I'd love to compare notes with another LUCKY bandster. See how others are doing that are on same timeline.

I'm not hungry; anyone else surprised by this? Making a real effort to get all my Protein in.

Anyone know if chewing sugarless gum is okay?

I check the site every day, a few times as time permits. Lots of great advice out here.

I'd love to compare notes with another LUCKY bandster. See how others are doing that are on same timeline.

I'm not hungry; anyone else surprised by this? Making a real effort to get all my Protein in.

Anyone know if chewing sugarless gum is okay?

I check the site every day, a few times as time permits. Lots of great advice out here.

What a great idea. I was banded on Thurs. 7-19. I'm not hungry yet, so it's been hard to get everything in. Part of that is that I do not want to be nausuas, or vomit, so I'm taking it slow.

My paperwork says no GUM. I'm not sure if it's just for now only or if it's forever.

banded 7/19/07

Dr. Campbell

Manchester NH

I haven't found myself hungry after surgery except for today. I drank my Protein early and was out all day, didn't get back until late afternoon and first thing I did was have a Protein Drink. Felt much better.

My doctor told me no gum at all forever. The reason being, the possibility of swallowing it on accident and it getting stuck in the band.

The protein drinks can really satisfy and do provide nearly instant energy don't they? (not sure why I'm surprised) I'm not prone to swallowing gum, but I read in other threads that it's a huge problem if you do. So I'll lay off the gum. Otherwise I'm feeling pretty good...

I always CHEW gum in the car while driving.... I know it looks aweful but I hate that 'stale' breath syndrome ya know??

I can't even remember the last time I 'swallowed' gum.... plus my nutritionist never mentioned it as a NO-no... I guess I'd better ask her and get some clarification.

Peaches9, you are my first band twin! How are you? Are you loving this liquid stage or what? Today I found myself chugging a little; and surprisingly I haven't had any consequences...

Junkntrunk;

Hey there thanks for the reply.

I am doing well, sometimes I have to remind myself that "I" have been banded... I feel so good! sleeping well, started having proper 'BM's" again (thought that wouldnever happen)

and now I am on the pureed DIET for 14 days. It's o.k. I had mashed up meatballs and scalloped pototes/broccoli for supper last night and it tasted pretty good.

At work I sometimes still take a Protein shake, its just somuch easier + a yogurt or applesauce.

I've been making pumpkin pudding too... eggs, evap. skim milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice... I bake it in rampkins 1/2cup servings... YUM!!!

What are you eating?

How is your PORT healing? and where was your's placed? (Mine below my navel off to the left)

I've had a few rough days; feeling "backed up" but can't get any relief (tried virtually everything) weight is up a couple pounds. Can't wait for a normal BM.

I go to doc on Fri; probably will get mushies then. Still on Protein shakes (I've been alternating Atkins Advantage and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury or whey Protein mix) with fruit in them. Some Soups. I'm increasing my h20 hoping it well help with my "problem"

My incisions are doing great; I was super-glued; staples on inside, dermaplast on outside. Most of the glue has flaked away and they look okay; still bruised at port. It's above my navel on the right. I can't feel it; haven't poked at it any.

I feel better today, but my lower belly is still bloated.

Your meatballs sound great! My first mushy is going to be chicken salad; I already have it planned. And I never thought I would be so excited about chicken salad before!!

Please post the recipe for the pumpking pudding (measurements); that sounds great!