NukeChik

Wow ChrisAnn, I can't believe you are already getting your 2nd fill. So jealous of you right now:tongue_smilie:. But, anyways, good luck tomorrow!! I don't get my second fill until March 6. That seems like a lifetime away. I really didn't get any restriction from my first fill. So hoping that will speed things along!

I have used the website "Realize my success". Its pretty neat. They even have a feature to link up with your dr's office so they can monitor you and catch you if you are "slipping" up. The website is ONLY available to people who have had their band placed in the US. I know this is an area of great frustration right now, but its just the way it is... for now. I have had one fill so far and was banded Jan7. My next fill is March 6. I have little or no restriction most days, but it does come and go for whatever reason.

Does anyone know if the 87,500 cutoff is your adjusted income or your gross income?? I might actually qualify since I put so much in my sinking retirement fund. I probably won't end up with anything either, oh well, thats what I get for going to college and not breeding like a rabbit.

B: unjury strawberry shake made with skim milk Snack: banana L: 4 oz salmon 1/4 cup brown rice Afternoon snack-1 oz cheese stick, 1 oz lean ham D: 3 oz chicken breast, 1/2 cup zucchini I need to get another fill, not till March 6!!:smile2:

The funny thing is the guy that presented the bill is 5'11" 230 lbs, thats a bmi of 32 which is considered what, what say it with me OBESE. Such a hypocrite.

Glad to hear you are doing so well ChrisAnn. My weight loss is pretty stalled right now, I had lost 3% of my body fat though when I went for my fill Tues so I'm glad I'm converting some of my lard. I have seen a pretty good difference in my clothing. I still need to take measurements!! I haven't done that yet. I don't know why I keep putting it off.

I didn't really eat too big of a piece of shrimp, it was just overdone and really rubbery and I didn't get it chewed up enough. Shrimp is really hard to get to band consistency, I'm probably going to avoid it from now on. I still have problems avoiding "inhaling" my food!! BTW if you feel like you have something "stuck" taking a drink of liquid is the WORST thing you can do. I know it is your first instinct, but avoid it at all costs!! Trust me on this one.

Puddings, yogurt, mashed potates and cream soups were on my full liquid week not the pureed week. I think every doctor is a little different.

Granted I am only a month post op, but Abso-Freakin-lutely

I had my band placed Jan 7 and I have had drinks with friends on 2 occasions. I've gotten mixed drinks with juices. I didn't have any problems per say. Lets just say I'm a really cheap date now!!

FYI, the people that answer the number can't give you the surgeon code. They can only deal with the surgeon's office. So when you call, they will call your surgeon's office and give them the info. Then the surgeon's office has to call you back with it. My surgeon's office is supposed to be sending me an information packet with that stuff in it....still waiting........

I developed the liquid out condition about 3 days after surgery. I think I was plugged up before that from the aenesthesia. As far as I know its not a problem. Just stay hydrated. I went back to normal when I went to soft foods.

I didn't have any problems with clothes. The distance from my waist to the incisions are considerable. I guess its just where I'm so tall.

I've slimed once, it was before my fill. I was eating shrimp, pretty sure I shouldn't do that again. I started hiccuping really bad and stuff. I was in a restaurant with my man sitting across from me. He just told me to tell him if he needed to duck:tongue:

Not really, I had a really easy time with it all. It probably would be a good idea to wear a button up shirt or the like.

1. Did you have a nutritionist? Yes, in the initial consultation and classes stage Did you receive a written diet or program? Yes, very specific guidance was given. 2. What was your pre-op diet? I did not really have a pre-op diet. I was instructed to be on clear liquids for 24 hours prior to my surgery. 3. What days were you on Clear Liquids? 24 hours prior to surgery, then 1 week post surgery 4. How long were you on Full Liquids? Did you incorporate any whole foods in this stage, for example, by blending? 1 week, didn't blend much stuff I was happy with yogurt and pudding. 5. When were you on the Puree Diet? Week 3 was a combo of puree/soft foods, that when I could start eating eggs, tuna salad, etc... 6. When were you on the Soft food Diet? see above answer 7. In the soft food diet, were you told which foods to avoid or be careful of? (eg high fiber breads and cereals, raw/fresh veggies, fresh fruits w skins, fried foods, tough meats, nuts & seeds. Were you informed that meat, rice and bread usually not tolerated until after 2-3 months) Those foods were not included in my soft foods diet. I could not graduate to that stuff until week 4. 8. Did you deviate from your diet? What was your experience, if so? I cheated a little bit, mostly by moving stuff up. Like I only did clear liquids for 5 days, then went to full liquids. I didn't see much detriment to going from clear to full. That was the only thing that I really cheated on. I stuck to it to the letter otherwise.

I wore big comfy pajama pants and a tshirt under a sweatshirt. That covered all the bases and my clothes were so baggy you couldn't tell I didn't have a bra on.

If you haven't tried already, get some pillow support. I am also a left side sleeper. I wedged a body pillow under my left side and didn't have any problems after that!

I make mine with a cup of skim milk (8 oz.). My milk has 80 calories in it and the unjury has either 100 or 120 cals. I'm not sure. The vanilla is probably my fave. The strawberry is really good too. I actually haven't opened my chocolate yet, I still have some left over that I bought prior to my surgery. I bought Natural Factors brand prior to surgery, its really good and all organic/natural. I got it at my local organic/health food store.

I have the chocolate, strawberry, vanilla and unflavored Unjury. The flavored ones are very tasty. I like to mix them with skim milk for breakfast. I can't handle them mixed with water. I'll gladly give up 80 calories for the taste. I will probably be having one for breakfast in the morning due to my first fill today.

Had my first fill today, doing pretty good. They had me drink some water afterwards and I kinda backed up a little so they took some out. What a catch 22, I wanted to get good restriction but I was afraid it was too much. I hope that I didn't ruin my restriction because I was worried!!

Doin good. Haven't lost any weight since I started mushies, I'm okay with that though. I go for my first fill tomorrow, so wish me luck!! Maybe after that I will be able to amp up the poundage.

I guess it just depends on your health prior to the surgery, your pain tolerance and such, but I can give you my experience. I woke up in the recovery room from surgery and the nurse asked me to rate my pain on a scale of 1-10, 1 being none 10 being worst. I said probably about a 4. That was the worst time was just waking up. I would say recovery was about a 2, unless I sneezed or had to use my stomach muscles. The only pain I had was trying to get up from the couch and out of the bed. I usually had to have someone pull me up. My recovery was a breeze. I didn't have too much gas pain either. Good luck with yours!

I do trim my nether regions but I don't think I could ever go for the full "Kojak". I'm pretty sure that the waxer would be physically harmed.:smile:

Glad to hear you are doing okay. Please don't freak out if you get on the scale and haven't lost anything. Remember that this time is for healing keep up your fluids, vitamins and protein. We can't heal without protein. I know its hard but don't focus too much on the scale right now. Worry about the scale after you get your first fill. Good luck