We're mostly all banded... Nayray is coming up soon. How is everyone doing? When is your first fill? (or in the case of a few here, next?) How's the weight loss going? What about the food stages we're in?

I'm doing ok. I've pulled some muscles in my upper abdomin/lower ribcage. Time will heal it, until then it'll be slow going. I've been approved for low impact exercise. I'm down a total of 12 pounds since my surgery, and only have 4 more days of mushies, and I get to slowly start a real food diet. I'm both excited, and dreading it. Not sure I'm ready to handle "freedom" of choice. I'm afraid i'll try to eat to much, and get stuck, or damage my band. Oh and my first fill is currently scheduled for November 4th. Second for December 3rd.

Teri

Hi Samurai! I am 6 weeks and 1 day post op. Ihad my first fill today. It went like a breeze. I got 3 ccs in my 9 cc realize band. I was really surprised to get that much. The dr said that I should feel restriction and to do soft foods and liquids tonight. I came home and had a little broccoli and rice mix with a little mashed chicken. It went down well. Oh and by the way I have lost 21 lbs since surgery! I also started the couch to 5k program this week and love love love it!

You are doing so well with your weight loss! I am glad that your fill went well. I have my first fill tomorrow. Supposedly, my doctor won't tell me how much they put in though. I guess I will see tomorrow. Keep up the good work!:sad_smile:

slim, if your dr does not tell. Just look down at the needle. It was pretty large I could see the saline.

slim, if your dr does not tell. Just look down at the needle. It was pretty large I could see the saline.