ButterflyM

I am 9.5 weeks post of, and things are going very well- LOVING my BAND! I have only one question: WHERE IS ALL THIS DARN GAS COMING FROM???? And I mean the kind you expell! I just don't understand why or where it is originating from. i am not drinking from a straw & I do not take in air when i eat. It is loud, sometimes frequent intervals, & excuse me but sometimes very smelly! I just want some answers. Thanks for all your input.

I'm not sure why this happens or what it is related to, but immediately after I had my band, I could NOT tolerate sweet stuff! The same shakes I was drinking 2 days prior made me gag! I am now 6 weeks post op and I still don't like certain things that I liked b4 surgery. Good Luck!!

I am just reading about band slips and I am very concerned about doing whatever I can to prevent this. Any and all replies are welcome. Today I am month post op and ready to work with this band as best I can! Thanks

I also would have said wait until after vacation- but for different reasons. I have read that when on an airplane that can cause restriction in your band, so I would say wait just to be safe that you are not SICK while on your vacation. Hope you had a good time! From reading your stats, sounds like you are loosing at a very good rate!

You will do just fine! Wishing much luck to you! Just remember to sip sip sip post op so you get your fluids in!

You sound like u r doing quite well! It sounds like you have it down pack! As long as your r exercising your weight loss will be moving right along. I don't have any fluid in my band right now so I just have to follow the diet plan and exercise. Will be getting a fill in the beginning of Sept. Good luck to you!

btw Isopure Alpine punch is good also. You also have to have 2 cups of milk a day on that diet.

Does your Dr have a diet plan that he uses? if not do you have a nutritionist at your Surgeon's office? Either of them should be able to guide you.. My Dr. had us do 4 shakes a day and 1 cup of raw veggies with fatfree vinegarette dressing. Unlimited diet tea, broth, sugar free popsicles and lots of water, sf jello. Hope this helps good luck to you.

I was given a blood thinner injection the morning of my surgery. I am not a person that bruises easily and that area on my arm was sore and bruised for about 5 weeks. In your case since you are prone to bruising this just probably made that a little worse, sounds like you will be just fine. Good Luck fellow bandster!

And I know that if i "wanted to" right now I'm sure that I could eat larger portions because I do not have any liquid in my band yet. I am only on Post op Day #13. but i measure my foods as instructed and thats all I have. An hour after meals, i drink my 16 oz water and that's it. I also have my milk 30 mins before my meals. not sure if this helps me to stay full, but I am NEVER hungry. And I eat my 3 meals approx every 4- 5 hours. Hope this helps.

I'm confused, u say that you are doing everything that ur Dr tells u to do, yet u can eat "same size portions pre-band" ???? If u r measuring out your protein and veggie portions then how would u know that u can eat the larger volumes of food?? If you are still hungry 30 mins after u eat, then drink some water. And I would call the Dr and discuss this with him. Also if your office has a nutritionist on hand may discuss with her exactly what you are eating and go from there. Also you can have a sf popsicle if you are still hungry. Good Luck.

Every surgeon is different as far as the post-op protocol. U should call ur Dr's office and find out what their particular post op diet says you should b drinking. Some Dr's keep you on shakes for 2 weeks afterwards, some only a few days, so to be safe, Check with YOUR Dr. I had a Dr that has a rather strict post op diet, but they don't have many compications and their pt's are pretty successful when following the recommendations. GOod Luck to u and CONGRATS!

This does sound good. Question, y do u have to use string cheese?? Y not low fat moz. shredded cheese? And do u mix it all together and bake it or layer in the order of the ingredients? THanks, going to store today!

What type of pudding do u use? And what exactly does this qualify as? Is this a snack, meal?? Sounds delish. How long do u have to let it sit in the fridge?? Thanks

I feel ur pain. I have not returned to work yet, I took 2 weeks off. However, when I return, there should not be a rumor mill problem, since I told them I was just taking a vacation. I only told 3 people at work, my manager, & 2 other co- workers, 1 that attended the initial information session about the Band Surgery ( she was considering it as well). I'm not sure how I will handle or how I will respond to people who approach me. Since this was a very personal decision, I may just respond that way. "I've made some personal decisions and they are just that, PERSONAL and it would be nice if people respect that". Nice and sweet.