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I can't wait to for this to happen to me! I was banded 1 month after you with about the same starting weight. Hoping that I can get to this same milestone in the next couple months.

It is likely you are loosing inches not pounds. Muscle weighs more then fat and it is a lot more compact for the same weight. This would be a good thing if it is happening.

I was in LOTS of pain for a week and a half....It was very difficult. I had regret, but now that I'm through that it is just my port that hurts and I really appreciate feeling great!

I just got the fruit baby food. Apples and cherries were extremely delicious. The other ones I got are going to the food shelf because it was just too weird to try them. I know they will go better use there.

I'm trying to eat the small meals I started when I just got banded, but the last couple days I've started getting hungry a few hours later. These are high Protein meals. And I try to use the Protein shakes to hold off hunger, but it doesn't always work. Should I be eating more at a meal...I really don't want to because I haven't lost weight in 2 weeks, but I also worry about setting myself up for failure if I can't stick to 3 meals and the protein shakes. What is the right balance? Any suggestions?

Such a weird thing. Banded 12/27 and last night I had a sharp pain in my left shoulder starting as I moved through dinner.

Rock It! You are amazing and an inspiration. Keep up the good work. Your going to live longer and fuller life due to your hard work.

We will be here for you! Don't let yourself get frustrated. I'm a newbie, but everyday is still a struggle, especially if I don't see results. I feel your pain. Recommit everyday. We are all struggling and we can do it together. I think feeling "full" isn't the right promise of the band, it sounds like it is more subtle and not hungry. Measure, eat and the then get away from the food and keep busy. Maybe that will help.You don't want to stretch out your upper pouch by eating too much out of frustration. You've been through too much to go back now. All My Love!

I'm still on the pureed phase, so you may not be interested, but my hubby made me this tortilla-less chicken enchilada. Very yummy. He had his with enchiladas. Ingredients boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1/3 cup red enchilada sauce 2 ounces Kraft 2% Lowfat Graded Cheddar Cheese 1 Tablespoon non-fat sour cream Directions 1.) Place chicken in a small bowl and add sauce. Top with shredded cheese. 2.) Microwave until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream and enjoy! Author's note: LOTS OF PROTEIN, VERY LOW FAT, FILLING!

Hello, I'm really interested in the Salon Pas. I'm still having a fair amount of pain and the pain meds they gave me made me sick and liquid Tylenol isn't doing it for me. Is it safe after surgery? I know I'm not allowed any aspirin/ibeprophen anymore now that I've had the surgery (which they didn't mention until shortly before the surgery)?

I was blindsided about how much pain I was in. It was A LOT. The first two days were the worse, but it stayed pretty intense for one week. The pain is dulling, but I'm still in a lot going into week 2. I'm trying to walk and get lots of rest. My body needs to heal!

That's what happened to me. Banded 8 days ago, started on day 7.

Thanks everybody. Lots of great responses. I will take them all. Boy do I need help. I'm a decent cook, but have no experience in this area at all. I'll have to re-learn everything.

Sounds amazing. Thank You!

Can anyone give me some advice on what to eat tonight for dinner. I'm on Stage 2, purred, but can start adding soft things in. I want a quick break from stuff Protein shakes and yogurt. I want something that is a little food like. I'll be honest. I've been craving Mexican like, though that may not be possible. What works besides babyfood, yogurt and cottage cheese. Please help. Any recipes???