ChicagoRose

With any procedure there is a risk, but no risk means no reward. If you want the best results follow the rules, simple as that. Of course there is always still a chance for problems but they will be greatly reduced if you are do as you are told. Keep talking to people in our community online, or at a local support group. Read blogs. Make time to put yourself first. You will be glad you did =)

Congrats on both your weight loss and your new pants! You deserve it =)

At three weeks out I'm assuming you are on a mashed diet? If so it is not intended to fill you up, only to be gentle on the stoma while your stomach continues to heal. Only when you are on complete solids will you really know if you need a fill, until then unfortunately you will have to keep track of what you are eating and try to stay fill will drinking as much calorie free liquids as possible all day long.

I don't have a problem but I kinda wish I did because of Missy's reasoning! I have heard of people using a deodorant stick, not even kidding. Good luck!!

I have been thinking the same thing! I have 2.5 and really don't feel like I need another fill!! When I eat the way I'm supposed to I feel fine with the right serving sizes. Everyone is different I guess but I agree with your concern, people have huge fills and I wonder how the heck they are eating anything!

I love grilled cheese, and all sandwiches for that matter. I have no problem with bread. The ONLY time I have ever PB'd was a reheated pizza crust in a microwave that would have choked anyone!!

I can't wait for mine it should be about spring break time 2015 =) Keep us posted. You deserve it!!

I went apeshit on the IUD...I already have emotional and anxiety problems and it was so bad I actually took a swing at my husband who is NOTHING but loving and supportive because he stepped into an argument between me and my mother. IUD came out the following week and he went in for a vasectomy instead. You are kinky, girl. I love it. =)

I stock up on Atkins Advantage shakes and bars for when I don't have time to make a scrambled egg. Sometimes I make a coffee (hot or iced) and eat a Mini Babybel Light cheese (I buy the huge bag from our local warehouse store). For when I'm home I found that WeightWatchers SmartOnes's has some good breakfasts that fit with the program as well...Good luck =)

That's pretty normal for the phase you are in....you will eat a little bit more as you go. My daily goal is 999 cals but I can usually eat about 1200 because I also walk/jog a 5K a few times a week and so I get some cals back. I am starting to learn it's less about cals per day and more about healthy choices with me though.

For BOTH sides LOL!!

It's actually not like a tampon string, it's more of a wire so it stays strait and doesn't bend up into the cervix....

My Hubs knew it was in there the whole time but I had to go in TWICE to get it trimmed because it was poking LOL. Amongst other problems I had as in I went crazy but that's another story....

Wow...that's...too funny =) I had an IUD after I had my two kids and it didn't work out well for me at all so listen to your body that's all I'm gonna say! As for pulling out.....tell him about the IUD girl...that's the BIG MOMENT!!! I think it's crazy when people say they do that LOL!!! Luckily my Hubs had the big snip before my surgery so it has been all good. And just like you it's always me ready to rock and roll.....hahaha!

What a wonderful feeling, you deserve it! (We all do.) I can't believe that I am eating probably 1/3 of what I used to and I'm satisfied!! Good luck and keep up the good work =)

Who are we kidding?? I had SEVERAL last meals....my last Chinese buffet, my last frozen pizza, my last Big Mac....little did I know I didn't have to go through all the trouble because I still have those things, just much less and much less often. There is no harm in a last minute gorge as long as you are committed to your new lifestyle....GOOD LUCK =)

Yes, I went to a major Italian chain this weekend and had soup and salad where everyone had huge plates of pasta and the waiter said...and how about your main course? Um...that IS my main course haha! Welcome to the club!

Yep. I only have 2.5 cc in my 10cc band and yes I can down a bag of cheetos but I know that isn't my band needing to be tighter. When I eat the way I'm supposed to eat (firm lean Proteins first) I do feel restriction with a cup of food and do stay full longer. It's a mind game!! I want this band to last my lifetime so I am okay with not being too filled, I think it will make my maintenance portion even better!

Drinking hot liquid will help if you are stuck (sometimes) but cannot loosen the band, only an unfill can do that. Find someone to help you ASAP and then find a team that cares about you!!

I had a very similar blog post a few weeks ago. It's crazy how we focus so heavily on that damn number. I still check every day, but I allow myself the usual fluctuations each week and only REALLY count my Friday number. Good luck =)

Ground turkey might not have been your best choice for your first meal, it doesn't always go down right. Try things that smash to paste with a fork....canned tuna and chicken were my best friends during that stage and even now the ground meat has to be really juicy to work out.

A half cup is about right. You will work up to a full cup eventually then have to train your mind (and mouth) to stop there!

I do an unofficial version of carb cycling so basically one day I will have lots of carbs and other days it's low carb. By doing that I don't feel deprived but I have to be honest, I do feel a lot less bloated and "skinnier" the next morning when I go low carb. Good luck =)

Yes that counted as OK on my mushie diet but you might want to call and be sure!

My nutritionist only enforces the AFTER a meal 30 minute wait but I can drink beforehand. She says the research has changed so you should ask again. Try to eat moist food during your meal and worst case you can allow yourself 1-2 sips if you really need to. It's the full glasses of beverage during a meal that are a problem, they either wash down what you are eating and don't keep you full, or worse you could be full enough and the liquid could come back up. After I eat I just try to keep busy, by the time I clear off my family's table and do the dishes I can have my diet snapple =)