I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

I keep forgeting you're an Aussie! I know when I visit, I take my travel jello, applesauce and a baggie with my unflavored protein powder. My mom means well, but I'm not at the baked fish stage yet, or the baked potato, or the salad..... Not yet anyways! I actually got the ok to have purees and mushies today, but my trip to the store made for for liquid purchases. I'm just not that hungry.

My first follow-up appointment is on Monday, so we'll se what my doc says about it.

thanks for the tip here.when you say 'travel jello''' what exactly is it??

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I am definitely struggling as well. I eat lots of stuff I shouldn't and I just can't seem to get back in control. I have my first fill on Monday and I really hope it helps. I haven't had any foods getting stuck nor do I feel any restriction. It's almost like it was before I had the surgery! I'm so disappointed b/c I paid all this money and I haven't been able to stick with the diet! Ugh!!

thanks for the tip here.when you say 'travel jello''' what exactly is it??

Judy, it's just the pre made stuff. Nothing special.

Judy, it's just the pre made stuff. Nothing special.

...so its just jello already made up in a cup??...

I keep forgeting you're an Aussie! I know when I visit, I take my travel jello, applesauce and a baggie with my unflavored protein powder. My mom means well, but I'm not at the baked fish stage yet, or the baked potato, or the salad..... Not yet anyways! I actually got the ok to have purees and mushies today, but my trip to the store made for for liquid purchases. I'm just not that hungry.

My first follow-up appointment is on Monday, so we'll se what my doc says about it.

Nicki823... all the best for Monday.Let us know what he has to say..

ive also got my first appointment with my surgeon on monday.. thats tomorrow here for me, and im 9 days out. i wouldnt imagine at all that im having any fills this time. i reckon he will want me back in a month. i will let you know how i go.

I recommend them for times when you're in a pinch. My tummy started growling so loud for parent conferences that you would've thought there was a lion in the room!. Drank half of it really quick and it quieted almost immediately. My daughter's teacher looked like his eyes were going to jump out! it was hilarious! I almost fell out of the chair laughing so hard!. It takes care of the hunger quickly and lasts for about 2 hours!

Thats funny!

Thanks! I will have to look for those. We don't have a Costco nearby but I'm going to San Antonio next weekend for Easter and know where there is one there.

I went for my two week 2 today,I lossed 11 pounds since since surgery. 21 pounds total. Whoo hoo! I'm on pureed and next week soft then full. I get my first fill on may 2. I started couch 2. 5k today too. Grrrr.

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congrats on the weight loss.

so how was the first day of your couch 2 5k?

was yesterday the first day of exercise since your band?

i was banded on the 15th but haven't felt like i have the energy to exercise yet.

Why did you have to go back in?

i was in a lot of pain for several days following my initial surgery. i was only drinking 30cc of water every 2 hours, but couldn't keep it down. as it turns out, although the band seemed to fit just fine, it got too tight after the surgery. very little liquid was actually making it thru to my stomach. the doctor said that the position of the band was perfect, it was just too tight due to the fatty layer outside the stomach lining. what they ended up doing was to make an incision betweeen the stomach lining and the fatty area and repositioning the band between it.

End... I started on Thursday.. and no energy because of the low Cal. But got through it. Couch to 5k was good.I copied off line. I also did elliptical very slow for 15min. My doc put me on pureed foods so i feel better.she has me do 5 meals instead of three of I'm hungry.so am getting a few more Cal's in.

was the dilated esophagus due to the presence of the lapband?

i think so. there was no mention of it when i had my EGD two weeks pre-op.

u guys please help!i have been so excited to finally start my weight loss journey only to be discourged by family and friends everyone is telling me that if i vet the lap band im gowing to have health problems and that they know so many people who have died and just so many other negetive things im so confused bit at the same time my heart is telling me that i have made the right decision about gowing ahead with this surgerey im so bummed out,please i need some advice on what you guys think

there are risks involved with any surgery, and yes death is one of those risks. Your doctor will explain the risks and benefits..........they have to explain anything that can possibly happen. The risk with this surgery is very small, though. You are the one who will ultimately have to make the decision. I am sure your family/friends are just worried about you-- I had one who was very negative about me having the surgery! Go with what your heart and your head tell you! Good luck!

u guys please help!i have been so excited to finally start my weight loss journey only to be discourged by family and friends everyone is telling me that if i vet the lap band im gowing to have health problems and that they know so many people who have died and just so many other negetive things im so confused bit at the same time my heart is telling me that i have made the right decision about gowing ahead with this surgerey im so bummed out,please i need some advice on what you guys think

Although there is always a risk when having surgery, there is a very low mortality rate with the Lap Band. Maybe your family is thinking about Gastric Bypass which the mortality rate is much, much higher.

You may have issues eating certain foods but I think if I have to give up certain foods to be thinner and healthier then so be it. Go over all your concerns with your doctor and make the decision that is right for you. I actually choose not to talk to people before my surgery because I didn't want to hear their negative comments or opinions.

Once I made my decision I didn't look back and I am so happy I did it.

Good Luck to you

Has anyone else experienced an increase in burping post op? I feel like the gas is gone, but am still burping a lot more than I did pre-op.

I have. I just mentioned that to my Husband yesterday.

Has anyone else experienced an increase in burping post op? I feel like the gas is gone, but am still burping a lot more than I did pre-op.

Yes, definitely, burping and farting (sorry I couldn't think of another word to use for this) it seems to be getting less frequent but still more then I would like