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Thanks Sue. I am sure I will be terrified by the time July 13 gets here- lol. I will be a hot mess by then I am nearly positive. Luckily my hubby will be home take care of the kids (all 3 of em). How long is the typical hospital stay?

How is the pain? My TT was just scheduled today and I am author nervous Congratulations on your TT & weight loss

Well, my tummy tuck and port replacement is tentatively scheduled for July 13. My choice to wait a bit because of a vacation at the beach. I admit I am a little nervous. I know it is not an easy surgery/recovery. But I am looking forward to being rid of the rolls that are continuing to make me self-conscious regardless of my weight loss

I was on mushys 7 days post-op.

I was on mushys 7 days post-op.

I was on mushys 7 days post-op.

I was on mushys 7 days post-op.

I was on mushys 7 days post-op.

I was on mushys 7 days post-op.

I used it before surgery & I am using it again now. My surgeon gave it to me last month because I stopped losing.

Banded June 8, 2010 here at HOCC by Dr. Nahmias from Central CT Surgeon. Would love to talk to other CT banders

Whew, I thought I was the only person out there who can't eat bread or french fries (and I love french fries). I think when we eat some of the food stays in the pouch too. There are times that I feel full - leave the table - but find I am still hungry. I think that maybe I am partially stuck when that happens, and if it does I eat a spoonful of Peanut Butter. I think they tell us not to eat for an hour after to keep the pouch fuller - although I have also read the food is out of the pouch within 5 minutes. Pretty confusing. Listen to your body. I know if I drink when I am eating - well it causes the food (often times) to come back up. I don't wait an hour to drink - at least 20 minutes though. I also find the busier I am the less hungry I am. If I take the kids outside after dinner then I am not as likely to snack because we are out until it's time for them to go to bed.

Absolutely normal. Happens to most banders

I had my first and current "stall" since February and have lost a total of 80 lbs since my surgery 6/10/10. I have lost inches (in a loose 12)

I had my first and current "stall" since February and have lost a total of 80 lbs since my surgery 6/10/10. I have lost inches (in a loose 12)

The shoulder pain could be from the gas used in surgery

I didn't quit- no complications at all. I think I even had a cig on the way too the hospital

Congrats!!

I am 11 months out and I weigh daily. Like someone else said I count the losses and shrug at the little gains. I am 80 lbs down now and have been here for a couple months. It's frustrating- but trying diff things to try and lose like higher caloric intake more protein and more water

Liquid Tylenol, heating pad & ice (for incisions) and extra pillows

11 months out here, and I drink normally. There are times I take a big gulp and I totally feel it and realize I need to chill a bit. But haven't had liquids stuck.... all systems normal for drinking since day 1 after banding for me

It takes a little bit - but remember what the above people said, "liquids in, liquids out" I freaked personally until I read that my liquid problem was incredibly common, if not constant for most banders

Maybe excess phlegm? Never heard if it myself

Check in 180 (actually a couple and lost the same couple this week. Frustrated :-/

Protein shake? Protein water? I wouldn't think gummy bears. You're not supposed to be really chewing anything. Pudding? Even ice cream