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well i can tell u this im greek and i luv fage it tastes awesome...shoprite sells mixed with strawberrys or honey and others i luv it u should try it i prefer that over oikos

I had an xray done..i stayed at the hospital over night and the day i left they did an xray to make sure everything was in place

Do u have to pay $140 each time u go in to see him or just for the fills....something isnt right if ur oozin in ur mouth i would call ur doc to be on the safe side..good luck

Hey guys thanx so much for all ur great tips...2 more weeks and i move onto pureed foods and then soft foods i cant wait..good luck to everyone...NINAWOO of course u can add me as a friend id love to share experiences!!

Ur right it is so hard! im goin out of my mind i see the dr 9/24 so maybe he will do a fill

Ok so i was banded 9/8 and im goin thro the 3 week full liquid phase and my stomach is constantly growling what do i do??

I was banded on 9/8 and the 1st 4 days were rough...gas, walking, sleeping...they key is 2 walk as much as possible it makes u feel better..get the gas x strips that melt on ur tongue they work great..try to drink all ur liquids and get as much protein to function lol...it took me about a week or so to feel good..sleep with pillows on ur sides for support...today im doin great feels like id idnt even get surgery...besides my tummy growlin a lil bit im doin good...good luck

I went back to after a week from surgery ...def u need a pillow for ur back (lumbar support pillows work great not too bulky) Lots of water and ask ur boss if its ok if every 1 to 2 hrs u walk for 10 minutes i aksed mine and he had no problem...im on 3weeks full liquids whcih ends sept 28th....good luck 2 u

I was Banded 9/8 and today im actually feeling great! No pain (let me not jinx myself) i woke up and could bend over without being in so much pain! Im on a full liquid diet for 2 more weeks ...you guys are lucky (the ones who can eat mushies) i made myself a big pot of soup and blended and strained it tastes good but not at good as chewing lol...the gas pains are subsiding which is good and my bowels are back to normal i couldnt take anymore diarrhea!! Good luck to u all in a couple days or weeks we will all be happy again lol

So i had surgery on 9/8 and im doin ok..i stayed in the hospital one night and came home tuesday morning im doin great with my walking im up to 30 min on the treadmill and also walk outside its great..im ok sleepin my only problem is it is bothersome to bend over i feel like something is on my right side which im assuming is the port..are u supposed to feel it? does that feeling ever go away god i hope so..my right side bothers me the most its kinda annoying..well besides that issue im ok i have to do full liquids for 3 weeks mushies for 2 weeks and 1 week of soft foods and then by oct 20th i can eat regular foods..hopefully someone can tell me its just swelling bother me and this subsides soon.. thanx cindy

I know how u feel because i feel the same way! I had surgery 9/8 and i have pain when i bend and my stomach feels different hopefully in the next couple of weeks it will get better for us

im on 3 weeks full liquid 2 weeks pureed(mushy food) 1 week soft food and by oct 20th its reg food for me

I had my band put in 9/8 im still sore and it still uncomfortable to bend when do these feelings go away?? i feel like i can feel the port on my right side but im not sure does it ever become comfortable??

Becky I like the slimfast chocolate low carb low sugar that is helpin me on the liquid phase...my problem is i get real hungry around dinner time..i do what i can at work bring shakes...broth...jello..but once im home im hungry 5 more days and its over

I feel ok breakfast and lunch cause im at work and im so busy it takes my mind off of eating!! But when im home and its dinner time thats when i start feelin weak and tired cause my stomach is hungry... i do admit i have cheated i did eat dinner these past couple of nights but its healthy food like a small salad or piece of grilled chicken just to make me feel better i know i shouldnt do it but with my medicine (synthroid) it makes my stomach turn if i dont have something small...It is a hard experience but we wouldnt be in this situation if we didnt need help...nobody is perfect so im sure others have done this and still came out successful

Oh by the way i did call my doctors office i am waiting for them to get back to me to resolve these issues!! As soon as i hear what they have to say i will post and give an update! thanx again

Thats ok!! We are here to help each other get thro the bad times and enjoy the good times...This family of lapbanders is here to motivate all people to good health and new lifes!! Without each others support this site wouldnt be!

Thanx for ur support baby!!! With everyones tips and suggestions im sure it will make my journey smoother!!

Thank u all for ur suggestions and support...im doing a little better today the slimfast is going down easier and im drinkin crystal light and eating jello to stop the hunger...im also exercising to help the process..5 more days and it will be over the band will be placed!! To comment on Re: Struggling if you cant do this how are you going to make through clear liquids after banding __________________ summer fall goal Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter :party: I feel that when the band is placed ur stomach is smaller and liquids will be easier to handle..im sure im not the only who has struggled with there pre liquid diet. But thanx for ur vote of confidence on thinking i wont make it i appreciate it!! to everyone else thanx for the support

I need help im on a 10 day clear liquid diet and im struggling..ive found myself eating a small meal at dinner because i cant function im hungry and weak...i hope this doesnt make them postpone my surgery ill be crushed ive made it this far and ill be so upset if this is my downfall....please help me!!!

Well that sux my dr is makin me do a preop diet that started aug31st and im strugglin a lil...its clear liquids only all day..its def hard im goin outta my mind a lil...i get banded sept 8th hoepfully i can lose the 4lbs they told me i need to lose before surgery or my dr will cancel

well i have to start my diet aug 30th and they told me nothin but shakes and clear liquids no food! for 10 days any advice for me?

I was told i need to do a 10 day clear liquid diet before surgery..they told me i can have protein sahkes since they are water based liquids but they did not specify what kind..they also said crystal light, jello, chicken beef and veggie broth and sugar free popcicles for 10 days..i wanted to try slimfast but im not sure if that is a good idea ill just call the clinic and ask them what they think

I have to start my 10 day clear liquid diet on aug 30th..I need pointers!! Im goin to have jello cyrstal light chicken beef and veggie broth but does any1 recommend slim fast for protein?? I dont know what else to have for protein!! Please help me

Hi!!! My appointment to get banded is september 8th also hopefully we can go thro this experience together!! i start my 10 day liquid diet the 30th do u have to do one?? if yes maybe we can give each other some pointers