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We've given up caffeine, sugar, carbs...all the stuff that created 'spurts' of energy. Perhaps that is the cause. I want to pump myself with protein, and am eating a lot of fish and chicken. But as for the protein shakes, I don't want to load myself with calories.

I was banded on May 28th and I am struggling with that same problem. I have been eating potatoes to try and boost my potassium level and also drink plenty of fluids and eat my protein and supplements, but still fatigued. It is after climbing a flight of stairs or going to the supermarket to pick up a few items. I know I am not a spring chicken, but 3 weeks ago I could run around like crazy without feeling wiped!

Here is a good thread on PB-ing. scroll down to post #8, and down. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/slime-pbing-question-94081/

After I had been on mushies, I thought I'd try eggbeaters again since they were so good the day before. Nausea big time. Several days later I tried them again(glutton for punishment) and they were delicious and no nausea whatsoever. Must be a normal phase.

I had some bad hair breakage and hair loss during a past surgical procedure..non Band related. It was from my having a perm,color and anesthesia. I thought I was going to have to go out and buy some hair! I found a product called Viviscal extra strength tabs..a fish supplement and it DOES work. It is pricey and can be found on sites like Amazon and ebay(cheaper). To see any results, one has to take it for at least 3 months..But after those 3 months, my hair grew stronger and healthier than ever before. Now..post Banding, I am continuing to take it a s a precaution along with Biotin from the drugstore. Here is the site I get my Viviscal from(pink package). The stuff DOES work, but it is expensive: OH YEH...you are going to have the best nails you have ever had, too! And no, I do not work for the company. VIVISCAL WOMAN

I haven't had a fill yet, but I KNOW when I have had enough or if I eat too fast..it feels like there is something BIG stuck in my chest! I have begun to use phrases such as : "Listening to my Band" "My Band is telling me to slow down or stop" AND I DO...cause I have a fear of vomiting with the band...or PB'ing in public or making mad dashes, or pulling plastic bags out of my purse to PB....not very ladylike at all. "Listen to your band!"

Fickle! Ugh! For the past few mornings I have been having a delicious breakfast of EggBeaters. This a.m. I took a few bites, tastily seasoned, and after about 10 minutes I felt very nauseous and not wanting to even look at the plate. Went for a few teaspoons of applesauce to 'cleanse the palate' and get a sweet taste in my mouth and it all passed. What's up with that? Do you have bouts when you love a food and your band does too,and the next day your Band doesn't want to deal with it?

I spent a couple of years on the phone meetings, but never encountered one with a WL surgery focus. One thng I know, before I had any thought of getting banded, the f2f groups were kind of mean to those who had any surgery. I was hoping things had improved and warmed in that area since w/l surgery is being chosen by the obese community now.

I stayed overnight and had no problem with gas in the hospital. I brought a book along, but never got to crack the cover because with the pain meds(more sore than in pain) I slept most of the time and watched tv the rest. It's only an overnight stay and will go quickly. I had to make use of Gas x extra strength strips about 5 days after coming home when the gas began to act up big time. It worked its way out from the upper body down through and 'out'..no pain..just very annoying. No need to take anything except a comb(I didnt get one in my pack and was glad I had one in my bag and a fresh set of underwear for the trip home...EVERYTHING else is provided.

I had some deli turkey diced up for lunch and I forgot I was supposed to take itty bitty bites and it felt like a baseball was stuck in my chest! It was awful. And it hurt a lot. Eventually it went through the band, but it was a strong reminder! One reason I weigh a lot is because I hate eating cold food..so I eat fast. And more. Now, I have to remember to eat slowly and make several trips to the microwave rather than trying to eat all my food before it gets cold. CHANGES!

Things are going well. I came off the all liquids yesterday and am now in the mushies stage. I have only lost 18 lbs since my effort beginning 2 weeks before my band until now, but I am pleased. I have NEVER before been able to lose weight like that..above 5 lbs and then regaining them. My age has a lot to do with it too, though..I will be 60 in a few days.

I had those eggs this a.m. I poured 1/2 cup which was supposed to be the equiv of 2 eggs. I did feel them in my upper chest even though I was eating slowly with smallish bites. (I added a little turkey breast to make an omelet). I 'listened to my Band' and immediately put the fork down for a while and the feeling went away. However, last p.m. I had turkey and 1/2 cup of potato and it went down with no feeling of fullness in the chest. I heard said at support meetings that some seasoned Bandsters discovered that their Bands were more restrictive in the a.m. and I find that, even though I am pre-first fill) it is so with me and my Band.

Aaaahhh! That is so good to hear, carrie. It occurred to me also that I could always ask the EEM for a portion too, but I didn't want to bring attention to myself by stalling the line. I will give it a try and take your example as encouragement. Are you looking forwrd to getting your first fill?

I am a horrible cook. Probably the main reason for my obesity...eating out and eating processed foods. I definitely would have a ball if tasted your home cooking, munger! The sound of the casserole made me drool. I imagine that my cooking will improve considerably while I count calories, grams of Protein and do all I can to make a meal tastey yet according to my Band's promptings. I find that already I am eating to nurture my body and being more health conscious rather than getting full and happy as before Banding. My way of thinking is changing. I used to be in OA 12 step and was not health conscious,but more aware of not overeating. I miss the group meetings, but I find that the online posts and exchange here with fellow Bandsters, especially May Bandsters, has been more beneficial than months of OA . I would love , however, to see a WL surgery branch of OA. But...that is for another forum, I guess. Just my ramblings.

I was banded 2 weeks ago. I am Roman Catholic and would like to take Holy Communion. Have any of you on the May 09 forum taken the Communion wafer yet? and how soon after being banded? (some of them aren't thin)

Anyone know of any OA meetings on the phone 'bridge' which are geared to those with WL surgery?

Well last night I started the mushies stage and for dinner had some diced turkey and 'smashed' potato (no milk). I find that it goes down very well. The swelling in my stomach from the Band being sutured onto it is starting to go down, so the opening is widening. Soon there will be hardly any restriction until I get a first fill and I have to be VERY careful not to overeat and see how much I can 'pack away in there' w/o it coming back up...dread the thought! As I type I am having a breakfast of peppered scrambled eggs with some diced turkey and it is delicious after broth and glucerna shakes and popsicles for 14 days. I think this stage is going to be the toughest because of the lack of restriction (pre-first fill) and the temptation to eat everything . I am counting my grams of protein and aiming for 60 grams a day and also staying between 1000-1200 calories.

Oh it is good to hear from you Y ! Some have mentioned that you presence is truly missed at the meetings. It is good to know that you are doing well with your band and are still losing, slowly but surely. Prayers for your troubling situation..this too shall pass! Keep on keepin' on! Hope to see you at one of the Support Meetings soon.

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ROFLOL at that dream! I bet you woke up in a sweat! But relieved when reality set in. As for heparin shots..could be. I never considered that. I will ask at my post op follow up tomorrow.

I have 5 insicions. In addition I have 2 black and blues ..one on either side of my belly button. They look like needle marks. Anyone know what they were for?(or maybe you all didn't have them?)

You made it! I agree that rest is difficult in the hospital..they want to monitor you and they are constantly in and out. But you seem to be breezing right along afterward..and going to the shopping center, to boot! Great recovery! You are fortunate to have family members to help out.

Horrid diarreah and gas for the past few hours. I thought the gas was all gone and done with...SURPRISE! Gas X for supper. Today I only managed to have 2 shakes , 1 broth and 1 popsicle and a couple sips of Fuze. Not a good day at all inwardly. Outwardly, the 'stab wounds' are healing up fine.

nip it in the bud, gal NIP IT!

Wow ONTHEWAY..mushies already. I wish! I wish! I have another week to go.