KathyOfAlabama

I like the Unjury brand chocolate splendor flavor. But... I have just started Body By Vi shakes and that is soooo good. You can get in on Amazon.com. The the Body By Vi shake, I add 2 tsp of sugar/fat free instant pudding and it is just delish!

Just an update... I have the realize band and first fill was 5 cc. When I went for second fill yesterday, he was able to pull out 3 cc's. He said that the rest was filling the tubing and such. So he gave me 2 more cc's, so now I should really have 5 cc's in the band itself.

I'm in Huntsville. I am still able to eat most anything I want. I do have an issue with any kind of meat once its reheated. And just a week ago I had my first real stuck episode on a bite of steak. Seemed to be going fine at first, but the colder the meat got, the harder it was to go down. I don't know if its all im my head or not, but the past couple weeks when it has been 95+ out, I seemed to have more restriction. Weird. This thing is definatley a learning process!

I have the Realize band too and my first fill was 5 cc. I go for my next fill on the 25th and I have no idea how much he will put in! I have had some restriction with the 5 cc's.

Yes, it can hurt you. There is a reason the surgeon gives you a specific diet. If you are really hungry, have more of the full liquids. Cream soup was a life saver for me. Be careful that you are actually hungry and not just "head hungry". Drink plenty of water too, as this will help keep you full.

Wow.

Where in Alabama?

Don't forget sugar free popsicles!!!

Well, after 3 long months, I get my first fill today. I'm a little nervous, but I guess everyone is before their first one. My doc hasn't really talked much about the diet after, hope he covers it today. Whats everyone else had to do? I am hoping this fill will get the scale moving again. In the past month I have lost just over one pound. So close to being in the 100's...

I love Ice Cubes (peppermint) by Ice Breakers. I don't really think gum is recommended though. I haven't had a fill yet, but once I do I will be giving it up. I can only imagine how bad it would be to accidentally swallow it once I have restriction!!!!

CONGRATS!!!

I have that too, although its getting better as time goes by. I think it has to do with the stitched and your muscle learning to work with the port attached to them. Best to ask your doc though.

I keep up with bust, waist, hips, thighs, upper arm, and neck.

I had read tons of posts on here before my surgery, all so very helpful. I did take my measurements before surgery so that when I seem stuck at a particular weight, I can measure and compare to what I started with. Its strange, but when I look in a mirror, I don't see a different body, but, looking at measurements, I know there has been change. I have not told a single soul what my numbers are, that information is just for me! I personally would have regretted not doing it. As far as your weight loss... by all means count your pre-op loss!!!! It is part of your journey! Best of luck to you!

Has anyone else ever tried this? I have not had a fill yet so I have no problems eating it. You take 3-4 large apples a little on the tart side, peel, core and chunk them up and put into a gallon ziploc bag. Add 1/2 pkg of sugar free strawberry jello. close the bag and shake it up till all pieces are coated! Delicious! Satisfaction for that need for both crunch and sweet!