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UGH ~ Why can't I follow rules... my 1st fill experience.

I went to my doctor yesterday for my first fill and to meet the nutritionist for the first time. Since being banded 6 weeks ago, I have lost 10 lbs. Doctor seemed pleased with this, but I can't help but be frustrated with myself for not doing better. I chose the band route because I have a problem with portion control. I thought restriction of the band was the perfect solution and it is (I now eat 1/2 of what I used to)... I just need to get on board with the rest of the program and follow a few simple rules. So, yesterday, immediately after getting my first 2 cc fill, the nurse gave me some water to drink. It wouldn't go down! What a strange feeling... doctor quickly emptied the band and it was instantly better. He did add 1 more cc and then I met the nutritionist for over an hour. I was told NOT TO eat anything but clear liquids for 1 day, then non clear liguids for 1 day, mushies day 3, back to normal food day 4. During my meeting, I finally felt motivated to focus on the entire program of eating right, not drinking during meals, and exercising. Within 2 hours of leaving the office, I convince myself that thick tortilla soup was a clear liquid, made a pot for me and dinner for the rest of the family. WHAT A HUGE mistake ~ As I sit here and type 17 hours later, it is still bothering me. All night long, I was waking up from getting sick. I definitley learned my lesson... so I wanted to share to anyone reading ~ follow doctors orders... there is a reason behind them. Also, about fills ~ Don't eat anything for at least 3 hours prior. Unfortunately I did, and doctor believes that could be the reason I couldn't take 2 cc's. Anyway, I am finally starting to feel better ~ I'm not sure what happened to my body last night... but I can sip water and keep it down now. The soup unfortunately still feels like it is in my throat ~ YUCK! I'm off to get my elliptical out of storage ~ today is day 1 of my new exercise program ~ Wish me luck!

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Astro0530

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I went to my doctor yesterday for my first fill and to meet the nutritionist for the first time. Since being banded 6 weeks ago, I have lost 10 lbs. Doctor seemed pleased with this, but I can't help but be frustrated with myself for not doing better. I chose the band route because I have a problem with portion control. I thought restriction of the band was the perfect solution and it is (I now eat 1/2 of what I used to)... I just need to get on board with the rest of the program and follow a few simple rules. So, yesterday, immediately after getting my first 2 cc fill, the nurse gave me some water to drink. It wouldn't go down! What a strange feeling... doctor quickly emptied the band and it was instantly better. He did add 1 more cc and then I met the nutritionist for over an hour. I was told NOT TO eat anything but clear liquids for 1 day, then non clear liguids for 1 day, mushies day 3, back to normal food day 4. During my meeting, I finally felt motivated to focus on the entire program of eating right, not drinking during meals, and exercising. Within 2 hours of leaving the office, I convince myself that thick tortilla soup was a clear liquid, made a pot for me and dinner for the rest of the family. WHAT A HUGE mistake ~ As I sit here and type 17 hours later, it is still bothering me. All night long, I was waking up from getting sick. I definitley learned my lesson... so I wanted to share to anyone reading ~ follow doctors orders... there is a reason behind them. Also, about fills ~ Don't eat anything for at least 3 hours prior. Unfortunately I did, and doctor believes that could be the reason I couldn't take 2 cc's. Anyway, I am finally starting to feel better ~ I'm not sure what happened to my body last night... but I can sip water and keep it down now. The soup unfortunately still feels like it is in my throat ~ YUCK! I'm off to get my elliptical out of storage ~ today is day 1 of my new exercise program ~ Wish me luck!

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