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When I was cleared for soups, I would eat Reduced Fat Cheez Its. My Dr. said that was okay. So... I hope that tid bit of information helps! :thumbup: I know you are happy you are having Chili!!!

I had internal stitches and glue on top with tape closures. I had no problems!

For a fast breakfast, I drink a chocolate Slimfast - good cals and good protien. (the opti kind) or Yogurt. I guess I need to expand my breakfast possibilities :wink:)

This sounds great too!! What about the calories in this? Where are you getting these great sounding recipes? YUMMY!

This sounds absolutely delicious!! How many calories are in this? Do you use apple pie filling or just plain canned apples? Thank you for posting.. I can't wait to try this!

I had my first fill on July 13th. To me, it was the weirdest feeling ever. My Dr. put 5 CC's in my 10 CC band, but then had to remove some because I couldn't swallow the water in my mouth. I go back on Aug. 17th and hopefully I will get another fill. I am very hungry a lot. My Dr. said that I will need another fill when: 1) I get hungry a lot. or 2) I'm not losing weight. After my fill, I had to do 2 day of clear liquid and 2 days of mushies then back to regular on the 5th day. For clear liquid days, I make up some Oodles of Noodles soup with the noodles and then drain the noodles and drink the flavored liquid. I could hardly drink the first day, it got much easier on the 2nd day and it got easier day by day.

Well Hello and Welcome! Congratulations on your weightloss so far. I have found this place to be an awesome source of information and I am sure you will too.

Gurgles?? Is that when you hear it coming up from like the big tummy through the band and up the throat?? I hate that..LOL No controling it!

How do you know if you are stretching out your stomach? I've had one fill so far but I'm still hungry. I just want to make sure that I am not stretching out my stomache. Any advice?

Thank you so much for posting this, I haven't had a fill yet, but have been wondering if I could eat lettuce... so after this I will stick with NO LETTUCE! :biggrin: Just when I have been craving salads..LOL

Good Luck tomorrow!!! I wish you all the best! Congratulations on your New Life!!

Hi~ I just was banded on 05/29/09. So far I have lost 15.6 lbs. I know this was the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I have already stopped having some problems that I was having prior to being banded. You need to try to schedule a seminar and let you husband go to it with you so he can see all the things that you like about it. Maybe that will help. My husband was all for me getting it and now, he is thinking about doing it as well. I wish you all the BEST, but trust me... there will be no regrets for you later.