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I had my first fill on 7/19 and have been on liquids since. Tomorrow I get to start soft food and was wondering if low carb tortilla wraps are considered soft? I'm not sure and don't want to mess anything up. I know people have trouble with it, but figure I won't know till I try. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!

I got my first fill today...2.5 cc. It wasn't bad at all. I got all worked up for nothing. The doctor did it under x-ray, which was nice because they can see what's going on in there. The barium wasn't even THAT bad lol. Sucks that I'm on clear liquids until tomorrow though. Protein shakes for two days and then soft food. Oh well I did it before surgery so I can do it now!

I too just came from my first fill today! I asked my doc how big my band was and he told me it was 11cc. I also asked him how much fill I would be getting..I got 3.5cc which he said everyone gets the first time. He did have to numb me before he filled me because I hate needles and almost died when I saw the length of the fill needle..lol! He said I could get filled every week if necessary..but I don't think it will be. I really didn't need this one. I've lost about 40lbs since I was banded on 05/31/11. I hate needles too, but the prick was so small I'm glad he didn't numb me. I think the burn of the numbing medicine would be worse. I was really worked up though. I thought it was going to be awful lol. Congrats on your weight loss so far!

Hi I was banded on 6/20/2011 and started soft foods on 6/27/2011. My doctor doesn't make us do the mushy stage. Anyway, I haven't lost any weight since then, in fact I gained a little bit (like a pound). I still can't eat very much. I guess I am still swollen. Yesterday I had an egg for lunch, and a small piece of chicken parmesan (maybe 2 - 3 oz) for dinner. I also had a protein shake. I just don't know why I am not losing weight when I'm eating so little. Is this normal?

I added you. You know its funny, I was originally scheduled for the 27th and then they told me they could do it a week sooner so I took that one lol. you're doing great girlie! Dr's cywes and pinnar wont expect a drastic weight loss until you're getting filled. Stay off the carbs and don't worry. If anything, call jodi or ke'lani for some guidance. i'm @ nikkicavana@gmail.com on facebook, i'm happy to be your buddy - we were banded only a week apart by the same practice!

Hi all. I am starting my regular diet Thursday ( no more soft food!) and was wondering should I still drink protein shakes or can I try the bars? I'm tired of the same shakes everyday and want something different. I still don't get very hungry and only eat two small meals a day so I need something to supplement my protein. I know if I have no room then I need to drink a shake, but if I have the room is it ok to have a bar? Also I am 2 weeks out and weighed myself today and gained a pound Is this normal? I am on soft food now. Could it be TOM? I'm expecting it any day now. Thanks for any replies!

I live in Georgia...but I'm only like 30-45 away from the office. I was planning on calling them too, just figured I would see what everyone else does. I'm just so tired of chocolate and vanilla shakes. I'm hoping I wont need them soon, I just still can't eat very much. I had a small chili from Wendy's today and could barely get it all down.

I haven't found any Protein bars that are high protein, low carb, so I haven't taken to eating them. If you are tired of them, then by all means you should switch. Can you not get in your protein by eating meat, cheese, eggs etc? Also, look here http://theworldaccor...e.blogspot.com/ . she has great protein rich recipes. I'd say the weight gain is from TOM - I gain about 5 lbs . oh well, c'est la vie! I am having trouble getting my protein in through my meals...I'm still not able to eat a lot. I go to Dr. Cywes/ Dr. Pinnar too. Thanks for the link, I will be sure to check it out.

Hello Everyone - I have a question have any of you done a treadmill stress test? And what it involves? I have to past this test and get it signed off from my cardio doctor before my dr will summit for approval from my insurance. Going this Wednesday..... I am already started on 1700 calorie diet with a Protein shake for one of my meals. I have cut out all caffiene for about two months do you think that will be a plus.... thanks for taking the time to answer..... I had to do a treadmill test also. I went in and they did a sonogram of my heart first. It took about 30 mins. Then I went in for the treadmill test. They did a resting EKG and took my blood pressure. Then I got on the treadmill and was still hooked up. It started slow and got faster and inclined. I had to get my heart rate up to a certain number but I can't remember. Once it was there she stopped it. It only took maybe 10-15 mins, and was a lot easier than I thought.

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Well saw my doc today and he said it's ok that I'm not eating now, because I am still swollen. He said it will change, but that I should never force myself. He also said I am doing great and I felt so proud of myself .

So I am one week out from surgery. It has been a pretty good week. The pain wasn't as bad as I thought. I lost 10 lbs since Monday!!! I know it will slow down now that I have started soft food, but I am still happy about it . So I am on soft food, but I'm not really hungry. I eat maybe one meal a day and just don't want anything else. It's also a small meal...like 3-4 oz. I know this is the purpose of the band and I am happy it's working, but also worried. Is it ok to only eat such a small amount everyday. I know eventually I will be able to eat more, but now I can't. I have my post op tomorrow so I will also ask my doc.

So I was banded on the 20th and am on full liquids, which for my doctor is clear liquids and protein shakes, not even jello or soup. Well I was sooooo hungry I had some soup. I know I shouldn't have, but it is a liquid and the same consistency as my shakes. I just feel so guilty now...

Yes every doctors instructions are different, and no, I wouldn't consider tomato soup broth.

I had tomato...not even anything creamy.

So I was banded 6/20 and am doing great. Hardly any pain, i'm not even taking my pain meds anymore. Every now and then though I gt this really sharp pain in the middle of my chest. It comes and goes quickly, but I just don't know what it is. Is it gas pain? Is everything ok? Any input would be nice. Thanks so much.

Hey everyone I was banded on the 20th and am so happy I did it. I was really scared, but it hasn't been as bad as I expected. My pain isn't even that bad. I haven't even taken my pain meds all day yay!

I just wanted to sleep anyway. I had an hour ride home and it was ok.

no, they said I could but I was just ready to come home. It did take me a long time to drink the required fluid before they released me though.

Im not really hungry at all yet, but I know that will end eventually. Pulling myself up isn't bad, but I can only sleep in the bed about half the night because I get sore from sleepong on my sides, and then I usually move to the couch. I only have 3 incisions and the only one that hurts is my belly button which is where they put my port in, but it's not to bad. I am in full liquids now which for my doctor means protein shakes, broth, and no cal. drinks.