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I would except my Dr. says I shouldn't be able to eat any more than a 1/4 cup at a time. If I have less restriction I can eat way more than that. I guess I am between a rock & a hard spot.

Well almost. Lately all I have had is cottage cheese with canned peaches. Soup, not chunky stuff. Refried Beans thinned out with milk. Mashed potatoes...... Hmm, that's about it. It's getting old fast! Does anyone have any ideas of some foods to try that I won't puke up??? :huh2: I was banded on June 17, 2008. I have 8cc in a 14cc band. Thought I had a leak, b/c between my last 2 fills I was down 3.5 cc's. But they tested it & couldn't find one.

Yeah that's it. I was banded June 17, 08 & I still have that pain 1 or 2 times a week.

I was banded June 17th & have lost about 47lbs. I too feel that I should have lost more by now, but I had a fill yesterday & the Dr. was very encouraging & said I have done a great job. I am happy that I no longer carry around that 47lbs. And in truth I have come down 65lbs since my very highest..... so that is the number I track. Keep up the good work & remember every pound lost is a step in the right direction to a happier, healthier you!!!

Dr. Oh did my surgery on June 17th. Everything went fine. He & Dr. Hirai are friendly. The office staff has always been very nice too. Only warning I would give you is to make sure you give plenty of time for your fill appointments. I have had 3 of them & 2 of those I waited for an hour or more before getting the fill. They are very busy & book out about a month for fills. Follow your pre & post op diet to the T. I didn't have any problems pre-op, but I heard a few patients got their surgery post phoned because they didn't follow the pre-op diet & lose enough weight. I am sure you will do wonderful! When is your surgery???

When I went to the information meeting for the WLS clinic they gave me a packet of paperwork that asked those questions. I had to go 10 years back. But if you have been to the Dr.'s over the past 5 or so years there should be a weight note in each visit. They usually weigh you everytime you go in. That should be proof enough. Funny though, it seems now that I had the surgery my regular Dr. visits don't weigh anymore. :smile2:

Hello, I live in WA state & we switched last open season to BCBS Fed. Emp. Basic option. We called them before we made the switch & asked lots of questions. It seemed too good to be true. But it was true so we switched. Not sure if the coverage is the same for you but ours is.... $100 copay per surgeon (I had 2), & the EGD was considered a surgery too. $30 copay per specialty visit (it is considered a specialty, so that is the copay for every office visit including fills b/c they are a Weight Loss clinic where I go) my overnight was only a $40 copay b/c they didn't consider it an inpatient stay it was called a "short term stay" or something to that effect, but I was prepared for the $100 per night stay anyway so it was good. Hmmmm, and any difference in the labs & such that they have a cap on. So far I have paid $185.00 & my surgery was in June. Just call them & ask specific questions. Best wishes!

Ok, so I was banded on June 17 this year. I have a 14cc band. I just had my 2nd fill on Monday. I am up to about 6cc's. I have had absolutley NO RESTRICTION!!! However I think yesterday I felt for the first time what it is to have "something stuck". It didn't feel good at all. But it only lasted a short time & I was able to finish my meal. I do get fuller on less, but I think that has a lot to do with changing my eating habits in general. I am now eating "normal portions" for the most part. In fact now when I go for fast food I get a kids meal & am satisfied. But still haven't lost since surgery. I need to start working out. I know it's no excuse but I have been waiting for the kids to go back to school. Although I could take them on a walk with me, they are 6 & 8. Enough of my ranting. I am hoping to find my "sweet spot" at my next fill next month. Best wishes to all!

I had to do all that stuff too. I heard GH makes you do 6 months of supervised diet a program. Well your day will be awesome. Where will you be having it done? What Dr.?

I am doing well. I had my 1st fill on Monday..... It was ok, no pain. But no restriction yet either. I heard there is a lot of hoops to jump through for Group Health..... was that the case for you?

I don't know about your Dr. but I had to wash with anti-bacterial soap all over the mid section & couldn't even wear deodorant. Nothing at all! :crying: I was fine, as soon as I could maneuver I put some on. :thumbup:

Hi all, I would like to attend meetings but can't do it on Thursdays. Are there meeting days in Kitsap county other than the Thursday ones in Gig Harbor??

I feel the same way. I thought maybe I stretched the pouch, or it didn't really work, or this one is great, the scars are just for looks, they didn't really put anything in me! I have had my first fill & I could eat pretty much the same amount as before. But I don't because it hurts my port area for some reason when I do. It is so hard to just have self control & eat such a small amount. I am fine with eating healthy. Don't get me wrong I eat things I shouldn't, but I am ok with eating healthy it is not a huge shock to my system. It is just the amount that gets me, b/c I am STILL HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, I am glad I had it done though. I am hoping with another fill or two it will be more of the tool I expected. I have a 14cc band with 4.26cc in it.

At one week post op he ok'd to resume protein drinks. 30 grams protein per drink, at least 3 a day.

My Dr. puts everyone on 4 weeks post-op clear liquids!!! I must admit I didn't make it. Mostly because a week & a half out I volunteered at a kids camp for a week solid. But then again I am not really losing either. Soooooo....... stick to your Dr. orders!!! It's worth it.