mammadukes112

OH I know the feeling. I loved and love my cocktails. I havent drank any cocktails in a while but did have 2 glasses of wine last week and woo felt good. Im on occasion going to do what you are asking about. We need to make lifestyle changes and I dont see anything wrong on occasion. Dont over do it I cant bare the thought of throwing up from alcohol. July 4th is huge at my house and i was sweating it but Im going to have 2 drinks in the night and thats it. good luck

Thanks soo much and your before and after pics are awesome. My comp wont download pics for me.

Ok so I had my first fill today. Not sure how Im suppose to feel but according to most people my fill must be small. Im only up to 2cc. Does this sound right? IDK No solids for 2 days. I wish I would have known I would have eaten a little more and not prepared Mojito chicken(no alcohol) Damm How is everyone doing?

Keep up the good work. 4lbs is awesome. Im learing to take it slow. Im able to eat a lot No veggies though b/c of the gas. I was banded on 4/20 and cant wait for a fill. I find myself able to eat alot more then I expected. Everyone is telling me that will change after my first fill. And like Judy said I need to get rid of that fat girl inside of me. My head was and still is stronger then my stomach. Im Italian and was brought up with eat everything and a Beautiful Grandma who said and still does (shes 90) here have more. At time I crave things and so want them but then think of the dissapointment I will feel. Good luck

Thanks everyone this was so helpful. Good luck to everyone

OK so I was banded on 04/20/2011 and I have lost inches and about 23 pounds. My problem is I hear of everyone eating mushies which I havent. Im able to eat a lot with the proper amount of chewing. Im wondering what everyone is eating. Tonight for dinner i had 2 taco bell bean burritos. I know we are suppose to eat 1 cup of food but thats gotta be more then a cup. i did pick away alot of the tortilla. Im still having my protein shakes in the morning and having chicken or tuna for lunch. Are you suppose to be able to eat 2 chicken thighs? I didnt think so but it goes down so easy. I did try green beans and wont do that for a while that was extremly painful the next day. Gas!! On occasion i feel discomfort under my ribcage. Like it did when I was pregnant and had a fist or foot up there. What is that? Im trying and will keep trying to stay away from pasta and bread. I went to dinner last night with my bff and kids which I havent done in a year so I was looking foward to it and well everyone picked chinese(my fav) but how to make a good food choice. I ordered Meifun(chicken w/rice noodles). I just ate half but felt the guilt afterwards. Any advice is helpful.

Ok so can someone tell me what that stuck feeling fells like?? I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and had some chicken and string beans yesterday and went to bed with a yucky feeling. Here it is 3pm and I still have a sharp pain under my ribcage and shooting in my right shoulder blade and in my back. What could this be?? Could this really be gas or somthing stuck IDK Any help much appreciated

Great Job I was banded 4/20 and have chewed and chewed some more. I Have eaten mushies at a little under week 3. I will be filled the same time as you. No carbs or veggies yet. I did have a slice of thin crust pizza and it all went well. Im kinda looking foward to a fill. I hear about things getting stuck or ppl feeling very sick after eating but not for me so that worries me a little. What have you been eating?

Ok so I made it threw Cinco de Mayo which I have to say for an Italian I love my spicy mexican food. I made Tofu chili with some light red kidney beans and white cannelli beans. Added some sauteed peppers with a little bit of American cheese and I was satisfied. Oh btw I was banded on 4/20 and so far so good. Watching my calories and protein. However I soooo would have loved a margarita yummy . I found this website which also helps it really breaks down everything you eat. www.caloriecount.about.com Hope everone had a great day!

I swear I could have copied and pasted exactly what you said and feel. I was banded on 4/20 and have already moved past all those mushy stages. Im watching my calories but have already had thin crust pizza, chicken breast w/fat free ricotta cheese. Im stuck on cheese sticks and chewing like a cow. Tonight I had 2 yep 2 boca veggie burgers w/cheese. Not sure how good that was for me and I had a little salad w/tiny bit of oil & Vinegar. Im having my protein shakes for breakfast and inbetween. I do still sometimes feel hungry

Thnanks so much for the advice.