policywonk57

Hello I was banded on December 13th and recall that I am to return in 6 to 8 weeks for my first fill. How soon did others wait until first fill? policywonk

Hello I was banded on December 13th, came home and abided to 8 days of clear liquids, began nibblng on holiday items -- soft but had to chew, chew, chew... I did this for about 4 days before I got sick and I was still fairly careful about not eating non-soft items. But I did violate the "LIQUIDS ONLY" AND "LIQUIDS + PROTEIN ONLY" rules. On Christmas Eve, December 24 (roughly day 12post surgery) I came down with a horrible cold/flu and have been pretty much restricted to bed until today. The coughing was continuous for the first 4 days and now is sporadic. I also had boughts of vomitting through I managed to control those a bit. I have been sipping soups, clear broths, but also eating the very soft veggies in the soups.. Some of this I kept down and some of it came right back up. I had two milk shakes since it was one of the few things I could keep down. I am afraid that the coughing may have caused slippage of the band. I felt fine until the cold and the coughing which started about 11 days after my initial surgery. I am sticking to clear liquids right now thinking that my band area may be swollen but don't know whether to return to clear liquids or clear liquids w/protein or PREPARE TO START ON SOLIDS AS DIRECTED ON JANUARY 2ND? I am sore from coughing and vomitting but other than cold -- still feel okay. Lost about 10 lbs over the first 8 days or so. I have plateaued in weight loss since the illness and since eating some solids earlier than I should have. Any advice? policywonk57

Hi there... I am 48, 5' 5", and 198 lbs. I exercise regularly -- cardio (elliptical and long distance cycling), my cholestrol, glucose, hdl/ldl ratios, and blood pressure very good. I can't get below 185 to 190... Question -- Has anyone gotten to or nearly to, their ideal weight and maintained a healthy fitness routine? If so, can you tell me if the port is visible and/or palpable under their skin? In other words, would someone know by touching you? I am a bit concerned about the look and feel in intimate situations and it is one of the many questions that I'd appreciate info on... I believe I am going forward with this but would like to know how others felt or handled the situation. thanks, policywonk57