I had my band put in almost one month ago. I started out at 250lbs. One week post op I was at 222.8. I got down to 215 at my home and starting last weekend, I more almost the same before I decided to have surgery. I gained almost 11 pounds in one week. I lost control and while I feel full, I did not expect to get to eat more than one ounce as I was told. I didn't vomit but at times felt uncomfortable. Now...I feel horrible about what I have ate after being on liquids for so long...and I am worried I made my band slip and ruined a $12K surgery that my family paid for because they wanted me to be healthy and happy the rest of my life. Did this thing work? Did I mess up my surgery? Is anyone out there in the same place as me?

Regretful.:cry

I bet you haven't ruined it yet -- but need to get control. Go back to liquids -- for a few days -- then watch your food intake and make smart food choices.

It is not easy -- you still have to have willpower and control -- especially immediately after surgery -- some call it Bandster hell time.

Eat your Protein -- if it makes it easier than use bars and shakes -- then choose veggies - salads and such to fill you to full but don't over eat -- and learn to eat slowly -- that is the toughest thing to do when you get filled - is remembering to chew chew chew -- slowly! Small bits.

You are in boot camp right now -- need to practice and follow the rules.

Good Luck!

Thank you, I appreciate the response. I am just fearful since I gained so much in a weeks time. I am going back on the wagon tommorrow and drinking liquids to see if I can come down again. My first fill is on 07/27 and I am nervous that I damaged or derailed this surgery.

You haven't -- when you have surgery they put the band on close to empty - so you have no real restriction - just swelling from the manipulation of the stomach of placing the band on. Most doctors make you wait 6 weeks to get your first fill - due to the stitches need to heal as well -- so it is very important - do not overeat and stretch the pouch or stitch area.

Protein will satisfy you -- you can do it!

I buy these Protein Bullets (42gr protein each; 2 = 84gr and 6.2 oz) and mix 2 in 16oz bottle add Water to top -- they count as clear liquid, don't taste bad when dilluted either. Each day your goal is to get this 16oz bottle in (you have meet your protein goal)-- then you can have anything else you desire that you are allowed.

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go to: your local Vitamin shoppe or http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/...intsource=main or call them at 1-800-223-1216.

$29.99 for 12 of the 42 gram bullets -- I use 2 a day. I put the 2 of them in a 16oz water bottle - add water to the top and drink a third at B-L-D.

I have a coupon -- that the website didn't recognize but I called them and they did honor it -- "Save $10 on any purchase of $50 or more" promo code VSC-3123 -- received it from my doctor's office - it also is a "Supplement and Grocery list for Gastric Bypass Patients." (Feel free to use it as well!)

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Let me know how this goes!

I have done this coming home from surgery on the 4-9 for 2 weeks - and don't feel tired or any other side effects --I know do only 1 in 1/2 bottle for Breakfast each morning. I drink this then concentrate on getting additional 64oz plus of crystal light -- and such.

Keep in touch!

Gina

Thanks very much Gina. I looked at the site but don't see anything called 'Protein bullets'. Is there a specifc brand name it is under?

Trisha

Sorry about that -- try this link:

whey 42 Liquid Protein Fruit Punch by IDS Sports - VitaminShoppe.com

or in the sites search put in IDS 42

their official name:

MSRP $41.88 VALUE PRICE

$29.99 Quantity:

IDS Sports

Whey 42 Liquid Protein Fruit Punch

12 Drink(S)

YQ-1007 #1660828

Availability: Ships within 24 hours.

Gina

Thanks very much....I will see if that is at the local SuperSupplements Store.