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I hope some more restriction kicks in!!! I can eat anything and not feel discomfort. I don't have to chew to paste either, but I do chew well. I do notice I eat less than I did pre fill. No one knows I am banded, my mom and husband. Also a nosy aunt and now she told my cousin!!!!! I had maintained for 2 weeks, so I will weigh again on Friday. I didn't eat much today but because I was really stressed out. My grandmother was very ill and we had to call 911. The stress of it did make me feel like my band squeezed my stomach shut. It hurt.

I had to go to Mexico for self pay. Greatest experience!! His name is Dr. Ortiz and he has actually proctored a lot of US doctors. He has done ove4r 4000 bands and has written a good book called Lap Band for Life. I paid $8500.

YEAH!!!:clap2: :clap2: You are gonna be a bandster!!! I really used my heating pad for the gas and port discomfort, liquid tylenol in regular and PM, Better than Bouillion, Wolfgang pucks gourmet boullion, V8, crystal light, Gas x strips, drinkable yogurt, carnation breakfast, creamy split pea soup, Flavored waters, Kelloggs protein water, are some of the things that made things easier. The thing I wish I had faster was the sugar free fudgesicles!

I would love to be a part of a challenge. I need a kick in the butt!!!! Maybe we can start a separate thread, like January bandsters exercise challenge or something like that? Or should we keep it here? I know when I have accountability I do it!

Cooking them in broth tastes great!!

I stopped to see if I had true restriction, but I am going to start taking it again tomorrow!!!

I will check it so you can pm me!!! I am hoping for more restriction to kick in. He said I'd have good restriction. He said not to come back for 8 weeks. But if in 3 weeks I can still really eat and am still not losing, I am going to call and bug them.

I stay full for at least 3-4 hours. Maybe yoyu are just irritzted and a few dayd of fluids would help. I had lunch and had 2 string cheese, 1 Laughing cow, 3 cold cuts and like 15 almonds and I felt FULL. I didn't have discomfort in the chest or stomach area, but in the belly area. I feel bloated too. I guess the sweet spot is to be able to eat, but smaller amounts and stay full.

I am a little over the half way point! Thanks!!:clap2:

I have lost 20 pounds since being banded. My doctor told me that I can lose faster if I stick to the rules. I have always had an appetite,so you are lucky. Go to tickerfactory.com cut and paste the first choice from img to img and than go to the User CP on the top of the lapband toolbar and paste to your signiture line. Congrats on the weight loss!!

I have a 4cc band. I got 1.2 cc's and don't feel that much restriction, but feel less hungry. But like this morning I had 4 slices of turkey bacon and 2 scrabled eggs no problem. And I am not chewing to mush either. I hope a little more restriction kicks in. Talk to you soon!!!

I just add lentils to water 1/2 cup lentils to 1 1/2 cup water and simmer for about an hour. I boil it first for about 5 minutes first, then turn it down. Then I add some salt. It is very tasty!

I am not sure. I was able to eat 4 slices of turkey bacon and 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast. I had no pain or discomfort, but felt full. Seems like that isn't too much restriction. So, should more restriction kick in in a couple weeks?

Congrats!!! That is awesome!!! :clap2:

Hey Bandiva! How does one not get restriction for 2 weeks? I don't understand. I do have restriction, don't feel as hungry, but like this morning I was able to eat 4 pieces of turkey bacon and 2 scrambled eggs. So, can I expect to have more restriction kick in in two weeks? I would be due for another fill in April too. Dr. Romero said 8 weeks from Feb. 21 if I could eat more. Maybe we can scheule them at the same time and make a weekend out of it! How did your restriction feel in the beginning and then how did it change after 2 weeks? Thanks!!!

I buy liquid vitamins from Sams Club called Glacial Milk. You can also buy them online. They have all the nutrients and then a lot of extras. You can look at glacialmok.net Here is a little of what they have in it: ITC began with a 60% base of Aloe Vera, Mangosteen, Acai Berry, Noni Juice and Pomegranate. We then added 77 Plant Source Ionic Major and Trace Minerals, 10 Fortified Minerals, 16 Vitamins & Nutrients, 18 Amino Acids and 3 Essential Fatty Acids. These are highly absorbable ingredients in one great tasting product suited for the whole family.

I went for my first fill on Wednesday. It didn't hurt and they put in 1.2 cc's in my 4 cc band. We drove into Mexico no problem. Dr. Romero pulled out the air, put saline in and asked if I could feel it. Then did my fill. He said I would feel pretty good restriction and could come back in 8 weeks.

I went for my first fill on Wednesday. It didn't hurt and they put in 1.2 cc's in my 4 cc band. We drove into Mexico no problem. Dr. Romero pulled out the air, put saline in and asked if I could feel it. Then did my fill. He said I would feel pretty good restriction and could come back in 8 weeks.

Your almost there!!!:clap2:

Have you gotten a fill yet?

That sounds good. I'd rather be able to eat than be too tight, as long as we are losing weight right? I had 1 cup of lentils and feel pretty full.

Thanks for the recipe!!! Sounds really good!!!

I know my PMS symptoms were worse and had worse cramps. Losing weight is very stressful on the body. I am glad to hear you are doing well! Do your clothes fit better? I didn't weigh myself till 4 weeks out and only weigh on Fridays.

I just listen to my body, but stick to the bandster rules of protein first then vegies. I have a coffee with soy milk or Carnation Breakfast

Do you feel restriction? Like after surgury or different? I am on day 3 of liquids and don't know how solids are for me yet!