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Well I am new myself and I have been doing good so far. I had no problems with the surgery except for the gas and that still lingering lol I have my first fill on the 17th. I started walking on Monday and I walked 2 miles and I think I over did it but it felt good. I am going to attempt to walk 2 more on tomorrow and maybe add an extra day next week. I started eating regular foods and I get full fast. a couple of times I was paying attention and got to full and that is such an uncomfortable feeling. I have to be careful of that. I see why they say don't watch tv' date=' drive or do anything else while you are eating lol[/quote']

So what are ur meals like? What r u eating?

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So what are ur meals like? What r u eating?

I am on regular foods now. Girl egg drop Soup is my best friend. Its only 60 calories for a half cup lol But like today Breakfast is easy because I am not really hungry when I get up so I have a slim fast, lunch I had a veggies egg roll and half cup of egg drop soup and that was to much and I am still full from that. But I am not having no problems with anything getting stuck or nothing. I take it because I have not had my band fill but I know once that happens I am going to really have to watch my chewing and swallowing small bites. have you down loaded my fitness pal? Its great girl I love it all of you all if you don't use it might need ot think about it. There is an application on android as well. It tracks calories and its a good tool.

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I am on regular foods now. Girl egg drop Soup is my best friend. Its only 60 calories for a half cup lol But like today breakfast is easy because I am not really hungry when I get up so I have a slim fast' date=' lunch I had a veggies egg roll and half cup of egg drop soup and that was to much and I am still full from that. But I am not having no problems with anything getting stuck or nothing. I take it because I have not had my band fill but I know once that happens I am going to really have to watch my chewing and swallowing small bites. have you down loaded my fitness pal? Its great girl I love it all of you all if you don't use it might need ot think about it. There is an application on android as well. It tracks calories and its a good tool.[/quote']

I'm on it!!!! Been on it for months ... It is great ! So much support

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How is everyone doing? Yup, I am in bandster hell now LOL I know what they mean and some one explain that's the period that you go through after surgery when you need a fill. My hunger is about every two hours now but I am eating healthy and not over doing it. The 17th cant get here fast enough Lord.

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How is everyone doing? Yup' date=' I am in bandster hell now LOL I know what they mean and some one explain that's the period that you go through after surgery when you need a fill. My hunger is about every two hours now but I am eating healthy and not over doing it. The 17th cant get here fast enough Lord.[/quote']

Hold onnnnnnnnn!!!!! I've been reading about it . Can u eat fruit now?

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Hold onnnnnnnnn!!!!! I've been reading about it . Can u eat fruit now?

Yes I am on regular foods now girlfriend LOL Remember my bad has not been filled to its capacity and if I would overdo it I would be in trouble but I am being good. If I were you I would ask if I could make my post op appointment now that was you are sure to get in exactly3 to 4 weeks. But I can not stress enough chew chew chew before swallowing. Girl You dong realize how big of chunks of food we swallow with out chewing properly on a day to day basis.

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Today is day 5 of preop diet girls and its going good! I'm hanging in there. So far 9.5 lbs and I started on Monday. I have 6 days til surgery I can't believe it! Cassandra I'm making my appt for fill on Monday for after my surgery like u said . I don't want to go through that hell! As most put it.

How's everybody else doing !

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Oh doing a sleep study tonight! Did anyone else have to do it ?

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Oh doing a sleep study tonight! Did anyone else have to do it ?

Nope. Didn't have to a sleep study. Do you snore a lot or stop breathing while sleep or do you get out of breath a lot? Maybe that's why they are doing it. Only thing I had to do was an EDG and that's because I had chronic heartburn for the last year or so.

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Today is day 5 of preop diet girls and its going good! I'm hanging in there. So far 9.5 lbs and I started on Monday. I have 6 days til surgery I can't believe it! Cassandra I'm making my appt for fill on Monday for after my surgery like u said . I don't want to go through that hell! As most put it.

How's everybody else doing !

Talked to my advocate today and she really shed the light on a lot of stuff. I felt so good after our talk. I cant stress enough keep up with your fills that is a part of the success we will have. She say once I get this fill then watch the lbs fall off and I believe her because after surgery I drops 21 lbs then stop. So once I get that fill and get that satisfying feeling again they will drop more so girls keep up with your fills

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Talked to my advocate today and she really shed the light on a lot of stuff. I felt so good after our talk. I cant stress enough keep up with your fills that is a part of the success we will have. She say once I get this fill then watch the lbs fall off and I believe her because after surgery I drops 21 lbs then stop. So once I get that fill and get that satisfying feeling again they will drop more so girls keep up with your fills

That's so good ! Glad u talked to her. 21lbs is remarkable ! Thanks for sharing ...I'm already making my notes

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That's so good ! Glad u talked to her. 21lbs is remarkable ! Thanks for sharing ...I'm already making my notes

I have 16 more days before I receive my fill girl and I can not wait ! ! ! ! I am for sure going to make the appointment for my next one 4 weeks afterwards just incase that I need one but I pray I am one of those one fill people and that's it lol

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My surgery is on Fridayyyyy! July 5th ... I'm so excited ! I'm still goin strong on my pre op...

My mother in law came into the country to visit with us so she will b here to take care of me as well! I'm so excited.. My coworkers r noticing my weight loss so when I come back from vacation it won't b so obvious!

I can't sit still ! The time has finally come ...

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My surgery is on Fridayyyyy! July 5th ... I'm so excited ! I'm still goin strong on my pre op...

My mother in law came into the country to visit with us so she will b here to take care of me as well! I'm so excited.. My coworkers r noticing my weight loss so when I come back from vacation it won't b so obvious!

I can't sit still ! The time has finally come ...

Yeah ! ! !! ! That's great girl. I will be leaving the country to go home myself in a few weeks. I cant wait. But your mother in law coming in the country to take care of you? Girl this surgery isn't nothing its not that serious lol but hey if you can be waited on hand and foot why not right :) I will be so glad when I get my fill !!!! I hope that first one put me at my spot but who knows how many we will need before we get there hopefully for all of us it will be no more than 2

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Yeah ! ! !! ! That's great girl. I will be leaving the country to go home myself in a few weeks. I cant wait. But your mother in law coming in the country to take care of you? Girl this surgery isn't nothing its not that serious lol but hey if you can be waited on hand and foot why not right :) I will be so glad when I get my fill !!!! I hope that first one put me at my spot but who knows how many we will need before we get there hopefully for all of us it will be no more than 2

Lol ! No she was coming anyway ! Lol I just happend to b having the surgery during her visit . Where r u from ?

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