Dietfree

Well after three months of being banded I have finally learned to eat with this thing and I'll share my thoughts because I have learned the hard way. Do not eat dry foods........no matter how much you chew it will get stuck. Make sure you don't get too hungry between meals because you will not only eat too fast but take too big of bites. A good trick for some "fast food" is baby food. I keep a few jars of Gerber's chicken, or turkey in my purse all the time and I'm good for 4-5 hours. When I said I learned the hard way believe me I did. I would eat, something would get stuck and I would have to struggle to get it all up. Also, another trick if something gets stuck is to take a glass of very hot Water, take a sip and what is stuck comes out much easier. The hot water relaxes the food tube.

jason, not only would you need a trainer to get the results you see in the show, but you would also need not to work or have anything else to do except exercise. They work out 3-4 times per day, plus keeping physically busy the rest of the time.

Hi, My name is Joyce. I got the band June 25, about a month after you. Lost about 10 pounds so far. I love to walk outside in the fresh air so the Summit Mall is not appealing to me, perhaps when it is colder it will. I live in Twin Lakes Sub. It is south of M59 and just east of Walmart/HomeDepot between Fisk Rd. and Pontiac Lake Rd. My sub offers a wonderful 2.10 mile walk that I do daily. It takes about 45 minutes to walk all away around the lake, all paved. If you would like to join me give me a call. 248-698-9567. I am a stay at home mom with my youngest who just started the 10th grade last week. looking forward to hearing from you Joyce Taylor

I'm in the Waterford/white lake area my email is taylorarthur@sbcglobal.net

I have the same left shoulder pain, hurts more when I breath in. Also I can feel my port easily and when I press on it the shoulder twinges with pain. No doubt it is band related. I am only 4 weeks post op, I am hoping it will go away, but I am going to give my doc a ear full because OTC pain meds don't do anything for it.

Hello all, I was wondering if any of you are/were nighttime eaters like me. I was banded June 25, just about 2 weeks ago and I have for some reason, thank God, stopped eating at night and the weight is just falling off. I have spent many years trying not to eat at night and nothing worked until I got this band. Anyone else have a similar experience? Dietfree

I don't know how old you are, but if you are overweight you need to take precautions with your heart. I would be concerned if the shoulder pain went away but then came back especially if you are 4 weeks post op already. For women, especially, pain in the neck, shoulder, and behind the eye are all warning signs of a heart attack or blockage. I don't mean to alarm you, but take the precaution of getting check out with an EKG at the very least. Best to you. Dietfree

Hello everyone, I was banded on June 25, just little over a week ago. I chose the name Dietfree because I have high hopes of never being on a diet again. In fact I threw away all my diet books and it felt great! I was checking out your FAQ on Post Op stuff and all the questions I had were completely answered, especially about the gas that travels up to the shoulder blade....ouch! I am 5 feet, 2 inches, and was at 212 on surgery day but I have been losing a pound a day. I have absolutely no hunger, nada, nothing. In fact when I do eat I can only tolerate a few bits and I a so uncomfortable I can't stand it. I was told that the band would be put on empty and my first fill is 5 weeks away. I don't think I need a fill. Anyone else experience this???