Hello 4weightlosssake, Christian0728, Jessicastatzer, bblazer1991, EPRESC0303, MissChloe, AlaskaGirl77, and anyone else scheduled for the 26th

Okay, kiddos. We're one week away from our b-day. How's everything feeling? Pre-op diet going okay? Any particular worrisome things on your mind that we can seek info and reassurance from those who were banded before us?

I'll go first. I am so ready! For one thing, the 2-week pre-op is making me gag. I'm supposed to have 5-6 Medifast meals per day, and I've only been able to choke down 3-maybe-4 each day. On the bright side, I've lost 18# and have gone down 1 size in jeans already.

One thing I'm worried about is quitting smoking today. My previous surgeon required 6 weeks smoke-free, and my new surgeon and his staff didn't mention it. I 'fessed up about the smoking on every form I filled out for them -- 3 forms (at least) asked about smoking. I've only been smoking 1/3-1/2 pack per day, and now I've quit completely -- cold turkey. There's no easier way to quit than the thought that your very life is literally at risk. So anyway, do we have any smokers among us?

I hope all of my 5/26 band-buddies are :laugh: feeling great and feeling ready to go for it!

Regards,

Christy

Right there with you guys...haven't lost a single pound in two weeks. I can eat almost everything and I sure do eat them. Don't eat as much as I was pre-surgery though and I guess that's why I haven't gained. went for my fill today ( postponed from last week) and there were too many people at the doctor's office. I waited for an hour and there were still about seven people ahead of me, so I rescheduled for Thursday and left.

OK May 26-er's

It seems as though I have hit a wall completely. I have only lost a pound since June 16th or so. Im frustrated, I don't get a fill until July 23rd because my doctors on a month long vacation. I have a great appetite and I'm constantly hungry. I don't pass more than 1100 calories a day and I walk 30-40 min daily. WTH is going on. Sorry for the vent ladies/gents i guess my frustration point is peaking.

When did you all have your fills or plan on having them, everyone I spoke to seems to have either gotten or is getting their fill within the next week or so.

thanks for reading

I am right there with you. I had to go back to the surgeon on Monday because I was having alot of NEW pain in my port area, he just said I was trying to do to much to soon. But he asked when they scheduled my first fill and I told him it was July 2nd. He said that was WAY to soon and pushed it out another 3 weeks so it is not until July 27th. I was so bummed because I am starting to really get hungry more often. I only have a week of mushies left then on to solids, but now I am super worried.

Hello...I was banded on May 26. I can't believe it's been a month already. I live in puerto Rico. My first fill will be on July 10th. So far I've lost about 18 pounds. I'm happy to have found a group to be connected.

I am right there with you. I had to go back to the surgeon on Monday because I was having alot of NEW pain in my port area, he just said I was trying to do to much to soon. But he asked when they scheduled my first fill and I told him it was July 2nd. He said that was WAY to soon and pushed it out another 3 weeks so it is not until July 27th. :thumbdown: I was so bummed because I am starting to really get hungry more often. I only have a week of mushies left then on to solids, but now I am super worried.

Well my Dr said a month later was too soon also, I wouldnt have an issue with waiting this long if I wasn't so hungry all the time. being on low calorie diet is hard! I have lost nothing in the last 2 weeks and Im actually surprised I havent gained anything. Well I wish you luck ad hopefully we will see some weight loss soon!

Well my Dr said a month later was too soon also, I wouldnt have an issue with waiting this long if I wasn't so hungry all the time. being on low calorie diet is hard! I have lost nothing in the last 2 weeks and Im actually surprised I havent gained anything. Well I wish you luck ad hopefully we will see some weight loss soon!

I know sometimes I get really bummed because I think man I could of starved myself and not gone through all this. But I guess this is why they call it Banster Hell! I started solids on Thursday, while I am excited about real food after 6 weeks, I am really nervous too, if I had good self control I wouldn't need the band. :crying: :rolleyes2:

Hi All,

I thought I would check in and see how everyone is doing. We had a death in my husband's family and had to be out of town on the day my first fill was scheduled for. I had to cancel and reschedule and finally got filled last Friday. The fill was no big deal at all and was painless. The doctor gave me 4cc. I still have very little restriction and can basically eat about 3/4 of the amount I could eat pre-surgery. I get to go back for a second fill on July 31 and are hoping for a little restriction after that.

I'm feeling a little bummed because I have only lost about 25lbs since surgery day. I teach and go back to work in a couple of weeks. I don't think you can tell a huge difference in the way I look and I think all of my coworkers will be expecting a big change in me after summer break. I know it is a long process and I'm hanging in there but I guess its just human nature to want more faster. Oh well...off to the gym!

Hey Jessica, You are doing great! I was banded May 19, have had two fills, and have lost 15 pounds, so you are doing really well. I also have a lot further to go than you. I bet you are feeling better though. Sorry about your family's loss! Marcy

Hello: i'm so glad to read your post. My friend who got banded on May 26 as well and I feel exactly like you...we will be satrting classess on the 10th of august and were expecting to loose more. I have lost 25 todate with one adjustment of 4cc. We are goin back on Aug 3rd. to the doctor hoping for another adjustment. Let's keep our hopes up...thanks for your post, it makes me feel less lonely in all these ...Lesbia

Jessica, sorry to hear about the death in your family. My condolences.

I think all of you are doing great! 25 lbs. in about 60 days is .4 lbs per day! And 15 lbs. in that time is .25 lbs per day! That is nothing to sneeze at! That is something to Celebrate. And, if you continue at that pace, by the time Aug. 10 gets here, you could lose up to 7 more lbs. So, don't worry about those coworkers. You're doing a fantastic job.

Anne, you are absolutely right...we need to look at the big picture and not get caught up in the day to day struggles; just keep an eye on the prize! I have lost, on average, about two pounds per week...that will never come back!

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I agree, we have to look at the big picture and take a day at a time. I really appreciate all your answers. I will continue the recommended diet and excercise everything will go as it is supposed to. One thing that I have los t perspective is that those pounds lost, will not come back....Lesbia

One thing that I have los t perspective is that those pounds lost, will not come back....Lesbia

I also forget about that! I've yo-yo'd all my life, that I think my friends and family just look at my weight loss as, oh, there she goes again...wonder when she'll gain it back. I really can't even imagine what life will be like as a thin person -- forever! How exciting!!!:thumbup:

I have lost 34# since the start of the pre-op diet. I have not had a fill and am steadily losing 2# per week. Even though my band is just sitting there with no Fluid my doc says--"don't tamper with what is working." I am pretty faithful with the rules--and am a very satistifed bandster (I'm sure you couldn't tell!! )

Great to hear from everyone!!

Elaine

It's been two months since surgery, just wanted to know how everyone is doing. I know most of us are in bandster hell right now, so when are y'all getting your second fill ?

I have been doing my best for two weeks now and it really did pay off. I have lost 40 lbs in two months. I lost 13 lbs in the last two weeks , but I worked my butt off for it. I have a wedding on the 9th of August and I will be seeing most of my classmates that I haven't seen since May. I want to turn heads you know...lol. I have goals of another 10 lbs by then. I am not relying on the band right now, I am relying on myself.

Im envious of all those who have had 2 fills already. I just got my first fill today (3cc) and Im hoping to see some weight loss. I haven't lost nearly a pound for weeks now. I was totally able to eat whatever I wanted and in any amount I wanted. I hope the fill will change all of that. My dr put me on 2 weeks of Fluid only again. So I'm sure this will have an impact on my weight loss.

goodluck everyone