liannatx

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I think they are disgusting. I would rather have zucchini noodles or Spaghetti Squash.

I have not had hair loss. I am losing slowly though... very slow. I have my hair at 7 months... so everyone doesn't lose it!

Absolutely! Jerkey is one of my favorites. I have had popcorn several times though. The SmartPop by Orville Redenbacher has 100 calories and 19 carbs for 5 cups. I measured out a single cup, and gave my DH the rest. That cup of popcorn logs in at 20 calories and 5 carbs... it worked into my day just fine as a planned treat! The key is to not eat the whole bag, which I don't even think would be possible now!

#Popcornisbetterthancoockies

Good Luck.

I would bet that she lost some in the beginning. I would also bet that she found a way to "eat around" her sleeve and didn't lose any signifigant amount... and wont keep it off if she did. You Sir are a brave brave man. lol I did something similar with some Won Ton soup I had about a week post op, except I chewed up all of the vegetables in it and spit them out. To be fair though, while certainly unhealthy, my cousin, who also had the sleeve done, said she lived off of McDonald's cheeseburgers for the first several months after her surgery as soon as she was able to eat solids. I get scared anytime I put anything in my mouth that I know I'm not supposed to. At this point, I'm more worried about rupturing my staple line than anything else. I imagine that 6 weeks out(when I should be able to tolerate most foods), I'll start being a lot braver, which could be a dangerous thing. I think the key is to reign it back after you mess up. Knowing that there can be dire consequences to bad choices helps with that. If you don't mind me asking, did this adversely affect her weight loss or did she lose a good amount regardless?

I said I had a surgery to remove fibroids. It is a laproscopic surgery and has a very similiar recovery. It was great because while I was doing full liquids back at work I said that the anesthesia left me very sick for days and I was afraid to eat too heavy yet. I found that people ask "what kind of surgery" out of a desire to show concern, but no one really questions a vague response like "female related".

I posted that my first fill was 1 cc. I had my second fill yesterday morning that put at 1.5 ccs. I can barely get sips of protien drink down today. I think I just have a lot of swelling, but I feel like this will leave me with some restriction. It is strange how different we all respond.

The only complication I had was severe swelling after surgery. My stoma (my little stomach opening) swole completely shut for 2 days. It took rounds of anti-inflamatory shots, but after 2 days I was fine and was able to get enough liquids down to get off the I.V. and go home. It was more of a pain in the A$$ than actually painful. However, I am a very happy camper now and have felt great since about the 5th day post op. I didnt even have much gas pain.

I went to Monterrey after talking to several people that used the surgeon I was looking into. It was very reassuring to actually talk to someone who had been to Monterrey and been banded by the doctor I was considering. I also made sure that my surgeon, Dr. Sanchez, prearranged aftercare for me with a doctor less than an hour from my front door! Like someone else posted above, I had wonderful care and the Santa Engracia hospital is American owned and super clean and state of the art. I have no complaints so far. Just do your reasearch and do what feels comfortable for you.

Wow, I really dont know what to say that hasnt already been said. You are a testament to the fact that sometimes we "just know" when something isnt right with our bodies. It's very sad, and seems unfair, that you are having to go through this. As far as someone accusing you of scare tactics...it is scary, the erosions and unbandings that have occured recently. You have no option but to tell it like it is, and hopefully I and others will be aware that problems can occur with this procedure. I just find it particularly disturbing that most of you were banded by the same doctors, and banded in TJ. What is up with that? Is it the way they place the band, the positioning, the band itself....who were these surgeons trained under? Scares the shit out of me, I will be asking for routine tests on schedule. I want the endo at one year and if I ever have the slightest (serious) doubt something is wrong. I hope you feel better and get that unbanding scheduled for as soon as you feel up to going through it. Keep your fiesty spirits up!

Thanks for sharing!!! I'd also buy a book!

I didnt do any kind of cleanse, just nothing to eat or drink from midnight the day before surgery. I was up and walking within 2 hours and I never had much problem with the gas pains. They were definitely there, just not too painful. I did look like I was about 6 months pregnant from the air still trapped, and think the walks probably spared me the really bad gas pains.

The Unjury protien powder was my source of protien also. I did the strawberry sorbet mixed with some crystal light lemonaid. The taste is much better than the protien drinks I tried, and it was well worth the price. You can order it on their website and they ship right away.

You look incredible! I hope you also posted those to the before & after section!!!

Woo Hoo!!! I am doing a happy dance for you!!

I also had 1cc and feel like I am still wide open. I can eat anything.....bread, steak, eggs. I am ready to schedule another fill also.

If you are having problems keeping liquids down try limiting the amounts you drink at one time. I found I did great with just an ounce or two at a time. Sip Sip Sip. Dont try to get the whole glass of anything down in one sitting. It is less stressful if you still have some swelling. Also, the canned protien drinks I had were too thick at first and I found they went down much more comfortably if I thinned them slightly with some water.

Were you looking for erosions? I just voted yes, that i am banded......

bump.........donali's thread is invaluable for newbies, and all

Didnt his band slip back into place?

Donali, that is the most comprehensive compilation of bandster rules that I have seen. I will copy that so that I can refer to it. It should be made into a sticky!

I took out a personal loan. I figure the interest is lower than putting it on my cc. But I would have done credit cards if that was the only option.

Yep, I was loving the refried beans also. Top them with a little cheese and some salsa, yummy. I loved the Cambells brocolli cheese and the bean & bacon pureed. It is nice to get off that liquid stage!!!