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So I just got on to liking Sushi and prior to my last fill, was stillable to eat it. But now, it is rather difficult. I really miss it. :thumbup: I think they should make little mini-bite-sized cali and tuna rolls! :eek: Merry xmas all.

So, I had my surgery in February and lost a lot of weight right off the bat. about 25lbs. :wink: I have had regular fills (here in my hometown as my surgeon Dr. A set that up for me) and was at 6cc (which was too tight and NOTHING was going down, but everything was coming up!). So I had 0.4cc taken out (putting me at 5.6cc) and food started going down again. This was at the end of October. I now feel tighter again, though nothing has changed. I am now again struggling getting protein and veggies down and have to have about 2 glasses of hot tea before eating. I can't even attempt to eat solid foods before 2pm (usually have a boost drink in the morning) and certainly not without drinking something hot. I usually have homemade soup for lunch (very healthy and hearty) and dinner is protein and veggies. I usually start to eat dinner, things get stuck, come up and then I can get food down. If I were to measure my food, i would have for dinner about a half a chicken breast (bone in variety) and veggies. So probably more than 1/2 to 1 cup. But I struggle to get it down. I have an appt to take a little more fill out as I know it is not good to have every solid meal come back up on attempt. I was going to take it to 5.25cc..... (I was too loose at 5cc). But, no matter what I do, I cannot get the scale to budge. I am down lots of inches and people can really see a change, but I don't understand why the scale has not budged in 4.5 months? I am down 35lbs in 10 months. So equates to 3.5lbs per month... not the 2lbs per week average....... What's wrong??I am getting very depressed about this and am starting to struggle with decisions. I don't know what to do. I am exercising. I walk, swin and am an active equestrian (ride horses - very physical). I ride my elliptical as well. I try to get in a minimum of 30mins exercise every day. Are there some experienced bandsters out there who can offer some advice/help/suggestions to this struggling girl??

Hi All, So, since about a month after my early February surgery (and two fills to date) I have not been able to lose a single pound!!! But.... I am losing inches every month. Is this normal??I have another fill booked in September and I am worried that Dr. A will be like - why is your weight not changing..... why is my weight not changing?? I don't quite understand that? My total weight loss in 6 mos is only 25lbs.... In 6 mos I have lost 1" off chest, 4.5" off waist, 7" off hips and 1" off thigh... Is this to be considered normal? I thought the weight would come off more readily.......

I was banded on 2/8 and I too have pain around my portal area. My belly sticks out about an inch or so further on that side. It is uncomfortable to bend over and lifting anything a bit heavy aggrivates. I have been walking and swimming since day 10 and that doesn't bother at all, but tried to exercise on my elliptical last night and that didn't feel so good...... I am glad to hear I am not the only one...

Hi, My surgeon had me hook up with an awesome nutritionist well before my surgery and I am so lucky to have her.

Hi, I don't know. The hospital gave me the food restrictions for a gastric by pass - the blenderized foods, etc. When I spoke with my surgeon later that night once I got back to the hotel, he said not to follow that. He said to start out small with soft foods. He said for the first day fruit for breakfast and soft foods. So I am following instructions.

Hi, I had my surgery last friday Feb 8th and I too am experiencing the non-stop burping. My goodness!! And the discomfort from the gas is getting better - I can now sleep on both sides. My doctor wanted me on soft solids right from the get go. Day one was a few slices of fruit for Breakfast with half a slice of whole wheat toast, drink for lunch, had cottage cheese and peaches (no sugar) and a little mac and cheese with whole wheat Pasta. Since then, I have had Soup, shepards pie, cream of wheat, oatmeal, eggs. I am just eating small amounts, but the softer cosistency definatley helps. I haven't found anything that won't go down or that I am having problems with. Just taking little bites and using a small bowl with a small spoon/fork and chewing lots. So far so good and down 13.4lbs!