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Congrats and good luck to all of you! Your JOURNEY begins. Right on!!

Congrats and Good Luck!

A lot of how satisfied you feel depends on what food you eat. The band was made to work with solids and most people can do this with no problems. You will go through a lot of trial and error as you figure out what works for you.

I have so experienced that. My port is flipped and I felt like my nurse was wrestling me trying to get the needle out once she got it in. I have had my band for 4 years and I have talked to others who have had them a while who also have flipped port. I hate going for fills now and hope I don't need one for a while if not ever.

Please let us know what your doctor says.

I have trouble at night around bed time. Think is has to do with one of my medications. I try really hard to have healthier things to eat. There are many times when I dont feel like I can stop myself, but I am better at the choices I make. Best of luck to you and thanks for sharing.

Well said Mis!

Hey Country looking forward to chatting with you. Best of luck you have started an amazing journey!!

Awesome!! It does not really hurt but don't look at the needle any way. Make sure to check with doctor about how you should eat next few days.

Yeah I have a friend on here who has had no fills and has lost over 60 lbs since December. She can eat more things then I can and she can eat more but is very careful. She also exercises a lot. Mis is right there are people who never need fills. There was a lady at my first group who had lost over 150 with no fills. Keep us posted!! Dont forget most of us can eat more then we should but we chose to stop. The band will not stop this for most.

Well your description is right on with your nephew and you look amazing yourself! Way to go!!

I agree. Sometimes I eat and dont realize I am stuck till I drink water. A lot of people have problems with eggs. I usually make egg salad or have scrambled eggs whisked with some skim milk. Try liquids the rest of the day or until you feel better.

I just eat regular food high protein half cup meals 3 days and I have a healthy snack with nuts/seeds/fruit at night. I try to find healthy recipes. I eat a lot of ground turkey and beans. Just have to learn to make good choices. Your doctor will tell you how much to eat and how often. They should also hook you up with a nutritionist. Everyone is different and so is every doctor. Best of luck to you!

I have a friend having the same problem. Please let me know if you have any luck.

Ok so this has been a very stressful process for me. I have asked people and looked online and at CVS. I decided to try Nuance a line developed by Selma Hayek for CVS. I only have seen good reviews and she seems very passionate about her line. I picked a cleanser there are a few to choose from then a retinal capsule finished with her anti aging Super Cream Am/pm. I still need to find a tinted lotion for the day. Her products are much less then others and today they were buy one get one half price. I do itch a tiny bit but my face is probably in shock that I am paying attention to it. I am 46 and I have never used products. Just wash face in shower with dove. To the touch my face feels silky smooth. So shall see. Any suggestions for a tinted day lotion with SPF? I think my mom uses a loreal. The one problem with these products is it seems no store carries all the products or even the same ones. They do sell then amazon but I haven't looked through them yet.

I did not ever have to take really small bites until my last fill. I still do not take as small as an eraser but I am much more careful about chewing well. It is important to eat slow. I always put my fork or spoon down between bites. Sometimes I also take a five minute break half way through. Remember it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register what you eat. I agree totally with Zin's advice. I also always measure because if I do not I do not always know when to stop eating. Best of luck. Take your time and enjoy your food. You also might want to go to liquids for a day or two to let your stomach recover from your difficult times.

I think you answered your own question.

I am always told full liquids for one day then one day mushy then solids. Also stay in touch with how you are feeling. Sometimes it is easier to move on and sometimes you need to give yourself a little bit more time.

Move as much as possible. Walk as much as you can. You have gas left from what they pumped in you for the surgery. The more you move the better you will feel. Hang on it will only get better!

You might need a lactose free shake. It is very common. Hopefully someone will post suggestions. Hang in there!

That is amazing!! Way to go!

Congrats and thanks for sharing. A lot of people keep a separate Facebook for band friends and groups. Best of luck!

Yes you will get better and better and better. Try to walk and move around as much as possible to get rid of the built up gas from surgery. Congrats on starting your journey!

I have no problem eating shrimp but I remember someone telling me the other day that their doctor told them not to eat it because some people have problems. Something about it can be stringy. Everyone is definitely different.

My family was part of the entire process. They have been very supportive of me even when I did not do very well. I send a weekly update to them after my weigh in. I do find that now I have lost a lot of weight I do not tell a lot of new people anymore. Tired of explaining it.