Suchafinekat
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coming down in a couple weeks for only my second fill and fingers crossed this will make a difference!
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Good luck, I hope it does.
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Hi Kat. Hang in there... Ive heard you dont really feel it until after at least your second fill, if not til after your third.
In the meanwhile, keep fighting the good fight and making good choices.
I keep a lo-carb diet and im losing quite a bit, maybe thats something to consider?
Anyway best of luck and keep your chin up
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Thanks for the comment. I am just so frustrated... U being in souther cali already takes away most of the difficulty I find. Flights (I can find cheap) then hotels (not as cheap) and then the fill charge (cant help that)....
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Is feeling SOOO discouraged.. no loss since my first fill at all. Just up n down in the same 3-5lbs!
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i know exactly how you feel...i kept going up and down 5 lbs... since i first got banded..im on month 4 and im starting to see results..im down to 199 for the first time in a long time..hang in there
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Hi Kat,
I am down about 25 pounds but have had my 2nd fill and am going for my 3rd on Monday. Everyone I talk to says that you don't really get much restriction until you have at least 8cc's in an 11cc band. Do Not despare! Email me at mhermanrn@yahoo.com and we can chat more. Hang in there! Margaret
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Hello, I am liking my band very much. I think like anything in this life its all about finding out how to make it work for u instead of it being "the answer" to ur problems.
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Hey! It is nice to see you on here. I can not wait to have my first fill. I am dying here and can't lose anymore!!!! How have you been doing???
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Hey Kayla, Its Katrina from OCC (surgery together). I know I dont have a pic up n I just signed up for this (better late than never) just wanted tos top by n say hi! I just had my first fill last week, n u'll be back up n running after that for sure. We r very much at the same point really...hope u n dad r doing great and ur mom n sis must be excited to go soon!!
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Only the strait poop...
Suchafinekat replied to skinnyagain's topic in Gastric Band Support & Discussion
This is a "sensitive" topic yes, but as an RN I have no shame with this and will tell u honestly what I have experienced with this. I was banded Jan 11 and was very (very) able to use the restroom throughout my liquid diet for the 3 weeks post-op, however once solids were started again it took about 2-3 weeks for me to become regular again. I paniced a little because I have never had any issues with poop before and felt awefullll! I took colace, metamucil and even glycerin suppositories when I coulnt be patient any longer. But like I said this was a temporary issue with me after solids were re-introduced which really makes perfect sense if you think about it.... if only liquids are going in, it cant become firm enough to cause you problems with constipation can it? However when solids start again, your body has to refamiliarize itself with now adding fluid to stool again in order for your body to eliminate it with ease (which it hasnt had to do for quite some time). Be patient with it and prepared yes. Have your "tool belt" with fix-its ready to go if you find yourself struggling but dont panic, it too will pass! *PUNN INTENDED* PS Just had my first fill on Mar 5th and the same problem came with the 72hr liquid diet post fill then into solids again, but has since resolved as well. Good luck!!
