TinaM

Update your weight loss folks on our spreadsheet- don't forget its under community, social groups, spreadsheet we are rounding out our 6 months banded let's support one another in our journey!

the paperwork should be the least of your concerns - give them what they need, call if you need help good luck

i went with the lap band 10cc i actually researched in MEDICAL JOURNALS and reviewed medical trials for both band types I chose lapband because they had a lesser % of of port/port line issues than realize Do your homework - get a library card and/or visit a local university library I literally spendt about 40 hours researching - some you can find online but not all. In the end its what YOU are most comfortable with:smile2:

just keep in mind.... be sure to follow your doctors guidelines to the T for what to eat when regardles of what others say on here - your body, band and program is likely unique to you or at least your doctor with that said when i started feeling hungry again day 4 thanks to the swelling in my tummy going down i was still on Clear Liquids - the broth out of the box wasn't cutting it neither was Jello - i stuck with my clear isopure Protein drinks that had 40g of protein and drank whell slipped religiously when i couldn't stand it any more i sent a friend out to get restauarnt soup - french onion and homemade chicken noodle both from my fav rest. I had him strain off everything i couldn't ahve and i drank the broth - it was AMAZING how satisying that was just the different seasonings made me think fuller even tho in the end it was still broth :thumbup:

you need to call the doc and make an appt sounds like you are having serious issues putting it off could make things worse take care and let us know if its a slipped band or flipped port

be sure to follow your doctors guidelines to the T for what to eat when regardles of what others say on here - your body, band and program is likely unique to you or at least your doctor with that said when i started feeling hungry again thanks to the swelling in my tummy going down i was still on clear liquids - the broth out of the box wasn't cutting it neither was Jello - i stuck with my clear Protein Drinks that had 40g of Protein and drank well sipped religiously when i couldn't stand it any more i sent a friend out to get restaurant Soup - french onion and homemade chicken noodle both from my fav rest. I had him strain off everything i couldn't have and i drank the broth - it was AMAZING how satisying that was just the different seasonings made me think fuller even tho in the end it was still broth :thumbup:

thats normal be sure to follow your doctors guidelines to the T for what to eat when regardles of what others say on here - your body, band and program is likely unique to you or at least your doctor with that said when i started feeling hungry again thanks to the swelling in my tummy going down i was still on Clear liquids - the broth out of the box wasn't cutting it neither was Jello - i stuck with my clear Protein drinks that had 40g of protein and drank whell slipped religiously when i couldn't stand it any more i sent a friend out to get restauarnt Soup - french onion and homemade chicken noodle both from my fav rest. I had him strain off everything i couldn't ahve and i drank the broth - it was AMAZING how satisying that was just the different seasonings made me think fuller even tho in the end it was still broth :thumbup: good luck

search the website and ou should be able to find the thread on the topic my doctor was very strict - we had to sign something acknowledgeing we would not even start to try to get preggers for 24 months - its not just a physical change but and emotional one as well even during my pysch consult this was reviewed as well i was banded dec 2010 and some one in our lapbandtalk community annoucned she was pregnant and she posts regualarly the struggles she is having when she has ben in the lsoing weight mode and now the must gain mode before lapband becomes your quick fix i would consult a fertility expert if you haven't already - you could have other underlying health issues you wouldn't want to take the lap band journey lose weight and then get frustrated further ttc

christie - congrats on making the half way mark! I logged in to share a succes as well - I couldn't resist a size 20 black dress at nordstrom rack. I decided I could hang it up and it could be an inspiration dress after al I started this process at a size 26 pushing a 28. So I bought it today brought it home and tried it on to see how far I had to go - IT FIT!!!! I'm wearing it to a dinner this Sunday night. I just can't decrsibe how I feel.. I realize I still need 22 in my pants (thank you thighs) but its unbelievable. I have been stagent in weigh loss for a couple of weeks but inches have been coming off so just goes to show - hang in there.

oh the fish sounds yummy! I always start out with liquids, then add yogurt/applesauce and move to chicken with a tad of mashed potatoes - if that all goes well - then I give myself the go ahead to move forward to other foods. Hang in there it takes time but you will figure the band out.

hi lisa when i got to that point i picked up some Soup from a local restaurant and strained it. It was still clear liquids but the different spices etc.. made all the difference in the world. I did chicken noodle soup and french onion so worth it! and helped me stick with my docs orders

well are you cruising to eat or relax and have a good time? if you are taking your tiny bites, chewing well, waiting 30 seconds between bites - not drinking for 30 minutes before or 1 hour after eating then yes I would call the doc and see if maybe you can get .1 or .2 ccs removed if you can't get any food down what about yogurt? chicken? was the fish breaded or dry in any way?

oh yeah - much better today almost back to normal:thumbup: