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I would suggest that you go to a seminar and when you get to the question and answer part ask the surgon how long after child birth does he reccomend waiting for the surgery. Some Dr wont do it till a year or more because of the scar tissue left if you have c-section. The time may be different for a uncomplicated vaginal birth. That will at least give you a idea of the time frame if you do it after pregnancy. You may want to do it before and give your body time to recover from your miscarriage and get the vitimins in your system. There is a forum here with lots who are pregnant with the band. I am trying for my 3rd and last at 36 so I can understand some of the fears you may have.

I think lots of talk and getting your partner informed will be of great benefit to you just dont push to hard. I have talked to several people at my support group meetings who have divorced or split since being banded. the changes one was going through without the other spouse caused them to feel left behind and neglected. Especially for those who eating out was their "thing to do " befor banding. Try to include your partner in all the things your going through and assure them that even though the out side you may change you still feel the same on the inside and everything will work out in time.

That hiccup/burp thing is for some a sighn of fullness. One or two bites after that is where the pb ing comes in.

I try to keep my big stomach full of liquids expecially close to meal times it seems to help cut back on the rumbling.

Productive Burp but for me its nothing like what I would call a productive burp. Now when I go any where the bathrooms are the first thing I locate. I usually try to position myself close to a exit or the bathrooms.

Im really tight in the am. to. I usually cant eat any thing solid till aroud 4 some days even later. I try to do coffee or hot broth in the am. it helps loosen the band up a bit

Don't be scared to try any thing. Everyone has different tolerences for different foods. I have never had a problem with rice but breads and some pastas give me a hard time but some days I can eat any thing with out a problem. For me its different every day as to what I can easily eat so dont be scared and totally avoid any thing or you will get frustrated at being banded and bored with your food choices just take it one meal at a time and take it slowly every day.

1 cup corned beef hash with 2 oz. cheese = 23 grams protien

I to do the same thing when I feel stuck or really full. I cant stand the feeling I get when I have ate one bite to many and it feels like the food is setting there trying to decide up or down. I have several times gone to throw up just to get the feeling to go away. I have to really force myself to stick it out and let the food go down on its own. I have not brought it up to my DR. in fear he will want to unfill a little. But I am trying really hard not to keep doing this. Just wanted to let you know you are not alone.

On liquids I liked to take tomato juice thin a little with Water add a vegi consume square and heat. Good for when you crave salty flavors. I got really tired of Jello and pudding. On full liquids loved potato Soup with a little cheese on top. and cream of broccoli and cheddar soup mix.

I found the chat room is great for some everyday ranting or fast help. Really becoming addicted to it. Its a good stress reliever for me I sometimes just sit and read whats going on with others and if I feel like it butt right on in and make a few comments. It may be just the right place for you to.

If you eat to fast or dont chew enough you can get stuck even without a fill. I have read some posts and met a few people who have restriction and lost all thier weight with no fills so just be careful. And never try to unstick food with a drink that is just a expeirence you dont want to have!! Gets really ugly!

I have had my band for 2 years and I do still gulp water when I am really thirsty. Usually with no problems. Recently I have had a couple of times when it has came back up that is usually shortly after I have ate and gulped shortly after. As for the wine I know lots of people who still drink after the band its just reccomended not to or to take it easy because of the calories and that lots of weight loss patients will roll thier food addictions over to alchol.

I think everyone is a little different on the full feeling. I dont really ever feel hungry any more "physically". If I am really busy and doing lots of running around I can go all day with out eating. I have been this way for about the last 6 mo. zzzi think it really depends on how tight your band is on the level of hunger you may feel since it is located close to the nerve that sends the hunger message to your brain.

I have been banded for 2 years and never had that happen untill about 6 mo. ago I have been wondering what was causing the pain after so long I just thought maybe it was from the Tubing Ive heard it can sometimes adhere to organs or muscles.

If you are having a pain on the right side you may have gall bladder issues. I have gall stones and have a pain in the same area you described. I also have some of the same issues with eating you are talking about I do know at times its because I ate to late the night before or sometimes its because I dont get in enough water and get dehydrated. these may be some reasons you are having this problem. Check with Dr on the gall bladder it does sound like it could be the cause.

One of the surgons at the office I use also has been banded himself .He told us at a support group meeting that he would not do a fill on a patient when they came to him telling him they could eat any thing just like before. He said if they told him they were hungry between meals and even though they could eat alot more they were only eating the amount of food he had told them to he would give them a fill. He said it was how he knew they were ready and commited enough to get the fill. Maybe your Dr has some of the same thoughts.

you can usuallyget it at any local grocery store when its in season. Just cut in half length wise take seeds out ; rub with olive oil,salt and pepper. put in in a shallow dish cut side down in about 1/4 inch water and bake at 350 untill soft then just use a fork or spoon to scoop it out.

I love spagetti squash to! I tried it for the first time last year after me and my VERY picky 10 year old saw it on Emeril we made a regular meat spagetti sause to top it with and we both loved it. Its even good alone with salt and pepper

I think your partener just may be a little scared at whats going to happen if you get surgery. Maybe she thinks you are going to be dissipointed in the results or maybe shes just like my husband, he really had no interest in the process before i had it done but now that I have it he seems to have learned more and puts more attention into our conversations. I think with him he really didn't know what to think at first because he had beed through so many failed attempts with weight loss with me and just thought here we go again.

I did the same thing but I let it get to far out of hand. Your Dr. is probally right when he says all you need is an adjustment. That is all it took to get me back on track.I had gained all the weight I had lost and more.

I agree with you Dr. Britt is really great. I had my band done 12-18-2007 he has been very helpfull and understanding even when I screw it up! Hope you have lots of sucess with your band!

I just wanted to see if others had a significant increase in sex drive after being banded? I was to a point before and 1st year after that I could take it or leave it more often than not rather not have it at all. Now that seems to be all I want to do and think about it Alot!! My husband is happy about that part :laugh: Saw on DR Oz. that high protien and zinc causes testosterone increases and then the sex drive increases!! Just one more reason to eat more protein!!

I think Chleo's Mom has alot of great points people assume that illegals come here dont pay taxes and get all kinds of government help. The truth is most poeple are not very well informed on the issue. They just believe what they are told. The only reason they come here is to work for thier families and the only reason they can is because the American Government has created a lazy society of non working Americans who find it easier and more profitable to abuse the assistance they have. I think If the Government wants to focus on immigration they should focus on ALL not just the Hispanic population. Most of them are hard working people. Most have not commited any crimes other than coming here to better them selves.

10,000 is what i have heard also for being healthy but most people dont do that on a daily basis. I sure didnt. I just wore mine checked out how many I had at the end of my day and tried to increase it by 100 steps every day. It just depends on how active you are and how active you want to be.