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Ur doing fine...Everything sounds right with what ur doing dont worry...i eat a 1/4 cup to a 1/2 cup..im allowed to eat 3 meals a day and have 3 snacks...ur doing great keep up the good work

U should try Barilla plus its the best wheat pasta ive tasted..even before i was banded thats what we ate!! Try it ull like it

The doctor said this isnt like gastric bypass..its a tool u have to work with it to make it work...the band isnt gonna make u lose the weight on ur own u have to eat right and exercise ur butt off to see results...u didnt gain weight overnight so dont expect to be thin overnight it takes time (mentally and physically) eat right and sweat as much as u can...good luck

I keep on reading posts where people say "Follow the Band Rules"...am i missing something?? What are the Band Rules??

i would follow exactly what your doctors says!! This is a healing process and doing things 2 early can hurt the band! Call your doctor and see what they say about u moving to pureed foods i wouldnt do it before u speak to ur doctor...i have to do 3 weeks full liquid 2 weeks pureed and 1 week soft food..after i saw my doctor after 2 weeks he moved me 2 pureed food...dont do it unless ur doctor says u can...good luck

This is normal..i was banded 9/8 and am at a stall...its called bandster hell until we get our fills and hit are sweet spot...dont be upset or discouraged u did this for a good reason and the weight wll come off in due time...good luck

i was banded 9/8 and it was uncomfortable the 1st 2 weeks but im great now no problems cant feel it at all no matter what position lol

I use arrid xxdry and it works great as for the smell try feminine deo spray i also use the fem deo wash in the tub try them both them might work

I went thro something similar to u! I actually got my own health insurance thro personal choice its costs $165 a month (and it will be the same for u they go by age) They covered my surgery...go to ibx.com personal choice standard option plan..good thing about personal choice they dont ask any questions (weight smoking etc) so i applied june 20th and got accepted july 1st and got approved for surgery july 8th...u can also call personal choice at 215 557 7577 sorry i dont know the 1800 #...hope this helps u its the way to go

I know tri care covers it!! Theres boards on here with people strictly with tri care and ive seen that they do cover it! good luck with ur journey

Good luck to the brand new you!! Kepp us posted and let us know if u have any questions or concerns.

Hey everyone!! Im from Bensalem (suburbs of philly) I got banded 9/8 in Langhorne Pa by dr brian boe...how is everyone doing with there band?

clear liquids- chicken, beef, veggie broth, jello, crystal light full liquids- protein shakes(u can add applesauce and peanut butter to shakes not together tho lol), soups (blended and strained) and all of the clear liquids count in this stage 2

I was banded on the 9th and feel fine...whats wrong with your band??

Im almost 4 months smoke free..yes i have cravings but 40 seconds later im ok...smoking with the band can cause ulcers u dont want that!! Just quit i smoke 10 years and quit cold turkey u can do it!! good luck

does anyone use i cant believe its not butter? I was told we shouldnt use country crock so i wanted to know if i cant believe its not butter is better

Ok everyone i need help! I was banded 9/8 and the doctor moved me to soft food which is great..my problem i feel like i can eat more than im supposed 2! I havent been filled yet not until 10/24 which sux so my band is empty....today i was doin so good til lunch time before i knew it i ate a whole can of tuna (light mayo) no bread or cheese or anything else just a whole can of tuna..im guessing that is real bad!! Im wonderin how much am i supposed to eat at every meal id rather ask all of u than call my NUT!! Please help me:mad2:

they gave me one blood thinner shot before surgery and one before i went home...they dont hurt and its normal to get them

10 lbs is awesome...how long would of it have taken u to lose 10 lbs on ur own without the band??

I have hypothyroidism so ur not alone....it will take us longer to lose but it will be worth it..are u on synthroid ?? ive been on it for 4 yrs and take 100mcg a day(high dose) ive been regulated since i had my son...1st pregnancy i had was a miscarriage due to my thyroid thats how they found out i had a problem...but im doin good so far...good luck

Thanx im gonna switch to sf mints

wow i didnt know that..oops i had a piece of gum geez i messed up already

Can we chew sugar free gum???

Ive been having fage(greek) yogurt with strawberry preserves for breakfast with water for a snack sf pudding lunch soup more water (mized with crystal light) snack sf pudding or more yogurt(all mixed with protein whey unflavored) i have a hard time drinkin protein shakes (they gag me) snack sf popsicle dinner more soup and lots of water...one more week and then i can have mushies im looking forworad to making homemade mashed potatoes( i cant believe im excited for that)...good luck to all

I did the same thing u all did on the preop i had my shakes breakfast and lunch but come to dinner i ate..not a lot but i ate salad chicken etc...i got banded 9/8 and i do find myself being hungry every 2hrs since there is no restriction yet im ok for breakfast i have fage yogurt with strawberry preserves blended of course but after that im starvin i try to be good at work the problem i have is when i get home i cheat not a lot but i do...im on a 3 week full liquid diet which ends 9/28 one more week and then to mushies which hoepfully ill do good on...good luck to all of u