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me too.. if u have trouble with meat protein look to fish like salmon or beans or yoghurt or skimmed milk even frozen peas , lots of good fresh protein sources out there

No need to feel like u are being confrontational, just ask them if there is a problem with them getting through to u on the phone, maybe they are trying to avoid times u will be sleeping as u work nights you need information to make this part of the process go smoothly and tick all the boxes u have to, so be direct in what u ask without the confrontation.. That way you are taking control of your own destiny good luck !

Honk is absolutely right ..

Phone and ask ?

Good luck, will soon be over now

Excellent idea Do you have a hernia ? i know its been suggested u could get that quickly done under insurance and then just pay on top for the banding at the same time

I always found the big milestones like 300lbs and 200lbs for some reason were the hardest to get under .. no idea why it might just be sod's law .. try changing something like what u eat or when or add some strength training to exercise if u arent doing any thats always a good calorie burner or when i was stuck i didnt do my cycling i went mad on housework washing paintwork etc, worked a treat anad kick started me back again.. Routine works for a good while then u need to shock your body a bit a change things up .. it normally responds

I did home made soups and stick blended till they were like a puree of veg that is really filling if u stick to broccoli, cauliflour frozen peas, i also used to puree smoked salmon with some lemon jiuce and 0% mayo, )0% greek yoghurt is very filling just add some skimmed milk if its too thick and add a teaspoon of maple syrup .. i still eat that now as a good source of protein and a filling desert. Puree fruit, but mind the calories, berries are best lowest carbs and sugar and sieve them if they have too many seeds. Mash up some cottage cheese, humous anything that is a soft paste u can eat, i know people who even ate baby food as its calorie and additive controlled .. not a great taste but does the job I am sure theres a whole thread on the puree type food somewhere in this forum ! good luck ..

I dont think the path you have taken is that much different from what is in general the 'rules' of lapbandland you just deviated on the time line. Here in the Uk the advice from my surgeon after a fill is just be careful, and there isnt really the emphasis on protein shakes either. Fresh healthy food is what is promoted and that is what i have stuck to. You will probably feel more restriction with more fills. I had to do 4 weeks post - op liquids then 4 weeks mushies, so to me some of the timelines for post - op appear faster because of the difference in docotrs guidelines. The advice from Doctors is normally cautionary but equally what they know works and has least risk of creating complications, in general it is safer to follow the doctors guidelines than not, but at least your openess about the path u chose was honest.. As long as you dont promote the 'i didnt follow the rules and i am ok' sort of philosophy then good luck to you .. All i would suggest is that you have some of the 'softer' lean cuisine meals in the freezer to choose from post fill days ...

I stay around 1000 calories, sometimes 900 sometimes 1100 .. i know my metabolism has speeded up because of building muscles but in the beginning i was nearly 3 months pre - op on 600 calories a day and it worked. Its very hard to judge an amount of calories per day because there does have to be an average whereby in general people will lose weight, i would say thats about 1200 calories a day, some can eat up to1500 some cant. what is important is that whatever the amount of calories that you eat and that works, you eat a healthy balanced diet that nutritionally meets your bodies needs.

Dont forget the hunger some fo you are feeling is head hunger, this can take a long while to get under control, i have good restriction but some days i am hungry all day. Those days i will snack on small items such as cottage cheese, sugar free jello, soup and tea and coffee and if i go over my calories i do extra exercise to burn it off. I think some of us will never get rid of 'hunger' pangs but its how u deal with it that will make the difference .. In all the time i have been banded i have never put on weight , the formula for me works, u need to find what works for you and stick to it. Good luck and try to rely on yourself as much as on fills. I am at 7.5 cc in a 14cc band.

I find it strange that I weighed so much at one time and didnt have sleep apnea.. I did read some internet stuff on this subject and wondering if training your breathing muscles helps in any way ? also from a child I always had asthma and could never sleep with less than 3 pillows which i always still do now .. i know this helps acid reflux which i dont have either but does this affect apnea too ? When i was younger, even tho i was asthmatic i was in training to swim long distances, this developed my lungs a lot and i used to do county level swimming along with diving. Would training your breathing muscles and developing them further by something like swimming, proper swimming not leisure swimming help u think ? I know some of it is genetic but was curious if there is something u can do other than relying on mechanical means especially if u have already lost the weight to help u breathe while u sleep ?

Great idea .. keep up the good work !

Welcome to bandland

I make broccoli and cauliflour soup and add frozen peas near the end and blitz, i have eaten that every day for lunch for the past year i love it .. i also add some chilli flakes to it to spice it up a little and help with speeding the metabolism up a bit .. ill try the split pee stuff too U can get pea protein on Amazon in the UK it has less absorbtion issues than whey protein I just get the plain powder and add to yoghurt ...

I think the point u make Colin is a very valid point and i feel needs emphasisng more ! Many times i have read on here that people have gone for many months even years without going back to the doctor and having a check up or getting more fill and they end up putting a ton of weight back on and then are puzzled as to whats going on. I know sometimes its a money issue for some people but so is eating too much, it does cost u more in the long run. Maintaining your band is essential to be succesful just as much as anything else. If you notice u are getting hungrier quicker or can eat more of the food that u couldnt before then go get the band checked out and dont leave it too long ...

Gratz on the approval, now comes the hard work Nice picture btw !

I would also say that its not really jealousy but fear and insecurity. I am sure after things return to routine and time elapses that it will improve and things will settle down again. It may also be that there is some element of protectiveness there from him, thinner people tend to appear more vulnerable and he may feel like he has to protect you more now, hence the stepping in front of you ... It might be an idea to show him that he is still the one in the same ways he does for you, dont just reply to texts send him ones yourself. I am not saying send him flowers but find something he would like and make a thank you gift for all his support. Notes in his pockets that he finds when he is at work, etc etc.. Its not just a case of reassurance but also making him feel as special as u do now that u have lost the weight.. I am sure things will work out and settle down. Good luck !

The pressure u are feeling is almost certainly due to gas in your abdomen and swelling from the operation its self. I found a heat pad very soothing at this stage, just a gentle warmth not too hot. U may also find the pain shifts to your left shoulder this is very common too. The time to seek medical help if u cannot drink any fluids at all .. I wish u a speedy recovery.

It is advisable if you end up throwing up to go back to liquids for a couple of days to let the swelling go down, if u remain tight after this time and are having difficulty getting fluids down then its time to go back and see your doctor .. I wish u better !

The amount of fills u have should not affect your fluid intake at all. If you cant take fluid down then the band is too tight and u will need a small unfill. The band was designed to restrict food not water Lots of little sips is best when working out. good luck !

I was self pay and it was worth every penny, i would do it all over again if i needed to. I only wish it had been possible when i was a lot younger but better late than never. Now i stand a chance of living to my old age years

I stayed over night, i could have stayed another night if i had wanted to or gone home the same day, i am glad i stayed overnight, it felt right for me

I would contact the purchasing officer of the hospital where u had surgery, they will often get items much cheaper like this because of purchasing contracts and purchasing power, they may be able to get one for you if u have trouble purchasing one on line. The other thing i would do is discuss this with your doctor as increasing the circulation can put more pressure on the heart and u need to know that using this for extended periods would be safe .. good luck with trying to get this sorted. Just as a foot note there is a certain form of massage that can be done to drain lymphatic fluid in the legs and it might be an idea to get reading on how to do it, or get partner/hubby/support whoever to learn it for u ... All the info i am sure will be at the clinic to treat it so the appointment should help in many ways

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