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saramatos11

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  2. Hey everyone,
    I had my band for four months now and have been doing very well on my journey. Last tuesday I had my 3rd fill. Since then, I have not been able to eat anything! Cold and hot liquids don't bother me much,,,, as long as I'm drinking ssssslllllllooooooowwwwwww. But if I try to eat mushy foods, after the first 1/2 teaspoon, I feel stuck. Stuck, stuck, stuck. And it takes at least an hour to feel ok again. I'm having hiccups and pb,,, if pb's are that mucus stuff that comes up when I feel stuck. Anyhow,,, should I have my surgeon take some liquids out or should I grin and bare it. I actually don't feel hungry, I think I'm head hungry.
    My last question is,,,, is my understanding of pb correct?
  3. Had my first fill yesterday and now I am back on liquids. The liquid diet doesn’t really bother me because I know that it will help me achieve my goal. The Dr. put me on a 3 day liquid diet, then soft, then regular. I have read people going on a 1 day and even 2 day liquid diet, but not a 3 day after a fill. Is my Dr. exaggerating this diet by extending it another day or two? Or is this the regular post fill diet?
    Also, at this time, I am not hungry and have been satisfied with my liquids. My concern is…. Will I be hungry on liquids for 3 days? Although I am not hungry, I don’t feel full. Is that normal? My last question is…. How can I tell if I am over filled or under filled? Right now, everything feels a bit “normal”, but I have to assume that it is because I am only drinking liquids, but I can still drink at least a 16oz cup of water within 45 mins. Am I able to drink too much?
    The last, last, last question: Am I over thinking this too much?
    UGH… I feel so confused

  5. On My Way!

    · saramatos11 · 06/08/2012 01:14

    Hello Everyone,
    I am 38 years old and always struggled with my weight. I have 3 lovely daughters and 1 son that I am in the process of adopting. I have always been self conscience about my weight, even when I was at an “ideal” weight. Once I began having children, I packed on the pounds. I have tried so many things, as well as exercise and dieting and most of the things that I have tried have been a temporary fix, usually resulting in me gaining all of the weight back plus some! My highest weight was 301 in Dec. 2011. I was so disappointed and scared that I decided to do something about it by getting banded.
    In 2009, I began the process of becoming banded but puncked out once I learned I had sleep apnea and high blood pressure. In all reality, my weight was about 280 in 2009 and should have continued with my banding. But no need to cry over spilled milk.
    On May 29, 2012, I was banded and have successfully loss 21 pounds. I feel very empowered, energetic and refreshed since the surgery! I see the difference in my face and I feel fantastic!
     
    I have such a supportive family and I want to give them the thanks that they deserve. Since the surgery, they have been walking the track across the street from my house with me. Since the surgery, I have been walking at least 2 miles per day with out back pain! Also, I no longer have to sleep with my apnea machine! This is feeling really good.
    Thanks for reading my story
    Sara

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