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One of my worst stuck expieriences was with a scrambled egg. OWWWW! So now I have a protein shake in place of breakfast and I have my first solid food at the time I normally have a protein shake. Also, I told my surgeon that I couldn't take chicken breasts, that they always got stuck but that chicken thigh meat went down ok. She said that was fine, that she just wanted me to get all my protein in and that if breast meat hurt me, to not eat it, plain and simple. I have gone in twice thinking I would get a fill and didn't and gone in thinking I wasn't getting a fill and got one. They know more than I do at this point, so I will defer to them. Good luck in your journey!

I now eat with a baby spoon. If it is too big for that spoon, it is too big for that band. Glad to hear you are well.

Everything made me sleepy after my surgery. are you expieriencing the Thanksgiving Day feeling after eating tuna? =)

Way cool! Thanks for the heads up. Where did you find it? Grocery store, specialty Asian, online?

Turns out that your body can "reject" the stitches and try to literally kick them out! I had one come out of my port incision and a big one come out in the incision next to my belly button. I have never had to have stitches before this surgery, even after the daredevil tomboy life I lead when I was younger. =)

Check out this message board I found. I was curious about my reaction to my stitches and found this. http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2648884

Personal non medical opinion, looks like one angry incision. You could be on the cusp of an infection. Is it weeping, is there puss? Another thing to think of is that you could possibly be allergic to the stitches. Mine itched like mad, even after the whole thing was healed. It never got that red and angry, but I wanted to cut myself open and scratch the inside if you know what I mean. Clean the wound with soap and Water. Be aware of where your hands and the soap bar have been. Most infections are caused by, pardon me, i do not mean to offend the weak here, but by washing your hind end and then touching a wound. My friend had surgery on her foot and it got infected because she stood in the shower and let the water run down over her incision. Can you say EWWWWW? After a thorough cleaning, peroxide and neosporin and a bandage. But that is a non-medical farmgirl been doctoring animals since the day I was born opinion.

Mountain Man, wait till you are down another 20 or so and you are really expieriencing the energy boost! WOW! Good on ya!

Sounds like you have something stuck, or your band has slipped. Get to your Doc ASAP! Let us know how you are! Hope all is well soon.

YUM!! Thanks!

I still drink my protein everyday. It helps with weight loss. I tried several shakes before I found one I liked. It is the EAS Myoplex Chocolate Fudge 42g of protein. It is ready to drink. I stick them in the fridge and drink half in the morning and half in the afternoon. Keeps me from snacking all day if I start off with protein in the morning and don't eat breakfast till 9. I have a hard time getting in a good source of protein. Chicken and beef get stuck easily and I can't eat that much fish! If I eat any more cheese, I think I will turn into a peice! Have you checked out myfitnesspal.com ? They have a way cool way to keep a food journal, something I could never do in a book and WOW! Really makes you aware of where you are making mistakes and where you are doing good! Give them a try and if you do, add me as a friend bornready01, you can see my food diary and get hints on what other people are eating.

I live in Marysville, have you had your surgery?

Ok, so, I got banded on the 8th of Dec and was just starting to eat mushy/solid food on Christmas Day! Can you imagine! Because everyone knew about my surgery, no body tried to push food at me. Nobody made a big deal about how much I didn't eat. I ate off a bread plate and took a tablespoon of everything that was on the table. Before the meal, I had some cheese off one of the many platters, and I even ate a cracker or two. Tiny bites, chew chew chew. I didn't go nuts, but I didn't deny myself. I did the same thing recently when I took my neice and nephew to the state fair. I knew I could never eat a corn dog, so I shared one with my neice. In fact, we shared everything that day. Moderation is the key. Please never hesitate to message me if you need help, we are all in this together! Good luck on your journey!

I have had several pity parties for myself, my husband listens, gives me a kiss, encourages me, and tells me that I have made several changes in my life recently, (quit smoking and band surgery) and that I shouldn't be so hard on myself. Have your blue moment, then pull yourself up and get back in the game! BTW, I was down on myself till I saw my surgeon last month and was told I was doing a great job, It helps to get the encouragement. Chin up, you can do this!

I have had my port move around a tiny bit and it can be painful! Never know when it is gonna happen! I agree with #4 sHeLLaBee don't over do it, give yourself some more time to heal, and get your protein in, that helps the most with the healing process!