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I have a friend that does this . But she puts down a plastic shower curtain and gets chocolate syrup and everythign LOL

Does your doctor recommend anyone . Also what worries you about the port? If your port needs to be moved have you considered having your band doc do it ? have you checked on this board to see any recommendations on hre for a good surgeon ? word of mouth is the best ! I would start with your doc first , see who he recommends if he actually KNOWS any docs personally that he likes ? Mindy

ROFLMAO That's funny . What about Dirty Text Messages while he's at work ? I also PMed ya too . This thread did not stay inactive long !! mindy

One thing that drives me BATTY (cause i just came across one) is I have not figured out if its not the docs educating patients or the patients not paying attention . But basic Banding rules and "orders" people seem to come on here and ask as if their doc never even told them !!! What is up with that ? Mindy

I use to have a feeling that something was against my ribs too . I know now it was not my port. I am not sure what it was ? But I know others said they felt that as well. I would think its ok to sleep on your stomach ? But if your worried you might want to double check with your doc just in case. Im a side sleeper to it was never an issue for me. Good luck sounds like your doing well so far ! Mindy

NO harm no foul Tommy . Just wanted to nip it before it got out of hand. And I think your right. People assume a post is at them when it may not be . the other problem in emails is you cant read peoples emotions . So you cant tell if someone is being smart a$$ or laughing , joking ect. Anyway ... Please all carry on w/ the thread , i dont want to kill it at all. Just wanted to make sure no one was attacking each other before it started. So Carry on !!! Mindy

I have not heard that but I never drank or made smoothies . Have you tried just using the " chop" mode or something in the blender or "pulsing " it ? instead of full out blending ? Also there are those wand blenders I dont know if those are any better or not ? I would think Pulsing it might help a bit ? HTH Mindy

Ok let me step in before this gets out of hand .... the rules still apply in the RR section . Rule 5. Members will treat each other with courtesy and respect, especially when they disagree. We understand that bright, intelligent and educated people may not always agree, but personal attacks in the form of insults, abusive language or other means of obvious harassment will not be tolerated. Just be nice ya'll !!! If you want to speak to each other personally take it off the boards please! Now Carry on !! Mindy

I think your Right Tommy O about a cycle that goes on . But honestly some people need to really think about what they post i think . Not only that I sometimes want to write " SEARCH FEATURE PEOPLE USE THE SEARCH FEATURE " LOL Sometimes though as "Old timers" and that im not others have been here longer its good just to vent . Its not meant to offend anyone. thats why its in the RR Section !! Mindy

If you go to the ER WASA .. Dont they HAVE TO Treat you ? A doc cant refuse treatment on a patient in distress can they ? I would think that is against their code ? could be wrong . Not saying your wrong Stella saying the DOC was wrong if he did that . Mindy

I agree with Sugrbear I was told walking until 6 weeks post op then i could go for "working out" lifting weights type stuff . Personally i dont know that i would do anything more than walking until at least 4 weeks . at 2 weeks i dont think your healed enough and I think you risk hurting something , but that's just my opinion ? OH I was also told not to lift anything over 20 pds for the first 6 weeks. HTH Mindy

Straws make me drink faster. So I would stay away from them , im guessing that might have been your issue ? I drank out of normal cups then like i said took a drink exhaled and swallowed. You almost have to slow down when you drink too . easy ? I dont know how to answer that ? Does it happen yes. But If you follow the rules its LESS likely to happen . I dont know if anyone really knows why bands slip . But following the rules sure helps prevent them . HTH MIndy

Congrats sounds like your doing great !!! Do not over do it . My best advice, Dont chase the pain take the pain meds as directed the first 2 or 3 days. If you start to feel the pain THEN take the meds its worse. Also the first almost week I did not feel like anything but Water . I felt like i could not get in enough water. My doc said that was fine as long as I was getting in fluids to stay hydrated . I really was not hungry . So if you are ok with just water and yoru doc is ok with it you should be ok. After all there is not much of a difference between water and broth. My worst day was the 3rd day . Like you said everyone is different. my best day was the first day probably because of the pain meds still in me . Good luck your doing great. Mindy

You could be taking in too much air. Someone told me once right after post op to take a drink , exhale then swallow. It helps get rid of excess air. Also it could be "left over" Gas from the surgery . Hope you feel better soon . Also are you drinking from a straw ? Different docs have different orders but my doc says no straws. HTH Mindy

First CONGRATS on the weight loss so far your doing amazing !! Great job! It sounds like you already know what you have to do . And the more restriction you get the more you WILL have to do it. Remember this .. FEAR! LOL Seriously > Fear is what drives me , the fear of messing up my band . . every time you PB You are putting your band at risk , your putting your band at risk for slipping. If your worried about doing this in front of a client at lunch , you might consider sticking to Soup maybe ? I get into trouble more when i am talking and eating. But you are going to have to practice this . The more restriction you get the more the band is going to Remind you to slow down . You will get the hang of it . Your doing great.

Like my doctor told me , your weight did not come on over night , dont expect it to come off over night. the band is a tool its not a magic wand . I know its frustrating and it will take a little time. I suggested some things in another post. feel free to contact me as well if you would like some one to talk to one on one. HTH Mindy

Be very careful with Smooties at Places like Smoothie King. Some of those Smooties have as many as 1500 Calories in one !!! I have a handy book i carry in my purse that lists calories of fast food. Sometimes things you think r ok for you are not. Smooties are one of them . On the "good side" a Small Smoothie will have 300 calories. Jamba juice too . they are just as bad. Honestly I would have RAN the hell out of your docs office if he would have given you a fill at 2.5 weeks post op . Your still healing. Standard fills are 6 weeks post op . Sometimes docs will do it at 5 weeks But not normally . I know right now it seems like you eat a lot . But this is how I explain it . Post op I could eat about 1/2 of what i could eat before surgery . After my fill I could eat about 1/2 of that. If your worried about calories to go Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople and track your calorie intake. to the Original Poster , believe it or not sometimes not eating ENOUGH can cause your weight loss to stall. When i was a few weeks post op it felt like I was eating ALOT and I was not losing , I tracked my intake I was only eating 800 calories a day . My nutritionist told me ... eat MORE .. What ?? So i did I got in close to 1000 a day and that actually took work and i started to lose again . Now if i get under 1000 cals a day my weight loss will stall. they call the phase after surgery until you get good restriction bandster hell for a reason . its because its hard !! Hang in there ya'll will be good !! We all go through it.. The band does work . But until it can work ya have to do a little work yourself. HTH Mindy

Sorry i Forgot to tell ya Im in Texas too !! Where are ya'll at ? Mindy

You have to be patient. the band will work , but the fills sometimes takes time to kick in !! Sometimes people take up to 3 fills before they feel restriction. I know its hard but right now your in bandster hell. Hoipefully this next fill will give you some restriction. You can do it just hang in there !!! Mindy

To start with there are LOTS Of threads on Spivak , in the top right hand corner there is a search bar, Type in "Spivak" and you should get lots of threads, I started to paste them for you but there are lots. I dont know if you will find all your answers but while you are waiting you can read some info on him. Good luck Mindy

Here ya go MP3 Podcasts Or as Stranger said you can get them off itunes Mindy

I struggle getting in enough Water too. I try to drink those big glasses because even though its "One" glass they are usually at least 24oz of water. So If i can "trick" myself into thinking "Ok i just need 4 of these at a day Im good. It does not seem like so much that way . ya know ? Good luck keep it up . It all takes some getting use to at first and it seems like its a balancing act , well it IS a balancing act . Mindy

You may just be at a plateau for a bit . Try adding some light weight training to your work outs and see if that helps. our bodies like to mix things up . Also you may not have restriction yet with 3ccs in a 10cc band, it sometimes take a little bit of time. Once you get more restriction you will lose. Try to be patient . OH Something else are you drinking lots of water ? HTH Mindy

Also if your going to be increasing your work out levels ( as we are obviously) you need to increase your calorie intake or you will put yourself in Ketosis. And energy level wise you need it as well. My doc says no LESS Than 1000cals a day and that's PUSHING it he would like 1200 . So you might want to check with your doc on his/her recommendations. And the banana comment : Yes its high in Sugars but its "good" sugars and good carbs. If your going to eat the banana BEFORE you run , your going to run off those calories. So eat the banana LOL HTH Mindy

Hey Tracy I see your in San Marcos !!! Im in BUDA !!! Mindy