Claire

> I just want to say thank you to everyone for responding to my post. You all are right when you remind me that i have been at this weight for a very long time and that it won't just "fall" off. I do need to up my exercise and really pay attention to my food intake. More protiens ect. Thanks for being here for me. I was so happy to see that today i had so many helpful replies. It means so much to me. Love, Claire >

thank you for those words of encouragment. I really need them right now. I have only had my fill for not even a week now. it is somewhat difficult for me to eat. they said the "normal" first fill is 1.8cc and they gave me 2cc's. Claire

( I was banded on April 8 and had my first fill of 2cc's on 5.19.08. I haven't lost ANY weight. I weigh the same i did as on my surgery day. Before I had the band I would eat alot. late night snacks, cookies you name it. Now, i am not eating anywhere near what i did before and i am not losing. I feel so depressed because i see people losing so much weight on the forum and i am not. did i just waste $8,000 for NOTHING?????? how can this be happening to me? Yesterday I ate 1 light yoplait, 1/2 turkey sandwich (on the small sized bread) a boston market frozen meal (290 Cal.) and some almonds What's up!!!! that can only be at the absolute most 1000-1100 calories. did any one else go through this, only to lose later??? Give me hope. Claire

Thanks for all the replies > Claire

Yes they will. I had 3 LITTLE earings in my ears that had been in for like 12 years. I had to take them out and then they were accidentialy thrown away. It has something to do with if they have to shock you on the table it can coduct the electricty. At least that is what they told me when i had my c-section and i had to take out my "downstairs" piercing. Don't worry, taking it out for a few hours won't do anything. just lube it up w/ neosporin when you take it out and put it back in. Claire

Hi, folks have said to follow guidelines after my first fill and i don't remember what they are. Thanks, Claire

hey guys, i have my first fill today. will i start to lose now? So far i haven't lost squat!!! maybe 5 lbs. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Claire

I say give your husband a Valium and a cocktail and get him on the plane. That is whats best for you at this point. That is too long of a drive to do after this procedure (my opinion), and this is your journey. Maybe he would be o.k if your/ his mom went w/ you. just a thought Claire

You may also want to try the slimfast high protien shakes. They have 15g protien and I think they taste good. Those EAS shakes are GROSS! Claire

Thanks Mama! you are such a great help/support for everyone here. =D> Claire

OMG thank you. I feel much better now. > Claire

How about a good old fashioned scrambled egg? Yummy

Hi, I have vomited 1 or 2 times by accident. I ate too quickly and it came back up. Do you guys think I have messed my band up? I am so scared. Claire

Hi- I was banded on 4.8.08 and i cannot feel my port or tell where it exactly is. Is this normal? Thanks, Claire

i recall that all of us banded on 4.8.08 wore the hospital gowns. i forgot to bring anything different. just a thought.... the doctors are REALLY handsome, so you may want to look pretty. Hahahaha

yeah, don't worry. i completely forgot about mine and didn't bring it and it was no big deal. they already had my faxed copy. good luck!!! Claire

hi lynn, great to hear from you. i am glad that i am not the only one of us struggling, it's just that you read on the site about people losing tremendous amounts by now and i am not. well....i will just wait to see how it goes after my 1st fill- may 19th. thanks for your support, Claire

Thank you for all the posts. to answer an earlier qusetion, i did follow/ am following the post-op diet. I did start eating some solids around day 17, but i feel they were good choices. I do realize that that is better than GAINING 5lbs., which believe me, i could have EASILY done. i guess i just thought i would really be able to tell (feel it) ya know? when does the weight loss really start to occur? Claire >

You guys have to eat what the skinny people do- SASHIMI!!!! > Claire p.s. i haven't eaten any yet, but really looking forward to it.

:lb6: Hi everyone, Iwas banded on April 8th and since then I have only lost about 5 pounds. i have to be honest and say that i didn't follow the pre-op diet and lost no weight before the procedure. since being banded, i have been soooooo good. no late night eating, no binges. lean cusine for lunch and dinner, exercise, but i'm not losing like i thought i would. my 1st fill is scheduled for may 19th. does it get better? will i lose? I feel really depressed. Claire

Hi. On my earlier post about bloating someone had suggested that Dr. Ortiz had said to keep moving and take pain meds. I only received a packet of 4 that were gone before I left Tijuana. He should at least give us a prescription for more. Thank god my husband had some left from his wisdom tooth removal!!! OUCH! Claire banded 4.8.08 :angry: :angry:

Thanks for the support guys, you are all the best! I guess what is especially difficult is cooking for my 2 little boys. I am so used to grazing on their food, i am not used to denying myself- hence the band. > claire

thanks, i tried the danactive immunity there like little shots. i guess they are o.k. but i crave FOOD. i have issues. claire

hi guys, i did it!! i am feeling really bloated, when does this feeling go away? i feel like 6 months pregnant, is this normal? also, what can i eat????? chix broth is just not doing it for me HELP!!! thanks, claire #-o

hi lynn, wow- isn't it scary how you call and get an appointment right away? I only made my app. like 3 weeks ago. I am doing REALLY bad on the diet. No willpower. What are your stats? I am bmi 36, 227 lbs and 5'6 see you there, Claire P.S my husband is going with me