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momof5, protein first, vegie second, carb last. 1 cup of food is good. That will decline once you get good restriction so just be aware.

Just had some almonds as a matter of fact. Just chew well.

You are very normal without a fill. It will take you a few fills to hit your sweet spot so you have to be patient. At some point you will go down to 2-4oz. Good luck/.

That is hysterical! I am so glad you laughed at yourself. Thanks for the share.

Bren649, you can have anything that fits through a straw on the liquid phase. If I were you I would heat up some creamy soup. Its typically made with milk and it was a life saver for me. Good luck.

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I would consult with your surgeon first and foremost. Sounds like you just need a fill.

It took me 5-6 fills to get to my sweet spot.

Hi Holly, it may be because you moved to the mushie stage. It is quite common to gain weight between mushy and even solids. Your caloric intake should be anywhere between 600-800 or 1k maximum. That is what the Dieticians recommend. I would wait it out a few more days or up your calories to 900-1k and see how you do. Don't be too discouraged. Now is the time to heal. The weight loss will come after you begin fills. Good luck.

Thanks for the post. I've been banded 2 years. Its so nice to hear from the newbies on their journey. Congrats on getting banded.

Hi Bre, I have been banded for 2 years. I have lost 75% of my excess weight. I too tried everything you did. The band is a great tool. I hope you have much success. Julie

I would go back to your surgeon. What you are describing is serious reflux which probably means you are too tight. I would start there.

I am so sorry you have had difficulties. Once you heal you should really like your band. Hang in there!

This is quite common. I would see how it goes for you in the next couple days. You can always cancel your appointment. Good luck.

This is quite common. You may want to move to a protein shake or yogurt in the a.m. until you loosen up. Also, sometimes something warm will help. You are normal.

Don't be scared. The surgery was a breeze. I was just sore at the port site. You will be fine.

I would go back to your surgeon. These things can happen. I would suggest seeing if you have stretched your pouch out first. Then I would have a good fill and be on my way. You can take that off in a years time. You can do it.

You are too tight. I wo uld have .2 or .3 removed.

Yes, that is real. Self pay move a lot faster. Congrats!

Move to liquids 2 days then mushies. You are swollen. If your stomach is growling you are hungry. I would have soft diet. Maybe some yogurt. Try and stay away from scrambled eggs. They may come back up. Good luck. Your band didn't slip. This sounds like a normal PB.

That is my goal too. I weigh about 214 right now. I just want to get ot 199 and a comfortable size 16. I am very close. Good job everyone!

your hunger will return you just have to be patient. You should eat small meals all day long to get your protein in. Good luck.

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Tomorrow is my 2 year anniversary. I am 15 lbs from goal. I've lost 70% of my excess weight. I started in a size 24 and now am in a size 16

It depends on how much solid protein you eat with it. Probably about 1 - 2 cups depending.