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Is the "golf ball" feeling in your throat or your chest?

I just started "mushie" stage yesterday. After five or six bites I kind of get a lump in the back of my throat. Could this be my warning that I am full?

What kind of exercising should I being doing? I am 2 weeks post op and would like to get started.

Just curious...how much weight did you lose during your first month post surgery?

If I am understanding correctly, you can get fills with or without Fluoroscopy. I have a choice in my area of two different follow up doctors, on uses Fluoroscopy, one does not. Anyone know what the difference is (this will be my first fill), or have any recommendations? Thanks so much...you guys have been so great about answering all of my questions.

I am a massage nut...and usually get one once a month. But I am just shy of 2 weeks from being banded and I'm wondering when it will be safe to lie on my stomach for and hour with someone pressing hard on my back. Anyone have any experience with this?

No, I'm not having problems, I just want to be sure I am getting what I need.

Is a good, chewable multi-vitamin enough, or should I be taking more?

I had surgery on August 22nd. My nurse told me to keep bandages on my stitches for 14 days, my doctor said for 7 days. I changed the bandages yesterday and the incisions look good, but stitches have not yet dissolved and I am afraid to uncover them. I'm wondering if keeping them covered is slowing down the healing, because they aren't getting any air, but I also don't want to get infection. Any advice would be appreciated.

What do you think is the best tasting protein drink available?

I am looking for some good websites to buy Protein Drinks, Vitamins, etc. that are specific to post op banding people. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks:)

Are smoothies considered pureed food?

Why am I the only post that no one has replied too?

Hi to everyone. I was banded 6 days ago and have a few questions, for those of you who are more experienced. 1. Is there such a thing as "too much" liquid the first few weeks? 2. I am a side sleeper. Since my surgery was so recent, is it ok to sleep on my side? 3. Has anyone actually "not" had to have fills to lose weight? 4. Anyone know where to go for a fill in the Central Florida area that does not cost a small fortune (I had my surgery in Mexico) I will probably be asking a million more questions in the next few months. Thanks for your patience.