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Hi All,

I came here to look for some support as I am struggling and scared :( . I was banded 6/14 my band has remained empty until my 1st fill on 7/11. My incesions have completly healed over, gas pains are gone and I feel great, expect for the CONSTANT HUNGER. I am suppose to be on liquids and Protein shakes until my 1st fill but I have disappointed myself and had solid food....:(. This evening I had scrmbled egss, cream of wheat, 1 twix candy bar and french fries, and I think I had so much because it all went down without any problems.

Now I am worried that I have made a mistake and possibly runied my lapband. I am not looking to be judged because no one is perfect and everyone has eaten something they shouldn't have at some point. I am looking for anyone is willing to offer any ADVICE and SUPPORT.

Should I be worried that my lapband is ruined before my first fill? Could my lapband have already slipped?

Please Help.....

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Hi All,

I came here to look for some support as I am struggling and scared :( . I was banded 6/14 my band has remained empty until my 1st fill on 7/11. My incesions have completly healed over, gas pains are gone and I feel great, expect for the CONSTANT HUNGER. I am suppose to be on liquids and Protein shakes until my 1st fill but I have disappointed myself and had solid food....:(. This evening I had scrmbled egss, cream of wheat, 1 twix candy bar and french fries, and I think I had so much because it all went down without any problems.

Now I am worried that I have made a mistake and possibly runied my lapband. I am not looking to be judged because no one is perfect and everyone has eaten something they shouldn't have at some point. I am looking for anyone is willing to offer any ADVICE and SUPPORT.

Should I be worried that my lapband is ruined before my first fill? Could my lapband have already slipped?

Please Help.....

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What kind of help do you want? Talk with your doctor and give him accurate information so he can determine what the best approach is to deal with this issue. No Bandster ever died of 'constant hunger'. Mostly 'constant over eating' is what gave people such as myself the kinds of problems that come with Morbid Obesity. Recovery from a decades long self inflicted over eating habit has required continued daily efforts on my part, which mean I have to do my part of the dance. The result is worth it, and nothing tastes as good as better health. Good luck.

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Hi and relax your band has not slipped, and I go through the same thing you are and I had a fill already. I need to eat small amounts of food many x a day and I have not lost anything, so be careful. I go back in July I am hoping I get filled alot.

Hang in there and we will do this together.

Lee

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I think you will be fine! I have never heard of cream of wheat or eggs slipping a band.:rolleyes:

I know it's hard but try to stick to your doctor's order whatever they may be. I think I was already on eggs and cream of wheat by week 4 though. Wish you well!

* EDIT: I thought you was on week 4. Well I was eating thinned out cream of wheat on week 2 however.

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I'm sure you haven't slipped your band but you do need to go back to following your doctor's instructions. When your band was placed, it was sutured in place and the reason you are on liquids is to allow time for the band to "seat" well in place...when you eat solid food, your stomach churns in order to digest it which can possibly increase the possibility of band slippage in the future. You might want to contact your bariatric support team to see if they have any suggestions...I will say that having to be on liquids until your first fill is a bit aggressive but there is a reason your doctor has given you the instructions and without prior approval I would suggest you follow them.

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Hi All,

I came here to look for some support as I am struggling and scared :( . I was banded 6/14 my band has remained empty until my 1st fill on 7/11. My incesions have completly healed over, gas pains are gone and I feel great, expect for the CONSTANT HUNGER. I am suppose to be on liquids and Protein shakes until my 1st fill but I have disappointed myself and had solid food....:(. This evening I had scrmbled egss, cream of wheat, 1 twix candy bar and french fries, and I think I had so much because it all went down without any problems.

Now I am worried that I have made a mistake and possibly runied my lapband. I am not looking to be judged because no one is perfect and everyone has eaten something they shouldn't have at some point. I am looking for anyone is willing to offer any ADVICE and SUPPORT.

Should I be worried that my lapband is ruined before my first fill? Could my lapband have already slipped?

Please Help.....

Hi, it has been two years since I had it done, I have lost over 50lbs, wanted to be lower, but, I will get there, I am exercising now, I didn't for the longest time. food went down easy for me too at first, before my first fill. I thought, oh boy, piece of cake, but I still ate cautiously, was afraid of food getting stuck! Believe me, your lapband has not slipped, I thought mine might have slipped till I had it checked in May, '11, because I was having a hard time of food getting stuck, so I would have to throw it up, but its the easiest way of getting rid of the pain. I had Fluid taken out in May, I wanted to eat somewhat 'normally', I don't overeat, but, I don't throw up either. You will be fine, just stick with your 'good' eating, everyone does mess up sometimes! And take your Vitamins, I had blood tests done in May, and I was under vitamized, if thats a word. Good luck!

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