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But would love to add, I'm losing more in this second year than ever, but I chose to fill slower. Have about 20 pounds to go to get to goal.

I'm in same boat as we speak...had a fill to 6cc, did my three day liquid after fill last week. This week it feels so restricted. I can definitely get liquids down, a little cheese, and only soft foods. But I tried my favorite home made Olive Garden potato Zuppa soup and I'm just burping miserably. I do t want to get an unfill and I don't want to starve...only option is to stay with very soft mushies and protein shakes til my stomach is ready, which means lose a few pounds? Not sure I just don't want to go back, I'm still nourishing just not enjoying which is not a good thing.

Can't tolerate breads but can have little garlic toasts with bruschetta and olive tapenade. I can eat scrambled eggs carefully but not a fried egg (get sick every time). I can eat a filet mignon medium rare but not a sirloin. Some refried bean skins I have trouble others fine. I can eat leaf lettuce dark but not so much iceberg. It's weird how some days go down better than others. But bread is the devil!!!! For me.

If nit enough protein I use Isopure zero carb liquid beverage. Has 40 grams protein and I sip it throughout the day with ice. It just supplements on the days I can't get enough protein. Tuna, ricotta, cottage cheese too.

So far away. I've got 23 pounds to goal. I'm looking forward to goal just have to get there: 1st step-embrace this fill (now at 6cc) 2nd step-choose foods wisely 3rd step-get more exercise/water 4

Wheeee...I finally feel better! I can get soup and liquids down fine. Sounds gross but I had deviled ham and that worked. Also had some peeled and toddler bite apples. Fill working good will see how my weekend goes.

Thanks I needed that root!!!! I'm on third day of full liquids after this fill. Tried cream of broccoli soup and I'm burping ( with the soup strained, and milk added)....usually this way even after one week after fill I'm just not my normal self. This might be the fill that I need or the fill that could be too tight. We will wait and see. I'm getting liquids down ok.

I will occasionally have a sip of ice water but after 19 months you learn to get used to it. Definitely don't want to gulp water down before a meal or after...I never thought I could do it. You will want to stay hydrated at all other times of the day.

I've had it in kitchen aid...whipped up like mash potatoes:) yummy

I didn't know unfills were advised with tummy bugs, my surgeon does want me to use Zofran and focus on hydration. I know we can easily get degraded...he suggests come in after vomiting if you have pain or can't keep liquids down ( that's where IV and Phenergen drip comes in) hope you feel better. Tummy bugs r hittin'

Yes! To add, make sure you really keep that protein up and that water!!!! I just had a full yesterday so just full liquids are satisfying me right now. Not really hungry. The one thing I don't want is...to not be able to eat:)

You know after 19 months I look at restriction a little differently from months back. The band isn't here to punish us. I'm learning that this tool helps us not feel as hungry after our advised amount of nutritious food. However we are all human and I still enjoy not so nutritious food!!!! to me restriction to me is the feeling of not being hungry between meals. The feeling if restriction is also the feeling of satisfaction after a one cup serving size. It should not be choking or PBing ( but it happens for many reasons). I just have to remember to slow my eating down, smaller bites, and more chewing. Hope this helps:)

At 6cc in 10cc band... Wondering what this might feel like after I'm off full liquids after tomorrow. I'm kind of scared. I'm doing fine so far on full liquids. Want to be in green zone and I've got 24 pounds to goal.

Very normal for awhile it took a few months for my port area to be not so sensitive. It may also be sensitive at fills/adjustments for a day. Hang in there and heal:)

Yah, today at 6cc I had to take Zofran. Nauseated in a queasy not pukey way. I stay on full liquids for three days and as I get fills now I realize the importance of those three days. It gives my stomach time to adjust to the adjust!!!! Stomach has been messed with so it needs to heal with liquids and then softs. I usually feel better by end if second week.

I meant to add... Hang in there but make sure you can drink. I don't like this feeling the first few days either. We will get through this...eye on the prize right?

Just got a fill to a full 6cc . Feeling a tad bit nauseated but I can get liquid down. I know the next three days of full liquids is what my surgeon advises (me too) but I really need to get creative...so far Isopure 40 grams protein beverage, egg drop soup strained, beef broth, two bites of sugar free jello, a few sips of GNC lean shake. Oh yes and a Zofran for nausea...don't feel line throwing up but just a little queasy. This may be the make it or break it adjustment and I'm just not sure. Ill know in three days depending on how I feel on some mushies and regular food next week.

Mine days 3 days full liquids...soft yogurt, cream of wheat, protein drinks, creamed strained soup, jello, milkshake yes the fattening ones, egg drop soup strained.

I should have added that freezer pops and frozen Gatorade but once you ate over the edge...ER may have to be your option.

My bariatric surgeon has always told me that if I'm dehydrated, their office has the ability to put IVs for hydration in. My niece who had lap band recently had gotten flu sick and got better, but was dehydrated over the course of time. 5 bags to get back to normal...never hesitate if you feel like you aren't getting enough liquid. Besides liquid I also use Isopure zero carb drink ( u can get it on Amazon or at GNC) 40 gms of protein!!!! It really keeps me going.

My band is the "toddler" very picky, finicky, changes from day to day hour to hour...but sometimes predictable and lines the routine of foods it works well with. Despises bread.

If I had to do it again I would have done it 10 years ago. Do I miss certain foods? Sure. Is it worth it to avoid the foods that don't go down so good? Sure because those are the foods that made me fat in the first place. You have to change your lifestyle and slow down your eating, a challenge for me. Also sipping low cal beverage and water all day, it's just a way of life now. So worth it, I really do mean this. No regrets.

My mom pulled out a picture today and it hit me as to how heavy I was in my butt, boobs, and stomach especially kind of like those "weebles wobble and they don't fall down!" Remember those little toy people? So, that picture put my image into perspective. My eyes still haven't adjusted to my 174 weight from 268. Even though I wear smaller sizes it is hard to put the two together.

You are just in the beginning of your journey. 20 pounds is good so far, your body has to take time to adjust, we didn't put this weight on in one month we certainly can't get it off in a month. I went through plateaus but all worth it. Hang in there keep protein up...drink plenty of water.

Mine can be barely seen and a small line by my port sight.