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May I ask wheat kind of post op diet your Dr. gave you..I ask because I know my Dr. would of never allowed Cheetos the first week post op..I was on liquids for 3 weeks, Cheetos are carb heaven so if you are like me the more carbs you eat the hungrier you are ...try drinking a Protein drink to help curb the hunger..protein curbs hunger.. fill up on liquids.. Not to mention eating solids too soon before you have healed can risk slippage of the band..did your Dr. not tell you that? Any food that needs to be digested can cause your sticthces and port and band to shift since digestion does make our tummy rumble & churn this is why most Dr. reccomend liquids for atleast a week it is to let the band set into place and heal before we eat solids. Drink More protein, it helps I promise :scared:

Things shift when we lose weight..if you port was accessible last week by the Dr. then I would not worry about it..

The reason the burping is hurting is from the swelling, I know I had the exact same thing, my Dr. told me there is air and swelling in the diaphram which is causing the pain, it will subside day after day, mine took about 3 weeks to COMPLETELY go away...for the pain in your shoulder, the best medicine for you is to WALK WALK WALK...little bits all day long..lying around makes it worse.. you got to get the gasses moving and flowing outwards, hang in there, this is all normal post op crap..there is light at the end of the tunnel I promise :scared:

Penni, I'm jumping on board with you...god knows I need to..thanks this is just what I needed to read and follow. Together , bandless we can do this! :scared: Tomorrow is a new day...Day 1 for me

After a PB there is usually swelling so it is reccomended by most Dr.'s that after a PB to go on liquids for 24 hours to let the swelling subside..if not and you chose to eat it can become a vicious cycle.. you may PB again if there is swelling. Dont worry about your band slipping..just do liquids for 24 hrs then resume with softer foods and then back to solids.. If your band slipped I was told that you would not be able to keep anything down not even liquids but others here have had slippage and were able to still eat...I'm sure your band is fine, you just had a PB, now listen to your body and take it slow in resuming solids...chew chew chew :scared:

Nykee..Congratulations to you. I am so happy for you. What a fantastic accomplishment. Keep it up girl...Be proud my friend...very proud! :scared:

Burping and dull ache were two symptoms I had when I was diagnosed with gastritis...definately speak with your Dr.... Two signs of gastritis are dull ache and burning in the upper stomach and burping alot

Of course you will not have restriction..you have no fill yet, restriction comes with fills. Losing weight will come with restriction so until you start to get your fills try not to get discouraged, remember the band was designed to work its best when filled...right now weigt loss is a bonus during this pre fill stage..heal up and the get your fills and then worry about weight loss...do not cheat any more..you do not want to risk slippage..eating too soon beforee you have healed properely is not wise, this is why your Dr. gave you a post op diet to follow.. Hang in there :confused:

Just carry a water bottle with you at all times..I have water with me 24/7/365...everywhere I go, my 24oz water bottle goes with me...you'll be fine..it is very rare to become dehydrated unless of course you are filled way too tight and you can even get water down or swallow your own saliva

WHen I fly I retain water.. when I retained water while I had my band I was definately tighter...for me different climates and elevations always affected my tightness with my band..vacation is a time for enjoyment not to me miserable..if you are concerned, then I'd call your Dr. and discuss your concerns with him...you may not need a complete unfil, maybe just a slight unfill? Good Luck :couch2:

Where the heck have I been..I missed it too how can I miss 7 pages of this

You what? You better not..dont you dare let any body run you out of here..

Grab yourself a Balance GOld bar, they are loaded with protein taste great anddefinately curb the sweet tooth..ro me they are as good as a chocolate bar..especially the peanut butter chocolate or the triple chocolate one

Be happy it was only 6 pounds..I gained 15 from surgery..dont worry it will go away, it is from th IV's and the gas they pump you up with..you are normal..

Thanks Kare, I needed this today :couch2:

I second that word, you took the words right out of my mouth :biggrin1:

Try it after your pouch is full and you will find out very quickly ....OUCH:omg: You will not do it again :welldone2:

Banannas were always a tough one for me to eat.. got stuck alot, gave me the golf ball feeling and made me constipated..If you are looking for a fruit with potassium, kiwis are loaded with it and are easier to get down for us bandsters. Just my opinion :welldone2:

Welcome home Becky and Darcy :welldone2:

Well my opinion differs from the rest here....I have an 18 yr old son who is Bi-Polar, his medicine of choice is pot...we have tried all of theor Bi-polar meds and none seem to work like the pot does. the pot seems to keep his moods stable and he can lead a normal productive life....I have two other boys and my 18yr old knows if he is going to smoke here it has to be outside and when the other boys are not home.. My son gets good grades, he is a good young man with a level head on his shoulders, he does not drink alcohol or smoke cigarrettes or do any other drugs, his pot is for medicinal purposes only..

And here I thought it was just me...ever since the new changes on the board I feel as if Iam missing things...I cant seem to keep up or get the jist of the new board and how it works exactly

Happy Birthday to the woman of wisdom here on LBT, thanks for all of your words of encouragement and wisdom...I know it is much appreciated. I'm so glad you still here for all of us ..hope your birthday is as special as you are :confused:

Have I missed something or some threads.. I have been a member here for 2 yrs now and this past week I keep hearing about people wanting to leave or take a break because of certain threads or things going on here..I must be blind or stupid..I havent seen anything to that extent..or is this all going on in the PM world here?

Ouch! You poor thing.. I am professional tanner and that 17yr old behind the desk should be fired..no one their first time regardless of what bed should go for 25 minutes..I tan all year round and I only go a maximum of 15 minutes depending on the bed..( and Iam tan) I just came from my tanning salon and went to the 8 minute stand up bed.. I'm glad to hear you are feeling a little better.. love the heart though :confused:

Happy Birthday Sweet Vines..hope you are feeling better and your birthday is a special one!