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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.

My doc said nothing carbonated ever. Also, studies have shown that drinking soda causes bone loss in women and increases chance of osteoperosis. They recommend for a person w/out wls to only have one soda a WEEK. Hardly worth it.

I wouldn't worry about it. If something has happened there is nothing you can do about it now. I *cheated* too.. I had a couple bites of salad and 2 small bites of chicken.. I worried as soon I did it but I chewed really well and think I'm fine. I know the post op diet is really important.. but I think if *cheating* would kill us.. the docs would stress it more. I didn't even get a pep talk about it. Best thing to do now is not to do it again and go back to what you're supposed to be eating. If your doc asks though be honest even if he might get mad because if something could have happened, you being honest will help them to find out. Good luck!

yesterday, 10 days post op, i ate a pickle! lol. weird cheat choice, right? i just chewed and chewed and chewed and i was fine. then i even let myself eat a piece of cheese! i did feel a little guilty b/c i'm technically still on full liquids but sometimes if we don't let ourselves a tiny guilty pleasure we'll go crazy.

This morning my cat made a noise that startled me and I sat up really fast. I had been laying on my left side and after I did that I had this really horrible burning sensation in my chest that went away and is now sore.. and now my port incision is super sore. I hope I just pulled a muscle and didn't pull a stitch or flip the port.. does anyone know if it's even possible to do that just but sitting up real fast like that? I'm in a lot of pain now and am worried. :-(

i love your blog! and you are so pretty!

yes, decaf.

I'm 4 days post op and still *need* my meds.. I'm sure if I didn't have a 9 wk old I could tough it out and be miserable.. but I can't do that. In order to hold him and not about pass out I need my meds but I'm almost out.. maybe enough to get me through today. My question is.. did anyone run out of pain meds or did you take something else for pain? When you ran out of meds what did you use instead? I'm afraid to swallow a pill.

OMG ME TOO yummmmmm

I am also on my fourth day and still in alot of pain and almost out of pain meds, which sucks. I haven't had any nausea, thank goodness. But don't think of it as a mistake! It WILL get better, I'm sure of that!

I got banded on the 4th. I didn't think it would be this rough because everyone acted like they didn't need their pain meds but I definitely do. Of course, I'm 8 weeks post partum too so it's an extra strain. I drink Water, crystal light, chicken broth, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello. I can't wait to have things like tomato Soup.. and I hate tomato soup! lol. I sleep propped up on the couch which I've been doing for a while anyway b/c I can't sleep in the same room as the baby so he stays in the bedroom with my husband. I don't feel hungry. I only drink b/c my mouth gets dry. My doctor said not to force liquids or food if you don't need it. Hopefully I don't get too hungry before my first fill. I still have my bandages on, obviously.. I'm nervous to even touch them. I can't wait to be able to hold my baby again!