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bacardi and diet coke have never given me a problem. The rum and the ice get the carbonation to a tolerable level. And diet coke has 0 calories or carbs. There's around 70 calories an ounce in both vodka and rum. I've never been much of a beer drinker but I had a bud light lime the other day. It tasted pretty good and surprisingly went down easily. But I've heard many bandsters say they don't tolerate beer at all. I also make sure I have some chewable anti gas in my purse when I go out. I've never had a problem yet but it's good to be prepared just in case. I don't go out a whole lot so I don't wanna risk having a miserable time cuz something I drank made me all gassy and bloated.

the fill itself isnt too bad, and this is coming from a girl who hates needles. the best advice i can give you is follow your doctors post fill instructions. some people are fine to go back to regular right after a fill. and more than one has told me they do. my stomach is way too sensitive ive gotta gradually build back to it. kind of like an abbreviated version of the post op diet. if you try solids too soon it can be ugly. you take a stomach thats already sensitive from the fill and get it further irritated from a few bad PBing episodes and you can end up swollen and unhappy for days. this was a lesson i learned the hard way. and im not saying that this would necessarily happen to you as severely, but just listen to your doc and take it easy when first filled. id just hate to see anyone end up suffering the way i did a few times

yes it is refreshing to see people who don't have to stoop to name calling and twisting peoples words to try to prove a point. And as far as a moron or a liar I'm neither. Just someone who dosent backdown to rude people and bullies. Any point that's truly valid dosent need that kind of negativity to back it up.

I've gone out several times since my band and haven't had any problems so far. But just like I did before I got banded I never drink on an empty stomach! I've always been a rum and diet coke drinker and have found I still can. Between the rum and the ice the carbonation goes down a bit. But if you do decide to go out Start slow your tolerance may not be what it was preband. Some people don't drink at all but I've always liked to go out and dance and have a few drinks from time to time. ( ok sometimes more than a few) if you do decide to go out be safe and have a great time. My birthday is next weekend and I'm planning on going out to celebrate.

oh I forgot to add that the chewable are in a lower dose of the pills so you may need to take more than one to get some relief. And you might need a few droppers of the liquid if you chose that route. And again how you feel better soon.

the anti gas pills are generally pretty small and if you've been able to swallow other pills you should be allright to take them. But if you're doctor dosent want you taking even small pills whole they do come in a chewable tablet. You also might try the liquid anti gas medication they make in liquid form for babies. I've never tried the tea but it seems like it would be a good option as well. Best of luck and a speedy recovery.

you guys are all amazing! I'm in a size 12 now. The smallest I wheight i remember getting down to as an adult is 10. Now that my 12s are getting lose the 10 seems to be in the near future. And to be honest I originally planned to stop at a 10. but my goal weight is 145 could that really put me In an 6 or an 8? Me that small is simply a concept I can't wrap my brain around. It's so weird I'm still at a point where when people look at me I think there staring at the fatgirl. I'm still floored when people I meet out come up to me just to tell me how attractive I am. Me skinny? I'd love to make it there I just don't know if I can.

I'm 5'4 , 175 and am currently comfortable In a size 12. But I think the difference here comes for a few different reasons. There can be a pretty big gap between a 12 depending on whether its a misses, junior or womens size. Also depends on how tall someone is and how they're built. My BF is almost 5 inches taller than me so she can get into some 12s at 200lbs. whereas at that weight I was still In a tight 16 or an 18.

I got told no caffeine but just in the pre and post op phases. After that I was told it was ok as long as I was taking in enough other fluids. I too have a iced coffee almost everyday

it's also polite and respectful and not the least bit nasty or snide towards others. Much like the posts the majority of others have written. And not once was someone called a moron or a liar. Very impressive.

1. I can't imagine ever having another carnation instant breakfast ever again. They were the staple of my pre and post op diets. Just the idea of one makes me queasy 2. Every once in a while I have to have a reeses cup. I don't have a terrible sweet tooth but when that chocolate fix calls me I gotta have 1 3. And as far as recipes go I've got a recipe for a killed taco dip that I'll happily pass along to anyone who wants it. It's not exactly healthy but it's great to take to summer picnics. I've been making it for years and I get asked to specifically make that for almost any party that I go to. 4. Bandsters must have similar tastes cuz I eat colby jack cheese almost daily. I also do the roll ups with lean deli meats and cheese. I also highly recomend the chicken bacon ranch salad at mcdonalds. I get grilled chicken and the viagrette dressing. I was surprised you could get such a great salad there. It's saved me from making poor food choices a bunch of times.

lellow glad to hear you're so happy with your choice and things have gone well. And congratulations for getting to and maintaining your goal weight. I can't wait to get there myself.

you may want to try kenalog in the cream form before you go with the injections. ive sen some pretty good results with it. hopefully soething works for you.:thumbdown:

i was banded in february and had the same problem. mine quickly went away after i transitioned to the mushies. hopefully yours goes away as fast. and good luck and congratulations on being banded!

thank all of you so much. and all of you guys are doing great. hers to the skinnier, happier and healthier people we are all becoming!

thanks for somoene else aknowledging the unecessary rudeness directed at people on this and other threads. i've learned that there are certain people you just cant win with. they attack if they dont agree with there views. then when defend yourself you get accused of being a liar and trying tp play the victim. some people just cant debate without reverting to shoolyard bully tatics so im going to amke an effort to just avoid such nasty individuals in the future. im well able to defend mtself but ive seen other posts that made the sings said to me look like compliments. i just hope something is done to curb such nastiness in the future. i love this site. ive met lots of great people here. its been reassuring to me to have been to go when i need help on this journey. whether its a pat on the back because of done well or kick in the pants because ive slacked off, whichevers been needed someone here is always able to help. this is a great place to come to get advice or voice an opinion. but if people cant do this with without fear of being attacked they will no longer come here. im not one of those people that thinks everyone has to be friends with or agree with everyone. but everyone does deserve a certain measure of respect no matter what there opinions are and what other people think of them. i just want this to remain the positive place it should be.

Be done but you've resorted to nastiness and accusations yet again just shows your own ignorance and plain out lack of respect for anyone who challenges you. And if you'd like I'd happily provide you my nursing license number to verify my 12 years of nursing experience. I voiced the same statements over and over again yet you keep trying to twist my opinions to suit what you want them to be. I never bashed anyones choices or spoke rudely to anyone. And anyone who is truly right dosent need to reduce themselves to the level of nastiness that you have. I've never disrespected any of your views or stated they had to be wrong. Your opinions don't deserve any more or any less than mine. And when people ask for peoples advice and experience everyone has the right to give there's. I've never lied or exaggerated just given my honest opinion. And haven't had to pick other peoples posts apart nor be rude or disrespectful of anyone. Bottom line other peoples opinions aren't CRAP just cuz they aren't yours!! For whatever reason you and several others have decided that your point of view are the only wants that count. God all this nonsense cuz I had the nerve to give my opinion on a post that asked for. And by a person who's already banded for crying out loud. All I ever said is that I personally knew people that were banded or sleeved that had significant regain and that my discussions with them helped me make my choice. And Id say I'm sorry that that statements seems to offend you so much but I truly don't care. You do have valid points and information but the way that you treat people that don't agree with makes your attitude the focus not the information you have to share. So I will now wish you the best of luck and be happily done with this as well .

headhunter do you even know who you're arguing with anymore? Although I did consult more than 1 doctor to find the 1 i'd be most comfortable with I never claimed to have consulted 14 doctors. I also never quoted a medical journal or website ever and never discussed any specific seminars I attended either. I don't know who that came from but it was not me. again Ive researched all of the surgeries I just chose to use the input of real life people as well as research into my choice. People are not uninformed or ignorant just because they don't draw the same conclusions as you. I'm not an idiot again just someone that used real life people as we'll as research to make my decision. And yes I do agree that spending thousands of dollars on a surgery is a just to sabotage yourself is I a stupid act. I certainly don't have money to burn like that. But it also just proves that having type of surgery before you are mentally prepared isn't going to work. And I will stand by my statement that I'm properly informed of the WLS surgery choices. I'd never had any form of surgery so I made it a point to know what I was getting into and what other potential options were out there.

Steve I do know banders that have regained I said so a bunch of times earlier. One of my best friends had it done. She hasn't regained a whole lot at this point. She dosent have a bunch of medical issues just dosent really have the right eating habits. But I also know banders that have gained and relost again. I dont know anyone personally that had there bands removed.The bypass was the one surgery I was dead set against for myself. And that's because I knew a few people that had very nasty post-op problems. And I met sleeved and banded people and not 1 of them had any major medical problems post-op. I did a lot of research and know there are major differences between the bypass and the sleeve. If I hadn't been banded I'd have chosen the sleeve. And if I had to have my band removed for whatever reason I'd get the sleeve. But the research I did lead me to being banded at this point . And so far the bands worked really well for me. I don't knock anyones choice of surgery cuz just making the decision is a big step for anyone regardless of what they chose. I have a lot of friends and co-workers that are considering WLS. I tell all of them to do as much research as they can and attend support groups before making a decision. I also tell them the same thing that I've said on here, that if they aren't willing to give up there old eating habits and relationships with food that none of the surgeries is gonna work for them. The choice that we love ourselves more than we love food is the hardest part of the choice to make.

I think as long as you tolerate it there's no reason you shouldn't have it. I eat cereal from time to time with no problems. I really don't think eating carbs is a bad thing. I just try to eat healthy for the most part. And I like Jackie pay more attention to calories than I do anything else. As long as you are burning more than you take in you should be ok. Good luck

Steve did you really read my earlier posts on this thread. All I was doing was responded to whether or not on wished I'd been sleeved instead of banded. And I simply gave one of the reasons why I was happy with my choice. I said that I knew of people that had the bypass and the sleeve that had significant weight gain. I never gave medical specifics or websites to look up. I simply gave my opinion based on real life people that I sat and talked to not quotes of a website. And in my opinion I'll take real life people over websites. And yes I did read plenty about all WLS before I decided to be banded. And who I think I am is someone who has a right to speak about my experiences and opinions without being called a liar just cuz they aren't there own personal experiences and opinions. And this is supposed to be a support group not somewhere people come to get nasty and rude when they can't get people to tell them they are right.

Bubblebutt you are a rude, condesce nding person. You aren't right and the people that have been going back and forth with you all day are never gonna change there minds. You've been nasty to me more than once. On 2 occasions indidcated I was a liar. If you think bandsters are such idiots why not just go elsewhere. This is a group we come to for support not to called liars and talked to like fools. That kind of nasty attitude and negativity are truly not wanted here.

what pity pot? ive been sticking to the same basic facts all day. that i know people that HAVE REGINED ON ALL 3 SURGERIES. and whether it stretches to the exact same size as pre sugery or 1/2 the size it was or 2/3 the size for that matter its still stretching and signifigant weight was gained back. thats my point. now wheres your website that say that you cant stretch the sleeve and gain weight back?

well wasabubble butt this is truly my last response to your attacks. since you enjoy website hunting on the sleeve so much why dont you find one that says there is no potential risk of weight gain or stomach restretching? cuz i sure as hell cant find one. and many of them say that you may eventually need further surgey( doudenal switch) depending on how obese you are. i never once said any of the surgeries were wrong i simply stated that i personally knew of people that have had all 3 surgeries and regained signifigant amounts of weight back. these are real life people that i've spoken with. and i never once said the sleeve and bypass were the same. only that i knew people that had signifigant regain after them. those are the facts im sticking to. again everyones choice is there own to make i chose the band and im happy with mine. lots of people are happy with their bypasses and sleeves and im truly happy for them as well. now you have a blessed day

thank you petalpusher i was starting to feel under attack. the bottom line is that anyone that hasnt made the mental committment to weight loss prior to surgery is gonna fail no mater what option they have chosen. any good surgeon will tell you regardless of what surgeries done there are always gonna be people who fail cuz they just will not give up old habits. i wish everyone the best of luck. it dosent matter what method is that works for you as long as we are lucky enough to have found one that finally has. were all trying to get to the same spot our paths arent just the same.