HappyHour54

Thanks for you quick response.It has only been a week.I am not sure what to order when in a restaraunt due to the fear of running to the bathroom.I guess I will see if I can little by little expand my choices.

I just had my second fill and have no trouble eating a little ceral in morning,but come lunch and dinner it seems chicken or veggies or meat make me feel like I am golng to get sick.I end up having a milk shake because it goes down easy and I am full.I know I am having trouble eating better food choices but then I think I have to eat something.My calorie intake is still low due to the small portions.Does anyone else eat the "sliders" because you have to eat something.:thumbup:

Thank you for asking your doctor for us.I am glad he cleared up the stretching of the pouch.I will let you know when I feel up to trying one.

I was banded on July21. I feel pretty good but I am stillsore when I sit up from laying down.My bra seems to rub on the skin right above it which is very tender.When I get a fill will this start all over again? I feel like I don't want to do anything to aggravate it so I have been laying low for a while.I just need to know how long befor the tenderness goes away?

Hi,I'm in Monmouth County (Manasquan).I was banded on July21 in Somerset Hospital by Dr.Mehta. I only have lost 5 lbs.I am looking forward to my first fill on 8-30.My port is still sore but from what I have read that normal.

This is a problem for me as well.Most of my friends drink beer .I have not tried any yet but I was hoping I could get by with having one once in awhile.I usually have it on ice so it is watered down,and maybe allowing for that carbonation to decrease. I know I have an occasion comming up soon,I hope I make the right choice and stay clear of beer!!

I am going through the same thing! I was banded yesterdayand only told my children and two friends.In the mean time I have been in bed and when people stopped by I just said I had a small procedure.Well now my one friend thinks I have cancer an am not telling!!Its not that I wont eventuatly tell,I just wanted to do this for me ,and did not want to hear what everyone had to say.Like ,"is insurance paying for it?" I am self pay and I made this life changing decision.I can't wait to look great and then I will tell.

I had my surgery yesterday as well.I am sore.I am hungry.I can't get into a good position to sleep,But I am soooo excited for my new life.Thanks to everyones support!

Well I guess I can answer my own question.I AM HUNGRY!! I was banded yesteday.I also was starving going in.I felt sick all night but did not throw up.I was very concerened about sitting up,moving from side to side.I keep feeling like I am going to pull out my port.I am walking like an old lady,but hoping a day of rest will make the difference.I am looking forward to babyfood!!!

Good luck tomorrow.I am being banded as well.I could not figure out the ticker.I will watch for your progress.:smile:

WOW!!!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!

I am being banded in the morning.I am not scheduled to stay overnight barring complications.I am nervous about the pain,but mostly I just want to have the feeling of being full.How soon will I feel this after surgery?How long does the average person keep feeling this way?Thanks for all the support on this forum.12 hours till my new life!:smile:

I am self pay all the way .When all is said and done 17,000.00.(fills are approx300.00).I wish my insurance paid.I feel guilty spending all this money on myself!!!! I just hope it is worth it!:smile:

Thank You Restless.I think you are right about knowing the medical reason for following the rules.It is not cheating like we have known with past diets.Thank You.

I am nervous about my surgery but I have been reading your posts and find them most helpful.We are the same age so I am hoping I will get through it as well as you did.Thank You.