Those of you that have been banded ........... let us know how you are!!!!:thumbs_up::tt2::frown::tt2:

I dont know my band capacity, but I only got 2cc's at my first fill last Monday on the 22nd, and I havent felt full once. I am definitley goning to inquire about its capacity. I am still VERY WORRIED about not having a fill for another 28 days....EXTREMELY worried. Its's to easy to make bad decisions. Im going to try and stay focused, but am anxious to see how much my next fill is, becasue 2cc's isnt cutting it at all !

Why do you have to wait 28 days? I just went in today for a fill and scheduled my next one for next tuesday. They want you to get to your sweet spot as soon as possible. I don't understand why you would wait so long if you need a fill.

Why do you have to wait 28 days? I just went in today for a fill and scheduled my next one for next tuesday. They want you to get to your sweet spot as soon as possible. I don't understand why you would wait so long if you need a fill.

My dr. says you have to wait 3 weeks between.. some people have stated that the 2nd weeks you feel more restriction. I had being comfortable @4.

Why do you have to wait 28 days? I just went in today for a fill and scheduled my next one for next tuesday. They want you to get to your sweet spot as soon as possible. I don't understand why you would wait so long if you need a fill.

You may want to rethink that. A lot of people have said that after their first fill, they don't feel restriction for up to 2 weeks. Personally, I had my fill and didn't feel a darn bit of difference for a week. Then it just hit me, and I lost 3lbs in one week. So I wouldn't go get that 2nd fill so soon. Wait at least 2 weeks before you do it. You might wake up one morning and find you're so tight you can't swallow water. Honestly, it kind of scares me that your doctor would allow you to get two fills that close together, because certainly they know how some fills have a "delayed reaction". Just be careful, that's all I'm saying.

I agree, I think a fill after one week would be dangerous. The PA in my doctor's office says it can take up to two weeks after the fill to really know how you are doing. However, it's absolutely your choice. Just make sure you drink some soup or something before you leave your doctors. My friend had her second fill done too soon (and too much), and drove all the way back home (an hour) and realized she had messed up, was in pain all night and had to go back in the morning to have half of it taken out.

I was Banded on 11-11-08 and i lost 30 Ibs in those two weeks post surgery...i set his record, but my first fill was the 17th of Dec, and im at 39Ibs right now :wink2: Im SO Excited!!

I love this thread!! I was banded on 11/26 and had my second fill today. I now have 6cc's in a 14cc band. I am so glad I actually feel restriction now. I didnt do so well on Christmas but im not going to beat myself up about it. I am so thankful that I now know what restriction feels like. I had a slimfast shake a few hours after my fill and havent had anything since then because I am not hungry. I know I will need more calories than that but I will make myself eat tomorrow. Am I the only one who has an achy stomach after a fill. Right now my tummy is sooo sore.

Banded on Nov 24, 2008

Hey this here girl is doing great. I never really feel hungry, so that is great...No insulin Shots any more. I am taking some glucophage, but I don't mind that so much. What I do hate is the ground up meds that I still take.

As you can see I am still losing. I watch what I eat. I have eaten Hamburger meet, Pork chop, Fish, chicen and cooked Vegies. I ate Turkey at Christmas, A tablespoon of mashed potato, sweet potato, and green beans. I have not tried bread, but that is ok. My chocolate, and vanilla protein powder in my coffee, is still a great stand by for me...Yogurt for snack. I also have done Almonds (8) for a snack also. I used to never Burp and I do so now. I can handle that also. I am so afraid of getting stuck or to full and then have to throw up. But as Happy as a Lark with my weight loss.

Louise

That is a great website. I to am hooked on the flavored coffee's. I also use the unflavored protein powder. Unjury sells it. For use in my herbal tea's. I have not tried the chai tea's yet, but I am going to.

Louise

I love this thread!! I was banded on 11/26 and had my second fill today. I now have 6cc's in a 14cc band. I am so glad I actually feel restriction now. I didnt do so well on Christmas but im not going to beat myself up about it. I am so thankful that I now know what restriction feels like. I had a slimfast shake a few hours after my fill and havent had anything since then because I am not hungry. I know I will need more calories than that but I will make myself eat tomorrow. Am I the only one who has an achy stomach after a fill. Right now my tummy is sooo sore.

Your not the only one I had to usea heating pad for 3 days after my fill.:wink2:

Banded on Nov 24, 2008

Hey this here girl is doing great. I never really feel hungry, so that is great...No insulin Shots any more. I am taking some glucophage, but I don't mind that so much. What I do hate is the ground up meds that I still take.

As you can see I am still losing. I watch what I eat. I have eaten Hamburger meet, Pork chop, Fish, chicen and cooked Vegies. I ate Turkey at Christmas, A tablespoon of mashed potato, sweet potato, and green beans. I have not tried bread, but that is ok. My chocolate, and vanilla protein powder in my coffee, is still a great stand by for me...Yogurt for snack. I also have done Almonds (8) for a snack also. I used to never Burp and I do so now. I can handle that also. I am so afraid of getting stuck or to full and then have to throw up. But as Happy as a Lark with my weight loss.

Louise

Louise great job on your losses!!

Did they use a fluoroscope to locate your port? My PA sprayed me with topical anesthesia and located my port with the machine and stuck it bullseye first time. I never felt anything, except once he got it in the port, it kind of wiggled and tickled and made me laugh. I don't have any pain today either. I asked him about it beforehand, told him some of the stories on here, and he said a lot of doctor's just stick and stick until they find it. I think if that were the case I'd be marking that bad boy with a magic marker so next time, they'd know.

I was Banded on 11-11-08 and i lost 30 Ibs in those two weeks post surgery...i set his record, but my first fill was the 17th of Dec, and im at 39Ibs right now :wink2: Im SO Excited!!

Outstanding! I bet you are excited!

Did they use a fluoroscope to locate your port? My PA sprayed me with topical anesthesia and located my port with the machine and stuck it bullseye first time. I never felt anything, except once he got it in the port, it kind of wiggled and tickled and made me laugh. I don't have any pain today either. I asked him about it beforehand, told him some of the stories on here, and he said a lot of doctor's just stick and stick until they find it. I think if that were the case I'd be marking that bad boy with a magic marker so next time, they'd know.

yes the first fill was with Fluro and he gave me a shot of Lidocaine before trying to find my port. I think next time I may tattoo a heart over my port ( lol) so he knows exactly wear it is because boy it was tough the first tiem took 4x to find that bad boy!!! I go on the 23rd hope it goes better.:laugh:

I have thrown up several times in the past 3 weeks. I am eating slower and chewing. I have not had any fills. Some days food goes down no prob, the next the same food gets stuck. Advice?

Banded on Nov 24, 2008

Hey this here girl is doing great. I never really feel hungry, so that is great...No insulin Shots any more. I am taking some glucophage, but I don't mind that so much. What I do hate is the ground up meds that I still take.

As you can see I am still losing. I watch what I eat. I have eaten Hamburger meet, Pork chop, Fish, chicen and cooked Vegies. I ate Turkey at Christmas, A tablespoon of mashed potato, sweet potato, and green Beans. I have not tried bread, but that is ok. My chocolate, and vanilla Protein powder in my coffee, is still a great stand by for me...Yogurt for snack. I also have done Almonds (8) for a snack also. I used to never Burp and I do so now. I can handle that also. I am so afraid of getting stuck or to full and then have to throw up. But as Happy as a Lark with my weight loss.

Louise

I was banded the same day as you! You are doing great! Have you gotten a fill yet or are you scheduled? I'm scheduled for next Tuesday. Like you, I still get full fast and feel some restriction so I don't know how that will go. Also, I am scared of getting something stuck!! I am so careful to take small bites and chew so much. So far so good and I have had a variety of foods.