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my center of excellence also recomends 90-100 grams of protein. They also say that the protein shake is the best way to start your day with the best type of protein. They say 3 meals and a protein shake, and that first protein shake should be within the first 3 hours after you get out of bed.

I've had 6 fills. I have only been numbed once. It was when a real Dr. did the fill. LOL! Go figure. My PA is quick and painless. The Dr. dug around and stuck me several times. Claimed my port was turned. My PA said it's flat and right where it should be. What? Anyway... sting only from PA, numbing shot and very sore for days from Dr. Only let PA do fills now.

I believe she blamed her home life since she was 14 when she had it done, and her mother didn't (still hasn't) changed the food available to her and I believe she has a sister???? At that tender age, it's hard to argue with your authority figure.

I can only go by what my body does. I have never had PB to this point... also have not stuck due to not chewing enough, although I have swallowed too much at once and had a painful transition to the big stomach (no more than two or three minutes of pain). I would say that if you are sure you stick or PB'd due to not chewing enough or too big a bite, if you are hungry less than 3 hours after eating, then yes, you need a fill.

Way to go! Keep up the good gym work!

Only time I open a soda is to cook chicken! I either baste the whole chicken in the oven and bake it, or BBQ it on the can. Yummo! (always use diet!)

It may not "flip", but it can certainly skew a bit. It comes from the stitch ripping on one side, then when it heals, it's not flat on the muscle any longer. Most techs, PA's and the like are very adept at figuring out where the soft spot is on the port regardless. I thought I had ripped my stitches 3 weeks out, but it was a small rip, and once it healed, it was as good as new.

could also be a reaction from the bedadine solution.. or whatever they swabbed on you prior to surgery.

I think now that they are doing some follow ups, it's a more realistic view of what the contestants have achieved, and what is necessary to keep it off. Some of the contestants have seen "The Biggest Loser" as the magic pill, only to find that once they reach goal, they need to continue this way of life, just like us banders do. None of it is easy, the plan is simple, the actions require dedication.

specifically asked my Dr. about it. Was told that he used to recommend no gum, for the swallowing thing, but now he tells his patients that if they want to chew gum, it's fine, just "try" not to swallow it. As for the stomach acid, it is no different now than before banding. The whole stomach is still there. I have used gum with all my diets pre banding as a crutch during those cravings, and hunger times. Water and gum have seen me through SO many diets! Now it serves as a place holder when I'm in between meals, have bad breath, drank all my water.... oh so many things. (Have any of you noticed that the more water you drink, the more you want to drink?)

Good Luck! I'm VERY scared to do a bootcamp!

My Dr.s only restriction was before surgery, no aspirin. Beyond that he said capsules go down easier than tablets, but if your meds are in tablet form, break them in half if you have problems swallowing them.

Good thoughts for a speedy recovery. :smile:

I actually caused a rip in my port stitches two weeks out from surgery. When I called, the Dr.s office was only concerned if there was swelling or redness near the port. I was sore from that for another two weeks. When I went in for my first fill, the PA explained that the stitches are placed in large muscles, and you'd have to do something more drastic than bending over with tight pants on to rip the stitches from that muscle. She assured me when she did the fill that the port was fine and exactly where it should be. As long as you have no swelling or redness, listen to your Dr.s office, and let it finish healing... unless of course, you have swelling or redness. Good luck!

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