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How much can u eat at one serving? Is it hard for u not to eat slider foods like ice cream & things like that?? or am I the only one?? lol I hope not!! Do you crave sugar & sweets?? sorry for all the questions...............

oh ok cool, my doc makes you do liquids only so im still on the shakes , the pureed starts in ten days thats crazy, but im hanging. thanks

Woodcrest, everyone is different. Most do quite well with their first fill. Throwing up is different than you've ever experienced. Food just surprises you by coming right back into your mouth. Quite foamy because its full of saliva. You just didn't have room for the saliva on top of the food. Pain usually indicates you took too big a bite, didn't chew well enough, etc. If you're having pain with even the tiniest swallow you may have gotten too big a fill. If you eat too much you will feel very uncomfortable and if its in chunks that won't go through the port you're in for a rough ride until it either comes up or digests enough to go thru. Avoid this by eating m&m sized bites and chewing them to death before swallowing.

Hi, You will be as successful. I am curious how much protein your nutritionist wants you to eat? I always eat my protein first no matter what kind of protein it is. I do not eat white soft bread or rolls. I have found I do not do well with grilled red meats or grilled pork, even if I chew, chew, chew, to beat the band. Those food just do not sit well with me. The key is eat slower than you think you need too and drink just as slow. When your body heals you will be able to go a little faster as your body adjusts. I had lunch at a friends house yesterday. I am not telling anyone so I had to really concentrate on going slow. The hostess served Philly cheese steak. I did ok. I am here for you if you have any questions. Have a great day. Kathy imaluckydog

Hey girl…how are you? I am hanging in there. I have not lost another pound in two weeks. I am up to working out 4 days a week. I see you have your first fill tomorrow…I will be going today. I need it bad…I can eat more than a cup and I don’t like that. I wish I could only eat 900 but I think I need to get some food ideas. You are so right about “Whoever believes this process is the easy way out is terribly mistaken.” I am at the point where I need to re-evaluate and come up with my plan. I feel like I need to write everything out. My goal was to be down 20lbs by the start of Football season and I am 6 pounds away. I need to heck in more often…motivation is sooo needed on my end.

Hi Laura, I am ok now Thanks for asking. It was about 3 to 4 days after my fill. I started getting stuck after eating all my normal foods. I usually eat all the same things. I stick to the same foods most of the time I am so boring. I found I needed to eat even slower and chew even MORE. It so much more painful after the fill. The experience although is a learning one at the same time. I do not know how to burp so it is hard for me. I do know what the slime is and have had a little of that. That is gross the whole stuck feeling is grossing me out. I take at least 45 minutes now to eat. I used to take 30 mins. Going very very slow is KEY and listening to your body will help. If I get talking I forget how fast I am eating I may have trouble. I have never been able to eat pasta.

Update - I've been banded now for almost 3 weeks!!! Time flys! The surgery went well, most of the pain was in the first 3 days. I've started doing cardio exercise, and currently still in the pureed food phase of my diet (I think I liked the liquids better..lol). I'm currently down 22 lbs (mostly during the liquid stage). My first fill date is Aug 19. Any advice during this phase???

Hi,

Hello..I was banded July 22nd, so close to you...

Oh my...sounds just like me...ny port site in real sore, feels like pulling, especially when I move (get up from the couch, toilet, etc.)So how are you doing?, how much have you lost? are you on food or liquids?

Hopefully we can keep in contact & follow each other along this NEW journey of ours. We are sooo close, we can compare stories!!!!

TTYS

Kim

Hi Skegee, Thank you so much for the compliment I had the lapband surgery feb09 this year..I can say I am so glad I did..I havent had any problems with it so far..Only thing is when it that time of the month, my band seems to be tighter..I figure since most women are bloated of course the band is gonna feel tighter.. So I usually go on my liquid diet those couple of days..I tell you if you drink after you it..I know my food comes right back up.But not like throwing up its stuck right there,which i want to get it out..know what i mean..But I am doing really well and I usually drink protien shakes and soft food from time to time..Well good luck with your LB..Let me know how your doing and if you decide to get it..You will be happy you did..

Hi-I would like a little support from a buddy if you are interested. I was banded Oct 2007, lost 115# but was vomiting daily. Had unfill a month ago and gained 14# and just had some filled last week and it is slow going as everything is different again. I do not get full right away, the food has to sit and then I get the fullness feeling. I have to learn how to eat differently again! Any suggestions? Am trying to increase the exercise, but stopping the snacking is hard. And drinking water gets old. Help if you can! Thanks so much. I want to lose 10-15# and then maintain! Have to keep a food diary for the NP who did my fill as they were not happy with my gain (I had no restriction at that point and lost control) Thanks, Suz in Iowa

u looking reaaaaalllllllll goooooood 2!!!!!!!!! yes, i noly eat a 1/2 cup of food 3xs a day...i finally started going to the gym...so i've added a hand full of mixed nuts to eat after my lunch...

Im glad your healing process has been a easy one...cause im still like what the hell did i do..lol

i know that once everything gets going with solid foods, I will feel much better about my decision...I do enjoy losing weight..i must admit

Hey girl I was banded the day before you and things are going fine now that I'm allowed to eat semi-normal food lol I've started working out and have been making healthy choices (even though it's soooo hard) so I feel really good about my decision!! How are you doing?

I'm starving as well! I am sooo tired of soups. I'm in a book club and I missed the meeting today just to avoid the food. I have been walking in the treadmill daily. I have also implemented an excercise schedule in order to stay on target once I return back to work. When are you scheduled for your 1st fill? Remember not to overdue it...

Hi it's me again well im still having problems with keeping food down. i went to the er sunday and was hospitaliz for two days. i have had all kind of test ran and there still not sure if they know what is really wrong they said this is the first time they have seen this my acid reflux is pushing my food and liquids up there not going down but up .is there any body out there that is having this problem plese help me or tell me what i can do they gave me two prescriptions to take prevacid and reglan.

Hi Joe! How are you doing? Well I went back to work this week and wish I had taken a little more time off... Oh well, I will make it. My short term disability insurance was denied because Dr. Perez and Ceron didn't get the paperwork filled out completely. Aetna is going to call them and try to get the information they need. I asked then to please have a spanish speaking person talk to the Doctor. They might get further. It was like pulling teeth to get anything filled out once I was back in the states. I have a feeling if all of this hinges on the good Doctor filling the paperwork out that I might be SOL.

Hope you are adjusting. I haven't been able to contact Kimberly . Have you heard from her? Hope she is doing ok.Are you having any problems eating mushy food? I find that I am getting hungry a couple of hours after eating but can't seem to eat much at one time! So I am still losing weight. 35 pounds so far! Yeah! Tell your sweet wife hello for me and let me know how you are doing!

I am doing pretty good myself. I am still just a tad sore and I have a hard time sleeping.

Not sure how Dr. Minkin does it but I am still on a full liquid diet I get to move to soft mushy foods this week. My next Dr. appt is not until the end of Aug. which Dr. Wagner told me he would probably do a fill then. I have noticed that liquids really are not a problem for me, but I dont drink enough because I am scared I will take to much in and strech the upper pouch out.

Hi Lauren how are you doing? My surgery went well. I am a little sore today I walked a little to far last night. So today I am resting. I am on soft foods now. An egg never tasted so good.

This has been the longest week ever i am measuring my food and takinging in around 100 grams of protien and still no weight loss. I am so frustrated and going to the gym evryday but the scale is still the same. Hope next week is better. I can't wait to start working with my trainer.

50 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! don't come down on urself...50 pounds is a lot of weight to lose....my exercise routine is all cardio...i need to take my flabby butt to the gym...but have no motivation to go...i have all the motivation in the world to do cardio exercise...but when it comes to the gym...i dont know what my problem is...i power walk/jog for at least an hour and a half to 2 hours 6-7 days a week...i do not count my calories any more...i measure my portion to b a half cup...i do not snack...but i'm not big on counting...i eat what i like...with an exception to rice...pasta and bread...no sweets either...but i don't have a sweet tooth...my motivation is the way i feel...i was absolutely misreable being over weight....i dont think i'll ever 4get that feeling...i'm on a natural high...i cant go back...i look at food as food...it taste good for a minute...but the damage can stay on u for a lifetime

Seckert08, I'm so glad things went good for you!! And having your hubby with you is great support! I ate tomato soup (a little) for supper tonight and it is staying down no problem! Yippeee! Another food I can add!

Maudi, I"m so glad to hear back from you and glad you are doing better. Me too. I"m on pureed and walking about 45 minutes a day. I tried some different food today so I hope it helps me feel full longer. I've never had cottage cheese before so bought some today as it is so high in protein. It's pretty good even pureed.

All my steri strips are off except I seem to have developed a sensitivity to them. I have sores all around the surgical sites. Except my port site. The strip was right across the stitches and it's a mess. I get my stitches out on Monday so that is kind of exciting and then back to work on Tuesday.

I actually gave notice the day before my surgery. I can't wait to be done there. Can you imagine having this surgery and working in, "Mr. Christie, you make GOOD cookies?" So I quit and am going to work for an air line.

Ok, off to play with my dawg.

Have a great evening.

Sheri

I know this morning i jut had a couple of small pieces of watermelon and water. Right now im on soild foods so ill just fellow what the books say i should eat. my portions are small and i like that so i have to get a grip. im so sorry to hear about u band i hope everything works out with that and they can fill it back up angain u look great

40lbs is awesome!!!!! Ive been slacking lately really I havent worked out in a week because our gym got flodded at work so all Ive done is gone walking with my daughter who is 4. my doctor takes it to extremes with this whole not eating for like 6 days after my fill. It is so hard not to eat!! its 2 clear liquid days, 2 full liquid days, and 2 mushie food days its hard... I have my 3rd fill on August 12th and I need it!! lol

Well good luck to you! I am here if you have any questions!

So funny, a broiled piece of cod sounds heavenly, haha! I can't have anything "solid". I did my calorie count yesterday, it was only like 480 I think, its difficult getting in calories with these food choices. I have a much better attitude today regarding the eating, guess I had to wrap my mind around the fact that I COULDN"T EAT! HOpe you have a great day, NUMBER TWO.