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Hi Jax-I have an appointment set up this afternoon. I am very scared b/c I don't know what to expect.

Last week I had a serious sinus infection and spent most of my week coughing up nasty stuff...On Saturday night, I woke up to a mouth full of saliva and then the vomiting started. It's now Monday morning and I haven't been able to take in any solids and the liquids I do take in (coffee, Water, etc.) have all come back up. I cannot even lie down without having to get up and run to the bathroom because the saliva built up is overwhelming. In my research (online), it appears that my band might have slipped. Up until now, I've had no issues with my band. Anyone know what to expect when I go to the doctor? Will they have to take all the saline out? I am so hungry and light headed, it is ridiculous. I am very nervous that my previous illness has messed up my chances keeping this band in. Anyone else ever have this type of issue?

Hey Sassymama-I understand ALLLLL your feelings! LOL..My hubby took a whole week off to assist me and the day after the surgery, he went to go to McDs. Before I knew it, I had my daughter, my son and my hubby all grubbing on some juicy cheeseburgers and fries ANNND cokes while I was sipping chicken broth. LOL...I also went a little crazy and let me tell you..it was the last time they ate in front of me. After a few days, I was ok. Now, 3 weeks later, I can handle it...so just like everyone else has said..the feelings will pass for the most part BUT there will always be that part of you that will get angry. I get angry b/c I can't finish a whole meal in one sitting...I get mad b/c I can't have a big ole glass of Dr Pepper. LOL..but then I realize, those things put together put me over 320 pounds and borderline diabetic..so you know what? Everything happens for a reason and you WILL get through this. Sometimes it takes sacrifice to appreciate the struggle. Also, I quit smoking amonst all this too..so I definetly understand where you are coming from...PLUS I started college courses this month too. One day at a time and remember..you have the support of this website plus the support of your family. Don't ever try to overcome your issues without them. Good Luck and let me know how you are doing!

Congrats on your first fill! I was also banded on July 29th. I had my first follow up appt 2 weeks after surgery and have my first fill scheduled for Sept 4th. Before your first fill, did you notice the amount of food was alot more than you expected? As of right now, I still kinda get confused on when to stop. I know it takes me about an hour to eat but I just stop myself and wait. I don't know what type of feeling I am looking for b/c I don't get the "full" feeling...or the "satisfying full" feeling. You think that's normal? Maybe I will notice the difference after the first fill. I am excited to move forward with my lap band journey. I am currently at 22 pounds lost. I was at 26 lost but then gained a few pounds back after I got back on mushies-solids. It sucks but I refuse to give up...this is just the beginning. Good Luck!!

Thank you for your input! Wow, it's crazy how different most doctors are...I go back to mine on Thursday and I am hoping that he approves me for some soft foods!! I am also at a stand still with my weight but I hear that's pretty common since we are introducing somewhat solids back into our diet. Good Luck with the weight loss!!

Hi Leann! Welcome to LB talk...I am 28 years old, two kids and just got banded on 7/29/08..I actually lived in Maryland for 5 years. We lived in Hagerstown and I worked in Frederick. We miss it up there! If you have any questions always feel free to ask them. I had a heck of a time getting approval from insurance and stuff..but once the ball got rolling, the surgery came quick. Take care and we'll talk to you soon! Nicole

I'm curious to see where everyone is on their eating stages. I was banded on 7/29/08 and are just about done with mushies..I'm pretty confident that soft foods are close but I just wanted to get a pulse check on others that were banded around the same time. How do you feel? What are you eating? If you are on mushies, what are you eating to stay full??:wink2:

Wow! I thought I was the only one going crazy by itching! It's sooo hard! haha...My stitches are finally almost healed but the area around my incisions are now itching...Grrrr! LOL..Good luck with that...Just remember there are other itching bandsters here for your support!!

Thanks so much for all the posts! Looking at some of the posts, I can relate to the hiccups while eating and a couple of other indicators. I am mushies now..and doing well. Trying to stick to 3 meals now is crazy but I take it day by day. Today I did feel a little light headed...one thing that makes me upset is not knowing how good or bad of a day I will have. Someone please tell me that is temporary?!?!?

Thanks ladies! Ok, so I will stay away from the egg salad..what do you suggest **mushies** wise...What are your faves?

Hello Again! Ok, so I am 8 days post op and have been having trouble staying full. **The first post I put up expressing my issue with hunger pains, I found out that my sugar intake would have alot to do with it...so I cut out the sugar..that worked for a day **The second post I put expressing my hunger issue again...I was advised to stick with the cream Soups and just drink more Water and other liquids. Did that and it worked for a day NOW...today, I felt like I was eating alllllll day!! By the time I would finish one thing..I would be good for an hour and then be starving again! So I looked through my Lap band paperwork and found my guide. It said Phase 1 will last for "ABOUT" 2 weeks. It said to listen to my body and if I am able to intake more with no issues...then it was time to advance to Phase 2-Mushies.... So I had some egg salad tonight and had about 3 tea spoons..slowly (took me about 25 minutes to eat it) and NOW I AM GOOD..I feel ok, I don't feel hungry and it's been about 2 hours...My question is..What am I listening for in my body?? How do I know if I've taken too much or if I am doing damage? I'm confused now. :confused2:

Thanks Sue! I will try that! Bout to go warm me up some soup right now...Thanks again!

Hello All- I had surgery 7/29..today was my first day at work ( 6 days post op) and I went prepared. Had 4 oz of slim fast for Breakfast, 1/2 Jello mid morning, about 24 oz of Water through out the day, 6 oz of cream of broccoli (blended and strained) and then a popsicle...When I a finish eating this stuff I am full but an hour or two hours later, I AM STILL STARVING! What am I doing wrong?? :confused2: My boss-who had gastric bypass 5 years ago...told me that I may be ready for phase 2 (mushies). I DO NOT want hurt myself by starting on mushies too early so I will stick with my liquids. Another concern is that I am losing 2 pounds a day..that can't be normal, right? Am I not drinking or eating enough? What am I doing wrong? Please help.

Thanks for the posts...I'm gonna walk it off. Youre right Tiffanie, it's a different feeling when your stomach growls. haha..hope I can get all this food down soon..I'm tired and I know I won't sleep like this. Walking here I go!! Thanks again!

Ok, so it's been 48 hours since my banding..today, I graduated to Tomato soup and I was so excited...but right now, my stomach is growling and I feel like I have something stuck in my chest...Can I already be feeling restriction with liquids? Do you think the Tomato soup is too thick? How do I get rid of the feeling? I feel the gas pains all over and have taken Mylanta but if the tomato soup isn't going down how is anything else? Am I gonna have to vomit to get it up or will everything eventually go down? I'm miserable...please help!