dyingbreed

So if you don't weigh your food, how do you know if it's 3 oz? And if you eat 3 oz of Protein, and a cup of whatever, you don't feel over stuffed?

I was using cups, and my doctor said not to use it that way. They said it's because you can have very heavy food that isn't good on your stomach. I guess a cup of Pasta weighs less then a cup of say steak. Or vice versus. So they told me 4 ounces per meal. 2 of those ounces had to be a Protein at the least.

I've not told anyone about this surgery except my wife, and I think it's going to be really hard to continue to hide this if I can only eat four ounces forever. But I know if I were to eat more, I'd probably get nausea or throw, at least I think. Haven't had this issue yet.

My doctor told me to weigh out my food, and keep it to four ounces each meal. So my question, is four ounces normal? And is that forever?

Can everyone tell me what they feel when their full? I've been getting all the below, and its random.... Guess I'm still trying to figure this out. Shoulder pain? Chest Pain? Stomach full?

Ive been doing the ISOPURE drinks, and the one I got is 40g of protein each bottle.

So I guess thats really it. I just need to eat real slow. So the half of a cup is not crazy talk? I was thinking I wasn't eating enough, but once the band catches it, I feel fine. I was also filled during the procedure, I guess this is a newer thing now to get patients to start losing weight quicker. I've lost 17 lbs in two weeks, so I guess thats been good in their opinion.

Hello hello.... I'm two weeks post-op and on the mushy food stage. What's weird is I still cannot tell when to stop. I eat, and don't feel full, so I eat some more, and then... BAM chest pain, and miserable for an hour until it drains down. So I know they said to eat 4 oz meals, but I'm lost... what's 4 oz? I've tried using a cup to portion my food. 1/2 cup and thats usually where I cut it off.

I'd be interested to hear this as well.

My surgery has only put me on the Clear liquids for three days before my procedure. Water, sugar, water, sugar.... for three days. How many days did you have to liquid? Is this normal?

Thank you for posting those. I guess I'm concerned you'll be able to see my port after. I'm big, but when not huge. And I think once the weight is gone, it will be noticeable.

Well I called and scheduled mine today, and the lady on the phone had an attitude.... So we'll see....

Ah... thats why they require that.

what type of questions were you asked on your physiological evaluation for the lap band?

trying to shoot for August 22nd. self pay so it should happen