January bandsters our time is coming!!!

[KawasakiChick 0]

I go for my first fill this Thursday too, Lyndi. I'm darn near shaking in my shoes, but I'm determined to see this through.

Ooh, fill time already?! I guess it IS about that time though! Keep us posted Lena, I'm curious to hear how it goes!

[voiceomt2002 4]

Ooh, fill time already?! I guess it IS about that time though! Keep us posted Lena, I'm curious to hear how it goes!

I don't know why Lyndi is going for a fill so early. It's been a little over a month for me, and I'm not sure I need a fill. There are still some things not going down at all well, like some of the meats. Plus, I'm still losing weight at the comfortable rate of 2-3 pounds a week.:tongue:

For example, I had a terrible evening last night over the rare Marco Polo Steak I served. I measured a small 3 oz portion, cut it up into tiny bits, and tried to eat slowly. All my efforts were in vain. It got stuck anyway, and I spent a miserable hour until all the meat passed the stoma. What a relief when it did! :cursing:

Like Theresa, Dr. Baptista has put me on Miralax. (Happy sigh) What a relief-- literally. My wallet may dislike the cost, but I refuse to do without my morning dose in my coffee now.

For those on mushies who need a change, if you can handle semi-solids like well-cooked veggies and ground meat, go look on my blog here. I posted a recipe called Sausage and Egg Cups. You can change out the meat, veggies, and cheeses to get some variety, and by making several at once you can freeze what you can't eat. I made a batch this past Sunday, and I'm still munching my way through the collection. It's a great "grab and go" sort of meal. I plan on making a version with salmon, asparagus bits, and a white cheese mix leftover from another recipe this weekend.

[mlafentres 0]

I just read your post and am wondering why the Dr's are so different?? I got banded on the 19th of January and do not go for my fill until March 3???? Anyone knowwhy this is?

Hey soontobeme,

i was banded Jan 19th and I get my first fill Feb 20th. According to the NP as long as its at least 1 month.

The amount of difference is really amazing between different doctors. I guess its for the best that each doctor have a certain amount left to his/her judgement, since each person is different.

Truthfully, I think part of it speaks to the lack of medical standards.

One time I got a blood test to see what my hormone levels were. They said that my level of a certain hormone was 4X what it should be. I was really worried, then I started to research and found out that in many other labs that exact same result was cosidered to be on the low end of normal.

Kinda makes me wonder....

[Nikkisix 0]

I go on Feb 26th to see if I even need a fill. I found out that I have lost 16lbs since surgery on Jan 20th. I am soooo happy. I eat 3 small meals a day, and I dont get hungry in between meals. Im so happy that I got the lap band.....Im loving life!!!!!!!!!!

Edited February 5, 2009 by Nikkisix

[voiceomt2002 4]

I go on Feb 26th to see if I even need a fill. I found out that I have lost 16lbs since surgery on Jan 20th. I am soooo happy. I eat 3 small meals a day, and I dont get hungry in between meals. Im so happy that I got the lap band.....Im loving life!!!!!!!!!!

All right, NikkiSix!! Woohoo!

Glad to know I'm not a freak because I didn't get a fill today.

Lena

[Donnainva 0]

I was banded on the 14th of January--I may get a fill next Tuesday (the 10th) but the NP said they are booked up that day, so I'll probably have to wait till the 17th.

I'm on a full diet (meats, raw veggies etc) and not had anything get stuck and--even with getting the Protein in first, sometimes thats all I have for a meal--I'm still hungry 2 hours later.

Not drinking with meals. the NP said there isn't really any restriction at all at this point, and don't I know it!

I'm losing very slowly but I'd be happy just to not be so hungry.

[lyndi 0]

I don't know why my dr. already had me get a fill. But he wanted me in at about 3 weeks to get it done. I went today and he said that I should not need a filll now though for at least 2 months. I thought it was weird too, cause it seems like I am the only one that has had a fill this early.

Surgery jan. 17, 2009

1st fill. Feb. 5, 2009