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OMG, I have been MIA for how long...& the princess has had a fill (not just one, but more....) I lost touch with you & all my online band friends, my bad! I didn't like the change from lapbandtalk.com to bariaticpal.com so I left. I'm snooping back in because I'm up 20 pounds, feeling frustrated, needing friends that understand.

I call mine Yellow Rose. Love roses.....but watch out for the thorns!

I have a question. I was banded on January 17, 2014. NO FILL in my band to date. For the first 5 days after surgery I was not hungry and actually unable to eat because I felt like I had just eaten Thanksgiving dinner. About all I could consume was coffee and sip on a Protein shake..Day six the hubby fixed taco salad for dinner....and nothing doing but I fixed a small portion of lettuce/tomato and a couple spoons of the "hamburger" fixture....I was able to eat this and swallow it without choking or chewing till it liquefied. WITH NO PROBLEMS. the only thing I noticed was the small amount filled me completely.

Now I'm terrified that because I can eat, that something is wrong with my band/stomach/pouch...have I totally messed things up by eating non-liquid foods? HELPPPPPPPP

You haven't messed anything up. Not knowing your post op diet, all I can say is you don't have enough fill in your band so as the swelling from surgery goes down the hunger will return.

What a great thread. I haven't changed careers but i have received a promotion since hitting goal. Was it related to my weight loss? I think so.

Don't judge a book by its cover...... yea right I've never bought that. Everyone sets an opinion based on what they see. Its human nature.

Plus when you add the boost in self confidence. Well only good things can happen.

You look amazing! Congrats to you!!!

Not in San Antonio... close Austin. Would be happy to be a buddy for you. I have been at goal for over a year now. I still struggle with things, currently struggling with recovering from a TT.

What are you struggling with?

Oh yes I milk the drains all the time. I just have a pocket that will not heal. I haven't done anything wrong, it us just one of those odd complications that can't be explained why.

For an update on how I am doing see my blog:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/blog/6866/entry-32996-complications-can-happen-to-anyone/

Two years on Feb 7th. Been at goal 1 year now. Best thing I've done. Love my band.

Happy New Year to all my WLS friends! May 2014 be bright & health for us all!

KL we are here for you. Terry & Arline gave some good advise, the only thing i would add is look into swimming exercises. I have back trouble and cannot do a lot of strenuous exercise but I find that swimming is easier on my back (it's fun & refreshing too).

As for the psychological help, I am a good listener. PM me if you would like to talk. This journey is not easy, the head games are the worst. S hit here it is New Years Eve and I'm online.....afraid to socialize? Partly, yes. I am still trying to figure out the social thing with my new lifestyle. You would think being at goal for a year now it would be a piece of cake.....not for me. It's a struggle every day.

Anyway, you have my full support & like I said PM me if you want to talk.

Happy New Year! 2014 will be a good year!!

1. No constant ache.

2. Irrational fear yes.

Ditto!

I have asked for an x-ray before, just because "something didn't feel right", it's not an unusual request. I feel it is best to check out your concerns and ease your mind.

Good luck to you.

Carole,

I don't believe anyone "brags" about their weight loss, we all tell our story as we know it. Everyone on this forum has the opportunity to read all the stories and come to their own conclusion.

I lost 80 pounds in 10 months, am I "bragging" because i say that? No. Does it make some bandster feel like they are doing something wrong? Maybe. Is that my intent? NO. I tell my story, I offer encouragement and support.

Last, some patients do not know if they have a "primed" band or not.....their doctor doesn't tell them the amount in their band (if any). Where to they fall in your theory?

The band is a tool and getting fills is one way to keep the tool tuned up. Some bands need tuning up more than others, so what. We all struggle with all elements of this journey. Let's focus on encouragement and support and not the 'technicality of fills'.

Happy holidays to all!

Do you have a nutritionist you can talk to? They could help you map out your meals.

I try not to drink my protein/calories so I don't do the Protein shakes (unless on liquids). Also, is the bacon full fat bacon or turkey bacon (could be a lot of fat & calories). Last comment is cashews are high calorie nuts, might try dry roasted peanuts or something lower in calories.

Again, talk with a nutritionist. Just because you are eating few calories it doesn't mean they are the right calories. Good luck to you.

So glad you made it through the day. Now rest rest rest.

My drains where never even, so that was the same. My whole abdomen hurt, top & bottom. lol Yes, I'm driving now, once I was off the pain meds I could drive.Some days are better than others. Don't be surprised if you are not flat on your back tomorrow and hurting. Sit with your feet up as much as you can.

Take care, I'll be thinking of you all day.

I'm a Sleever, but this problem applies to us, too. One of the first lessons I learned post op is in my signature below and it's probably one of the best things I've learned.

I always eat the best bite first. Whether it's the cheesiest, the crunchiest, the most gooey, I eat it FIRST. Then I eat the next best bite and then the next... This way, when I'm full, I'm full. I've gotten the best parts in, the rest isn't as appealing and I'm no longer hungry and anxious to finish my meal.

Try it!

Great advise!

Love your 'lessons' in your signature too.

Congrats on your success.

I like Revolution Protein bars.

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 bar
Servings per Container: 12 Ingredient Amount % Daily Value** Calories 280 Calories from Fat 80 Total Fat 9g 14 Saturated Fat 6g 30 Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 15mg 5 Sodium 240mg 10 Total Carbohydrate 26g 9 Dietary Fiber <1g 3 Sugars 21g Sugar Alcohol 15g Protein 32g 49 Potassium 85mg 2 ** Percent Daily Value is based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value not established.

I'm in Austin, much nicer than Houston not so humid. Lived in Houston as a young child (moved to SoCal at 12).

I have a 10cc band. It took almost 8 months and several fills for me to get to the green zone, funny I was less than 20 pounds from goal by then. I currently have about 7cc in my band but you will find that the amount for the green zone will very from person to person.

You are in bandster hell, it sucks. Just focus on Protein first, 1 to 1 1/2 cups of food per meal, small bites, chewing till mush and eating slow. If you do need a snack make it a Protein snack (cheese, greek yogurt, etc). You will see results.

Good luck to you.

Oh yes, your body (mind too) has to adjust to every fill. You will need to learn how to eat with each and every fill. Take it easy and follow your doctors orders. As you get more restriction you will need to learn new eating habits.

Good luck to you, you are on your way.

Ok gotta say this is a new NSV to me. But hey get yourself some new earrings girlfriend, you have earned them!

My old stomping ground, I grew up in 714, graduated from Dana Hills High School. I moved to Texas in 2005.

If you need cyber support I'm here for you.

Terry you will be there soon. Keep working it!

Hey congrats Farmgirl. I'm four weeks post op and to be honest I still have to take pain meds some nights.

Please rest and don't try to do too much (do as I say not as I did, lol).

Take care & keep us posted on your recovery.