cruzlady

Well said Tarajim.

I was banded 10/15 -- have lost 30#. Also did NOT do pre surgery special diet of any kind .. My biggest problem is exercise .. Both knees are bad , one already replaced ( not a good outcome) and I refuse to have the other done. I still use a walker on cold or rainy days . Once weather warms up, I WILL be out walking , with or without the walker. I figure any walk is better than none . BTW Stacy, Congrats on your great weight loss !!!

I had the choice of staying overnight or going home . I stayed overnight and am glad I did, it gave me a full day of rest after my surgery and the nurses were wonderful. The surgical center allowed visitors early evening and even allowed our 3 year old grandson to come for a visit . I really think the overnight stay is a good thing ..

I lose less on liquid diet than I do on mushies or "real" food " Was banded Oct 15-- am down 30#. Had 1 fill of 1.5cc on Dec8-- had to have .5cc removed Dec 23.. Could NOT keep anything solid down . I am going to try to schedul a 2nd fill for Jan 11. Keep your fingers crossed for me ..

I say call your doctor .. Even after a fill of 1.5cc I could drink liquids..

I am hurgry all of the time now .. Had to have 1/2 cc removed just before Christmas.. Was not able to kkep anything down.. Now I am looking at food all the time,, even the dog food is getting a second glance.. Not due for next fill until Feb

I had port area pain ( just minor) for about a month after surgery. Now2 months out , it is fine .

We had a Christmas dinner at a local restaurant .. I ordered a Caprese Side salad Fresh Mozzarella slices layered with baby spinach, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil with Kalamata olives, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A couple of people asked if that was all I was ordering , I told them it was all I wanted .. When in fact I really was wanting some of the pizza and garlic bread that they had ordered . Wanting and indulging are 2 different things.. So now , I do what is best for me and after a while it will be such a part of my life that I won't even think about it ..

Didn't even think to ask when he did it ..

I had my first fill on 12/8-- since then anything I eat , comes right back up.. I just tried to eat ONE steamed sea scallop and am in pain (AGAIN).. Is this normal for almost 2 weeks post fill??? My doctor is in Texas ( 7 hours from here)

I had my first fill 9 days ago , and as of this morning I am still on mushies.. I managed to eat about 2/3 of a scrambled egg and that is it .Wondering if it is normal to still have this much restriction after your first fill???

Banded (LapBand)Oct 15-- had 1st fill Dec 8. Down 27# so far.. I have found that bacon is not my friend anymore .My no-no list is growing every week, oranges, french toast,breads, and pork loin. Right now I would slap somebody for a bottle of Sierra Mist.. I MISS CARBONATION !!!! But I get over these wants when I get dressed in the morning and my pants are loose and I can use the 2nd set of hooks on my bra instead of the first set.

Throw them in the food processor

Bread of any kind and BACON .. I thought I was going to end up in the ER after 1/2 piece of bacon. After my 1st fill 6 days ago, I am back on mushies.. Tried to eat salmon last night and had to make a beeline for the ladies room at the restaurant.

I just had my first fill last week.. so liquid in liquid out .. But it still hurts !!!!

I have some kind of stomach thing going on..vomiting so hard by back & ribs hurt.. There is a stomach virus going around the area.. I am a 7 hours drive from my doctor .. Question: Will this vomiting screw up my band ???

I tried fish the first day -- BIG no-no.. I am still on liquids/mushies 4 days later. I did have some mashed potatoes (very thinned )last night - but today has been soup, jello and protein drink.. I don't want that kind of pain again..

I wish I could eat nuts !!! They make me double over in pain since being banded .. Prior to banding I ate walnuts and almonds almost daily.

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Had my first fill last week.. The anticipation was 1000 worse than the actual fill.. Nothing to it .. I am sooo relieved . I hate being back on the liquids, but this to will end soon. Since being banded , I notice that I must be sitting staight up when I am eating . If I don't I have INTENSE pain.. Grandma always told me to sit like I had a broom handle stuck in the back of my shirt.. I guess she knew what she was talking about .

Way of life --- eating less- enjoying it more ... At thanksgiving dinner , I loaded my plate with what I thought I wanted and could eat. about 1/2 way thru .. I was done . Wahooo- my brain is learning !!!

Thanks for the info.. They will not have a hard time finding my port .. It is very visible.. I wonder if that is normal?? Plus I am soo sad, I gain 1.5 pounds over the holiday .. That is what happens when you don't stay home ..

My first fill is next week.. I am not able to sleep on my side and I am not able to sit in a chair and lean over to pick something up without being in pain.. Is this NORMAL ????

The bacon was going to be a treat .. It is not something I do everyday ...

Thanks for the bacon info-- I'll pick some up today ..