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There's Apricot nectar...not sure if it will do the same as the dried apricots, but it must have something to do with what's in the apricot and I can't see why it wouldn't work. If you can use prunes and prune juice I would assume it would be the same with apricots and apricot nectar. The nectar is delicious too.

So sorry to hear that your fill experience was a painful one. I had my second fill last Sat. and it was a breeze and just a pinch, NO PAIN. Everyone is obviously not a fill specialist. Hopefully you'll have a better experience the next time.

Since August 2nd I'm knocking at the 30lb mark in .8 lbs. Thank God for the brilliant mind that invented the lapband.

I drive 2 hours there and back home for fills and support group meetings. I LOVE Dr. Curry and staff.

Notice how not all of the contestants on the "Biggest Loser" have kept their weight off. It's a struggle and with the band and proper restriction, you can not only lose the weight healthily, but keep it off. If you work the band, it will work for you! Don't let others place fear in you. Do what your heart tells you to do. I am enjoying my band and to date have lost well over 25 lbs in less than 2 1/2 months. Good luck!

I think what flipman meant to type was "The only things in life you regret, Are the risks that you didn't take."

RM...You are a HOOT!!! I busted a gut laughing :w00t: at your response. I fully agree with your serious comments though!

My Dr. allows pureed foods 24 to 48 hours after surgery. I started pureed 48 hours after surgery for 2 weeks (which included protein shakes) and have had NO complications. Every Dr. is different though. Follow your Dr's. advice. The protein will help curb your appetite.

I'm gonna tell you exactly what is in my manual given to me by my Dr. to follow after surgery: Stage 1: Clear liquid diet (24 hours) You will begin the clear liquid diet the day of your surgery, when your surgeon feels it is appropriate. The main goal at this point is just to keep you well hydrated. You will remain on this diet for 24 hours or until your surgeon or dietitian advance you. DO NOT TAKE IT UPON YOUR SELF TO ADVANCE YOUR DIET SOONER THAN RECOMMENDED! Stage 2: Puree Diet (2 wks) About 24 hours after surgery you will be advanced to the pureed diet. This is the point where you will begin introducing Protein into the diet. The texture of the foods that you will be consuming should be like baby food or mashed potatoes. NO SOLID foods are allowed on this diet. DO NOT EAT ANY solid food DURING THIS STAGE. During this stage it is important to be sure your food is baby food consistency. No chunks. You will put undo stress on your band and could cause costly damage. You will get to the solid food stage soon enough. At this point healing is key. Good luck! You CAN do this.

Sorry, it was another person I chatted with yesterday that was stuck. My bad.

Are you still stuck from yesterday? OMG!!!

I just sent you a WEALTH of information via Private Message. Be sure to check them out.

If at 14 weeks post-op I have lost 40 lbs, I will be elated! You can ALWAYS count of RM to give good, sound yet direct advice. Thanks RM.

My Dr. has ALL his patients do the Medifast pre-op diet. I did it for 2 weeks, lost 15 lbs and my surgery was a huge success and lasted only 15 minutes.

I'm a FIRM believer in Colonics and probiotics. Where I get my colonics they sell a probiotic (good bacteria) made with cabbage, carrots and ginger. It's not really good but with pumpkin seed oil it's not bad. It's very good for the stomach. Search for your local colonic provider. It'll do your colon and world of good.

The burp part wouldn't be bad, it's the productive part that is alarming. I know it's just unchewed food, but that's gross. I read on here where someone PB'd and rechewed the food and swallowed and I thought I'd throw up.

My Dr.'s manual says to eat 3 meals and 2 small snacks per day. It is in my opinion that this is the best way to achieve healthy weight loss.

Did you not get a manual? I have a pretty big manual my Dr. gave me so feel free to ask me anything and if I don't know I'll refer to my manual. Go ahead a take a nice walk today and enjoy it.

Although I don't have really great restriction, I have some and what I have found to be really easy to eat, especially for breakfast or snack is some greek yogurt with berries of all kinds and maybe some banana with granola and splenda. It's so yummy and easy to eat.

Your Dr. should have given you the answer to this question. For me, my Dr. said just walking daily for the first 2 weeks then I could resume other exercises in moderation. I was also instructed to not lift, tug, push or pull anything beyond 20 lbs. for 2 weeks. Good luck.

Awe..that so great to hear! Congrats! We are the same age and I can only hope and pray for the same results. I'm believing! Pretty soon you'll have to take the "2be" off of your username at add "Iam". Keep up the good work. :biggrin:

We're all in the same boat. We may as well support one another. I so appreciate all the veterans such as luluc. We're trying to get to where she is. Thanks luluc for being an inspiration! They are truly "band" savers! :biggrin:

I've not had the problem of getting food stuck in my throat. But when it goes down and feels like it's struggling to go down, I have made the mistake of drinking something and it makes it worse in my opinion. Not quite sure what to do in your case. Sorry I can't be much help.

Sounds like it wasn't chewed up too good. I am eating a piece of chicken breast right now and if I do not chew it into a puree, I pay dearly. Unfortunately, chicken breast cooked any kind of way is not too band friendly. I have resorted to chicken legs. Try the chewing til it's pureed first before giving Chicken breast up. Good luck to you.

Slim, What were you eating when this happened? It could have been caused by something not too band friendly or too much going down at one time. I have almost PB'd by too much, not chewed up good food. I get that deep chest discomfort and then it passes, but I don't like it so I chew, chew, chew.