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You are so right! I am a real believer in the 6 month pre-surgery diet. It taught both me and my son how to eat before we had our surgery. We have both been successful both on the pre-surgery diet and afterwards. But, my surgeon has told us no bread, little pasta and rice. Most rice is a no-no because it does get stuck. I can eat, and do at times, hard bread, such as bread sticks when we go out to dinner. Never, eat soft breads or muffins, etc. They will cause you to get stuck! Best wishes folks! Karen

Same as yours, but I must say, you are doing great and I am amazed that you already recognize the signs! Congrats on your success. Karen

Great article! You said what needs to be said. I have tried to tell others that they need to follow their surgeon's instructions not someone else's. I hope that everyone who needs this, me included, will head your advice and "stay the course". As you said, if we were good dietiers, we would not be obese and in need of bariatric surgery! Thanks. Karen

best wishes. See if your sugeon's office has a group that you can attend. You sound like you could really need a mentor or shoulder to cry on. I was lucky, as I had a very understanding family and surgeon's office. Loneliness and pain don't make for good healing a process. sending you hugs, (((()))) Karen

Congrats and good job losing your weight! Keep up the good work! Karen

Eww, not an option I will try. I will stick with my lapband, thanks anyway! Karen

Always listen to your own nutritionist and surgeon. They know you and your body. Others haev different body and different guidelines per their staff of people. Good luck, I know that my surgeon wants me to stay under 1200 calories to lose anymore because I am in maintenance. But, normally 1200-1400 should be enough to lose weight. I don't count but know if and when I go above my proper number. I have been banded for almost 3 years. Good wishes to you, Karen

Awesome! What a great wedding gift to yourself! Size 8, woohoo! Great NSV! Happy wedding to you! Karen

Gas!!!You might be able to take GAS-X or try walking it out. As another person said, try heating pad, too! Good luck, it will improve! Karen

DOn't be so disaproving, this is a great NSV!!! She probably couldn't/wouldn't have done this before! Hurray for you!!!Karen

Hello Newbies! You are still in the healing stage. If you have not had your 1st followup, I would suggest that the only exercise you try is walking. Anything else could hurt you! Take care, it is hot and you will slow down. (unless you are in Austrailia where it is winter). Try not to rush it. Good luck, and take care as I said. Karen

I had a slip fixed in October 2011. The surgeon 1st had to remove the fill to see if it would go back into shape. It would not, so I went into the hospital and had it repositioned. He thought, for awhile, that he would have to replace it, but it went back into shape. I do not regret having the surgery to repair it. Best wishes for a great recovery. Karen

You do not want to really throw up, yes, it can mess with your band. Liquid medicines are best, and thankfuly, most meds can be bought in liquid form. Hopefully, this will pass without stomach problems; fingers x'd for4 you! Take it easy!! its a holdiay, so you don't need to g out, unless you feel better. Karen

i took a 30 hour road trip. It was hard on me, and I tried to stay away from most foods. As stated by Jean, I drank alot of proetin drinks and water, Take care and enjoy your vacation. Karn

Okay, stand still and we will all beat you with a wet noodle. Feel better? Now, since you fell off, climb back on the wagon and start over. As others have said, now is healing time, so don't make your stomach work hard. Best wishes and go with the knowledge that others before you have fallen off the wagon and have climbed back and lost weight. Take care and take it easy. Karen

1 more vote for too tight! I have had as little as.2 ccs taken out and it made a big difference. You should not be up all night with GERD. Take care, Karen :wub:

I am, also, wishing you a speedy recovery. But, I am going to add to make sure you sip your 1 to 2 oz liquids, and walk as much as you can. It aids in healing! Best wishes, KAren

I have a 10cc band. Only 1 time did I get over 5 cc, and then was back within 2 days having .5 taken out. I am very sensitive, and finding restriction was quick. On the other hand, my son, who also has a 10 cc band has 9cc and is finaly restricted, real good. I think that he is too tight but he doesn't want to ask the surgeon to back it off a little. So as someone else said, restriction is personal to your body! Best wishes, Karen

My husband usually orders soup, and then shares my meal, whatever it is. We are also, over 55, and most restaurants around here have a senior menu which is a much smaller portion but not the same awful stuff they have on children's menus. I have been at a buffet once since surgery 2 1/2 years ago. And as others have said, it was not worth my money. Karen

Wow! That is entirely up to you and your sureon, but personally, I would be greedy and have the surgery. I, also, had a slip and a revision. But, I did not have a sleeve put in. I am struggling in maintenance due to having 5 cc in my band and not being able to tolerate any more than that. Maintenance is a lot harder than losing weight to me. Best wishes whatever you do decide. Karen

The last time I had a salad, I ordered a 1/2 chicken salad from Wendy's. I ate 1/2 of it, so it was actually a 1/4 salad. It was okay, but I am like the other person who said they needed to eat it with croutons. I used to eat about 1/4 taco salad from taco bell, but can't do that anymore. Note to others, salads are easier to eat if you stay away from iceberg lettuce. Best wishes to all salad eaters! Karen

Sounds like you are a man with a plan! Best wishes. Karen

I agree with Jennifer. My surgeon's office says nothing about prior to fill. He does, however, want 2 days clear liquids and then 2 days full liquids following a fill. Best wishes, Karen

Best wishes. I had 2 slips, 1st one fixed itself with a complete unfill as stated above. Then 18 months later had another, that I needed sugrey for, but did not get replaced as surgeon was able to repostion it. Karen

Hurray! That is 40 lbs less than you were 8 months ago. That is awesome. You are doing agood job and really should be proud. Don't let the folks who say they lost 100 in a year intimidate you. Everyone is differnt. Maybe you have less overall to loose. Be proud of your 40 lbs. Best wishes to future losses. Karen