Corkee

How do you get 80 grams of protein in? I'm lucky if I get 30. Thia ia my biggest struggle.

I had my first fill last week and I had about 10 pieces of lettuce and two cherry tomatoes and I did fine. I really miss salad. Someone told me that you don't really feel so restricted until your 3rd or 4th fill. Anyone think that is correct? I feel a little more restricted my not much. Corkee

Me either since I was six! lol I'm glad you spoke to the nurse, we all have to learn from each other. I started exercizing today and I think that will make a big difference. Good luck! Corkee

Hi, I was banded 11/19 and actually got my first fill today because I was on vacation when it was really time. So I'm back to liquids for today. If you aren't feeling full you should definately call your doctor. Write anytime if you need support. Corkee

I was banded 3 weeks ago and because I'm going away on vacation I won't get my first fill until January 7th. I can eat about 4 oz. for each meal but I'm hungry again in 1 hour. I try to stick to 2 Snacks a day but I still have the habit of grazing all the time. I guess also because I haven't gotten the fill that I seem to be able to eat everything no problem. I guess that will change once I get the fill and the opening is smaller. Am I doing harm; will I stretch my stomach? Thanks for any help, Corkee

How are you feeling after your first fill? Are you filled up quickly now? I have my band for 2 weeks and I can eat anything just like before, i can't wait for the fill. People keep asking me how much I lost, it's kinda weird becasue I haven't lost anymore since the first week. I can't wait until 4 oz. fills me up. Let me know how's it going and how you feel. I hope great! Corkee

Lemon chick, I thought we were only supposed to eat 4oz? A cup might be more satisfying. I don't get a fill until Jan. 7 because I'm going to Florida for 2 weeks for the holidays. I can't wait for the fill. I was banded Nov 19 I know the weight will come off. I decided to only weight myself once a week so I don't obsess about it. I'm having trouble with the timing of eating and exercising with work but I know it's a process. I'm so glad to have a place to speak out. Thanks! Corkee

I thought it was just me. I eat my 4 oz. and I'll still hungry. Can't wait for the fill and I'm really, really working on staying at 4 oz. Randee Surgery 11-19-10

It's a shame we lost the whole group, I hope everyone comes back. I am now 4 days post op. I was told I can start eating mushies on Saturday; that's exciting. I do feel a little hungry but last night I had 1 oz. of Jello and I felt full. Interesting feeling. lol Have a great TYhanksgiving everyone, be grateful we aren't going to have belly aches from being too full and eating too much desert. Randee

Great, now tell me what you did! Randee

Tried again...

I put it in the signature box and it doesn't work. Now what?! lol Also, once you have it, what do you do to make it change the weight as you lose it? Thanks again, Randee

Skip that, I thought mine worked but it didn't. I feel stupid. lol

Paste it into the big box.

I did it! Thanks Cynthia

Ok, it didn't work, can someone tell me where to put the code to get my ticker onto my responses? Thanks! Randee

I hope I did this correctly.

Good luck Charly!

My date is November 19th in NJ. My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet but it seems like a wise idea. I think I'll call tomorrow and ask why he doesn't. I'm neervous and excited and just want the day to come already! Good luck to everyone having the surgery this week! Randee

My doctor doesn't do a pre-op liquid diet. I'm not sure what the benefit is. Is anyone else concerned about swallowing pills after surgery? Corkee

My doctor never mentioned doing a liquid diet before, is that the norm? Corkee

I envy that you are already exercising, I still struggle with that but I know thats what it takes to really be successful in this endeavor. Corkee

Hi Bella Luna, I started the process in May but the dr. I went to had a totally incompetant staff, so I switched doctors and it all came together within a month. We had "Thanksgiving on Sunday since I'll be all liquid then. The more I read the more questions I have but I feel really positive about having the surgery. G'night, Corkee

Hi Cynthia, I'm glad your experience was good. I have a lot of questions that came up just reading the site. Can we speak offline? My email is corkee26 at yahoo. Corkee