Missfroggy

How can I tell if I have a slipped band? I had dinner the other night...around bed time tried to go to sleep. Felt like I had heartburn. Slept propped up on pillows. Throughout the night, keept feeling a "throb" of pain...not horrible pain, but painful none the less. Lasted until lunch the next day. Ate something small and mushy...felt fine after. Ate dinner last night and pain "throb" was back and still going on. I'm not having any trouble keeping anything down... Thanks in advance for the information! -Frog

Just found this today...I would also like to join! Is it too late??

My doc told me that if it could be sucked through my teeth it counted as liquid... I blended Bean with Bacon soup and sprinkled some cheese on it. OMG it was sooo good. I used yogurt and pudding as well.

Congratulations! That is fantastic! :thumbup:

For questions 1 and 4 I can't answer you. I didn't have any odd pains. I had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago and this was actually less painful than that was. I had weird pains in my shoulder (found out it was from the gas) with that surgery, but got VERY lucky and had NO pain from this one! 2. I am adding some things to my Protein shakes (1/2 banana, spoon of peanut butter).. they go down ok, is that ok? My doctor said as long as it can be blended it was no problem. I'm sure it's different for all docs. I was blending Bean with Bacon soup to make liquid! 3. Some times I get this hiccup/burp feeling.. it takes a few minutes, but can burp and it goes away. I got this too. I slowly put pressure on my stomach and it helps the burp come out! I'm turning into the burp queen! :scared2: Banded 03/31/2010

I had surgery on Wed, 3/31 and went back to work on Tues, 4/6. I have a fairly sedentary job...so, no biggie for me to sit there vs sitting at home.

You can donate, sell or pass them on to other bandsters who might be needing smaller sizes, than what they currently wear, in the near future!

Variety indeed! Mine was all liquid (not just clear) for 1 week post-op. Then mushies for the next 3 weeks. I'm coming up on my 3rd week of mushies. Micaela1988 congratulations on 30+ down!!! :thumbup: I went up 4 lbs when I started eating mushies. Was about to freak out when a voice in my head reminded me that the doctor told me (as well as many bandsters before me) that I would go up a little when I started eating again! It is now coming off at about a pound every 3 days. I'm officially down 21.6.

I use BSN Lean Dessert Protein. It actually tastes pretty good. My 5-yo likes it! I have been using chocolate Fudge pudding, Whipped vanilla and banana Cream. They also have Chocolate Coconut, Cinnamon Bun, and Banana Nut. -Frog

Hello fellow 3/31 Bandsters! I was discharged on 4/1 and have had no problems. I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago and this was not much different than that! mustlose, I have 4 incisions that are probably 1/2 in to 1 in long. My port incision is 2 in long. Also, if I lightly apply pressure to it, I can feel the port. -Frog

I am also being banded on 3/31! I am 39, Female, AZ, and have about 157 to lose.

I went to GNC last night to look at the vraious brands they had. The gal working there made me two samples...both using Amplify Protein and mixed with some kind of soy yogurt stuff...whether it was soy milk based yogurt or what I don't remember. Cookies and Cream was a bit sweet (would be good to satisfy a sweet craving). Creamy chocolate...HOLY CRAP! It was GOOOOOD. I can see mixing various berries, bananas etc into it and making different flavors! Neither left any kind of aftertaste. I even had my friend try them and she thought they were good. My 5yr old finished them off! -Frog