suzannetx

First of all, congratulations on your continued success!How many ccs do you now have? I know the number is different for everyone, but tomorrow I have an appointment and want to tweak mine too...I'm afraid of getting in the red zone and don't want to have Fluid removed...

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Have patience! Thats my biggest tip. I didn't feel any till my 3rd fill ( 4mths out) and didn't lose but maybe 2 lbs during that time. My first real meal after feeling restricition was wonderful. I ate like a toddler! I finally saw my band working (it was useless before).
Just HAVE PATIENCE! It will work eventually!
Marci

I have very fine hair but eniugh of it,,,,and although I was 50 at the time of surgery I didn't experience e any loss. I did however take Biotin for the first year so I dont know if it was the Biotin or genetics that let me keep my hair.< /p>
As for the sags... I just had my Tummy Tuck and breast aug/lift a about 11 days ago... Something. I never thought I would do.... So far loving the results!!!

No I hope I have not. I'm still on liquids. It just came to my mind and just asked. Oh heaven NO I'm doing exactly what the dr told me too. It was just a silly thing that came to my head!!!

The heating pad literally saved me. I was banded on the 12th and I kept it on my lower stomach for two days straight, it really soothes the pain.
Walking also. I live in New England so walking outside is hard but just a few times around my house was also a relief!
Good luck!

get to pooping so it gets out of there milk of magnesia is very gental on the stomach and works very well. and I agree with all the ones above....I even sat in the shower on my back heat, heat, heat this is the worst part life is better on the other side hang in there

No I hope I have not. I'm still on liquids. It just came to my mind and just asked. Oh heaven NO I'm doing exactly what the dr told me too. It was just a silly thing that came to my head!!!

Her face is smaller than mine in pic and she had only lost like 20 pounds then now her face is totally diff she looks great I can't wait to get half way there!!!i can't wait to loose this double chin! That will be a great day!!!!!!!!

Of course I just made it up! Lol it's the high Fiber creamy basil Soup from progresso 2 oz of turkey sausage(that's all I had) 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese as I cup of cottage cheese. I cooked the sausage with a little bit of the soup then melted the cheese at the end. Then I blended everything together. It's pretty tasty. I think mozzarella cheese would be good too but I didn't have any.
Makes a little of 3 1 cup servings.
Each serving consist of 182 calories 6g fat 15 G Protein 4 gm of Fiber and 17.7 carbs.
I would of also added some type of veggies like spinach if I had it but I didn't have time to go to the store!

So I'm feeling much better! Pain is gone for the most part. Still having some gas issues but not enough to keep me from actually eating! Now that I'm off the Protein Shakes I feel so much better! Guess they def were my enemy. Still trying to work on increasing my caloric intake and Water intake. I used to drink 64oz of water before the surgery now I think I'm finally up to half of that. I still have yet to feel true hunger so therefore it's still hard to get in what I need. I'm just doing it bc I know I need the calories! I'm onto creamy soups! I made this lasagna Soup for lunch today can't wait to try it! Then for dinner I'm going to make burritos for my hubby so I think. I might make me some enchilada soup or taco soup! Everything being blended of course! The only thing I actually have had that isn't on the list yet is eggs which I have made an egg salad with. Very much mushy. Just having a hard time thinking of Breakfast items!
I'm down 14lbs and hoping that my success continues! Just wanted to share my feeling better story so that other that have had surgery after me know there is the days when u will start to feel better!!!!!

#1 take sone gas x regularly. You won't feel so bloated. #2 you never have to give up your favorite foods. You'll learn a lot though trial and error. I had thin crust pizza for dinner tonight. Loved it! I do it about once a week and I'm Dow 50 lbs in 5 months. And NO, I don't workout . Good luck!

I have had my band for 24 months. I have lost 220 lbs and am actually home recovering from my Tummy Tuck and breast lift/aug. I never once considered failure to be an option because I knew the band would do its job if I did mine. And it did.

I didn't until after a couple fills, but now, yes. I'm easily satisfied on a cup or less of food for many hours.

I've had the band for 11 1/2 months, I've lost 175 pounds so far, and it's definitely the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Hey I'm a newby, I was banded on the 18th and this liquid diet is killing me...lol, the gas is a pain as well.

I was banded 12-12-12. I'm starting to feel almost normal again. The gas pains are almost all gone. As far as the bathroom thing... I had to finally take some milk of magnesium and it worked like a charm. I feel 100% better after I got that part moving again. It even released all the gas in my shoulder. Know it may sound crazy but it feels great. Of course I called dr to ask if I could take it and I'm glad I did. From my PRE op diet till today I'm down 20 lbs !!!

I haven't weighed myself since Wednesday bc I know I'm bloated and swollen. I was going to wait until I felt less gassy and stuff.
I actually haven't had pudding yet, it's on my snack list for tonight just to get a little something in for bed. The broccoli Soup tonight was made in my vitamix so I wasn't worried about carbs or anything because I steamed some broccoli and added a tiny amount of sharp cheddar then skim milk and blended for 6 minutes. So I know exactly what went into it, unlike the canned Soups. So far I haven't had a problem with anything I've tried, I just feel like I'm soo full from swelling that I'm not having much of an appetite at all

3 days post op too and my doc ok'd SF puddings and cream Soups. Also cream of wheat (watery), Protein shakes and SF carnation instant breakfasts. I are some cream of broccoli Soup, puréed so it was completely smooth and ate less than half of a cup.
I have my follow up on Thursday and he mentioned ok'ing mushy foods then. Good luck

Thanks everybody. I guess I just hadn't thought about never having another beer. A small sacrifice for my goals.

I felt like my stomach was in my throat from Wednesday until this afternoon. It seems to have passed now

I am two days out also. Feeling the gas pains a lot worse today. I'm still on only Clear liquids until tomorrow so I've only averaged 150 calories yesterday and with the track I'm on today I think I'll end up the same.
I am excited to move into full liquids tomorrow and start getting the Protein I need in

You won't fail! I'm only 6 weeks post op so I'm still learning but I had the same fears before my surgery. I've lost close to 40 pounds so far including preop diet and I'm very excited for more success to come. You will do good and surprise yourself!

Congratulations and prayer's for a successful surgery. Your life begins with a new tool inside of you. Proper judgement on the food selections we eat and the tool can give postitive results. Remember for a few weeks you will be healing so don't get upset if you don't see any weight reduction. It will start slow and then buildup. Next thing you will be looking at smaller sizes in clothing.
Best wishes and Keep the Faith.