter anymore. I know I'll never see that number on the scales again and it's a great feeling!

I tried out a Protein for supper....mashed up a boiled egg with a little mayo and cajun seasoning. It was just enough. Then had 2 mini chocolate chip Cookies with the kids tonight. So far the restriction is great! It's so different from the last fill. Now I hope the scales start moving again. It was hard to go through my first plateau.

Keep up the good work everyone!!!!!!

Kat- do you notice a big difference then from getting a fill? My first is coming up and I'm curious.

Yeah for second fills...keep us updated mamakat!! I can't tell a difference w/my first filll....It is definitely still wide open!!

I will call my Dr tomorrow and see how long I have to wait for my second...too bad my Dr. is 4 hours away!!!!

This fill I can definately tell a difference. I'm being really careful and not testing it too much...no bread or fruit yet. I am not hungry all the time anymore and have to remind myself to eat. I can't drink down a 20 oz water in a few gulps anymore either.

Breakfast this morning at 7am just a CIB because I really wasn't hungry. I took about 30 minutes to get it down slowly. Lunch at noon shredded chicken and black beans heated up with a little cheese to make a great tex-mex chicken salad. I'm sure this won't be my last fill, but I hope it works long enough for me to get off my weight loss plateau!

I have 90 days of free fills after surgery to get to my sweet spot. My doctor's office is only 30 minutes away and they do fills every Monday and Tuesday. The NP that does the fills says she wants to get me to my sweet spot before the 90 days are up, then hopefully just a few maintenance fills later as I loose a lot of weight.