Hey everyone! I wanted to get to know some people in my age group who are going through this journey as well. I am 37, married, and a mother of 3 beautiful children. I am excited about this surgery and want to make the most of it. I am scheduled for my first fill July 15th and am curious as to what life will be like afterwards???

Hello Emily,

Married, mother of one in the MA area - The first fill was painless I didn't feel a thing. After I drank water (6 oz) to make sure everything was okay then went back to work it took less than 15 minutes once the doctor called you. I went back to stage three for 3-4 days then advanced to stage 4 for 3-4 days then back again to stage 5. Overall, experience was not bad at all going through the stage helps with your restrictions and plenty of water. Best!

Hi Emily,

I was banded on June 25th. I am 32 years old and have had 3 children. Good luck with everything.

Hi Emily, be sure to check out the Jazzy Junes thread. Theres over 300 of us that got banded last month. We would love to have you come and post there. Feel free to talk to any of us about questions you might have.

Hi Also banded 25th June. Age 39 - 2 young kids.:cursing:

Hey all i was banded on june 25th 08 also i am a mother of 1 boy whos 8 . I havent had a fill so we shall see . August 5th :embaressed_smile:

Are any of you who were banded on June 25th or 26th eating solid food yet? I have my first fill on Monday, I am so nervious.

Hi Emily, I am 37 and a mother of one child. I have had the band almost 3 years now. The fills are no big deal. Just remember to eat slowly, don't drink with your meals, and stick to the diet that your nutritionist gave you. I know you might feel like you can eat more, but it is so important to listen what they tell you. Good luck and if you have any questions I'd love to help. :biggrin:

Hi,

I was banded on June 26th. I am 37 and a mother of 1 little boy. I live in Newfoundland, Canada. I haven't had a fill yet. Hoping to get one soon. I felt I had restriction after I had the surgery, but having trouble controling my food intake for the past 2 weeks. From my highest weight (1st of June) I have lost 25lbs. I am happy with that, but I've been loosing and gaining the same 5lbs now for the last few weeks.

Hi Maria,

If you are following the diet that the dietician gave you and you are still going back and forth with your weight I would probably get the adjustment. You are doing good so far, but if your goal is greater than 25 pounds I would definitely call your doctor and make the appt. Also, have you been exercising 30min or more daily. It would help so much. Let me know how things are going and I would be happy to answer any other questions in the future. Good luck. Carolyn

Hi Emily, I am 37 and a mother of one child. I have had the band almost 3 years now. The fills are no big deal. Just remember to eat slowly, don't drink with your meals, and stick to the diet that your nutritionist gave you. I know you might feel like you can eat more, but it is so important to listen what they tell you. Good luck and if you have any questions I'd love to help. :tt2:

Hey, it has been a long time since I have been to this site. I find myself really struggeling with my band. lately, I feel like I am even sabataging myself (well, I know I am) I take two steps forward and three back. I didn't get any advice from a nutritionist prior to surgery and i find myself struggeling with what to eat. I don't get sick very often at all and i just don't know if my band is where it should be. Would you share with me what you eat on a typical day?

Thanks!