:help: HI. I was banded on August 1st. I had no restriciton and ate whatever I wanted with no problem. My first fill was on September 14th. It was too tight. I coudn't eat any solids without extreme pain. So I went for partial unfill.

Now I can eat solids but I don't feel like I have any restriction and can eat probably much more than 4 oz. at a time. I have NOT been measuring my food and still have not problem with any foods.

I need help. I don't like to cook. I always order all my meals. I need ideas of what to eat.

Also, how do you measure 2 oz. of Protein. For instance chicken? I can understand 2oz. of a liquid but 2oz. of a solid will leave spaces innetween.

Thank you very much for your help.:help:

How many times per day are you supposed to eat?

You would weigh your protein on a postal type scale. It will read 2 ounces for you. I've used the one purchased at Weight Watchers and it is very effective.

I agree with Sherir, but if you need a rough estimate, one ounce is about the size of your thumb.

Really, you're supposed to use a scale?? I had no idea. I thought we were supposed to use a measuring cup. This makes things so much easier. I guess I'm thinking about when I first got out of the hospital and I used little ounce sized medicine cups to measure my mushies and pureeds.

How are you eating? I have been so bad and eat just as I have been before I was banded.

Really, you're supposed to use a scale?? I had no idea. I thought we were supposed to use a measuring cup. This makes things so much easier. I guess I'm thinking about when I first got out of the hospital and I used little ounce sized medicine cups to measure my mushies and pureeds.

How are you eating? I have been so bad and eat just as I have been before I was banded.

I just PMd you...if it's liquid, I use the measuring cup. If it's solid, I use the little food scale I got at Wal Mart. 8oz=1cup.

That may be incorrect, but that's how I do it. ??? I also eyeball stuff. Once I have measured, I know how much it is and take it from there. Sloppy, I know, but that's what I do.

I just had my 3rd fill today (8cc's in a 10cc band) and have been very burpy, bubbley, and even had some PBing (twice) whats up with that? Am I too tight? I've only had water so far and part of a shake. What I pb'd was just phlem. Should I take a Tums or Rolaids or something? This is embarrassing - people can hear my tummy rumbling! LOL

Here's an older thread about a rumbly tumbly. Deb, slow down and take smaller bites. That helps alot.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=19395&highlight=tumbly

and here's a great thread with a link about fills for you, km.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3733

I'm not able to keep any liquids down at this point. I drank a glass of water fine at the office - alittle frothy, but got it all down. Then at home things really got bubbly and I've pb'd probably 3 times now - just the liquid. I tried jello - 2 bites - up it came. Now I'm not going to try to eat anything or drink anything the rest of the night - give it a chance to settle down. Hopefully tomorrow morning I"ll be able to keep liquids down.

Sorry to highjack your thread kmwwmk.

Deb, you're probably going to need a slight unfill. If you can't get down clear liquids without foaming, sliming, or PBing, you're too tight.

Also, try small sips of warm water. It goes down easier, especially in the morning.

Back to the original thread, please.

How are you, km? are you getting inspired and motivated? Did you get a food scale yet? They are very handy, and less than $5 at Wal Mart. How'd you like the info on the link about fills?

Yup - I called the Dr this am and I need to get an unfill - I'm too tight. Haven't been able to keep anything but water down so far today. I couldn't get in until tomorrow at 10 so it'll be 48 hrs for me without any nourishment!

Good for you, Deb. Hang in there, you'll make it!

I keep checking back here for km updates, how are you? Have you learned something new? Please share!

KM, I still use a cup to measure or proportions (like the thumb reference or 4 oz of meat is the size of a deck of cards). Sometimes I can eat more and sometimes I can't even eat that. As time goes on, you will find what works best for you. Good luck. Celeste