i am wanting to get some feedback the level of restriction people have.

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

a. i can kill a 20 oz of anything in minutes

b. i cant drink anything cold or even luke warm but i can get down coffe and other Hot drinks

c. i can drink room temp. cold beverages (about 20 oz. in a hour or less)

d. none of the above- (please describe)

2. for Breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

a. protien shake...keeps pouch full for hours

b. mushies- oatmeal, cream of wheat, scram eggs, yogurt keeps pouch full for hours

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours

d. anything i have no restriction!

e. hmmmph i skip breakfast

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

a. when i go crazy at mexican or with other spicy foods (or foods that 'normally' give heartburn)

b. yes every morning

c. never

d. occasionally 1-2 times a month

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake:

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!):

*salad:

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread)

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?):

5. are you happy with your restriction?

a. yeah! sweet spot baby

b. no but i have good restriction

c. no i have some but not much restriction

d. hell no!! SOMEBODY fill me!!!!

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast

b. because i tried to eat solids

c. because i wasnt paying attention to eating

d. tried to chase food with with liquids

e. pb??? whats that i am perfect

7. how often do you pb?

a. never!!! well less than 3 times

b. daily

c. few times a week

d. once a week

e. 1-2 times a month

f. its pretty darn rare but sometimes!

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

a. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because of restriction)

b. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because i'm lazy)

c. 64 + ounces a day no problem

d. 100 oz a day

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

a. all the time... well 90%

b. ummm no i eat however i want

c. 50/50

d. most of the time i eat in the correct order (70%) but its a struggle

e. less than 50% of the time (you need to pick b.!!!!)

10. do you drink with meals:

a. yeah

b. nope

c. 50/50

d. most of the time no (70%) but its a struggle

e. less than 50% of the time (you need to pick A.!!!!)

my response!

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

b. i cant drink anything cold or even luke warm but i can get down coffe and other hot drinks

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours - i eat breakfast at 10 am

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

c. never

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake: none i hate it!!

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!): 1/2 breast

*salad: 1- 1.5 cups

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread)- 2/3 of 1/2 a sandwich

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?): 3/4 cup - 1 cup. i tend to eat my veggie first because other wise i dont get any veggie in

5. are you happy with your restriction?

a. yeah! sweet spot baby

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast

c. because i wasnt paying attention to eating

7. how often do you pb?

e. 1-2 times a month

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

a. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because of restriction) BUT I DO GET IT IN AND THEN SOME!

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

a. all the time... well 90%

10. do you drink with meals:

b. nope

Here are my answers for right now. Ask me again in two weeks after my fourth fill.

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

d. none of the above- (please describe): Very first thing, a swallow of room-temp Water to take a pill goes down slowly. Half an hour later, anything goes.

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours: Ummm, does a Protein bar count as solid? That's my breakfast and it works for two-three hours. I can't really eat anything more solid than that at breakfast time.

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

c. never

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!): Two small thighs, maybe.

*salad: A cup or more, easy.

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread): I've been tossing the bread for a year now, but can eat the whole inside of a sandwich.

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?): A small plate full usually goes down easily, including potato or corn. I stay away from rice after one bad experience.

5. are you happy with your restriction?

c. no i have some but not much restriction: Our perspective changes over time. I have good restriction but right now it doesn't feel like enough so I'm getting an adjustment soon.

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast: More like I ate too MUCH, took too big a bite, or had one bite too many.

7. how often do you pb?

e. 1-2 times a month

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

c. 64 + ounces a day no problem

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

a. all the time... well 90%

10. do you drink with meals:

b. nope

i am wanting to get some feedback the level of restriction people have.

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

c. i can drink room temp. cold beverages (about 20 oz. in a hour or less)

But, only after about an hour after waking

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

a. protien shake-sometimes, if I am in a hurry, I wouldn't call it a Protein shake technically, it is instant breakfast

b. mushies- oatmeal, cream of wheat, scram eggs, yogurt keeps pouch full for hours

I wouldn't say for hours. I can't eat eggs, they won't go down at any hour no matter how they are cooked. Oatmeal is what I usually eat

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

d. occasionally 1-2 times a month

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake: no restriction unless it is very thick

*chicken-I can only eat saucy, as in Soups or casserole. If I eat plain I can eat one bite and that is it.

*salad:Can eat until it goes out of style. I feel no restriction when eating salad-unless there are eggs, bacon or non veggies in it

*sandwich-can't eat sandwich bread at all, can eat about 3 bites if it is toasted, can eat a small piece of french bread. If I eat bread before food everything will get stuck

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?):

I avoid chicken, it is just too hard to fool with. As far as meat, I am real limited. Grouper, Salmon, shrimp (basically anything seafood) goes down fine-Salmon, sometimes not, if it is overcooked. Ribeye steak--minus the fat, goes down okay.

Veggies, go down good for me for the most part. With the exception of mushy veggies--peas, corn potatoes.

Carbs, it depends on what it is. It is a trial/error

5. are you happy with your restriction?

b. no but i have good restriction

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast

b. because i tried to eat solids

c. because i wasnt paying attention to eating

d. no reason I could come up with lol

7. how often do you pb?

d. once a week

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

b. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because i'm lazy)

Well actually with the time you have to wait between meals it can be a struggle

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

d. most of the time i eat in the correct order (70%) but its a struggle

10. do you drink with meals:

b. nope

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1= B

2=C between 8 & 9 am but I'm up at 3:30 andat work by 5am

3= C

4= chicken dark meat only,1 piece if I eat white meat I need a sauce/ Protein shakes in the mornings when I have my period (too tight). I can eat steaks as long as it is not too well done, all veggies..no breads unless it is toasted rye toast but not every time, no rice (pbed on it) No Pasta, bisquits or pizza. I do eat Crackers though but they have to have a slice of cheese on it (pb'ed on a trisquit w/ no cheese)

5= A/B, both apply I have lost 25 lbs with this current fill some days are tighter / looser then others.

6= C

7= F

8= C

9= D

10= B

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

c. i can drink room temp. cold beverages (about 20 oz. in a hour or less)

d. none of the above- some mornings I have trouble taking in anything but warm liquids and sometimes they even are uncomfortable

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast! -- oh...8 to 11??

a. protien shake...keeps pouch full for hours

b. mushies- scram eggs, yogurt, cheese keeps pouch full for hours

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours --sausage

e. hmmmph i skip breakfast -- it depends on the day :ermm

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

d. occasionally 1-2 times a month --I think?? It doesn't come up to my mouth, I'm not sure, but I have burning in my esophagus sometimes.

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake: 12 oz. probably shouldn't, might be why I'm uncomfortable

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!): thigh--one small, otherwise I sauce it.

*salad: don't know, I've only tried a couple bites

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread) -- don't eat bread, by choice, don't know if I can; can eat about quarter cup of innards

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?): I can only eat about a quarter cup at a time, sometimes close to a half. I tend to eat foods separately and eat more often. (Doc said to eat more often and less because of esophageal irritation.)

5. are you happy with your restriction?

b. no but i have good restriction --I would like to eat more at a sitting to get in a balanced diet. I do not have a fill. I do feel very lucky that I have restriction, though. (I am still adjusting :roll eyes: )

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast or too much or WHO THE H8LL KNOWS WHY!

e. pb??? whats that i am perfect --I just get pain, coughing, and more pain. I don't pb.

7. how often do you pb?

a. never!!! never have -- ever.

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day? -- Varies from day to day.

a. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because of restriction)

b. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because i'm lazy)

c. 64 + ounces a day no problem

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

a. all the time... well 90% -- in order to get enough Protein.

b. ummm no i eat however i want -- this also appies :nervous

10. do you drink with meals:

b. nope -- a few rare occasions I have in order to eat at all or relieve pain, it doesn't make me pb.

I do not feel that my experience is the norm. I also don't understand a lot of what happens with my band at this point. I may have a very high placement which restricts amount, or else I'm just slow to catch on.

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

b. i cant drink anything cold or even luke warm but i can get down coffe and other hot drinks

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

Time usually around 8a sometimes 9a

a. protien shake...keeps pouch full for hours

b. mushies- oatmeal, cream of wheat, scram eggs, yogurt keeps pouch full for hours

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

c. never

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake: 20 oz

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!): 1/4 breast

*salad: Can't do salads well the lettuce that is.

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread) CAN'T DO BREADS only eat the cheese one slice or piece of meat

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?): Has to be really mushie for me to eat it. About a half cup

5. are you happy with your restriction?

a. yeah! sweet spot baby

b. no but i have good restriction

c. no i have some but not much restriction

d. hell no!! SOMEBODY fill me!!!!

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast

b. because i tried to eat solids

c. because i wasnt paying attention to eating

d. tried to chase food with with liquids

e. pb??? whats that i am perfect

7. how often do you pb?

a. never!!! well less than 3 times

b. daily

c. few times a week

d. once a week

e. 1-2 times a month

f. its pretty darn rare but sometimes!

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

a. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because of restriction)

b. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because i'm lazy)

c. 64 + ounces a day no problem

d. 100 oz a day

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

a. all the time... well 90%

b. ummm no i eat however i want

c. 50/50

d. most of the time i eat in the correct order (70%) but its a struggle

e. less than 50% of the time (you need to pick b.!!!!)

10. do you drink with meals:

a. yeah

b. nope

c. 50/50

d. most of the time no (70%) but its a struggle

e. less than 50% of the time (you need to pick A.!!!!)

My turn... now don't fall over laughing or booing me if that is a more honest reaction... My doc demands 6 weeks between fills and I am going to be extremely honest with my answers... Here goes...

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

a. i can kill a 20 oz of anything in minutes

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

b. mushies- oatmeal, cream of wheat, scram eggs, yogurt keeps pouch full for hours

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours

A combo of b. and a. - I have 1/2 banana in Cereal (10+10 from Trader Joe's) w/ skim milk and 1 pre-cooked turkey sausage. I eat anytime between 9 and 10 am.

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

c. never

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake: At least 12 oz, maybe less if it is really thick.

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!): 1 breast or 5-6 wingettes

*salad: 2-3 cups easily and this is with lots of extra's not just lettuce.

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread): Oh yes, I can eat a regular size sandwich or hamburger w/ the bread or bun. Maybe towards the end I will eat just the filling for my last couple of bites.

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?): I try to serve my meals on a salad plate vs. a regular dinner plate to limit my portions, but I can eat everything I serve myself. This is normally 4-5 oz of meat, 1 cup of veggies and 1/2 cup of starch and maybe even a roll or breadstick.

5. are you happy with your restriction?

c. no i have some but not much restriction

Right now I am at about 1.3cc in a 4cc band and I would like to have another fill, but have two more weeks to go. I have probably even gained a couple of pounds since this fill. Boo Hoo!

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

e. pb??? whats that i am perfect

I PB'd once with my first band when I was eating a salad and a beet got stuck, but I have not PB'd at all with my second band. Things go down slowly every once in a while, but they always go down and I don't get the slime or extra saliva... just the deer in the headlamp look.

7. how often do you pb?

a. never!!! well less than 3 times

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

b. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because i'm lazy)

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

d. most of the time i eat in the correct order (70%) but its a struggle

10. do you drink with meals:

b. nope

I am jealous that you guys can eat sausage!!! I can't eat anything in the pork family

thanks everybody for replying! it is interesting to see where everyone stands with restriction. i posted this on another board to and sometime when i get some time i'll compile all the results and post that.

The difference between my first fill and my second fill is day and night, none of my answers below would apply after my first fill.

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

a. i can kill a 20 oz of anything in minutes

b. i cant drink anything cold or even luke warm but i can get down coffe and other Hot drinks

c. i can drink room temp. cold beverages (about 20 oz. in a hour or less)

d. none of the above- (I can drink about 4 oz. out of Water bottle)

2. for Breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

a. protien shake...keeps pouch full for hours

b. mushies- oatmeal, cream of wheat, scram eggs, yogurt keeps pouch full for hours

c. solids keeps pouch full for hours

d. anything i have no restriction!

e. hmmmph i skip breakfast << Sometimes. I have no appetite in the morning and feel a lot more restricted. I try to eat 1/4 to 1/2 cup of oatmeal.

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

Yes, but not since starting Prilosec and propping up on pillows while sleeping.

a. when i go crazy at mexican or with other spicy foods (or foods that 'normally' give heartburn)

b. yes every morning

c. never

d. occasionally 1-2 times a month

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake:

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!):

*salad:

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread)

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (Chicken has to be moist, soft veggies not a problem. Eat about 1/2 cup total)

5. are you happy with your restriction?

a. yeah! sweet spot baby

b. no but i have good restriction

c. no i have some but not much restriction

d. hell no!! SOMEBODY fill me!!!!

e. I have a lot of restriction, worried sometimes that it might be too much, but wouldn't trade it for lack of restriction.

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast, ate too much, or didn't chew enough (I mainly slime...eeewww)

b. because i tried to eat solids

c. because i wasnt paying attention to eating

d. tried to chase food with with liquids

e. pb??? whats that i am perfect

7. how often do you pb?

a. never!!! well less than 3 times

b. daily

c. few times a week

d. once a week

e. 1-2 times a month

f. its pretty darn rare but sometimes!

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

a. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because of restriction)

b. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because i'm lazy)

c. 64 + ounces a day no problem

d. 100 oz a day

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

a. all the time... well 90%

b. ummm no i eat however i want

c. 50/50

d. most of the time i eat in the correct order (70%) but its a struggle

e. less than 50% of the time (you need to pick b.!!!!)

10. do you drink with meals:

a. yeah

b. nope

c. 50/50

d. most of the time no (70%) but its a struggle

e. less than 50% of the time (you need to pick A.!!!!)

Tricia, I noticed that you posted you might have too much restriction and that you pb several times a week. Please be careful. My husband had the acid reflux, pb'd several times a week and felt almost too restricted. His band slipped, then they thought it went back in place, but, now it has slipped again, and now he has to have his surgery redone.

I just care about you, sorry to be a downer. It is better to get a little out if you think you need to, then to have to have it slip

Denise,

Thanks for your response and concern. I will pm you so that I won't hijack another thread :cheeky

1. when you drink first thing in the am is it more like:

d. none of the above - I am lucky if first thing in the morning I can drink about an ounce or 2

2. for breakfast i eat: PLEASE also list the time of breakfast!

e. hmmmph i skip breakfast - I know that is wrong but I just don't have time trying to get the kids off to school and getting ready to go to work. Usually when I get to work I will grab a granola bar or something quick like that.(that's bout 8:30 or 9)

3. do you ever have acid reflux, indigestion?

c. never

4. how much can you eat of the following (round-a-bout):

protien shake: - I don't like them and really can't stomach them so I don't drink them

*chicken (prepared any way BUT not real saucy- just meat!): I can eat about 1 leg or 1 1/2 chicken wings

*salad: maybe about 3/4's cup

*sandwich (made of reg. size sandwich bread)

*chicken, soft veggie, carb or another veggie (i know this varies with the order you eat in BUT please go buy how you typically eat?):

5. are you happy with your restriction?

a. yeah! sweet spot baby

6. when you pb why is it: choose all that apply

a. because i ate to fast

c. because i wasnt paying attention to eating

7. how often do you pb?

f. its pretty darn rare but sometimes!

8. how much liquids do you get in in a day?

a. i struggle to get in 64 oz. (because of restriction)

9. do you eat in the correct order (protien first, veggies, then carb):

d. most of the time i eat in the correct order (70%) but its a struggle

10. do you drink with meals:

b. nope