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Posted in general ? and food and nutrition.. Hi - Was banded in October - all has been okay. Today at costco I sampled Macadaian encrusted mahi mahi...and it was HOT. I w/out thinking swallowed the whole thing. I felt a bit stuck but nothing that time didn't help. About an hour later I ate a small Peanut Butter cup...slimed it up. An hour later a Protein shake - couldn't finish it. Two hours later, I was hungry and ate a Fiber One bar...it was feeling VERY uncomfortable about 20 minutes after eating it. I have been sliming now for a couple of hours...did I just irritate it? Someone please tell me what is going on. I am freaking out!!! TIA

Also posted in general ?.. Hi - Was banded in October - all has been okay. Today at costco I sampled Macadaian encrusted mahi mahi...and it was HOT. I w/out thinking swallowed the whole thing. I felt a bit stuck but nothing that time didn't help. About an hour later I ate a small Peanut Butter cup...slimed it up. An hour later a Protein shake - couldn't finish it. Two hours later, I was hungry and ate a Fiber One bar...it was feeling VERY uncomfortable about 20 minutes after eating it. I have been sliming now for a couple of hours...did I just irritate it? Someone please tell me what is going on. I am freaking out!!! TIA

Hi - Was banded in October - all has been okay. Today at costco I sampled Macadaian encrusted mahi mahi...and it was HOT. I w/out thinking swallowed the whole thing. I felt a bit stuck but nothing that time didn't help. About an hour later I ate a small Peanut Butter cup...slimed it up. An hour later a Protein shake - couldn't finish it. Two hours later, I was hungry and ate a Fiber One bar...it was feeling VERY uncomfortable about 20 minutes after eating it. I have been sliming now for a couple of hours...did I just irritate it? Someone please tell me what is going on. I am freaking out!!! TIA

My trainer recommends having a complex carb and protein prior to workout and solid protein afterwards. Examples she gives are 1/2 brown rice and egg whites prior and something like a Pure Protein Shake afterwords. I have noticed a difference when I do this. HTH and GL!

Don't lose motivation! I was banded in October and understand how thrilling it is to lose weight in the beginning. Yes, the weight loss slows down (sometimes it even halts!) but you have to keep it up. A couple of things - Do you find yourself wanting to cheat because you are hungry? Could you need a fill? Are you eating enough QUALITY food? Lean proteins/veggies/fruit Are you exercising? If not, start with something easy - walking, Water aerobics, swimming etc. If you are already exercising, try increasing the intensity of your workout. I was stuck at a certain weight for about 3 weeks and increased the intensity (would do 30 second sprints w/30 seconds recovery time for 15 minutes of my 30 - 45 minute cardio workout) of my cardio workout and bam the scale started moving. You can also try a new form of exercise. Most importantly, don't start cheating...that is one sure way that you will not lose weight and the cycle will begin.

Don't be hard on yourself! You recognized what you did and OWN it...move on - tomorrow is a new day! I was banded on 10/21 and have fallen off the wagon a couple of times. Isn't it crazy how the junk can slide right down??!!!

Wow - my dr. is usually conservative but he isn't on this one. Day of fill - no food or liquids four hours prior - after fill clear liquids for 24 hours.

Congrats on reaching your goal! I'm at 7 with a goal of 8 - 10. I need to get out and exercise and avoid the oh so tempting holiday food. I am committing to working out 3 times this week...I usually am busy w/my kiddies but I am going to do serious workouts. Hopefully that will help!

I have only been banded for a couple of months and have had wine or cocktails a few times. When having wine, I will drink slowly prior to dinner and a few sips during dinner. As for cocktails, I have had them once and it went with no food. I didn't notice a change as far as how fast it hits me...but I am more cautious since I consume substantially less food.

I have never heard of that. I also enjoy having an occasional glass of wine or cocktail and have done so since being banded. Like Luluc I have to count the calories and cut back somewhere else or add extra exercise. Every surgeon is different - ask next you go in for reasoning.

My story... I have been heavy all of my life...although I was overweight, I was a very active child - swam competively for years. In college things just spiraled out of control - I was no longer swimming and hit 262 (5'10") - that was the last time I weighed myself and am sure that I got higher. It got to the point that I would only wear sweat pants cause nothing else really fit. After college I lost weight by going on extreme diets and working out for hours. In 2004 I made it to my lowest at 178 but was eating about 500 calories and working out 6 days a week for 2 hours. I was always hungry and drank coffee to numb it. Food was this horrible issue. In 2006 I had my first son and gained 60+ lbs - I only lost 30 of it. I then had my daughter this year (July 2008) and gained an additional 20. I was at 225. While my BMI was not excessively high (32) I realized that this was the time to do it. I was back to wearing sweats, feeling horrible about myself and was beginning to effect my relationships. My "moment" came when I yelled at my husband for giving our son a french fry..."I don't want him to be fat" WHOA. I don't want my children to have the issues with food that I have. I am back to wearing regular clothes. I have a way to go, but am losing weight without being hungry. I am eating in moderation. I still struggle but know that it will get easier.

I am so sorry for your incredible loss. Allow yourself to grieve as only this will help you heal. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Clear liquids first four days, full liquids for two weeks, mushies week three and four, soft foods five and six. I would call your nutritionist to make sure. Although it is hard, I would be cautious and do what the more conservative of the two say just to be safe. Good luck!

No shoulder pain - gas pain went away within a few days. I got a fill 4 weeks after my band was put in. Good Luck!

I too am a huge sushi fan and have eaten it. The problem w/sushi is that you automatically get a huge bite and end up chewing what seems like hours...although once chewed up it went down okay. As for lettuce, I have too had it and you just have to chew it up well...which can get kinda gross.

CONGRATS!!! I totally understand the thrill when the scale moves! I bet it is going to start coming off a bit quicker!

I was banded on 10/21 and was stuck on the weight loss as well. Had a fill last Monday and the weight loss is picking up again. When are you scheduled for a fill? That should make a big difference.

I have worked extensively w/physicians and trust me when I say they all love wine. I have given wine to several physicians and they get very happy!

This too shall pass! I felt tons better by day 4. A week after the surgery, I was able to comfortably walk around. I wasn't able to drink 4 oz. for a while. Listen to your body and not what everyone else says...we all heal differently!

CONGRATS!!!!!!! You just totally inspired me to keep working hard!!! You should be very proud of yourself!

Salome: Thank you for clarifying what I was asking - I appreciate your kindness. Yes, I was curious if it loosen's up after a day or two. Plain - The sarcasm is impressive....someone must have forgotten to pull the stick out of your ____ . Otherwise you have a very dry sense of humor that must leave you slightly lonely.

**Also posted this in Post Op Forum** Hi - I had my first fill exactly one week ago...I was able to eat a grilled cheese w/no problems. So today went to have a little more added and now it hurts to eat. I can drink very very slowly and it took me an hour to finish a yogurt. Is it common to be tighter right after a fill? Will it loosen up? I am just concerned since my dr.'s office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Any past experiences and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hi - I had my first fill exactly one week ago...I was able to eat a grilled cheese w/no problems. So today went to have a little more added and now it hurts to eat. I can drink very very slowly and it took me an hour to finish a yogurt. Is it common to be tighter right after a fill? I am just concerned since my dr.'s office will be closed Thursday and Friday. Any past experiences and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I have a large (40 inches/36 lbs.) 22 month old son & 4 month old daughter... I too explained the boo boo thing and while he seemed sympathetic, he is 22 months and was bound to forget. I made every effort to be protective of my incisions but I would tape sanitary pads/liners on my incisions when I played with them. It did help especially with the rubbing when playing w/them or reading him a story. HTH. Congrats on your upcoming surgery!

I'm game! By New Years I would like to lose 8 lbs. but if I lose 10 lbs. I will buy myself a new outfit! 8 will require work and 10 will be a lot of hard work. Thanks for the challenge!