Sept 2011 bandsters

[JinTx 19]

DRCS -- i got semistuck on a raw carrot. I have no fill. I say semi stuck bc i slimed a few times, stood up and walked around and it went down. There was no pbing. I am scheduled for a fill 10/31 but at the point i will not be getting one. I feel some restriction, can stay full for 4-5 hrs on half c of food and im loosing consistently. My carrot episode really reminded me to chew chew chew lol.

J

[DRCS 2]

I can't believe that no matter what I eat if it's not chewed to a puree and then time in between each bite it gets stuck. I was in a hurry this afternoon and just tried to get something quick so I grabbed a 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. Two spoonfuls and the pain came and I was done. I'm sure I didn't chew it as much as I should but geez it was only cottage cheese! Did my errands came home and figured I had better get something to eat now sooo I had some Hummus with roasted pepper and a few crackers and of course didn't take long and I was stuck again. I HAVE HAD NO FILLS SO HOW CAN THIS BE !!!

[DRCS 2]

I try the walking around but it doesn't work for me unless it comes up and out I'm screwed. When was your surgery? You haven't had a fill and you feel restriction?

[quote name='JinTx' timestamp='1319566243' post='1678014']

DRCS -- i got semistuck on a raw carrot. I have no fill. I say semi stuck bc i slimed a few times, stood up and walked around and it went down. There was no pbing. I am scheduled for a fill 10/31 but at the point i will not be getting one. I feel some restriction, can stay full for 4-5 hrs on half c of food and im loosing consistently. My carrot episode really reminded me to chew chew chew lol.

J

[need2lose2 10]

That is the strangest thing, since i'm having the opposite effect!! I can eat eat eat, not chew carefully and not have any problems!!

Is it possible that they filled the band a bit during your surgery? I know my doc left mine open with no fill.

[BeckyJane 2]

@bromo

An advantage to pilation! I will be curious to see how we all fair- those with compared to those without pilation.

I do get nauseous at times and can't explain it. It lasts an hour or so and only liquids seem safe. I tend not to vomit with stomach flu, so maybe it's the same issue for both of us. I see the surgeon tomorrow and plan on asking. Wondering if it might be related to the Constipation I've been dealing with.

[bromo 17]

BeckyJane, thanks for replying. If it were a major deal I would call right away but it soon passes and I am fine. Just doing liquids/soft foods today as a precaution. I don't throw up easily either so maybe it is a side effect of the plication. Let me know what your doctor says tomorrow!!

[Sharilo 6]

Has anyone else been told not to eat lettuce/raw veggies for a couple of months? I was banded 9/7 and my nutritionist told me not to have any salad, carrots, celery, etc. until the beginning of November. I can have cooked veggies just not raw. I've been really craving a salad and can't wait until next week when I can have one.

[DawnH 9]

Has anyone else been told not to eat lettuce/raw veggies for a couple of months? I was banded 9/7 and my nutritionist told me not to have any salad, carrots, celery, etc. until the beginning of November. I can have cooked veggies just not raw. I've been really craving a salad and can't wait until next week when I can have one.

Yes mine told me no raw veggies or lettuce for SIX months!!!! Crazy long, huh?

[DRCS 2]

Yeah that's what I thought so I asked the other day and they said they put nothing in. Be very careful once they fill you and don't forget because it is the worst feeling ever ! But without a doubt it is all well worth it and I would do it again pain or no pain.

That is the strangest thing, since i'm having the opposite effect!! I can eat eat eat, not chew carefully and not have any problems!!

Is it possible that they filled the band a bit during your surgery? I know my doc left mine open with no fill.

[Sharilo 6]

Yes mine told me no raw veggies or lettuce for SIX months!!!! Crazy long, huh?

Six months??? Wow, that is long time!! My problem is I don't really care much for cooked mushy veggies. I way prefer them raw. Going six months without would be really hard.

[Sharilo 6]

ugh, double post

[ready4prada 3]

I had my first fill today, everything went smooth and the Water went down okay. Along with the plication I had a fill during surgery totalling 3.5 ccs. I had a fill of .5 ccs. My current weight is 196 for a total loss of 23 pounds, three of which were pre-op. I hope to start working out more as I currently walk 3 times a week. Wishing everyone continued success.

[ready4prada 3]

I had my first fill today, everything went smooth and the Water went down okay. Along with the plication I had a fill during surgery totalling 3.5 ccs. I had a fill of .5 ccs. My current weight is 196 for a total loss of 23 pounds, three of which were pre-op. I hope to start working out more as I currently walk 3 times a week. Wishing everyone continued success.

[ready4prada 3]

Sharilo- ugh, ditto on the double post.

[Texasbandit 8]

Helllloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm back B******! read my blog! Finally figured out why I wasnt losing!

Anyhoo. I had my first slime yesterday and I spit up. It was scary, very scary. I was eating a ceasar salad that had some hard chicken on it. I was on the phone and eating and going waaaay too fast. Well after a few bites I felt a lump in my chest and a sick feeling. I ran to the bathroom and long strings of spit and slime started to come up. I tried to burp and i felt a pain in my band. I spit up some of the chicken and felt a little better. I was dry heaving for a bit then I waiting till I felt better.

So much for my work luncheon. I'm just glad I didnt puke on my boss!