Hi everyone!

May 8, 2008 lapband in SB, CA, Dr. Thoman. Wt 413, in/out same day of surgery, but unfortunately, developed Pulmonary Embolis (my 3rd hospitalization within 3 years. Lost 20 lb in the first two weeks, got dehydrated as well. The last two weeks, upon returning to work, incredible edema and no wt loss. I can tell my clothes are fitting looser, but discouraged about seeing no wt loss. Restriction is not as i expected, I am consuming up to a cup & a half. However, today experienced my first painful restrictive feeling. I ate 1/4c brocolli and 3oz fish pretty fast and the Protein bar i ate less than 2 hours, was still i am sure still around. So that made me encouraged, despite the pain! I am here to find support and hear other stories, my support system is not very high, i went off my anti depressants after surgery and i felt so inspired after reading posts yesterday, i feel more encouraged. I look forward to being a part of your community!

Christina in Santa Maria:shades_smile:

welcome christina

Christina, welcome. you haven't had a fill yet have you? You are in bandster hell. It will get better after you start getting fills. it might take a few fills before you notice a difference tho

Good morning, WHat do you mean by bandte hell. I had my surgery on May 14th, 2008. I am comming up on my 4 weeks next Wednesday for an appointment. I really do not feel any restriction. It I eat to fast I do feel like I have a lump in my chest. Thats a very hard habit to break. After the fill will I actually feel full or will I just feel that lump quicker. The nurse said I could schedule my fill the following tueday.

Will the fill hurt? I have to swallow barium the first time. I think that was the worst part of the surgery going down to xray already filling throw uppy from surgery and having to drink that nasty stuff. Could you explain the filling after a fill? or after the right fill? Thanks for any info you can share.

Thanks again

Newme10 (Susie)

new me -

LOTS of info on bandster hell here - just do a quick search in the search box.

basically you are not filled and hungry...