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: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:

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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?

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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!

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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!

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