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Thank you I was thinking that Im just not using my band correctly and Im going to do everything I can to resist the temptations of chips & salsa. Im glad you answered my question on chips its funny that we don't feel restriction on those ! darn ! I don't think I get enough protein and that can be the problem. Can you give me examples of "solid proteins.?" I eat bolonga, tuna fish (no bread), Soups , salads , cut up apples, Protein shakes and those Protein Bars which is about all the variety that I eat during the week. I tried to eat boneless, skinless chicken and I got horrible stomach pain and threw it up...so Ive avoided chicken ever since. I was thinking maybe it was too dry or I ate it too fast? Tomorrow Im going to grill some salmon and see how that is.

Ive had 3 fills but I never know how many cc's Im at or anything. I was banded in September of 05 and so far Ive lost 32.5 pounds. It feels really slow to me. After my 2nd fill I thought I had good restriction and actually even threw up a couple times which scared me. But then I went ahead and got my third fill. I thought this would be it , but tomorrow it will be 3 weeks and Im not sure if Im at my sweet spot as others are talking about. I still feel hungry too soon after I eat. Ive also been bad on the weekends when we eat out I eat chips & salsa and have no problems with them. Thats my meal , but they go down fine. Does this sound like I need more restriction ? Im thinking I shouldn't be able to eat chips?! And yes I do know I shouldnt be eating them anyways. But thats my biggest weakness when we go out to eat is the chips & salsa ! 215.5/183/130 banded 9-15-05

Hello Im glad you wrote this! now I don't feel so bad! I keep losing & gaining back 2 pounds ! I also was hungry and eating ! I just had my first fill on Nov. 2nd. I feel some restriction , but still I don't think its enough. In the last week I have lost 0 pounds ! Its a little depressing! But after reading a response to yours about not really feeling restriction until the 2nd or 3rd fill makes me feel better. Because I still get hungry ! drinking water does not help me either ! but the s/f popsicles do work good for satisfying your sweet tooth. Just hang in there it should get better for us both. banded 9/15/2005 215/198/140

I have this too. It is not where my port is ,but its the biggest incision and it oozes pus not a lot but some. Its red too all around it. It's actually getting smaller and starting to close. I am on a cruise right now so I cannot get to my Dr., but mine has been doing that for awhile now. I had my surgery on 9/15/05. Im glad to hear your Dr. say that it is ok. I havent had a temperature or any other problems. I don't know how long it will last since Im still having mine ! I got to the Dr. on 10/19 when I get back so hopefully will be ok until then.

Thats so funny you said that ! cus I drink crystal light all the time and this past weekend I poured a shot of vodka in it and it was really good ! I couldnt even taste the vodka! I had the regular lemonade one though , but Im going to buy the sunrise one now for when we party ! thanks for the tip !

Thank you I feel better now like I will at least be able to drink some when we are on the cruise!

I felt like that too when I came home, but then I just started reading everything my Dr. gave me over & over and when you keep coming on this board you will get alot of information which makes me feel alot better. Just ask your questions here if you are having any there are so many good people on here who give you very good info. and tips !

I know I feel the same way about the liquids. Im getting really sick of Jello, soup ect... and I like sweets !! The shoulder pain is really what hurt me the most and now that its gone I feel great. I know I should be happy I lost 7.5 pounds as I made my 1 week mark, but Im actually disappointed its not more ! drinking only liquids dang it should be at least 20 by now ! lol !! Im gonna start walking and see if that helps.

wow thats great ! I wish my Dr. was that lax. Im supposed to be on liquids for 3 weeks ! I never thought I would grow so sick of Jello ! lol Im not sure I will last the whole 3 weeks , but Im gonna give it a shot! I will let you know too how I did on the cruise ! Im more worried about being able to drink alcohol though on that trip ! I figure I can have jello and liquid so maybe I could have vodka jello shots?! lol

thank you roadqueen ! i feel alot better now. im not a big drinker but every now & then will be nice. im not much into beer , but my husband loves that tomato beer ! band date 09/15/2005 215/???/140

I live in Hayward. where did you get banded? I got banded in S.F. on 9-15-05. How is it going for you being almost a month out? what are you eating ? Im curious cus we will going on a cruise when Im about a month out too so Im wondering what I will be able to eat!

hello I am wondering about vodka myself. I drink screwdrivers I know I can't have the O.J. anymore but I was wondering about the vodka? I asked and some people said you just have to wait awhile and you probably will need alot less to get a buzz. I was banded on 9/15/05 and I go on a cruise on 10/09 would like to be able to maybe have at least one drink with my hubby , but if I can't then thats ok too ! I used to love to drink margarita's too ,but Im too chicken to try them !

Yes you should insist ! I know the thought of a needle poking me right now does not sound too good ! I have my next appointment with Dr. Jossart on October 6th. Im not sure though if I am getting a fill then though? Is that how soon after they do that? We leave on a cruise on Oct. 9th so maybe I should get a fill.

Hi I am a september bandster too. September 15th for me. I don't feel any restriction either is this normal? I have 5 incisions. I sleep on my stomach too and I did last night with no problems. I was still sore getting out of bed to pee but I was able to sleep on my stomach. Is this good? I had been sleeping on my back on the recliner but decided to try my bed last night. I also have terrible shoulder pain does anyone else have that?