And how is everybody? Are you on mushies? Solid foods? Is the swelling gone down? How are you doing emotionally?

Physically, I'm doing great. I haven't weighed myself, but my clothes feel different, in a good way. Emotionally it's been a struggle. I really know that the swelling has gone down, because it feels like I can eat much more, but I can definitely tell when I'm full, even if it is twenty minutes later. So the trick, for me, is to just eat small portions, and, as someone said, if I'm hungry an hour later, eat a little more. Mostly, though, I think it's head hunger. I want to eat the way I used to, and that's what got me in trouble in the first place.

But enough about me. Let me hear from you

Debbie!

Edited March 8, 200917 yr by serenity55

Hi everyone, I was banded 2/5/09. I go for my first fill tommorrow. I can eat anything at this point. I have no restriction. I still try and eat healthly. I have only lost 10 lbs since 1 week before surgery. So I guess that is ok I have not gained. I am looking forward to the fill, however from reading the threads it may or may not work. I want to fill restriced. At this point I don't feel like I have had surgery. Has anyone had a fill yet? If so, do you feel restricted? I do have to be on liquids for 1 week. Been there done that! I am not looking forward to that. WE can do this!!! Right????

Hi everyone. I'm a Feb 10th 2009 bandster - Happy 1 month Bandiversary everyone! Its been up and down but I must admit mostly up. My food intake has cut dramatically although I am now exercising self control with a little restriction. I dont get my first fill for another 2 weeks and I think I can wait. I'm being extremely careful (totally agree with small portions debbie) as I've had alot of pain and a PB when I've overeaten although no food has been stuck (not for too long anyway). I have to stop eating long before I feel full as it ends up hurting my scars half an hour later when my intestines start filling up. Still losing (20pounds so far) extremely happy so far, although have had my moments of doubt that this will work but I'm kinda making this my responsibility and the fill will just help me out. Cant wait for total restriciton though - had a taste of it after the op but its long gone now. Its hard but its workin so far. Love this band!

Yes, we can do this! shaggs, just like you, it's been up and down, and I think it's the emotional stuff that's really hard--well, that was pretty obvious, I guess, and it leads to physical actions, meaning eating. though I have been trying to be careful, as you said, and people are still telling me I'm losing, I haven't weighed myself. My first fill is next Thursday, the 19th, and I really hope I get some restriction, because I need all the help i can get.

I find keeping a journal has helped a lot. But like you, I love my band in spite of everything, and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Debbie

I had my first fill Monday, 4 cc in a 10 cc band. I still fill no restriction. Maybe when I go to solids.? I sure want to fill that sweet spot!!

Lady Di

Started 187

Weight today 170ish

How was your first fill? Did it hurt? I'm a little nervous about that, because I'm terrified of needles. Some people say it's easy. I've seen posts with titles that make me feel uneasy, too.

My cousin has a lap band, and she said it was "nothing."

Guess I'll find out next thursday.

Debbie

Hi Debbie,

No it not hurt, Like you, I do not like needles, it was nothing at all. Just was I felt restriction.

Lady Di

Thank you. It helps knowing someone else didn't think it hurt. It feels like I have restriction sometimes, now, too. Tonight I'm pretty full, and I didn't have a large portion, so maybe I'll have some real restriction after next Thursday.

Debbie