Bruinfan

hang in there I was losing a ton then got a leak in my band and went back up 25lbs. I had hoped to be way down a 1.5 years lady but it's the long battle we got ourselves into and we're not going to QUIT!!! I didn't tell anyone for the specific reasons you're confronting, not much I can say except you have a lot of people that you've never met behind you!!!

You're going to hear a ton of varying opinions about the beer. I've spoken with 5 Lapband doctors and they all state the carbonation will not stretch the pouch but they did state beer was not wise due to the empty calories. I've had beer numerous times with no issues at all and I've had 3 fills and I'm still losing weight slowly but still losing.

ok I had that prior to my surgery but if I'm reading correctly people are getting that when they get a fill that's the part that's confusing me.. I've had 3 fill I'm at 8cc I believe but curious how the other procedure works with that. I'm guessing you can see how much flows through..I know I'm tight but not to the point I'm miserable. I have had several stuck episodes you'd think I'd learn, and seemed to be tighter in the early morning.

keep us posted I'm curious how it turns out, I had some soreness and aching pains that had me concerned but I let it go and seem to be ok now.. Dumb Question but what's fluoro?

I'm gonna wait for now ,but I'm eating mostly the same foods as before just slower. I had shredded BBQ ckn last night and mashed potatoes last night now issues at all and some corn. Today I snacked on some sunflower seeds (no shell) and felt a little bit got close guess I ate too many at once. Also I had some beef jerky today no issues however, yesterday no matter how small the bite was it would go down slowww.. I'm not hungry so atleast that's a good thing and I'm getting my protein maybe the weight will start coming off faster...

today was small bites small bites small bites,,, seems like my band is getting tighter no matter what I eat I was fine the first two weeks after the fill but seems tighter now..

funny thing is I had spanish rice and a quesadilla last week with no isses, but when I ate egg fried rice on it's own Wowzer it was pain full. Then yesterday I took a bite of a burrito while driving and ouch.. It became so painful I pulled off the free pulled to a side street and puked. Though all was good took a drink of ice tea and Yikes had to pull over again.

Ok now I'm feeling more normal, I've had to episodes within the last week where I got stuck and it was very painful. I made myself throw up and wow what a relief after wards but I did find I became very hungry.

I was banded in Feb. 2011 and things have gone well until recently. I've had three fills up to 6.5 right now. Although I had minor stuck issues they would go away within a minute or two. Recently I've had two episodes one with rice the other with a tortilla where both got stuck and it was extremely painful and wouldn't go away. I pb'ed slimed etc.. and the pain just wouldn't go away so both times I forced myself to vomit Huge relief from the pain. I know this is wrong but I took small bites so I'm confused why I got stuck. I hope I didn't do any damage but I couldn't handle the pain anymore. Fyi I'm down 50 lbs I haven't gained but I have stayed at the same weight mainly due to my summer vacations but now that schools back in I'll start losing again I'm sure.

hang in there we all had doubts, but it's soooooo worth it..

I went in today for what was supposed to be my first fill however, due to my weightloss and not really feeling hungry it didn't happen. My doctor stated as long as I'm not hungry and still losing weight he'd like to give it another 4-6 weeks to see how I do. I actually agreed with him since things seem to be going well I'd rather continue this way then get a fill and be too tight and experience that situation.

walk walk walk walk and the gas pains will go away much faster I walked the next morning and never really experienced any pain.. good luck

Honestly in my opinion it's a breeze and probably one of the easiest I've ever experienced. I too was extremely nervous and almost walked out of the pre-op room if it wasn't for the terrific nurse I had. The liquid and mushy food stage were easy also. If you stick to what the doctor tells you, make sure you get your Protein in it should go well. I was back at work after just two days with no problems. good luck I'm sure it will go well for you!

got the answer thanks

I haven't read all the post on this thread so sorry if this has been stated already. I've grown to really like the chobani plain I flavor it for whatever my taste are. I use a little spleda sweeten to taste, then I had whatever crystal light flavor I'm in the mood for, becareful not add too much. I've also added some no carb fruit spreads and honestly I prefer this now over the premixed yogurts.. Who would've thought...