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I am down to 215 today. 2# loss for this week. My dietician said I could possibly gain adding back in the foods this week so I am thankful that it was a loss and not a gain. You have all my other info. Sherry

I am glad this all worked out for you. Good luck on your surgery and keep us posted.

I did one day clear liquids, 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks mushie stage.

I thought a First Fill thread would be nice to check into. I had my first followup appointment this morning since being banded April 1 with the realize band. My first fill will be April 30 and I will probably get 2 cc's. Sherry

But I had a 6 mo. diet/exercise to do for ins.

Ok, I weighed this morning, Higest 261 March 26 - 226 April 10 - 217

My dr. and dietician say carbonated drinks after 6 weeks.

Can you call your dietician or surgeon and ask them why you aren't loosing. I think I might be the same way.

I could have yougurt 2 - 14 days out and I have ate it without any problems and I would say regular size bites. I didn't get any fill in my band upon insertion. You should call your dr. I don't get eggs or veggies until 2 - 4 weeks out.

My dietician gave me a list of protein drinks i could use but they sell Briatric Advantage. My office mate and I each bought 2 flavors and split so we have choc., vanilla, strawberry, and banana. We can make all kinds of flavors and I add 1/2 packet of crystal light to my vanilla as well. I like that they have 27 grams of protein so I have not been hungry at all with them. I prefer them with water and a couple ice cubes and shake them up vs. putting them in the blender with milk. My office mate is struggling with them but she thinks it is all in her head. I told her to get used to it because she has 2 weeks following surgery to drink them 2 times a day.

I am doing great one week out. SWent back to work on Monday. Countdown to the mushie stage is 6 days...I haven't been hungry and have ate very little but have drank my 2 protein shakes and other liquids. I even slept in my bed last night but still had lots of turning, least now it isn't as hard. I think I am healing.

I take double calcium chewables, walmart carries a natural brand that are carmel, it is my treat of the day to chew...ha ha ha. I also take centrum silver chewable vitamins because I am post menapausal.

MY stomach growls some but I don't feel hungry. I just hear it. If you are drinking your Protein shakes I would look at how many grams of protein there are. Mine are Bariatric Advantage and have 27 grams of protein. I don't feel hungry with those and neither does my office mate.

Since I have a desk job it was easy to return to work yesterday but I did leave 1.5 hours early just because I could....ha ha ha. I will wait and return to my part time job on Saturday which is standing and bending more. I think everyone just has to wait and see how the discomfort is and then make the decision.

i was banded 4/1 and i am not hungry at all. I do 2 protein shakes that have 27 grams of protein is probably why. I have added in an occasional yogurt or broth.

Well i am on full liquids till i see the doctor next Monday. For me today it has been 2 Protein shakes, chicken cup-a-Soup with the broth skimmed off. I tried a bit of cream of celery soup but dumped it down the drain. Oh and one orange s/f popscicle. That is typical day for me until I advance to full mushies. I did however return to work for the majority of the day today. It was 2 days earlier than expected.

I am doing great today. I must say this has been an easy road for me. Yesterday I went to the movies and shopping. Today I took the dog to the vet and for a walk around the block. I think I shall return to work on Monday instead of Wednesday. I am having not problem getting in what I am suppose to even though I haven't felt hungry. Hang in there all you bunnies.

I am sending up prayers your way that you lick this flu bug immediatly. Hang in there, have faith. Sherry

Glad you hopped on over here MI...... I am hopping up and down for ya!

Ditto on what was said above.

This will be fun to do I can't weigh today because I don't have a scale at home but last week I was 226 and I know on Tuesday this week I was 222. So next week I will give you an accurate reading.

And don't forget your $$$$ to pay for your prescriptions coming home. I was out patient so I only took my key and debit card. Also I didn't have my eye glass case with me so my friend had to put them in her purse unprotected. You might want to pack that if you wear glasses.

It sounds like we are all having a good experience so far with our bandings. A speedy recovery to you. I am looking forward to my first shower today and regular liquids.

Glad you are doing ok with it all. I have slept off and on today but haven't taken my pain meds since this morning. I haven't felt hungry but have had one s/f Jello and 2 cups of Soup strained for the broth only. Johnson and Johnson does make the realize band and I got that too but without fill. My dr. told my office mate he would give us a bit of fill but he didn't. I think because the rep from the realize company was there and he probably suggested not doing it. Oh well. He will put in 2cc the first fill within the month sometime. Look forward to hearing your progress.

I was banded yesterday but got to go home. It is going great for me and I hope will go great for you too.