michpell39

It's an amazing thing when you get over carb addiction and cravings I am 4 weeks post op and it no longer bothers me when people eat pizza burgers ect... Hang in there you will be happy you did

About 30-40 sec between bites and no chugging water sip it like wine

I was told chew until its like applesauce and bites no bigger then my thumb nail

Maybe you are a little tight? Tiny bites and chew untill the food is like apple sauce wait 30 seconds between bites

I'm on soft food right now and I eat after six without an issue

Whey isolet is the best grade of protein and almost flavourless but can be pricey , personally I do not enjoy the flavour of soy anything

That is my biggest scar the rest are about the size of a fingernail mark

My port is the same spot I was the 19 and it's the only spot that still hurts

This was my experience , got to the clinic and they brought me to the pre op room had me change to a gown and sit in a chair with a warm blanket , the doctors came in and introduced themselves then the nurse brought me to the OR I got on the table they numbed my hand put in the IV which I did not feel next thing I knew I was in recovery

Your dr should have given you a detailed list of stages , I was banded on July 19 and was just able to start purée today you should be allowed broth and other liquids though but it's best to check

That's awesome !

Thanks so much theses are great ideas

Thanks I may try smashed beans later so nervous

I am supposed to start purée today and I am very nervous about it plus I have no idea what to eat ahhh!

My doctor is he same no fill for six weeks , he does prime the band with 3-4 cc though

Heating pad was my best friend as well

I was banded on the 19 heating pad on shoulders did wonders , take very small sips wait then sip again until u can get the meds down

Thanks so much definitely was heart burn seems to have gone this morning , newly banded and kinda paranoid lol

I was banded a week ago and today have some mild heartburn should I be concerned ? Following all of the doctors pre op and I contacted the clinic but they haven't got back to me just curious

My doctor gave me a non narcotic anti- inflamitory that works amazing and didn't make me loopy

I've been getting them too , very weird feeling

Well that's it I don't feel hungry at all but stomach is making all kinds of weird noises so I guess it's just adjusting

I am four days banded and I'm getting enough water and I manage two maybe three shakes today it's been two my stomach is grumbling but I don't really feel hungry how can you tell ?

I tried on my own for 25 years , I wish they had other options for me way back