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I have gotten to use to not drinking after meals I forget TO drink . I have set timers to remind me . If you get into the habit of NOT Doing it it becomes just that a habit. I do how ever drink up until my meal comes. Then no more drinking. When i have restriction If I drink and eat Im in big trouble. I learned that the hard way once and dont want to chance it again . It was WAY too painful ! i agree with Wheetsin about the Erosin stuff too. what she said LOL Mindy

I dont think anyone said you HAVE to drink Water before Eating. My doc says No liquids 30 mintues before or at least 30 mintues after a meal . are you sure you did not misunderstand and they did not say NO Drinking 15-45 mintues prior to eating . MIndy

Things like fast food are a thing of the past for me , I just dont eat them anymore. they usually do not work for me any way , unless its Wendy's chili , Mc donalds Subway ,ect , no way , i just dont eat there anymore. Like you said its just so much work to eat there its just not worth it . They do not appeal to me at all . Mindy

on some days i can some days I cant. However , Personally after 9 months I find i dont want /care for bread much and I dont eat it i dont care one way or another. After being banded for longer periods of time you will find , bread is just bread , its not that big of a deal if you eat it or not . At least that's how i am. Every now and then I see someone eating a big juicy burger and think " gee that looks good to be able to eat a burger again like that " But that is about it . Im eating a very think California pizza Pizza right now . no issues. I dont really care to eat toast, buns, ect much anymore. everyone is different though . HTH Mindy

They have some that look like biker shorts ? Would that work for you ? mindy

Yep that is how much i paid for them I would say an XL is about right I bought a L and im a 14 or so ? so that sounds about right . I would def. try them on though . I live in Texas too and as it warms up they dont make you too warm either. Let me know MIndy

I will say the trick to the barely there is the right size. But its long enough that i tuck it into my pants and it goes down to my hips and nearly covers all of my butt. I also like that is has an "area' For my boobs so my boobs dont get smashed. It holds me in well . Try on different sizes if one size should feel WAY too tight , that one is too small, then try on the nextsize down. Mindy

I like Bolthouse Farms Protein Shakes , they are pre made, just grab and drink. You can get them in the produce section of your grocery store or walmart or walgreens. The only down side is they do have caffeine in them . But they are the only protein drinks i can tolerate since they are all natural and artifical sweetners give me migraines. So Its all i drink for protein shakes. Good luck . Others im sure will suggest other options. Mindy

JFran , check into your states high risk health pool . It is expensive but they will cover you basically regardless of any situation . I paid nearly $400 a month but that was with PCOS ( although i never had an issue w/ the PCOS ) they covered me due to my migraines, Band ect. The covereage is actually good the RX Coverage is usually REALLY Good. Here is a list of the states that have one , most of them do Health insurance risk pools -- state-sponsored programs for the medically uninsurable Mindy

I see what your saying i think you might have the same issue i have. for instance i COULD wear a size 12 top but i Have to wear a size 14 top because my excess skin around my stomach is so bad . If i wear the right size shirt my muffin top shows ( no matter what size pants i have on ) SO I have found a solution . A tummy slimmer . I got mine at Jc Penny's it stays in place and tucks into my pants so it does not roll up . I tried the spanx kind but they roll up if i get the under wear type . Breathe by Barely There™ Shaping Cami Shapewear - Barely There Shapewear If this is not the right issue for you sorry . This is an issue i had and this helps a lot, I had someone ask me the other day if I had my tummy tuck already LMAO HTH Mindy

Sounds like a flu or something ? I hope your feeling well Soon . Take care of yourself. Mindy

I think i lost around 8the first week post op , it slows down . If your worried about it i would ask your doc. Trust me it wont stay that way LOL Not much you can do about it now . But you should be ok . I have heard of people loosing quite a bit the first week or so and then they wont lose anything for 4 weeks. It all sort of even outs in the end. I lost 20 lbs one month ! That was too much for my skin to handle in my arms , they are not flabby because of that. That's not typical . So again anytime your worried about ANYTHING call your doc. Trust Me they are use to it and that is what you pay them for Mindy

Good point, I have had pnemonia this yr already my friends mom is just now getting over the flue AND Pnemonia , Better to be safe than sorry Mindy

Any kind of Medical question needs to be asked to your doctor. Docs all have different advice when it comes to the band , my personal opinion the boards are not the place to be asking those questions.. Call your doc Mindy

Ya'll need to STEP AWAY FROM THE scales !!! LOL hide them , give them to someone get them OUT OF THE HOUSE and bring them out when you get your first fill !! really . Dont get one them ! Dont make me come after ya'll !!! Mindy

I got this mental image of him holding his thumb up in the air and eye balling someone's stomach going " Yeah 4cc's looks about right for you " ROFLMAO sorry too much cake today ! mindy

Have you tried different stores ? maybe differnt stores , different styles might help ? I also think the tailoring idea is an option Also the baby doll type shirts are in now THANK GOD and they hid a lot . My problem im having myself is my arms are so flabby now , i live in Texas and EVERYTHING here is either sleevless or short sleeve or VERY VERY Short sleeve . Not cool. ! Im in "Normal" sizes and and store by store differs so much its not even funny one store im one size the next im 2 sizes smaller or larger ! Mindy

Here is a question , Where are you shopping ? For instance are you shopping at plus size stores ? "Normal" stores ? ect ? Mindy

Easter Sunday or not , if your worried that's what you paid for . A doc is on call for a reason . Chances are they will listen to what you say , if its not a concern they will tell you to come in Monday to take a look . But I PROMISE you you will feel better for calling. You paid your surgeon for his services, its his job to take your calls when you have issues! Its not a bother ! Mindy

Its common to retain fluids post op , everyone is different . Just as with the band and weight loss in general . Some people lose faster some slower. You cant compare yourself with other. Again post op ESPECIALLY a week post op is not about weight loss ! Mindy

Were you throwing up or just coughing really hard ? If you did not throw up a lot your probably ok . I can see the band becoming tight from the coughing , I would call your band doc and let him know what is going on . Anytime I get sick , have health issues, i call my band doc and let him know what is going on . General Practionars do not know enough about bands to know when they need to be unfilled and when they dont. If you ever start throwing up from a virus you need to call your band doc ASAP . But as a general rule i call my band doc if im ill with something . (Not colds ect but something long lasting ect. ) Mindy

First of all congrats . Second you should not "Expect' any weight loss for the first six weeks. The first 6 weeks post op is about recovery not weight loss. your body just went through surgery , it has to HEAL FIRST . THEN you can think about and worry about weight loss. Now , Will you lose some weight ? Maybe , Probably . SO if you do think of it as a bonus ! The larger incision area is probably your port incision . Directly behind that area is probably not the port , it might be scar tissue, but maybe not this early . If you have any concerns its best to call your doctor. But for my personally that area was more sore than the others. But like i said i would call your doc. Again be patient with the weight loss, right now you need to HEAL ! The weight loss will come over the rest of your life ! Mindy

Howdy ya'll . Im still around. slowly working my way back up . Ya'll have not kicked me out yet ! LOL Im walking about 2 days a week right now . My hip is feeling better. I am not having as many problems with it as I was . I notice some stiffness when i get up in the mornings some but not as much . This week i am going to try to start week 2 of the program and do yoga on my off days and see how that goes ? on the up side ive lost 80 lbs now im down to 170 I expect to be under 170 this week. My fill is really working now . I just went shopping and bought a size 11 in JUNIORS ( Like a size 12 in womens ) But i was SO excited !!! So here i am !!! HOld me accountable ya'll !!! Mindy

OH well that explains it then !!! Mindy

Not to nit pick but some one's actual height and weight does not have a lot to do with what size band they get from what I understand. Its the size of their Anatomy inside is what determines the size of the band used. Granted it sounds like this doc used a band that was too big which can happen but "outward" appearance has nothing to do with it . Mindy