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Thank you for responding. I eat plenty (sometimes I have to watch I don't get too much- love the shakes) of protein. I think you are right on both answers....I def need a first fill. I also think your right in that a lot of it IS in my head. Hopefully that will stop soon. Thank you!

I tend to sip with a straw rather than suck it down fast, and tend to gulp more without...I'm not sure what to do...question for my doc Fri. I'll post his answer.

Banded May 17, 2010. I have been healing really well. No problems with anything sticking (on solids already), no vomiting, I am getting plenty of protein (love the shakes) BUT, I want to eat constantly....not big stuff , just grazing. The calories add up and I am NERVOUS!!! I go see the doctor Friday, then I guess he will tell me when I get a fill, but I really feel like I need one bad. I don't even have a really full feeling at all. I have after having a large protein shake, but that subsides quickly. Anyone else having this problem?? :biggrin:

Banded May 17, 10. Clear liquids for about 4 days, then full liquids about 4 days, then started solids...I'm very careful about what I choose, but I am doing awesome. I've lost 7 pounds (3.5 pounds each week). Sometimes I feel I'm eating too much, but hoping when I get my fill that will help. I have been craving sugar which is so wierd,because sugar was never my problem before. Made the mistake of buying dum dum suckers, thinking I'll just suck on one or two....nope, I was eating them....knocked out 5 and I plan on taking them to my sisters, let her kids have them. There are only 25 calories in one..........but, can't seem to stop. argh! Regardless, I'm doing very well.

OH' I'm so sorry. I hope you get help very quickly. I can't believe that your ER won't admit you...that is what you need til the doctor can see you. I wonder if you can request that. You need to be on an IV.

I have been banded since May 17, 2010. Monday will be 2 weeks. I have done wonderful and have lost right at 7 pounds. I had lost 10 Pre-op so, 17 pounds. I am eating solids now. Seemed quick, but I'm doing so good.....I am being very careful and doing itty bitty bite and chewing and chewing. Post op SX appt June 4, then I guess they will give me a fill appt. then.

I try and try to find ways to make the Protein shakes taste better. I have decided that I like the EAS brand in Choc and Body Fortress in vanilla (like the price on this one) There is about 20-23 Protein in one scoop. I put about 12 oz of ice, 8 oz of Water , 1 scoop Protein powder and then....add 1/4 pkg of sugar free pudding mix (instant) whatever flavor....all kinds go with vanilla. Put in blender and make a shake. Play around with it some...you may need a tiny bit more P. powder, or a bit more pudding......I sometimes put a little splenda. With the Chocoate, put a little cocoa powder (only 10 cal in tbsp). This helps the shakes so much. Very good!!!! Hope this helps some.:cursing:

I was banded May 17. I did liquids the first 4 days and then full liquids for about 4 days and now I am eating solids. I'm being extremely sensible in what solids I choose. I ate mashed potatoes one eve. Could only eat 1/2 cup, ate it very slow and did fine. I think the post op diet depends a lot on how quickly you heal, how you are able to keep foods down, how tiny your bites are and how long you chew. I have had NO problems at all. I am just trying things real slow. There is no way I could have done a liquid (clear) diet for 2 weeks.........so, I don't think the mashed potatoes should hurt one bit. Just be careful of gravy, butter...e.t.c. as said before, it can get fattening. Good luck!!!

May I ask you what you eat? I know I'm eating more than that. My protein shakes have about 250 calories and I try to have 2 of those per day. I want my protein. I'm scared to death of losing my hair and getting all sickly looking.

I was there too. I was also banded on the 17th and for the next 3days I thought my lord, should I have not done this??? But, getting much better now. Gas is going away, incisions ache and I'm achey in my gut area....eating fine. No vomiting. But, I feel ya.....felt the same way!

I was just banded the 17th of May and I feel my port under a 1 1/2 in. inc. above and a litttle to the left of my belly button.

I'm confused (maybe I'm so nervous about my upcoming lap and Mon 17th) that my brain is not functioning. You had Blue Cross Blue shield of Alambama?...they would not approve reconstructive sx??? and then you changed to Viva? Then you changed back to bcbs of Alabama?? and they did approve it?? I apologize.....I just want to understand being that I have bcbs of Alabama. It is through Lowes inc. Do you mind explaining. My thick skull did not take it in. Thank you so much:)

Thanks for the gas x idea.......don't have that on the list and I'm sure will be beneficial.

is my pre-sx appt. with Dr. Price. Mondayis my surgery. I'm excited and nervous. I thought I would surely be eating everything I love....I must be nervous or anxious would be more like it since if I am anxious about something I don't eat. I will post my pre-sx wt. I am 5'7. on Friday. (I'm sure they will weight me again, I was 272 one month ago) :scared2:just a little bit.

:ohmy:My pre-surgery appt. is Friday!!! Surgery is Monday May 17. Yah/Yikes...at the same time. I'm happy to talk to anyone. I will post my weight Friday eve when I get home. Looking forward to chatting. Sheila:smile2:

I will be having lapband sx May 17, 2010. Dr. Price at Mt. Carmel West will be doing the sx. I see him on the 14th and then go the following Monday. I am very nervous/excited all at the same time. Just wanted to say hello and welcome any comments or advice. Sheila

Hello.....I am 42, 272 was weight last Thursday. Goal weight, I'm going to guess 150...I'm 5'7. I will be banded May 17. Dr. Price at Mt. Carmel West in Columbus Ohio will be doing it. He is so nice. In Nov of this year, it will have been 2 years since I started this journey of getting everything together for insurance, and then had to do 6 mo. pre-op diet and ex. with my physician too which I lost no weight. I don't have a pre-op diet for right before the surgery.....just Clear liquids the day before. I'm very excited and slightly nervous. Sheila

Today will be short blog. I keep thinking of what foods I really love....maybe have a couple of things since I have 20 days til sx and I can't think of a thing....If Iwas not trying, I'd be eating something..what is wrong with me????hahahaha:tongue_smilie:

Today will be short blog. I keep thinking of what foods I really love....maybe have a couple of things since I have 20 days til sx and I can't think of a thing....If Iwas not trying, I'd be eating something..what is wrong with me????hahahaha:tongue_smilie:

I'm so sorry:sad: Some men who are very insecure would rather be with someone who is either heavy or not so pretty. I'm sure you are pretty. The extra weight that you had kept him more confident that no one else would want you, but that is a load of crap, because there are plenty of men out there who like a full figured women. He is jealous and it's very sad for him. The only thing he is doing by acting this way is pushing you further away from him. My husband knew of a lady who, when she lost A LOT of weight, did leave her husband of quite a few years. I'm not saying you will, but I wonder if your right...he thinks you will. I don't know what to tell you about how to handle it or even how to talk to him about it. I don't know his personality. You will have to decide if being with him and his comments and being so competitive is worth it. Good luck with everything.:eek:

Thursday was my day to have the EKG, BW, and Chest Xray. Long day, glad that's over. I'm very nervous and very excited at the same time. I have been heavy since third grade. I did lose 15, 20, 30, even 65 pounds one time (65- was from absolutly starving myself). I am so anxious to not feel hungry and to feel healthy and NO DIABETES, which I have developed during pregnancy and it decided to stick with me (probably due to extra weight. I have been trying to get this done since Nov 08. My surgery is May 17th at Mt. Carmel (Dr. Price) Columbus, Ohio. My profile picture does not show my size. I will try to post one that does and then keep pictures coming as I lose. Good luck to everyone going through this. Sheila:thumbup:

Thursday was my day to have the EKG, BW, and Chest Xray. Long day, glad that's over. I'm very nervous and very excited at the same time. I have been heavy since third grade. I did lose 15, 20, 30, even 65 pounds one time (65- was from absolutly starving myself). I am so anxious to not feel hungry and to feel healthy and NO DIABETES, which I have developed during pregnancy and it decided to stick with me (probably due to extra weight. I have been trying to get this done since Nov 08. My surgery is May 17th at Mt. Carmel (Dr. Price) Columbus, Ohio. My profile picture does not show my size. I will try to post one that does and then keep pictures coming as I lose. Good luck to everyone going through this. Sheila:thumbup:

I am waiting for a surgery date (maybe they will tell me when they call with the date), but the advocate for the bariatric center and the surgeon himself have never mentioned pre-op diet. Do some doctors ask you to do that and some not? Or, does it depend on your weight?

I am waiting for a surgery appt. I have had a number of people try and talk me out of it. My family is very supportive, but even close friends are acting all wierd about it. Don't worry too much about it, they just don't understand, and are too mouthy about how they feel. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but they should know when to stop. Good luck to you