Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

I will have my first fill on 11/14. How long does that take? It will be at the hospital. I need to work later that day so I am wondering if you feel ok after as well as how long it takes. Although I am following the prescribed diet, I find that I am not feeling full as I did the first couple of weeks. Is that normal?

I think it's very normal. The swelling is going down. There is very little to No liquid in your band. So everything should be passing through your stoma (pouch) easily.

Once you get your fill you should feel the restriction. But, lots of people say it takes them 2 to 3 times to get the right restriction.

I am freaking starving to death. My Doctor told me to try thicker stuff to fill the stoma. My Bariatric Coordinator told me to drink another protein drink.

I think the fills are pretty pain free, except for the lidocaine. That stuff freaking burns like FIRE! But, it doesn't burn once you go numb. Just like getting a novacaine shot at the Dentist.

Hey everybody... sounds like all are doing well!! We're on our way to health and fitness!!! Woohoo!!!

I think the fills are pretty pain free, except for the lidocaine. That stuff freaking burns like FIRE! But, it doesn't burn once you go numb. Just like getting a novacaine shot at the Dentist.

But you don't drool afterwards, right? Haha :lol:

Hi I am starting to wonder if I am doing something wrong? I was banded on 10/30 and have lost 7 lbs. I was thrilled until I read others were losing 14, 15 & 18 lbs in a week!!! I am only drinking clear liquids until Sunday then I go to full liquids..ugh. and i am starving at times!!

I dont' think I am drinking enough water though...

Am I on the right track am I doing something wrong? I don't want to mess this up!

Thanks MJ

banded 10/30

Dr. A Ortiz

7 lbs lost 65 more lbs to lose

I was banded the day before you and the first week I only lost 5 pounds and did not eat you dont have as much weight to loose as others who knows what thei preop diet was and everyone is different It took me almost 3 days to loose what I gained back during surgery and then I lost about a pound or so a day and too didnt get to eat yet. Give your body time and you are doing great.

I feel like im in the same boat here. I was banded on 10/27 and have only lost 7 lbs, but I told my dr. on Monday that I was starving. I have started eating high protein foods like fish and small amounts of chicken. I am just staying hungry, but I am eating small amounts of everything. Any suggestions? I go for my first fill 12/9

Hi I am starting to wonder if I am doing something wrong? I was banded on 10/30 and have lost 7 lbs. I was thrilled until I read others were losing 14, 15 & 18 lbs in a week!!! I am only drinking clear liquids until Sunday then I go to full liquids..ugh. and i am starving at times!!

I dont' think I am drinking enough water though...

Am I on the right track am I doing something wrong? I don't want to mess this up!

Thanks MJ :biggrin:

banded 10/30

Dr. A Ortiz

7 lbs lost 65 more lbs to lose

It all depends on how much you have to lose. I was banded the day before you and I have lost ~10lbs since surgery, but I also have more lbs to lose than you. Someone who had less lbs to lose may only lose 2 or 3 lbs in the same amount of time.

Don't get down girls!

MOST people are counting their pre-op weight lose too. Me included! I am evening counting the weight I lose when I started a healthy lifestyle back in August.

I weighed 296 on October 21st the day of my Surgery. I weighted 291 (Fully Clothed w/ Jeans!!!) @ my two week checkup. So I only lost 5 lbs after my surgery.

I weighted today and my scale said I was 283. I was naked though! I'm counting it! So that makes 51lbs for me total.

It all depends on how much you have to lose. I was banded the day before you and I have lost ~10lbs since surgery, but I also have more lbs to lose than you. Someone who had less lbs to lose may only lose 2 or 3 lbs in the same amount of time.

Thanks for replying guys! I guess you are right I was just reading how wonderful you all were doing and started to get nervous!! I am better today but I did not weigh myself. I figure I will do it once a week or when I can't stand it anymore and have to know what the darn number is. :smile2:

Today is day 7 for me... 2 more weeks of liquids..

Keep up the good work on your end!!

Thanks again for your encouragement!! I really do appreciate it!

MJ :tongue2:

Wow!! I am so proud of you! Keep up the good work, I bet you feel fantastic!!

You will have to teach me how to make all those pretty little icon thingy's you have on your messages...hehe i like it!@

My weight's been up and down through the TOM . After TOM, I was at -16.5 and then gained 5 but HOWWW if I was only on liquids. Then somehow miraculously, I got on the scale today and am -17 in 3 weeks. But I have a LOT to lose!!! My two cents.

i was bad tonight... i am at 1 week and was just starving! So i made butternut squash mashed it all up and ate it!! Dang it was good... I dont think it will hurt my band they want me 3 weeks on liquids/full and it was mushy but man was it good.... I promise...I will be better tomorrow...

Don't sweat the numbers, y'all!! My ticker is including all of the weight I've lost since I started my healthy lifestyle in August. It helps me to see the whole picture.

Hi all

Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I am going for my first fill on Tuesday and I was wondering about it. Sounds like it will not be too painful though I do not like the dentist. If anyone has any other info about fills please let me know. Thanks.