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I had same issue. Dr. told me it could also be an after effect from the anesthesia. Good luck.

I was so glad that I had spent time on these boards and knew what was happening the first time (and only time so far) that I got stuck and slimed! It would have been a much scarier experience - except I understood what was happening. A little bit of dry tuna, a whole lot of pain in my chest and the slime! It lasted about 10 minutes and I still think about it every time I take a bite!

so far I am down 17. i have been on soft foods since Jan 21. I've lost a few lbs - but to early to tell. I go for my first fill on Feb 14! I have defnitely not been eating more than 1k cals per day. I wonder if I really need a fill. I do not ever want to have that stuck feeling again. it was beyond horrible ! Best of luck to you on the mushies !

I bought a really great cookbook on my Kindle - Eating Well after weight loss Surgery. It tells you cals and servings and which recipes to make mushy. I have made a couple of really delicious things out of the book - My favorite is the turkey meatloaf. It's lean turkey with tomato juice and minced onion , parsley and eggbeaters - cooked for 1 hr at a low temp. It is very moist and delicious! I usually mix it with a half of a baked potato that I put in the blender with skim milk and fat free sour cream. Next favorite is Pasta free lasagna. I made it with ground turkey, thinly sliced zucchini, fat free ricotta, skim mozzarella and jarred sauce. Keeps me full for at least 4 hours. I also tried the turkey cutlet francese. It had to be blended, and it tasted great - but I am not a huge fan of the blended turkey/chicken cutlet texture. Each of the above is approx 200 cals per serving and very tasty! BTW - i tried tuna (put it in blender with light mayo). Not soft enough - it was the first time I got stuck and it was one of the most uncomfortable/painful 15 mins I have ever experienced.

You are right. I think that there are some people that have a tendency to be more harsh with their words or views, and even if they express the same opinion as ten others - it somehow sounds a lot worse. That said, in my opinion, the boards would be boring without differing views and disagreements. I still want to hear what everyone's views are - even if they don't align with mine.

This thread is very inspiring! Thank you! I can't wait to get accomplish what you guys have! (esp the part about shopping for clothes in regular store and looking good in the clothes )

I was banded on 1/11 too! I am at 228 lbs now. I haven't started working out yet - I wasn't doing it before I was banded and I don't feel terrific. I have some tightness in my chest. My plan is to get on the eliptical or treadmill for 1/2 each night this week. How many calories are you taking in at this point each day. Walking the dog that pulls (esp if he/she is big) sounds like a possible problem to me ... if your arm/chest area gets pulled to hard. I used to have a rottweiller that could get close to pulling my arm out of the socket . Now my dog is 10lbs!.

Awesome!! That is so fantastic! I also love the boards because I don't have anyone else to talk to about this journey! Wish you the best!

I think what you've said is generally right...but there is a difference between offering an opinion or a reality check and being rude or self righteous. Sometimes the line is close...

Elfie - I've heard a lot of professionals talk about physical vs emotional hunger. I definitely have had both , but I would eat way beyond my physical hunger most times to get that "good" feeling. I guess you are talking about physical hunger. How do you deal with the emotional bits? thx

Hi. Best of luck to you in your Quest for answers here. I do think that constant heartburn and irritation, throwing up or really anything that causes discomfort for a long period of time will be an emotional drain on someone. Pre-band - I had a chronic cough - caused by heartburn for about six months - that was making me miserable. I'm not sure I would have described myself as having emotional problems - but I guess I was emotionally distraught over my discomfort. Being overweight can cause emotional distress too! From everything my Dr. has told me, I have read on this board and in books - The band is not working correctly if it is causing the symptoms you describe above (regurgitation due to heart burn, stuck feeling in the throat). Maybe your could encourage your wife to go to back to her Dr. to discuss what she is suffering from (doesn't mean she has to have band removed). I also think that an ENT specialist might help - maybe she has some sort of sinus issue?? I think this is one for the specialists.

I guess my first mistake re the wine was posting my original question about it! I guess I was going to do whatever I wanted too anyway - but maybe I was looking for affirmation?? I know lots of people will disagree with things that I do or say - I just need to get comfortable with that. Makes life interesting in the end . Thanks all for the great responses! I still feel great - post wine . The one really positive for me was that I enjoyed one glass of wine and I sipped in slowly. I am also super happy to know that it didn't cause me any heart burn or discomfort!! Pre-band I was a fast fast drinker and because of that one glass really never did the trick. Not worth it for me right now to have "one a day", but I will be enjoying my wine in the future! CT Mom - Congrats on your weight loss - that is so awesome! Dave - I had a hiatal hernia too - and the dr. said it was really big??! I haven't noticed any big difference, but I am really really glad that I am not sitting around with my stomach hanging out of my diaphram any more !! Maybe if you have a few more sips of some good wine - you'll grow to like it! Jachut - I have been looking for more stuff to read! thx

Just a quick update - Despite some peoples raw disgust - I decided to go with having my glass of wine while watching the Jet game ! It was very relaxing - I could have had another, but needed to drive home in few hours. Doing it felt normal, nice and not a cheat at all. I paired it with my strained cream of chicken Soup . I the long run drinking will be better for me than the overeating. Not for everyone but definitely me!