TinaM

you can call and find out but don't forget to check the anesthesiologist as well you have no idea what type of surgery was involved or if it was ateam of doctors involved make the call and check the surgeon and the anesthesiologist

Once I got aproved for the band I start shopping reseale shops. I gave myself $20 a month to shop. I now have a mix of old clothes in my closets in varous sizes and some new pieces.

Its a Taylor body fat analyzer I paid $35

I picked up my digital scale from Costco does weight and body fat - reads the eaxact same as my doc's.

Beans, beans i LOVE beans - i had a bowl of great northern beans with ham tonight and I have in a pinch had the taco bell pintos and cheese for lunch. I haven't had any problems with beans. Like another poster said I really limit salad and I wasn't given the green light until 1 month post op. If I have salad I order a chopped salad. No problems on either but I chew, chew, chew

oh boy i'd be extra mean

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Becky - I can so relate that's what I am aiming for too 299 here I come!

deuce- i had my 1st time sunday night reheated chicken breast and broccoli - 4 bites in I felt it immediately jumped out of the chair moved to the sink for a brief moment I pondered 911 - the pain was so intense and I was alone ( i need to add a big fear is dying at home alone and no one knows) so I coughed very, very hard a few times and had the mini vomititus of the last bite I had taken never, never again will I eat leftover chicken (too dry) and I will eat slowly darn it once was enough it will never happen again!:smile2:

good for you

okay if its situational food concersn I have run the gamit in 5 weeks and managed fine - I usually get aplate, put a small spoon of offered foods and take tiny, tiny bites I have been to a wedding (I asked for a vegetarian meal said my tummy was upset) they were serving steak and i was early post op 3 birthday parties pizza/pasta/salad/mexican - I have managed it all and no one noticed I wasn't chowing down like I used to so its about moderation/quanitity and smart food choices on the pizza I actually ate the toppings - i was concerned the bready crust would get stuck so I didn't even try it

Paula- I had lap band surgery Dec 15th and went thru the same thoughts you are having. I ultimately went with lb becuase if I had any other type of medical problem in life the band could be unfilled and I could receive treatments. The sleeve or RNY both have restrictions I just couldn't handle. I'm probably overly concerned as various cancers run in my family and I just want to be able to 'battle' any disease w/o worrying about a surgery decision I made years ago. My thought is the band can be unfilled or removed if need be and once well, it can be filled or I can have surgery to reinstall one. The vomiting - I am a BIG freaky gagger - I mean freaky as in I can easily start to gag and lord help me if I have to vomit - I totally freak. Here I am 6 weeks post op and I had one episode where I ate to fast, I knew it the moment it happened I stayed calm, had a strange feeling and up the bite came like a big burp. Now that, that happened I am so cautious, the word didn't come to an end but at the time it did hurt - but I did it to my self. as far as food restrictions - what is it you think you'll miss? I have eaten many things and not had issues. I do heed the advice of no soft breads but I haven't missed them. Are they foods that got you here? Now something you didn't address is the amount of work each one involves on your part. The band - it doesn't do it for you- you have to follow the 'rules'- exercise, get 70 - 90 grams of Protein in and 64oz of fluids a day with less than 1k calories. So you have to work at it change your habits. Protein/Produce then starches So its a tool but you have to use, not abuse it and you will be successful. the sleeve- a perm change, an alteration to your body - but you can be lazy - it only restricts your food for you so if you put in poor food choices you can still ramp up the calories (just like the band) and still fail (just like the band) but now you are missing 85% of your stomach. In my research I found that at 5 years out the band and rny have similiar weight loss and maintanence. My reading on the sleeve said altho slightly comparable to band it is equal to RNY. In the end it comes down to what is best for you, be very honest with your medical team especially your surgeon and pysch. They should be able to guide you. My surgeon would not say 'yes do this one, not that one' - he gave me every ounce of info I could get my hands on and answered a lot of questions (I called 2 or 3 times a week for 4 or 5 weeks) Also you may want to post this on the board for gastric sleeve - as I'm pretty sure since most folks on here have the band - they may be slightly biased :smile2: Good luck in your decision. tina

my doc suggest hot peppermint tea to ease/soothe stomach irritation after vomiting trader joes has it fairly inexpensive

mel - i put a packet of splenda on top of the yogurt to cut the tartness

Hi there- my cousin just went thru this in November, after her 14 day regimen which she followed to a T she was clear of the infection when retested at 4 weeks. (the meds can make you tired) good luck, and don't let this get you down just a small obstacle to overcome, be glad they tested for it and found it before the suirgery- good medical team.

I use the premier Protein shakes from costco and the Protein Shakes from Traders Joes (pre-canned) both are tasty, high protein and 110-150 calories another i would suggest altho not breakfast is the Isopure zero carb 40g protein - it comes in several flavors availble at Vitamin shoppe, GNC and online

Hi There- First off do look for teh support group for those banding in Feb 2010 - just scroll down you'll find it. So, very, very helpful to get adfvice and share with those at the same level as you. I had surgery dec 15th you can see by my ticker when i started the process i was 378, i'm proud to say I'm almost down 50lbs and its just been so great. Just a little more than half that loss is post op. There is also a mentor/buddy thread on here with great wonderful folks who have been in your shoes. Keep coming back and check out those success stories, it so reassuring to 'talk' with others. There is also a chat room which I have been in a couple of times to ask questions I needed answers to righ now! Good luck in your journey. t

My 6 months required I meet with a nutritionist 3 times and attend 3 shared medical appointments. For me it was more about achieveing the new habits that are so important to the band. Some are below not all applied to me. 1. quit smoking 2. quit caffeine/bubbly drinks 3. cut sweets 4. cut drive thrus 5. learn to eat slowly 6. learn small bites 7. learn to chew 8. learn to drink 64 ounces and sipping it!~ 9. good nutrition 10. what will your stomach hold post band? 11. identify other challenges in your everyday life to success with teh band 12. lots of discussion on protein, protein, protein 13. execise regimen so you can get the idea mine was less about what are you doing today and more about what are you doing to today that could sabbotage your future success as you will find on here every medical team has different requirements so be sure to follow what has been set forth by yours over anything posted on lbt

Hi There- I had surgery Dec 15th so I may not be the best to answer your questions but I'm on full foods. The vomiting - I haven't had/done any. The gas - that dissipated after the 2nd week after surgery My doc gives everyone 3 weeks off after surgery, I however asked to go back after 2 weeks I was just so bored. You cannot see my port- it you push around hard I can feel it but thats it. First fill is scheudled 2/2 feel free to ask me questions,.

when i traveled a couple of weeks ago I packed some starkist snack kits and bumble bee chicken salad kits - both were in my carry on and I had no problems. I also found muscle milk lite in the airport. I also just to make sure packed a Protein shot - it was a little bottle less than 3oz and I got it at GNC I also packed a couple of packages of cream of wheat and oatmeal - you can always get hot Water at a restaurant.

I've had thyroid problems for years - my PCP has a standing order at the lab for me to test every 6 months. I suggest anyone having challenges to do the same to get a good read over time.

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here is what I was told (and I have visited the nutrionist since surgery to make sure I was on track) 800-1000 calories per day no more than 2 Protein shakes per day 70 - 90 grams of protein daily 3 distinct meals since lunch is around 12 and dinner is 7 I am allowed a small planned snack mid afternoon ( I opt for fruit) protein first then produce then starch

I was banded Dec 15th and I'm on regular foods now. You should realy contact your nutritionist or medical team to see what is best for you. Check out the Dec Bandsters under 2009/December we have a thread there also under Community/Social Groups/Dec Bandsters we have a thread on what folks are eating I'm eating a lot of the small tuna cans with wheat crackers (5 crackers) limiting Protein drinks to no more than 2 per day Soups scrambled eggs with laughing cow cheese thinly sliced ham popsicles greek yogurt with honey grilled chicken and veggies I keep total food under 3 ozs per meal Tina

hi there this has been a topic in my shared medical appt many times i would suggest you speak with a therapist to help you thru this i have heard in my group many post op patients who substituted alcohol for food and just swapped out addictions you have identified that you need help and support which is a huge step so congratulations!