blondeblueeyes

I have a total of 4cc in a 10cc band & since having the last 1 1/2 cc in I too can only live on protein drinks, yogurt, c.cheese, & soup. If I try "regular food" it gets stuck & the only relief is spitting up & out the "slime". I dont see the dr. for 3 more weeks but I think I'm going to ask him to take out the 1 1/2 cc and just deal with "dieting" instead of taking the chance of screwing up my stomach, etc. I try to eat slowly but maybe not slow enough.

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You'll swear that you'll never get stuck but I think it happens to all of us. I have the pain & sometimes I get the hiccups afterwards. I wouldnt be having crackers at this point. You've got a month or so of healing to go.

I too can become discouraged over the slow weight loss. But I so have to tell myself that today is today & I will do my best today. Yesterday is gone my dear & tomorrow hasn't shown itself yet. So for today - enjoy you .

Where ever you think there will be a decrease, I'd measure it. I'm seeing & feeling clothes fitting better so I wish that I would have taken true measurements. All I can go off is weight & clothing size. It's all good.

Does anyone have this sound coming from their throat or chest? It seems to gurgle when I've swallowed something too big or drank something too fast. Anyone else? What the crzy is this? Am I expanding the stoma or anything?

Thank you both, I was so concerned that the volume of cups need to be super small. Also I do eat alot of softer food so that might play into the larger cup size too. I'll keep in mind the oz weight when I eat solid protein. Really havent done any solid protein except fish. I think this fill has me on soft for awhile too.

I was banded on 12-29 and have been eating between 600 to 1100 in calories per day. Lost 20lbs in the first 6 1/2 weeks. Pound up or down for the last 6 1/2 weeks. I see where people list what they've eaten for the day & it seems like it is so much less than what I've eaten. I can eat 1/2 to 1 cup of greek yogurt for Breakfast or cottage cheese, Soup, etc but others list "I can only eat a few bites" or 1/4 cup of whatever. I do measure all my food so I'm just concerned that I'm eating too much volume instead of watching my calories like I've been doing. Had 3cc in band from surgery & I requested a fill last week since I could eat pretty much anything. Now have 4 1/2 ccs and am eating softer foods for a few more days. Opinions?

Had 3 cc's in my band from surgery & now 2 1/2 months later first fill of 1 1/2 cc's. Hopefully I'll start filling full instead of hungry all the time.

I have 3cc in a 10cc band thats been there since surgery. I've seen my dr. a few times & since I've lost weight from my surgery 2months ago he just says I'll see you in another six weeks. But I've been watching my intake, not eating more than 1000 calories per day and if I'm not careful I can put on weight. I'm going to ask for a fill at my next meeting for I'm doing all the work & no help from my "tool". Can eat anything- just slowly & not swallow anything too large.

Can totally relate. It's in our hands and se have the power to change ourselves each & everyday. It will be okay. You are worth it.

I too did not take any type of pain pills, had to go with otc pain medicine. You might be up going to the bathroom alot, but you need to get up every hr to keep those lungs clear and start feeling better. It helps to get the medicine out of your system by walking. I walked around my backyard everyday for a week for at least 10 mins every hour. When I went in for surgery I totally did not want the surgery so days afterwards the feelings were still the same. Now 2 months later, its a new life but I haven't put back on the 20lbs that I've lost & I choose good healthy meals every day. It will be worth it.

Amen

I put benefiber in my am coffee everyday and still have issues. I try to up my water intake to help the sitution

I was banded on 12/29 and lost 10lbs the first week.I've lost 9 more lbs in the last six weeks by self control & stopping when I've hit a cup of food not when I feel anywhere "full". I've seen my Dr three times & said I'll see you in another six weeks, I think he's happy with the loss but I too would rather have the band step it up and keep me full and not thinking about food for 3-4 hours. I asked the nurse how much fill was in me from the surgery and she said 3cc. I know that I cannot eat too fast or swallow too large an item or it will cause me issues. As far as eating any, I've had no problems. I do eat more soft foods than what I should eat-yogurt, cottage cheese, and soup. I read what others eat & I seem to eat much more but I still stay between 700-1000 calories per day. I guess I'll see how the next six weeks go.