juliegeraci

Personally I would give them a second chance. There are a lot of people who are uncomfortable around obese people. If you are feeling and looking good it shows. I would definitely reconsider, but that's just me.

Yes, I drink 1 protein shake a day in the a.m. It keeps me full for at least 3 hours. I like them because it gives me 1/2 of my daily protein intake.

Hi Kim, fill amounts depend solely on the doctor. You may want to tell him not to fill you conservatively. The reason why they do gradual is because they want you to get use to the fill level. For me, however, I never really had a good fill so it took me at least 6 months to really start on the program. I had 5 fills before I truly felt restriction. I hope that doesn't happen to you. Good luck.

I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back to work the following Monday without a problem. I do, however, have a desk job so I don't need to walk around much.

A small handful of almonds always helps me mid day if I am struggling.

I would first make sure you are at the right fill level. Second, I would take all those bad foods out of your house. You can do this. Just get back on track!

YOu shouldn't be able to eat more than 1/2 cup of food with good restriction. I'm not sure how big an apple you are comparing that to. Yes, you must eat solid protein first. That will keep you fuller longer and will not cause you to snack between meals. Good luck.

xray chic, your band most likely has not slipped. I am shocked that the nurse would tell you such a thing. You barely have any saline in your band thus you can eat everything. When you get it checked out I would go back in for a fill immediately. If one doesn't work then go back again. It took me 5 to feel good restriction. Your band is fine. It is just not working properly because you are not filled enough. Julie

If you are losing that is all that matters. In my case I can only eat 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food and I'm losing. I am fine with that.

Dr. McKeen is wonderful. He works between Salt Lake and San Jose, CA. I would highly recommend him.

JP, congrats on getting approved by UHC. That is my insurance too. You will love being banded. congrats.

It took me about 8 weeks.

My doctor recommends 24 hours of liquids followed by 24 hours of mushies, then solids,

You should do much better after your 3rd fill. Also, make sure you are eating enough solid protein. That may help you stop snacking at night.

Yes it is time but your surgeon may make you wait 6 weeks for a fill. Try and count calories while you wait for a fill. Try to stay between 1000 and 1200.

Alex10, You will just eat smaller quantities. I think the most difficult part is the post op diet. You will have to be on liquids first then mushy then solid. That may be the most obvious part. Good luck.

Hi TenGal. Getting banded was the best thing I have ever done. I am considered an average loser at 2 lbs per week. I am down 56 lbs since June 6th of last year. I have another 46 to go. I love having restriction and never being hungry. I think you will enjoy eating less and feeling full longer. Good luck.

Jen, you are doing fantastic. Keep up the good work.

Wanda, you have done fantastic. What an inspiration. Keep up the good work.

Cali, congrats on getting banded. You will love it.

They probably chose it because they want to lose weight faster. The band is a slower process. If you look 2-3 years out it is the same outcome. The band is much better as far as safety goes. You just will lose slower. You may want to phone your surgeon and see if there is another support group in the area for bandsters. Good luck.

I took Tylenol without a problem. I didn't need any pain medication. You should be fine.

Carla, congrats on making the decision to be banded. You will love it. Good luck.

Hi Diane, you can eat apple sauce, oatmeal, tuna/chicken salad, yogurt, scrambled eggs, protein shakes, pudding, anything that is soft or mushy like beans so is a good one. Hope this helps.

Make sure you are eating enough solid protein. If you aren't you will be hungry in an hour or 2. Yogurt and cheese are soft proteins. Chicken would be considered hard protein.