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Hi bliiing!!! I was banded on Nov 4th. I have lost 19lbs since surgery for a total of 46lbs now. I saw the nutritionist and surgeon just three days ago. I was in starvation mode and they progressed me to the final eating stage. Yeah for salads and raw veggies again. I was not given a fill because Dr thought I was not eating enough and that is why I am hungry. All together I am doing well. Still having some pulling on my right side which is getting better I have been told is port related. I am feeling better now that I am eating a little more. I feel as if I have a lot more energy. Sorry to hear about your kiddo. What stage of eating does your Dr have you at? Have you had a post op visit yet?

Ok I have a question. Are you not suppose to eat the day of your fill? My doctors office didn't give me any special instructions and I have my first fill tomorrow. I spoke to a lady in the front office and she told me that she has never heard of anyone being asked to fast before a fill. Ummm.......not sure what to do? My fill appt is @ 11:15......so should breakfast be ok?

What is the problem with rice?

Wowzers, I had 2cc's put in at time of surgery and I really don't feel much difference then before being banded. I am curious now to see how much they do. I will keep you posted.

I am glad this topic was started. I am three weeks out and I am hosting Thanksgiving. I have only one family member out of the 25 that will show that know I had surgery. I figured I could eat turkey, green Beans and I may splurge on either a taste of mashed potatoes or pie....just a taste. I feel I can do that now. I have been fighting it in my mind about what to do/eat in front of everyone. I have my first fill the week after Thanksgiving. I do have 2cc's now, but really have not had any issues with any foods I have eaten so far. Any additional advice would be great. I am trying to not worry so much and just let my band talk to me.

Dr Cacucci is my doc. I like her so far. I am taking hubby along for support so I hope they let him in. I think I need it for the first one How much do they typically put in?

Hey Erin I go on the 3rd for my first fill. Congrats on your new little one

I can't pm and all my previous pm's are gone

Hi Ladies, I as well have PCOS and have had a partial hysterectomy. I have one silly ovary hanging on. I was banded on November 4th. I am one week out. I have lost 14lbs so far. As far as PCOS goes I see some of you mentioned metformin. I did not do well on it either and switched to 2,000mg of cinnamon per day as well as a probiotic and that helped some with my symptoms. It may be worth a try??

Day 5 for me el zorro. I hit the 10lb mark today myself. I had some mashed potatoes just today and they were amazing. Who knew they could taste so good LOL!!! They are on my list so I had some. I move onto my next stage of eating on Monday which will include meat. Looking forward to that. It sounds so yummy and filling. I have to eat three times a day and get in my Protein. I actually met those requirements today. I have a little abdominal soreness but no need for ibuprofen or tylenol anymore. Glad for that!!! el zorro, did you have any Fluid put in at band placement?

Congrats!!!

I will call Monday morning. I do not feel too terrible this evening. I kind of feel like I am getting a cold or my allergies are flaring up. Itchy throat and eyes NaNa.......cheese and pinto Beans are on my list to eat so I am going with it unless Dr says otherwise when I call.

No hernia NaNa. I ate pretty much nothing on Monday and Tuesday, just ice chips and a Protein drink when I got home Tuesday afternoon. I have been sticking to my guidelines and here is what I have been eating Bandista: Protein shakes mashed potatoes cottage cheese yogurt pinto Beans pudding creamy chicken Soup Colby/jack cheese Water Crystal Light Everything above is on my list. I don't go to see my surgeon for three weeks. Should I call now? I am curious if my asthma is trying to flare up and this is affecting my reflux?

Hello all, I was banded on Monday November 4th. I have had a pretty good recovery even ran to Wal-Mart for a few things yesterday. I was placed with a 10cc band and found out my surgeon put in 2cc at the time of surgery. I have been taking Dexilant for reflux twice a day for a while (before banding) I am taking now as well. Having said that I started with some slight reflux symptoms on Thursday and then yesterday eve, I felt burning and a little coughing when i went to bed last night. Nothing to keep me awake and NO vomiting. Is my body adjusting or do I need to do something else? Will papaya enzymes work for this? I am not having any issues eating or keeping food down. I feel some pressure in my breast bone when I am getting to my 3rd and 4th tbs, so I just stop wherever I am at and take that as my stopping/full point. Any advice?

Hi Willzk3 I was banded on Monday the 4th (November) Just a few days ago. I move to tuna on Monday and I am thrilled to have meat again LOL. I feel full with just my mushies. I had no pre-op diet and could only tolerate full liquids the first couple of days but as healing has started mushies have been good. How is your progress going now?

I was banded Monday as well. I was given Jello and apple juice in the hospital and did not do well, due to nausea from anesthesia. Dr told me to just do liquids until I was hungry and could move on to mushies (which is what I was to be on this week) My instructions were things like cream of wheat, oatmeal, apple sauce, instant mashed potatoes, jello, cottage cheese, creamed soups and pudding. I did cream of wheat, cottage cheese and creamed soup today along with my protein shakes. Your surgeons office should have given you clear instructions on what you should be eating and at what time. As you can see we are all on a different eating schedule with different recommended items to eat.

I was banded on Monday and my Dr said if everything I take was a small pill or capsule then I would be ok. I have not had any problems yet. Thank Goodness!!

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Melanndoll......glad you are doing well. I am currently having all those feelings you described. I am getting my band on November 4th......Eeeeeekkkkk......5 days!!!

Swankybangles what time is your surgery? I am 10 am. Arrival of 7:30

Donna I am Nov 4th too!!

I am scheduled for Nov 4th. Very nervous here. Hard to imagine what the other side looks like. I have no pre-op diet. Full liquids for seven days. Then mushy foods from week 2-6. Then I am off to all solids. Pretty conservative. I am working on my menu for a couple of weeks so I don't have to think about it when I get home from the hospital. That way I figured I will eat as much as they want and get in my protein and fluids.

Freedom4emjay.....my surgery is Nov 4th. Freaking out big time. I never have trouble sleeping and lately I have. The surgery almost haunts me at night lol!! This is my 9th surgery......so not like I haven't done surgery before. I don't know what my problem is. I have worked hard to get here no backing out now but may have anxiety and no sleep until I get there lol!!

AWESOME!!!! Congrats!!!

Swankybangles I am on the 4th and I am in Indiana!!!