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Had my band on Thursday the 29th of August, but I have already ate 1 hamburger slowly on the 2 nd day, and had shrimp the 3 rd day. Omg what's happening to me. I'm still on my liquids but just wanted them. I am not suffering at all. What's wrong with me? The only soreness I have is around my belly button.

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I cannot stomach this conversation again. Please look into previous posts about other noncompliant bandsters who refuse to take their band seriously. Good luck

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What's wrong with you is the fact you're putting yourself in serious jeopardy.

You're supposed to be on liquids and you're eating hamburgers and shrimp?? I'm sorry, but why bother going through a surgery if you're not going to follow your doctor's instructions and put yourself at a very high risk for a band slip just 4 days later? What you want doesn't matter all that matters is that you follow your doctor's orders and give your body time to heal.

Your stomach has been sutured and seriously injured. By not following your doctor's post op diet you are seriously risking ripping those stitches and hurting yourself severely- not to mention causing your band to slip.

Call your surgeon, tell him what you did so he can make sure you didn't hurt yourself, and get back on your post op diet.

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I will!!!I really am mad at myself for this, because I wanted this way to bad to be that stupid. I am back on track as of yesterday, being very strict with myself, with my liquids only. I really do care.

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Please understand that noncompliance can lead to severe complications, even death. It's just not worth it.

This is one of those matters where people want to ignore the reality they are in and than act dumbfounded when the risks become reality. There is absolutely no room for error during the first 6 weeks post surgery-bottom line. This is not about diet, this is about healing so that you actually can utilize the band for what it is designed for. First 6 weeks you are at high risk for slippage (requires surgery as there's nothing to unfill) and increased inflammation (and occlusion) (and if you cant eat or drink, than what? Surgery!). Again, this is not about diet and testing the band, it's about being responsible to yourself and making a commitment.

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I will!!!I really am mad at myself for this, because I wanted this way to bad to be that stupid. I am back on track as of yesterday, being very strict with myself, with my liquids only. I really do care.

you are very smart and brave to admit this. Do call your doctor ASAP. Good luck. Maybe also talk to someone who has experience with this problem. Your doctor's office may have someone on staff, mine does.

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Had my band on Thursday the 29th of August' date=' but I have already ate 1 hamburger slowly on the 2 nd day, and had shrimp the 3 rd day. Omg what's happening to me. I'm still on my liquids but just wanted them. I am not suffering at all. What's wrong with me? The only soreness I have is around my belly button.[/quote']

I agree with the girls but I also understand. It is hard to change habits so quickly but just keep reminding itself all that u went through to get this tool! Don't screw it up over food :) next time u get a craving think about this: is this hamburger more important than my health? Although this is a tool to help u still need to fix yourself mentally. That's my issue right now. I am proud i lost 60lbs but I still get cravings for my old habits bc I haven't fixed myself mentally with eating. U can do this!

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See this isn't even about whether you're choosing good food over bad food, or about your will power over food, this is about whether you have put yourself at risk of slippage or even erosion. That's not about losing weight, it's about a complication so bad you could die.

Saying 'I'll be good now, I'll just stay on liquids" to me isn't enough. I personally think you need to call your doctor's office and tell him/her what you've been doing. If he doesn't want to do any tests to see if you've damaged yourself, he might wish to put it in your notes in case you do start displaying symptoms of complications later on, that they can track the potential cause.

Because if you had a kidney operation, you wouldn't then go out and binge drink two days after surgery, would you? This is no different. It really can be that serious.

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I went to the dr yesterday for a follow up appt. I did . talk to him about my Burger, needless to say he was very upset with me and ask how I was feeling and I told him ok. He lectures me on the importance of healing. But i understand the healing process, he did say I can start soft foods Friday so yes!! About this. But thank you everyone for your correction and encouragement.

Oh I lost 15 lbs so far total realllllllly excited airy that. That's motivation :-)

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