shakey88

My surgeon allowed me to choose which one I wanted, but highly suggested the Realize Band because I am female. He said the port size is much smaller.

I was also told no straw as well. I had that happen to me today when I switched to pureed food. I think I ate too fast. It eventually went away.

I was required to stop all birth control 4 weeks before surgery because of the chance of blood clots. My surgeon and OB/GYN made sure of that. However, I also got my TOM the day after surgery as well. I could not tell you whether or not it was supposed to come because I am irregular, but I did find it strange that I got it the next morning.

I live in New Jersey but my surgery was performed by a doctor in Delaware! I love Dr. Peters from CHRIAS. The whole program that CHRIAS has set up is awesome. I felt very comfortable going into my surgery and I have not had any issues since the surgery 2 weeks ago. I have followed what I learned in my classes and feel that my doctor has made it for me to be successful!

My parents' had a huge graduation party for my brother 8 days after I was banded. I am now 12 days out. It really was not as hard as I thought it was going to be. I just brought a protein drink to my parents' and stayed away from the food. It is all about the will-power. I am not saying that I dont miss food because I do, but I look at it in 2 more days I can have pureed food which will make me happy because I "drink" the same thing every day!

I was told no sexual activity for 4 weeks after being banded, so I wouldnt know. I am also about a week and a half out, but will definately be watching for that!

I just pulled mine off about 20 minutes ago. I was told to do it after 10 days if they did not fall off themselves. I will admit it made my light-headed and pale, but they came off well, no problems.

I am almost 2 weeks out and can not even put any pressure on my stomach. It is bruised at where I believe my port is located. I also can not wait to sleep on my stomach!

I will be two weeks post-op on Monday. I also received a list of foods I can have, but my doctor wants me on a pureed diet for 3 weeks after the 2 weeks of liquids and then I can start soft foods.