This thread is for peeps banded or being banded in December of 2009.

I guess I am a member of the December Delights 2009. I was banded on Dec.22. I am feeling LAP-BAND® hell! I had my first fill this week on Tuesday and am not feeling very restricted yet. I have been up and down a little with my weight and am currently about a pound over my surgery weight.

I am very chat/forum illiterate and have no idea how to post those wonderful weight loss tickers.

I'm feeling discouraged today. When you start reading the forums, it's easy to get lost in some of the problems that can occur.

However, I know that this is just the beginning for me and I do see that there are many many people who have lost significant amounts of weight. I look forward to losing with all of you! :thumbdown:

Hey! I figured out the ticker!! Small victories.:thumbup:

Edited February 13, 201016 yr by jandar
add ticker??? not sure if I know how

I'm with all of you, first fill of 4.4 cc about a month ago, mildly good restriction for about a week, then not so much. I do get full on much smaller portions than pre-surgery but still a whole lot more than I'm supposed to eat so I'm trying to stick to relatively healthy stuff but it's a challenge. We've had a week of cold wet stuff on the ground, tried to get out and walk a couple times but didn't enjoy the freezing cold wet feet (on the plus side I did order a pair a bubble gum pink hiking boots that are water proof!) so it's just me and the Wii fit this week. I do have trouble with chicken breast and pork roast, I'm sure it's just because it's so dry. Next fill Monday! Wish me luck! We're all doing great :thumbdown:

Welcome to the group jandar.

Good luck!

Very interesting article and website. I enjoyed a couple more of her blogs also. I don't know what to say about the new 90 min. rule??????????? And drinking with our meals???????? People will think I'm crazy!!!! We will see.... What did you think? Did anyone Google this guy (the doctor). I think I will and see what it turns up...but it got me interested...to be continued... What did you all think of this article? It's bizarre!!!:w00t::biggrin:

Agree. Banded Girl is great - smart as can be, funny, supportive and informative. And just to be clear - it's a 90 second rule (not minute). I know that's what you meant. Ya, I don't know how it could hurt, it just seems like it would be a really hard thing to do 'in practice'. I have a hard enough time with small bites and not drinking with meals! I will definitely give it a try whenever I can. Ha! I'll try anything so long as it doesn't involve sweating! :wink2:

I did google him (the doctor) and read his bio. I was impressed by his credentials, publications, research involvement, etc.

I go back to my doctor on Wednesday... am hoping for a second fill (weight loss has stopped). Cross your fingers for me.

How is everyone doing with restriction? So far I have 7ccs in my 11cc band. I felt restriction for a few days after the second fill. Now I will feel full and within an hour I am feeling hungry again. I think they only thing that has been keeping me losing weight is the fact that I go to the gym six days a week and I work out any where from a hour to a hour and a half.

I feel great that I am to my first goal. I wanted to get to that before my 30th and I accomplished that because my bday is on Wed.

How is everyone doing with restriction? So far I have 7ccs in my 11cc band. I felt restriction for a few days after the second fill. Now I will feel full and within an hour I am feeling hungry again. I think they only thing that has been keeping me losing weight is the fact that I go to the gym six days a week and I work out any where from a hour to a hour and a half.

I feel great that I am to my first goal. I wanted to get to that before my 30th and I accomplished that because my bday is on Wed.

Tracy, You are doing great! 55lbs. lost...WOW! To answer your question: I had my second fill one week ago. I'm now at 5ccs in a 10 band. I have some restriction. Things are differnet now when I eat. The scale is moving again. I get my third fill in one week. I'm going to ask for another cc. Totalling 6 in a 10 band. My weight stalled during "Bandster Hell" but I didn't gain! Yeah for me. But it seemed like forever until that second fill. I had my first "stuck" episode the day after my last fill. I moved to real food too soon. I got stuck on a brussell sprout not chewed properly and probably too big a bite. Since then I have been more careful. I use toddler size utensils and chew, chew, chew. That's my update. Can't wait to hear from the rest of you...Best wishes to all....

Hi All,

I FINALLY got my first fill today. Surgery was on 12/17/09 and my doc went out of town..now only 1 cc and I feel hungrier than ever. What is up with that? I was fighting off hunger pains before and I was really hoping this would help me. I am supposed to be on liquids only for 2 days followed by a day of mushies before going on to regular food. I am starving. My kids wanted chili mac today and after making it, I ate a little bit of the chili without the mac. Nothing happened!:thumbup: I hate feeling hungry! It is such a bummer :biggrin:. Now my doc is saying another 6 weeks til my 2nd fill. I don't think that I can make it that long. I have lost 20 lbs since surgery-totalling 28lbs since starting this journey. I really would like to see things moving along. I don't even know what size band I have since I forgot to ask my doc at my appointment. Please somebody...tell me this is only temporary:crying:

Hi All,

I FINALLY got my first fill today. Surgery was on 12/17/09 and my doc went out of town..now only 1 cc and I feel hungrier than ever. What is up with that? I was fighting off hunger pains before and I was really hoping this would help me. I am supposed to be on liquids only for 2 days followed by a day of mushies before going on to regular food. I am starving. My kids wanted chili mac today and after making it, I ate a little bit of the chili without the mac. Nothing happened!:thumbup: I hate feeling hungry! It is such a bummer :biggrin:. Now my doc is saying another 6 weeks til my 2nd fill. I don't think that I can make it that long. I have lost 20 lbs since surgery-totalling 28lbs since starting this journey. I really would like to see things moving along. I don't even know what size band I have since I forgot to ask my doc at my appointment. Please somebody...tell me this is only temporary:crying:

Wait a week and call your doctor. Six weeks is too long!!! I have a fill every two weeks and have had two total. I now have some restriction and am enjoying this!!! My band is working for you me. But I continue to make good food choices and portion things out. We haven't heard from you in a while. Glad to hear you're all healed. This period "Bandster Hell" is exactly that...Hell!!! Call your doctor in a week's time and tell him that you are hungry and going to end up gaining. Take care....

I can't believe they are making you wait 6 weeks. That seems crazy and then to only give you 1cc. I would defintely call your doctor!

illuminationlady = thank you. I have been working really hard at dropping the weight. I had my wisdom teeth taken out during my period of hell, so that helped a lot with not gaining any weight back.

Wait a week and call your doctor. Six weeks is too long!!! I have a fill every two weeks and have had two total. I now have some restriction and am enjoying this!!! My band is working for you me. But I continue to make good food choices and portion things out. We haven't heard from you in a while. Glad to hear you're all healed. This period "Bandster Hell" is exactly that...Hell!!! Call your doctor in a week's time and tell him that you are hungry and going to end up gaining. Take care....

Thanks Lady,

You are always such an inspiration to everyone. I will definitely be calling my doctor back next week. I did not go through this for nothing.

I can't believe they are making you wait 6 weeks. That seems crazy and then to only give you 1cc. I would defintely call your doctor!

illuminationlady = thank you. I have been working really hard at dropping the weight. I had my wisdom teeth taken out during my period of hell, so that helped a lot with not gaining any weight back.

Tracy, You really are doing amazing! 55lbs is a lot of weight. You are the inspiration to us all!!!

How are my partners in crime this fine morning?! I'm in good spirits because I go to my doctor's office today to see 'if' I need another fill. It's been almost 5 weeks... if I let myself, I could eat an entire pizza... and I'm up 2 pounds from my lowest weight. Is there a shortage on saline that I don't know about? Not sure why these doctors are so stingy with the fills.

55 pounds is INSANE!... You should be really proud of yourself, Tracy. WE ARE. And IL, you are a teacher and a motivator to us all. You have all my respect and appreciation.

Have a great day guys!

Edited February 18, 201016 yr by KarynA

Thank you! I am excited to have lost that much already. It definitely helps keeping me motivated!

Well, I've gained 5lbs this week. It is so frustrating that I have to wait 2 more weeks (4 total)before my second fill. I even called the Dr. and told them I was gaining and asked if I could get a fill sooner ....no luck.

I have 3cc's in my band. I hope they'll be a little less stingy next time.

Frustrated!!!!!

Hi everyone,

Today, I'd like to toot my own horn, if only for a moment. Two months ago I embarked on this crazy banded journey after years of yo-yo dieting. I've lost 42lbs as of today... just a few pounds away from saying goodbye to the 300's FOREVER :thumbdown: I've worked harder at disciplining myself and kicking temptation out of my life, especially since I have no real restriction yet. Tomorrow's my second fill by the way, so we'll see what edge that gives me. Have I worked out like a mad woman, not at all, but I have walked a ton and I'm actively living a less sedentary lifestyle. Today's also Ash Wednesday and as I was sitting in mass thinking about all the loved ones I've lost, it overwhelmed me. I can't help but feel the warmth of those angels walking w/me every step, telling me to believe in myself. Now it's definitely not everyday, that I am so thrilled or enlightened, it can be tough. But, today was a good day and I'm humbled by these small victories.

Best to all on this journey!!

Lauren