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Yes its hard getting use to eating slowly and I say this to you almost 2 months after my surgery. To be honest with you I stopped drinking Protein shakes after my surgery but then started again after my first fill. I would think that eggs should be good but try some blended Beans especially if you cook them yourself they will be better tasting. Try playing with your Protein Shakes to change up the nasty flavor...example 1/2 cup of yogurt (whichever) 1/2 cup of banana and strawberries (from the frozen section work fine and last longer) Splash of soy milk (vanilla flavor adds more) and 1/2 of serving of that terrible protein...and blend the crap out of it. The frozen fruit makes it taste like a smoothie, and you can add more milk to reduce the taste of the protein... refrigerate the left overs and have them the next day.

Probably not as much as you would want...try to listen to your stomach if you feel pain discomfort you should stop or slow down eating. After my surgery I kept on eating small "meals" a day. Or snacking all day...like 1/4 cup of broth and then a couple of hours later 1/2 a Jello cup etc...just pace yourself at your body's desire, it will tell you if its had enough. As per the blood...maybe it just a coincidence?

Pack some chap stick, after your surgery you wont be able to drink any water and your mouth gets terribly dry. They will give you some nasty tasting swabs to moisten your mouth and lips but it wasn't enough, at least not for me. I would gargle water and spit it out and it helped. Take some magazines or a cellphone. I stayed at the hospital 2 whole nights and didn't have anything to drink (Dr.'s orders) until 40hrs later. Be mentally prepared for that. I decided to stand up the same night after my surgery...just so that I could get to know my pain and that helped me recuperate faster. I suggest you try it. Also you might end up with 3-5 sometimes more surgical incisions in your stomach, they will seem like they are 1 foot wide but if you see them they vary between .5 - 1 inch. If you get to know your scars they will be less intimidating and will help you try to get up and move around. Sleeping at home was a pain, I bought a pillow that had arm rests and that helped me sleep almost upright in a sitting position...be prepared for that. Besides that the days will fly and you will love LOVE the decision you made. I no longer view food as my friend...HA! I hate food sometimes because of the discomfort it causes when I eat to fast or over eat. You will know what I mean later. It is a fantastic journey and definitively life changing! Also its OK to stray from the pre op or post of diets, at least in my case. I enjoyed a nice moderate breakfast meal the day before my surgery and then a protein shake for dinner. Don't stray too far, keep the consistency soft and mushy or you will regret it after surgery. I was in the middle of my semester when I had my surgery and I dont regret it a single bit even though it made me fall back on my school work. At any case I am rambling now...keep in touch and good luck!!!

You might be eating too fast...I get discomfort as well when I eat too fast. There really isnt a set amount of calories you can have so limit yourself. Try different foods so you can have variety and not just mashed potatoes, even though that was also my favorite meal. Try some banana its soft enough for you to eat, make sure you chew thoroughly and give yourself time between each bite. Also make a list of the foods that give you discomfort, so you can try to avoid them. I have a new list of enemies that give me discomfort. Bread, tortillas, rice, and pretty much anything with breading. Sometimes ill have a small amount but I make sure to chew it all the way if not I get that pain you are talking about and then hiccups. Good luck, feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

Mashed potatoes...lol that was my solution. 1/2 cup and savor every bite...

It will get easier! Congrats on your first firm step on your new journey!

Sometimes when I get really really hungry but I haven't had to most of the time.

Congrats! Its not broken I am sure...just don't weigh yourself everyday...maybe every week. 2 days after my surgery I lost 7lbs and then it slowed down then went up 1 or 2 then back down again and has been dropping a couple a day since my first fill. Enjoy the journey!

Make yourself a 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes...dont add too much butter besides what the box says. This is what kept me going, the Protein shakes felt empty and I was sick of them. Also if you blend some bananas and strawberries and a 1/2 cup of milk with your shake it will make it taste almost like a smoothie. Good luck hang in there.... BTW I didnt really follow my pre op and post op diets and I was fine. Just had discomfort after the 3rd day of my surgery when I tried to eat a sandwich and realized that bread is my new enemy.

I had a glass of wine on my 7th day :/ jajaja it felt great and filled me pretty fast. No side effects, enjoy 1 glass you deserve it!

Ive been banded since Oct. 21st, got my first fill Dec. 8th and today I ate... Breakfast: Chorizo (Mexican spicy sausage) with scrambled eggs about 1/2 cup serving. Late Lunch: Homemade Caesar salad. (I hated salads before but now that I cant eat bread due to the horrible discomfort I feel and terrible hiccups I get salads have become my new best friend) 1 banana Dinner: Probably some tuna rolled in a romaine leaf

Yikes...sounds like a bummer. I have only had hardcore hiccups and discomfort when I feel the food trying to pass...I just got my fill Dec. 8th and I have not had any apples or acidity food. Hopefully it gets better for you.

Hello, I had my first fill Thursday Dec. 8th and I am so glad I am on this part of the process. I didn't have any fluoro I don't even know what that is...I too thought that it would be more painful and lengthy but I was in an out in 15min. I got 4cc and glad because the weight is coming off faster. Cheers!

I had the same thing...my insurance provider emailed me the paperwork to turn into the dr every month...you should check in with them. I have United Health Care...its going to seem like you do all the work and its true...once ur appoved that's when he surgeon steps in etc for fills post op procedures and the works. Don't start with the mentality that its frustrating if you do its going to be a very long 6 months + for you. Look at it as its going to take a lot of commitments from you...not as easy getting banded as some think...at least with insurance. I've read on the individuals who pay 100% out of pocket get scheduled the same week....at any case sorry for rambling. Good luck with your new journey!

Congrats! Glad it all worked out...anxiety gets the most of them lol. Keep us updated on your progress...

I can see where he is coming from but although I am not a very religious person I believe that GOD will help those that will help themselves. I don't see how just praying for a solution will happen, no offense to you or him. I really think you should think about it some more since his comment shook you up. If you are still serious about it and its what you want then have a sit down with him and truly express how serious you are about this. The surgery is very brief and safe, perhaps he has questions on how its going to turn out and is probably nervous about it. Good luck.

Whats up bro! My name is Jason and I'm 26 and my biggest weight was 321 Im down to 299.8 as of this morning. Got my lapband 5 days ago and I'm feeling pretty good. I cant wait until I can be active never been before but I definetly want to...Im sure after my first filling I will be dropping more weight and faster and Im sure it will be the same for you as well. Good luck and keep us updated on your progress...

Welcome and Good luck in your newly started journey!

I was told to do the "protein shake" diet 8 days before my surgery. I began eating less and just drank a shake for dinner. I lost a couple of pounds but still had "regular" meals here and there since I knew that I wouldn't be able to eat them for a while. I think the diet is more for the reason that they don't want you to gain any weight. Again I'm still loosing weigh post surgery even though I am not strictly on the liquid diet

Good luck with this....remember that they are 2 different surgeries and that they are very different....I am sure the lap band is easier surgery than the gallbladder being removed.

Just wanted to thank everyone for their support it really helped me the last couple of days before surgery. I wasnt even as nervous as I thought I would be the day of the surgery and according to the surgeon everything went very smoothly and was in and out of surgery in 55minutes. However it was about 4 hrs before I was in the recovery room. At any case really excited about this journey! I can honestly say that it wouldn't of been the same for me without the support that I have received from everyone on here. Thanks again!

I wish someone would have told me that its easier to burb when you lean forward than letting it be regular. Also that it would burn when you pee after the catheter for a couple of days lol. Banded: Oct. 21st 2011

Thanks everyone! I got a lot more calmer the day of surgery and it was very smooth. I am on my 2nd day of recovery and feeling great no big issues with gas or anything thank god! Excited about loosing the weight!!!

Nope mine was thru the nose at the drs office...took about 5minutes and I was fully awake. The only thing they gave me was "afrin" with something on there to numb the throat...it wasn't that bad until they started blowing air into my stomach and I started gagging. Not too terrible but definitively dont want to do it again.

whaaaaaaaa? Im frekin out man....