alice

Hi, I have read there is some restriction from swelling but I know my swelling has had time to go down. Is it normal to not be able to eat more than about 1-1/2 cups of food at the most. I can eat a couple of scrambled eggs for Breakfast and I can get some bites of meat or fish, maybe 3oz at most for lunch. Soup does good, bread seems to get "stuck". Is it possible that I do indeed have restriction? Sometimes if I eat too fast or don't chew good I feel like something is stuck in my chest and I will start to get a lot of salava and maybe some food to back up. I am trying to make good food choices. I lost about 12 lbs the first 2 weeks out and have maintained. I am exercising. Should I hold off on getting a fill? Need some advice from more experienced bandsters please. What do you guys typically eat? Thanks..

Thanks for the help.

I am at day 6 post op and can have some cream Soup, but milk makes me so gassy. It never made me gassy before. I am still drinking broth and eatting yogurt. Anything else I can have at this point? It seems even Water gives me a gas bubble, is this normal? Warm stuff is the best it seems. Thanks for any help.

I was just banded Tues night. I flew to Mexico ALONE and was frightened at the last minute. I did my research and intellectually felt ok about my decision. Feelings don't always line up with intellect. I am getting better every day. It did not hurt to get up out of bed today, but it hurts to lay on my port side (tender). On a scale of 1-10 with pain, my pain at the worst was a 6. It is not unbearable at all. I have been dealing with depression and second guessing myself, but I have heard that is also normal. I felt peace in my spirit when I made my decision and I always go with my peace. If there is no peace I won't do it. If you are a woman of prayer, then pray about it and God will give you the peace you need if it is for you.

I had my surgery Tuesday night and began sipping broth and juice 4 hours later. I have been juicing fresh apples, grapes and eatting yougert, broth and today will try juicing carrots and spinich. I have no problems drinking got teas. I drink about 4 cups or more of healing herbal teas per day and try to drink Water. Warm tea seems to do better with me. I tried a protien shake yesterday and got down half of it with a lot of gas after. I bought some soy milk (easier on stomach) and will try a little in a couple of days. I drank coffee pre-op but have not since. I have had some twinnings tea.

Did you guys feel depressed at first? I feel very depressed and am second guessing myself. What did you use for pain management?

I was banded Tuesday night (48 hours tonight). I have moved most of the gas. The pills they gave me for pain were not efficient. I broke up a darvocette when I got home and it has helped. I am walking. I am unclear about what to take by mouth. Their diet said yougert and milk, but that is not Clear liquids. I have been drinking chicken broth, tea, juice and Water. My stomach growls and wants more, but I know it needs to heal. How long did you stay on "clear liquids"? I feel tired too.

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If you have had surgery performed by either of these physicians I would appreciate some feedback. Thanks..alice

I can not get banded in USA because I am not 40 or over BMI. I am clinically obese, obesity runs in my family as does heart disease, diabettes, high blood pressure and osteoarthritis. It pissed me off that I don't have the option to be banded in USA, but I could go get an elective tummy tuck which is more invasive surgery and you are under longer. Actually in Mexico they have been doing the proceedures longer. Does anyone recommend a good surgeon in Mexico? Has anyone been banded under 35 BMI, if so can you share your results? Thanks