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Wow I am going to beg for a double fill or at least a fill and a half. I was quoted one monthly payment for my loan and when I got the bill it double!! so I cannot afford fills after the 4 included in the package.

WOW! so I better save some money. Thank you very much!

My doctor told me that my esophagus was irritated and that was the reason for the neck and shoulder pain. I had a hernia repaired also.

Puddin: When was the last time you had a fill? How often did you get filled at the beginning? I had my first fill 8/6 and I am scheduled for another one 9/4. I think Iam still eating too much. I was self pay and the price includes 4 fills and after the 4 fills it costs 250$ per fill so I am hoping this next one is it and I don't haveto go back for a long long time.

<p>Marcy</p> <p> </p> <p>I feel the same way. I am self pay and the surgery price includes 4 fillings and I had one recently and am scheduled for another in September after I use them all up I have to pay 250.00 dollars per filling so I am hoping this next one is it for a while.</p>

Holly I went through the same thing my signature is wrong here is what happened: I went down to a 199 from 214 between the liquid diet and most of it came off after surgery then I went up to 205 and now 6 weeks later I am down to a 201.5. After the surgery I was able to eat a lot I did not realize it because I was not eating a whole lot of food at home but I went to Red Lobster and ate a whole plate of shrimp alfredo and was shocked that I could eat all that and still feel comfortable. Monday after that I got filled and now I feel fuller faster, I got my fill on the sixth of august. I started exercising a month ago and I drink my Protein every morning.

bread cakes rice burgers hot dogs boiled eggs

I agree. I always see nurse practitioners

Wow this is great! I HATE liquid diets and I have to be on it for 2 days after a fill, then 2 days of pureed food and then intruduce solids. I wish my doctor would adopt that.

My Doctor's office is the same way.

What do you suggest taking to the hospital? What kind of clothing for post op?

Thank you Terry! That makes a whole lot of sense

I need help understanding what is a calorie deficit and a calorie surplus. Today is my first bb day. I have right now 1810 cals burned 1083 consumed and a deficit of 727. I asked the personal trainer to explain that better and all he did was tell me to stay in 500 deficit 2550 consumed and 2050 burned. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

I have heard of weighted shoes. They are expensive though.

what are the symptoms of slimming and having food stock.

At my appointment the doctor gave me the ok for mashed or pureed foods. I am also thinking to do the ice in the glass idea.

I too am having a hard time with the water. I am doing good with not drinking before and after a meal but it is harder for me after a meal

Wow this has been very helpful for me. I was wondering why my doctor said no bread, red meats. now on my list it says pop corn and jellies and jams also syrups. I have not seen any body having problems with those. Thank you all for sharing

I was banded on 6/26 and when I awoke from the surgery I did think what did I do to my self because I felt horrible I got over that quickly because I do know that w/o this my health and weight will get worse. I have felt a some anxiety thinking I will not be able as much as I used to but those are also quickly changed to positive. My port is sensitive and my shoulder hurts a lot. Why is this? burping hurts. I had a hernia in my esophagus. Yesterday and today I have felt better but still have limitations on what I can do. How are everyones stiches? mine are covered up with a gauze and a plastic tape and they itch. I have lost 13lbs since starting liquid diet.

I just got banded on the 26th I have lost 8 lbs since surgery. I am feeling normal today. Sleeping is still a challenge because I like to slepp on my side or face down. You guys are great I enjoyed reading this thread

lucky you I was banded 4 days ago and it wasn't until this morning I started to feel like myself. I have been walking around the house and the drive way a lot. I have had the shoulder pain and gas. I am glad you are feeling great!

I had surgery 4 days ago and I have felt like you but in a mild way. When I woke up from the surgery I felt a small amount of panic and thought what the hell did I do to myself and in these few days I have had the ocassional feeling of why did I do this? due to seeing my family enjoy food like normal and I can't. I know I did this because w/o it my weight and health will get worse and before I know it I will be eating "normal". I have already lost 13 pounds since the liquid diet. Hang in there. Skinny does taste better than anyting you can put in your mouth. I hope you are feeling better by now. PS I have had lots of dreams with food I am not eating it but I am preparing it or surrounded by it

Matrix Orange Cream is good and I have been mixing all my shakes with skim milk. www.bariatriceating.com has samples for sale.

Wonderful!! I am having mine on Tuesday, I had my pre op yesterday. Cannot wait. Glad to hear you are doing good. I wish you well and lots of weight loss.

I keep reminding myself that this is for the good of the surgery.