I was banded 6/18/09.....I have lost 18 pounds thus far. I am a little worried about getting my fill on the 23rd. I am afraid it won't give me a restriction. I am doing ok with watching my calories & carbs just feel like I can eat anything.

Looking for a buddy to help me through this

Hi there,.. I was banded on the 30th.. I am also nervouse about the fill. Can you feel your port? I am worried cause i havent been able to locate it. I thought I found it on my right said and I called to see for sure and they said no.. its on my left side...

That's really interesting because I can feel my port and it's on my right side. I will let you know on the 23rd. When do you go for your fill?

What are you eating? I am trying to be good but I am getting bored with food

Hello, I will be your buddy if you like. My name is Donna and I was banded in Mexicali, Mexico on 4/17/09. I have lost 54 pounds and have had two fills. The fills are really quick and simple. I actually have had restriction with both my fills but thought if I got the second one maybe I wouldn't get as hungry between lunch and dinner. I don't really notice much changes between the first and second. I do have restriction though. If I forget and take too large of a bite of food I know instantly I have a problem. Such problems are now just part of everyday life and really have made it so that food is very unimportant to me now. Feel free to email me if you would like at donna2153@aol.com I would be happy to be there for you with any questions you may have.

FYI: Your port is located at the area of the biggest incision.

Hi Donna;

Thanks for agreeing to be my buddy. My email address is kimsmif@hotmail.com

What is a typical day of food for you?

Congratulations on your weight loss... AWESOME!!

FYI: Your port is located at the area of the biggest incision.

Thanks for mentioning that Donna - cuz i dont know where mine is either, lol. I was banded 7/7. Nice to see another So California girl here :wub: . When they did the first fill - could you feel that right away? I'm curious as to a "normal menu" too....contact me too - in case you dont want to share that on line. Thanks!

Hi Kimsmif,

I was banded on 06-17 and don't have a fill yet. I was supposed to get one last week but had to reschedule. I am scheduled now for 08-04. I have lost 17 so far. I had a setback and gained 6 lbs. back and had to lose it all over again but I am back down to the 17 as of today so I am thrilled about that. Don't worry, you will feel the restriction and if you don't just keep working with your surgeon until you do. I am just like you getting so bored with the food. I am allowed to start solids on 07-17 but I have decided to stay on mushies until my first fill because I did have the setback and don't want that to happen again. Hopefully, I can stay with that. I have been alternating between tuna, chicken and soup. It gets old but my doctor's office began carrying high protein powders and food so I bought some of that last time I was in and that really helped to break up the boredom. Good Luck and keep in touch.

I was banded 6/30/09. I was banded without a fill. I do not experience hunger so I assume I am restricted. I am getting 60 grams of protein a day with protein supplements. I am on the pureed/mushy foods. I can be your buddy. My email is amnutz@bellsouth.net. I use the Unjury products plus American Sports American Whey Creamy vanilla, made with skim milk, 3 ice cubes and 1 peeled fresh peach. It's delicious and I would rather have than the mushy food. I'm not sure how much I've lost but I've lost enough people have started noticing and asking. I've been terrified of the scales for years and will weigh when I go back at 6 weeks. My scales say I've lost 17 lbs but I don't think that is correct but I've lost enough my watch and rings are too loose. My menu choices are limited but I am not bored with it mainly I think because of the protein I drink. I think I'm doing well but I'm anxious to see what the doc says - he's a real harsh person.

I thought I felt it on my right side by a small insicion but I called today to see if i was right and they said no.. my port is on the left side near the larger insicion. I have no clue. on my right side it must be scare tissue. On my left side i dont really feel anything. I thought my be i felt it but I dont think thats it.. I am worried about finding it! I know i shouldnt be but I am!

I was banded on 6/26/09 and have lost 14 lbs to date. I am glad to here others are reaching out. I feel like I am at a stand still...no restriction and no current loss in the last week. I read this website everynight so I stay plugged in and focused on the process. Remember, the first month is about healing any weight loss before your first fill is a bonus...that's what as told to me...anyway I am glad you all are here....keep the great support coming!

Hi, I was banded on 4/16. I just want to tell you, you're not really supposed to be dieting, just make sure you stop eating when satisfied and nothing that will get stuck. 1 fill is not going to give you your "sweet spot" restriction but usually the first fill is the largest so you'll need to take it easy. I just had my 2nd fill last week and I am already almost to my sweet spot, probobly 1 or 2 more and I'll be set for a while. Generally 1 cup of food (calculated as if it were chewed up) should keep you full 3-4 hours. I'm at about 3 hrs right now, waiting 1 hr before and after to drink anything. I hope this helps and am always available if you ever wanna talk or have questions. Good luck! You'll be fine! plus I'm such a baby when it comes to needles and pain, I hardly felt a thing!

Hi Kim, I was banded on 6/18 too. I had my first fill yesterday and have lost a total of 15 pounds. The fill went well. (My port is right in the middle of my stomache and for me it is easy to find it. After surgery my port area was so swollen it looked like a cone head was coming out of me.) I would love to be your support buddy too. My first fill was with 2 cc's. I had to stand up with the needle in my stomach and drink water to make sure that the fill wasn't too much. The surgeon actually backed off on the fill a bit to allow the water down easier. I was a bit scared of the process but it wasn't too bad. Praise God, only one needle stick for me.

I was banded 6/18/09.....I have lost 18 pounds thus far. I am a little worried about getting my fill on the 23rd. I am afraid it won't give me a restriction. I am doing ok with watching my calories & carbs just feel like I can eat anything.

Looking for a buddy to help me through this

Hi Kim, I was banded 6/22. Doing pretty good. I have been given more liberal eating guidelines compared to most. I had Clear Liquids x 2 days, then full liquids x 2weeks( pudding stuff), then 2 weeks of pureed meat or babyfood, then 7/20 regular food( moisten). From my top weight to now I have lost 27 pounds, 20 pounds since banding:thumbup:. I am worried after reading some of these posts about slippage... I never have pain, or reflux or vomiting. But I have had a few days where I ate not so pureed foods, but not regular either( in between) . I Hope all is well. I feel well, just a little scared after reading , I guess I never understood it's about healing not tolerating. And about the stomach churning stuff.

Sorry, I got longwinded, but I would love to be your buddy:thumbup: Patty

I was banded on June 18th, too. I just had my first fill a few hours ago.

Don't worry if your first fill doesn't give you restriction! It's not unusual for it to take several. Try not to rush it and give your body time to adjust :smile: