Discouraged
Hello all, it will be 2 weeks tomorrow since my realize band. I lost 8 lbs the first week, but have not lost anything this week. I also have no restriction. I have tested foods like grilled chicken (dry), burgers and wheat bread with no problems eating any of them. My surgeon has rescheduled my post op appt from 10/10 to 10/31. I feel like I am being cheated because I should have gotten a fill before then. Could you tell me when you had a first fill? Thanks
Missy T
Do not fret and be patient...6 weeks after surgery is generally the time frame for the first fill...then of course if that isn't enough then schedule after 6 weeks or so for the second...this takes time...and it is very hard to wait for results...I am in the "testing" my limits phase when I should be "listening to my band" and using it to help me lose weight. You need to listen to your band, measure all your food and eat very slowly...I like to glup and eat fast and I find it had to break this habit ... by nature I want everything and I want it immediately...but it's not to be so patience is not a vurtue I have naturally.... if you aren't getting quick help on tis board, jump over to the lap band board because they have more traffic....good luck and stay positive....
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GIve it time. I am in the same boat, I dont feel any real restriction and could probably eat the same way I did before surgery, BUT, for now I am trying to assume that the band is doing what it should be doing, so I have to also.
Measure your food, eat slow, dont try to force the step to the next food, you have the rest of your life to enjoy those, take a couple of weeks and follow your diet plan. Think of how much better you will feel about it after your fill and really how much better you will feel about yourself next summer in the two piece bathing suit. :-)
Measure your food, eat slow, dont try to force the step to the next food, you have the rest of your life to enjoy those, take a couple of weeks and follow your diet plan. Think of how much better you will feel about it after your fill and really how much better you will feel about yourself next summer in the two piece bathing suit. :-)
2nd Fill 2.5cc's for a total of 6cc in a 10cc Realize Band
HEY MISSY,
I WAS REALIZED ON THE SAME DAY AS YOU AND MY FIRST FILL IS 10/10/08 THAT IS ONLY 4 WEEKS AND 4 DAYS OUT. YOU HAVE TO GIVE YOUR INSIDES TIME ENOUGH TO HEAL .I WAS ON THE PHONE ON SATURDAY AND I WAS EATING AT THE SAME TIME AND WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT I WAS DOING AND I THINK I ATE TO FAST AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD THIS HORRIBLE PAIN IN MY CHEST.....WELL WELL WELL MY FIRST STUCK EPISODE....NOT ENJOYABLE...IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE STABBED ME....BUT I STRETCHED MY ARMS UP AND THEN SAT WITH A HEATING PAD ON MY CHEST STOMACH AREA AND IT PASSED..BUT OMG I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. JUST BE PATIENT....YOUR TIME WILL COME TOO,I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ..YOU WANT RESULTS RIGHT NOW...SO DO I !
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP ON REALIZEMYSUCCESS.COM YET....GO ON THERE AND PLAY AROUND MAKE A VIRTUAL YOU AT YUR GOAL WEIGHT AND ONE AT THE WEIGHT NOW...IT'S GOT ALOT OF GREAT INFO ON IT ....JUST DON'T GIVE UP! YOU'VE COME THIS FAR AND IT WILL WORK OUT!
LORI
I WAS REALIZED ON THE SAME DAY AS YOU AND MY FIRST FILL IS 10/10/08 THAT IS ONLY 4 WEEKS AND 4 DAYS OUT. YOU HAVE TO GIVE YOUR INSIDES TIME ENOUGH TO HEAL .I WAS ON THE PHONE ON SATURDAY AND I WAS EATING AT THE SAME TIME AND WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT I WAS DOING AND I THINK I ATE TO FAST AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD THIS HORRIBLE PAIN IN MY CHEST.....WELL WELL WELL MY FIRST STUCK EPISODE....NOT ENJOYABLE...IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE STABBED ME....BUT I STRETCHED MY ARMS UP AND THEN SAT WITH A HEATING PAD ON MY CHEST STOMACH AREA AND IT PASSED..BUT OMG I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. JUST BE PATIENT....YOUR TIME WILL COME TOO,I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ..YOU WANT RESULTS RIGHT NOW...SO DO I !
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP ON REALIZEMYSUCCESS.COM YET....GO ON THERE AND PLAY AROUND MAKE A VIRTUAL YOU AT YUR GOAL WEIGHT AND ONE AT THE WEIGHT NOW...IT'S GOT ALOT OF GREAT INFO ON IT ....JUST DON'T GIVE UP! YOU'VE COME THIS FAR AND IT WILL WORK OUT!
LORI
I had mine on 8/28. I have eaten a lot of things that were not on my "approved list" because I felt like I was doing fine. I haven't eaten any bread, salad, raw veggies, or hard meat yet (steak, pork chops, etc.). I get my first fill on October 6, and honestly I don't know if I need it. I can't eat more than about 1/2-3/4c (max) without feeling way too full. I have been trying to keep it to about 1/3 of a cup. It gives me satiety. I would love to eat more, but that's just head hunger, and I know it. Good luck on your journey!
Highest weight 275/current233
Nobody told me that my weightloss would cause my infertile husband's sperm to begin swimming on their own! Go figure!
I got my Realize band one week ago today. Last week I was told to continue on with my liquid diet (I had been on one for 2 weeks prior to my surgery). Today was my first day of mushy (pureed) foods for the next three weeks. I won't even be trying grilled chicken, or burgers, or wheat bread until then.
Did your surgeon say it was OK to be eating regular foods even though it has only been two weeks? I was under the impression that this was not a good idea because a person's stomach has to have a chance to heal.
I have also heard that the first six weeks it is important to adjust to the band and not to worry about how much weight you are or aren't losing.
Did your surgeon say it was OK to be eating regular foods even though it has only been two weeks? I was under the impression that this was not a good idea because a person's stomach has to have a chance to heal.
I have also heard that the first six weeks it is important to adjust to the band and not to worry about how much weight you are or aren't losing.
missy
i have lost 10.6 lbs but i am not worried right now, i am still healing as you are.just be patient and do what you are supposed to do.i eat cottage cheese, cheeses,eggs.i made some groung turkey with taco seasoning on it and melted cheese on it for dinner, tuna with some miricle whip...just try real hard to stick to proteins....you can do this missy..don;t get discouraged we are all in this together. if you need to talk let me know
lori
i have lost 10.6 lbs but i am not worried right now, i am still healing as you are.just be patient and do what you are supposed to do.i eat cottage cheese, cheeses,eggs.i made some groung turkey with taco seasoning on it and melted cheese on it for dinner, tuna with some miricle whip...just try real hard to stick to proteins....you can do this missy..don;t get discouraged we are all in this together. if you need to talk let me know
lori
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