newmommy

Thanks so much!

My aunt is wanting to get banded. (I am already banded.) She needs to have it done in Mexico because insurance won't cover it and she can't afford to pay what it costs here. I had mine done in the states so I'm not sure how this works. Do they offer financing? How do you get your tests done? Is the cost of testing included in the total price? Did you like your experience? Thanks!

Calories are about 350 but with the proper restriction I can only eat half of that and then the other half later.. making it about 175 for the meal. Hope you like it! Let me know!

1 piece of frozen, skinless, boneless chicken breast 1/2 onion 1/2 green pepper Chicken Seasoning Steak Seasoning Paprika Oregeno Sage Basil Cayenne Pepper Garlic powder Lemon juice Wortcheshire sauce (sp?) Soy Sauce Hot Sauce 1 can skinless plotatoes (I like diced but you can slice or whole too) 1 can mixed vegetables (or whatever vegetables you like) Preheat oven to 450 Lay out piece of aluminum foil Put chicken, potatoes and vegetables on foil Add 2 tablespoons of each spice, sauce and lemon juice Add sliced onion and pepper Wrap Bake for 45 minutes to an hour

***Update*** I called my doc and told him I felt exactly the same. He said if I still feel that way by Monday to come in and they would give me another fill. My doctors are sooo understanding! I am so grateful I went with them for my surgery!!

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I know I won't get total restriction my first fill I just thought I would notice a difference. All I ate yesterday was Protein thinking it would help and it didn't. Guess I'll try again today. I'm debating calling my doc to make sure this is where they want me to be b/c my doc said I would notice a difference and I don't. I'm not really afraid of all the problems that come along with it. If I'm sliming and PB'ing a lot I will go right back in for an unfill. I don't want to live miserably! Good luck everyone on your fills!

I had my first fill yesterday. They put in 3 ccs and he said I would notice a difference and I don't at all! It seems like I can still eat as much and I don't have a problem getting anything down and I feel so discouraged. I don't get another fill for 2 weeks and I feel like what a waste. I should have *some* restriction. I ate almost as much as my husband tonight for dinner!! Anyone have any words of encouragement? :cursing::cursing:

Can you not call your OB and demand to be seen immediately? Your baby probably didn't not suffer nutritionally if you are in fact 4 months along. I actually lost 30 lbs with my pregnancy in the beginning because for the first 4-5 months I couldn't keep *anything* down.. and my baby is huge now! So I would worry about hat. You did need to get unfilled asap. You will have to do it regardless and the sooner you can get some more nutrition to that baby the better. Start your prenatals now. Your OB will give you free samples if you call them. Remember some of these can make you constipated or nauseous. Is this your first baby? Congrats! You'll do fine with the pregnancy and your band. People do it all the time. Plus after you have your baby you have a great tool to help you lose that weight!! And make sure you enjoy this time with no fill. You are *supposed* to gain so eat lots. My surgeon's wife got preggers with the band and she gained over 50 lbs pigging out. Good luck and keep us updated!

I am so frustrated. Right after surgery I lost about 15 lbs. Now, 15 days post op, I weigh myself and I'm back up 4. I just started mushies so I am having some foods with more sodium, but I'm not hardly eating. How could I have possibly gained weight? Does anyone know the reasoning for this or has this happened to anyone? I'm incredibly discouraged.