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Manybeards - good, follow your surgeon's advice! As for the OP, as mentioned you would certain know if you were stuck (I have been stuck on a pill before....yuck that was awful coming back up!). I would say crush them up though until you're onto at least your mushy food stage.

I wouldn't worry about the weight gain; obviously your body is trying to heal right now. I'm sorry you're going through this, it sounds awful. Just from what you're describing (and of course I'm no expert or doctor) you aren't drinking enough and it seems like you may need to stay with the clear liquids (water, broth) for longer than usual. Keep in touch with your doctors as they will be the best to help you!

I feel this immense pressure in my lower chest (upper stomach?). It pulses sometimes with the contractions of your stoma trying to work the food through. Believe me you will know when you eat too fast/too much and you are becoming stuck. Often you can head it off you really pay attention and stop eating after the first warnings.....but ultimately if (when) you do get stuck you will get through it! (although the first time I was stuck I thought I was going to die....lol but now when I get stuck I just bend over and cough and it comes up).

It wasn't you! Sorry if it came off that way! There was a post before yours....seeming to push a program. It seems to be gone now....your advice was good!

It seems every one is different with their fills! It could be right now your port is deeper, so when you go back in August (seems a long time away to me though?) it may be easier because you'll be slimmer and the port will be closer to the skin. My fills are always easy; they just put the needle in and inject it. I'm not sure if there are over the counter numbing creams? If so you could use some before your next fill, or maybe take a Tylenol? Hope it's better for you!

Congratulations! Good for you!

I can give you some FREE advice Are you not able to get any guidance from your doc? If not there are lots of people here willing to help. I am guessing by now you are on solids? You should eat 1/2 to one cup per meal (trying to keep your calories around 1000 to 1200 a day). Eat 3-4 oz Protein first, then some veggies, then you can have a bit of carbs. It is a little trial and error as to what may be more difficult to eat. But make sure you CHEW everything really well. Rest between bites, and don't drink with meals. Don't worry if you haven't lost much since your surgery. That time after is a healing time, and many people maintain or even gain a bit. You will get there! You probably don't have any restriction yet either, so you're going to have to rely on willpower for now (sucks, I know!) until you get your first fill. Do you have an appointment for that yet? If not, give your doc a call and set that up as sometimes it can take a while to get in depending on your doctor and how busy they are. Most of all, don't despair! There are TONS of FREE resources here. Message me if I can help you more. Good luck!

I think the more fluid you have, the less they put in because they don't want you to be overfilled. You never know, that half cc could be the one that puts you in the perfect place!

Hey there! I don't have PCOS but can maybe speak to other things you've asked about.... Drinking a shake will not keep you full with the band as liquids go through fairly easily. However, solid foods such as Proteins will keep you full for longer and you will only be able to eat 1/2 to one cup at a time. Because the band creates a small "second stomach" atop your stomach, you can only eat so much. Then it slowly makes its way down into your stomach. In fact, you will probably be told to avoid liquid calories and only go for solid proteins, veggies then some carbs (or some docs say no carbs). So, you eat less and are full longer.

I think as long as you aren't having any issues with getting stuck, and are not feeling any pain, you're probably okay. Just try to take it easy when you can. Some doctors seem to have very long post-op plans....if that's what your doc told you then I'm sure he's used that plan for years and has great success with it.

Ya, I just stand up and bend over a bit in a public toilet. Or if it's a private bathroom I use the sink (which I usually do at home). Sorry you got a toilet facial!!

I can usually do thin breads toasted (anything like crackers or crisp breads are usually okay). I really like the new small Dempsters bagels; they are 100 calories and when toasted get really crisp. Rarely I can eat a soft bread like sourdough, and I know I can only have a couple of bites.

I generally stick with coffee with cream and splenda in the mornings. Solids, I have to wait a couple of hours. Mandagay- if you drink then lie down right away, the water is probably still in your pouch. I have that issue too. If I take a couple of small sips I'm okay but I definitely can't chug it.

I can eat pizza if it's thin crust and well done. If it's doughy I'm in for trouble. I have problems with wings too, usually the skin. I guess it depends on the size of the wing, as to how much meat's on it.

Wow, awesome results! Congratulations!

I had little demerol tablets, could take every four hours. I think I only used them the first couple of days; they made me feel quite weird!

It could be because you're eating and then going to bed soon after....do you have trouble eating during the rest of the day? If not, then you're probably not too tight. If so, then yes you may be.

I think she was joking about only drinking alcohol! lol. And depending what type of alcohol you're drinking, yes it could but 4 shots is about 400 calories. You just have to be smart about it!

My large site is where my port was, and if I bend the wrong way or lay on it sometimes, I feel a twinge. I'm sure all is okay, it's just healing still!

I really wouldn't worry about one glass. I drink frequently and aside from sometimes feeling the effects sooner, no problem. Keep an eye on the calories though; as stated they're empty but you can work it into your calories for the day.

I hope this one is better for you!

I agree, you probably need another fill. Until you are starting to feel restriction, this whole thing can be pretty rough.

I went home a few hours after surgery. Didn't really move much the first day though. Slept a lot. Was moving around the next day though.

Congrats! I hope the pain is not too bad for you; it seems to vary with every person. I didn't find it too bad; I believe day 2 and 3 were the worst but I didn't even need to take all of the painkillers I was given. Just don't lift anything heavy for the first while, but DO get up and walk about (it helps with the gas pains).

Mine is on the left, just below my ribcage. I also had a hernia repaired but I thought it was at the top of my stomach (could be wrong on that though). I think different docs have different positions they like to use.