NCogKneeToe

Had a fill the week before Thanksgiving and am having troubles. No matter what I eat, (tiny bites and lots of chewing), I have to immediately go throw up. (Sorry to be gross here) But what comes up is not the food. It's a LOT of mucus! It just keeps coming. I don't know if that's an indication that the fill is too tight or if this is normal. It's very thick like slime and then when I think I've gotten it all out, more comes. Anyone else ever experience this? Thanks!

My doctor uses flouro and then makes you swallow and checks the passage on an xray. I think I'd run if mine came at me with a needle and said "oh let's try here" without knowing if it was the right spot or not.

Hi there neighbor! Was banded on 6/17. Going back to the Doc today for my follow up. Things have been going good so far. Actually feel human again. That first week was rough! So how are you doing? Just when you think you can't have another protein drink or yogurt....you can do it!!!

Hi there! We're in the same boat! I was banded 6/17 and I know what you mean about the liquid diet. Last night was the first night that I haven't woken up at 4AM completely starving with severe hunger pains. I'm on what is called full liquids for 5 weeks, meaning in addition to jello, broth, pudding and popsicles, I can also have coffee (decaf), tea, oatmeal, and of course my protein drinks. What I normally do is have oatmeal in the AM, then I mix Jillian Michaels whey protein mix with skim milk and sip on that. It's about 26 g of protein per scoop. I also have that at night before bed. Or, there are many premixed protein shakes. I like Lite chocolate Muscle Milk. I have a friend who likes the Adkins shakes. Good luck, good health and a speedy recovery.

Please know that you are not alone!!! I am 4 days post-op and I do understand all of your feelings. First KUDOS to you for quitting smoking. That's something that I just haven't done yet. But, back to the original post. All I can say is follow what your dr says. It's not about losing weight right now, but healing the inside of your body. Just imagine what it's been through!!! I am on 5 weeks full liquids which means I can have a liquids plus oatmeal, yogurt, pudding and the dreaded jello. Plus I have to get in 60 grams of protein a day! I have had the hunger pains...some so painful I cried. My saving grace is my protein shake! Dry protein mixed with skim milk!! or if you can't do dry mix...try Light Muscle Milk. Of course ask your Doc if this is allowed first as apparently all doctors prescribe a different plan to folllow after surgery. We will overcome!!!! We will overcome!!! Many blessings to you!

Hey!! I understand your nervousness. I am scheduled for my band on Thursday the 17th at 9:45. Started the 3 day pre-op liquid diet this morning. Missed my coffee but oh well. You'll do great!!!!!! Take care and God bless - speedy recovery and on your way to a new life....