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I went on vacation the second week after surgery and I jet skied. I was fine. I was tender but I had plastic over my steri strips and so no water could get in. They never said anything to me about not getting in the lake or whatever so it wasn't until after (reading here) that I realized maybe it wasn't a good idea. I think whatever you can handle. I went to the drive in movie on my 7th day post op and was in a ton of pain but by a few days later was fine and on the lake. Good luck to you.

I've only got 1.5 ccs in and go for my second fill next week (two weeks after my first). Can't wait. Trying to abide by all the rules but having no restriction is depressing. Don't even get on the scale for fear of what I'll see. I know it will come though - glad you get to go in sooner.

So how to avoid that? And since it hasn't happened to me yet, how do you know?

I never eat it except at the movies and since I am avoiding soda like the plague (miss it so bad, don't want to ever go back!) then I haven't allowed myself popcorn or a movie yet lol. Hopefully I'll be able to try it again someday.

You're still only about a week out right? how big are your bowls of soup? You do need a lot of liquid at this point so if that's what you're having maybe you're getting it all down because you need the liquid? What does your dr. say to you? Mine never told me how much or how little until I got filled and then they said even if hungry, try to keep to 3 meals and 1 snack. Yours might or might not say something different.

Even though you've been banded maybe you could find some seminars or support group in your area? Knowing what and how would do wonders for making your band and a success.

No idea but wanted to let you know your post was read . Let us know what you find out when you go to the clinic!

Just wanted you to know you're not alone. Sheer willpower for me at this point. Only allowing myself that one cup but I'm hungry a lot. I know it's going to get better though so hang in there!! Green zone is on it's way.

It might not be anything like you want to eat but maybe it helps? If you come up with some great ideas, I'd love them for me and my dh . Being a construction worker out in the heat and elements is hard - I applaud your efforts!

TMF that makes me feel good even though I'm sorry for you. I have felt like I'm doing something wrong and I really thought after my first fill yesterday that I'd feel some restriction. They even had me drink a glass of water before I left to be sure that my 1.5 cc wasn't too much. I was hungry waking up this morning and will be hungry going to bed. I was up .4 oz at my 5 week post op weigh in but they seemed happy and normal about it so I need to get there too. I'm going to do like you said, stick to the diet and exercise even if I'm hungry but so glad to know I'm not alone in not feeling full after that one cup. Here's crossing fingers for all of us.

LOVE!

33 lbs is amazing. I haven't moved other than UP .4 oz in the last several weeks but the dr. seems happy so I'm going to stay happy. Sounds like your doc is pleased so that should be something to look at. It's impressive! And I bet the future will be just as bright

I had mine yesterday. I am starving but will get through this. I am jealous of you guys, they only put 1.5cc in mine. BUT the good news is they want me to come back every two weeks until green zone so I hope to be there soon. Best of luck to you!!

Losing slower (1-2 lbs a week I mean) usually means not as much skin sag and also statistics show you keep it off longer. Can you see about changing drs or bringing those kinds of things up to him? I wouldn't do well with that pressure and I'm working hard to follow every single rule.

Dino I responded on one of your other threads, they are posting. Sometimes it can take awhile to get answers but stick around, people will answer. Also try searching the food forum, some really good ideas there.

Stamp away but I was going to say how cool that you literally get a new start - hard, yes, but so will be being banded. Imagine the temptation that could come from your old life and now you get to start your new one any way you want. I hope it goes really well for you!!

I didn't track any of that as they said this was the healing part of the diet and not to worry about losing weight until I started getting fills. I aimed for 50 grams of protein a day and didn't snack on stuff like that until I'd hit my protein. Also I was sure to get my vitamins, water and calcium in. When I went in for two week post op I was down about 14 lbs but when I went in two weeks later (yesterday) for my 1st fill I was up .4 oz. Again, it made me stress but they said don't, it will start to come now that the fills are too. And yes I've been hungry like crazy but still didn't let myself eat more than a cup, I think this is the beginning of bandster hell until I can hit the green zone.

My hubby isn't banded but he's construction too and trying to eat what I do. Some depends on what you're willing to eat. He'll have cold things that I wouldn't so like tomorrow he's having left over bbq pork and mashed potatoes. But we do a lot of cold cuts, boiled eggs, raw veggies w/ maybe some dip, sometimes I'll make omlettes that he'll take and eat cold, or quesadillas (if I chew really slow I can get the tortilla down, I've started making homemade ones with almond meal instead of wheat). Hope that helps with a few ideas? What about pieces of a rotissire (sp?) chicken or chicken salad or coleslaw or something?

I have had my first fill and no green zone. I am actually really hungry today because I'm on a liquid again. My dr. also said probably the third fill (some vary) and then the green zone can last months to years for some but he said there will always be "tweaking" of the band. I too look forward to it with much happiness. He said in the green zone I shouldn't be wanting/able to eat more than 3 times a day with possibly a snack. Sounds fab to me!

Mine had said in seminar once a month for fills (didn't get first fill til 5 weeks post op which was today) but then today they said they have found the faster you get to green zone, the better you lose weight and keep losing so they now have changed it to once every two weeks until you're green. YAY I'll get there so much faster!

I think it's normal. I was so scared too even though I've had c sections. I was so excited though too! It was hard the first few days, not sure why I guess I just thought it'd be easier than it was. But now that I'm through it I keep thinking it wasn't that bad. I would definitely do it again if I had to. I'm a month out, had my first fill today and keep thinking how glad I am I did it. Let the excited outweigh the nervous . Good luck to you next week!

Had my first fill this afternoon. They said liquids remained of the day, mushies tomorrow, solids Friday. They said they want me back on solids fast but also to give my stomach time to adjust to the change in the band.

Strength training is key! Don't give it up. I've just restarted my own since being banded and I am surprised how much I missed it. I'm positive it will help me get to goal. Best of luck to you!!

I was just wondering if you could read that post to him or tell him exactly like you told us? How would that go over? You sounded so diplomatic and your reasoning seems sound. Would he take it well? I think talking it out is the best way you could do it IF he'd listen...

I don't know about maximum amount but if it's been a year since your last fill I think it's good you're getting another one. My understanding was we'd all need them at some point forever... made me wonder if some of it leaks out or just what exactly causes us to still need them even if less often. I bet it will help you lose that last bit you want...