okiegirl79

Been banded 10 months and have NEVER had this happen before. I made a loaf of freshly baked french bread for my family and after them RAVING how good it was I took a bite...I knew better... but I did it anyways. Well..it has been stuck since last night. I can drink...if I drink slowly and in small amounts. I did a search on this site and tried pineapple juice, warm liquids, jumping up and down, yoga, etc. I have not tried papya enzymes b/c I cannot find any where I live. Called the dr. and she is out on vacation...the on call dr. is supposed to call me at the end of the day. Any suggestions? This is NOT fun...pretty uncomfortable.

I got on to ask a very similar question when I read your post. I got my 4th fill last week bringing me to 6.4 in my 10 cc band. I know everyone os different- but I am thinking that I need a baby unfill. I cannot eat very much at all and as long as I am eating softer things I am okay. If I try to eat hamburger meat or chicken I get stuck after just a couple of baby bites. Most foods that I would eat at a typical meal I cannot eat...I have to eat softer things. So the question is for me...what exactly is the sweet spot and how can I tell if I need a little unfill.

Well, every doctor is different so you have to follow YOUR doctor and I would definitley check with the dietician or dr. before opening that. Yes..I use 1 scoop of protein powder-8ozs. water/skim milk-1/2 banana-2 T natural peanut butter-and ice and that is my shake. Some just mix their protein powder with liquid and shake it up and that is a "shake" I just don't like them that way so I have always blended them and my doc and dietician was fine with it.

Where do you get Matrix? I do the exact same shake but with Isagenix Isalean shake mix. It is a bit pricey and you have to get it from a distributor so if Matrix is easier to obtain than I would definitley like to check into it. I drink one most days for breakfast..I am too tight to eat anything also. Must be why the surgeon is so big on protein shakes for breakfast.

I forgot to tell you... You asked about additional protein... One thing that I have recently found... thanks to my doctor.. are these soy snacks (for when you get to this point in your diet) they are called Proti Soy Snax and they have 110 calories and 15 grams of protein- The bbq ones are really yummy. They look like Kix cereal and taste like those firesticks (just not as spicy). I have a hard time finding ANY protein that I like..or can choke down without gagging. I have spent a small fortune on different types of protein. I do like Isagenix Isalean shakes. They are yummy when made into a smoothie with water-a little banana-and a little peanut butter. I actually look forward to them. One thing that I am going to try...Isopure Zero carb clear protein drinks. I heard the grape is good and you can add a little CL lemonade. Take care and good luck!!!

Your right..it was clear liquids at first but I could have protein shakes. When I got off clear liquids into full liquids I also liked the soup-in-the-hand creamy chicken soup. It actually was filling and didn't taste bad at all. I could drink them from my desk at work.

I love love love it. My family likes it too and we eat it probably once a week. My doctor is totally fine with it and I have had no problems with eating it thus far. I like that it has an extra little kick of protein plus whatever meat you add to it! Banded 10/14/09

As soon as you are off your pain meds you should be able to drive no problem. I was banded on a Wednesday and was back to work on Monday. I liked to eat SF popscicles (sp?) after surgery..I was so sick of pudding I have not eaten any to this day! The hot chicken and beef broth was good too! Good luck with surgery! Banded 10/14/09

I have often wondered the same myself. My doctor is really big on protein shakes for breakfast- but most of them are SSSSSOOOO bad! Banded 10/14/2009

I have 6.8 in a 10 cc band and have never had problems taking any pills. I take a reg fish/flax and do fine with it. I guess everyone and every doc is different. Ducolax works pretty well and is really gentle. I have to take it often. :thumbup:

me too... i just had surgery last wednesday. just went in for outpatient they took it out and i came rihgt home! the surgery was similar to lap-band except that crazy belly button incision that hurt like crazy... good luck and keep us posted!

hey there... i was banded on 10/14/09 and just had to have my gallbladder out last week b/c of multiple mobil gallstones. surgery was similar to lap-band but you can eat normal right after you leave the hospital and no pre-op diet. just the normal nothing after nid-night. good luck to you erin...the surgery was easy.

ditto on the gallbladder...that is exactly what i was going to say... i am having my gallbladder removed tomorrow....was banded on 10/14/09

well...i just replied to this post a few days ago and since have learned that I hav multipe mobile gallstones and have to have surgery on Tuesday. Bloody heck I didn't want another surgery...oh well I guess it could be worse.

well...let me just jump on this frustration bandwagon with you guys. I was banded on 10/14/09 and have lost 37 pounds. I work out like crazy..as a matter of fact I just finished a month of "boot camp" and only lost three pounds. I am so close to getting under the 200 mark I can taste it..but week after week nothing. I have 6.2 cc's in a 10 cc band and am thinking I will get another fill next week. It is hard when we see everyone around us being banded at the same time losing 60-100 pounds. i could really use an e-mail support buddy in the same boat if anyone is interested. we could help one another and share info.... hang in there guys!:thumbup: