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Yikes! That is scary. Glad you're all right now!

That is the strangest thing, since i'm having the opposite effect!! I can eat eat eat, not chew carefully and not have any problems!! Is it possible that they filled the band a bit during your surgery? I know my doc left mine open with no fill.

What your Nut said makes lots of sense! If you're already feeling restriction then a fill shouldn't be necessary. I've already had pasta, veg sushi, meatballs, bread, even whole wheat pita with sauce and cheese on top (my healthier version of pizza). I don't get much restriction or fullness...........i've already gained 4 lbs in 2 weeks since being able to have more food choices. 2 more weeks left before my first fill.

Thank you so much for the recipe. It sounds yummy

G-D, this itching is driving me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!1

Hmm, i was banded on the 19th too and my doc doesn't give the first fill until 6 wks after surgery. Wish it was earlier..... Are you feeling any restriction? How long do you have to be on liquids?

Good luck! Looking forward to hearing about your experience. I've got 2 more weeks till mine.

So sorry that episode happened to you! Am very surprised it happened with no fill!! I've been able to eat most anything, i know i'm not chewing as well as i should, been swallowing larger amounts than i should, and i've not had any episodes. I've been taking it for granted that i have no fill but i'm so glad you shared your experience because it forces me to pay more attention and not take things for granted.

Hey all! I'm so happy to hear many of you are doing so well! I was banded on the 19th and don't have my first fill till Nov 7th. Frankly, it could not come fast enough cuz i'm ready. Even though i can get most foods down with no problems, i am trying really hard to listen to my stomach and stop when eating i'm feeling satisfied. I'm also trying very hard to eat slowly and concentrate on my bites. I gained 2 lbs last week and will probably see a gain tomorrow when i weigh myself (i do it every sunday) but am not discouraged because i know i'm on the road to success and it will take some time to get back on the losing track! Hope you all had a great weekend!!!

Wow. Sorry u had that experience. It's kind of scary when you say the doc didn't know where the port entry was. Glad they finally figured it out. You'd think that would be in the chart right away!!!

Yup, it's something we all have to struggle with.

I agree. Concentrate on how much you've already lost and be proud of that. You're doing great!!

Ok. Glad to hear it's not just me! I got an email from the PA saying what Brynne said. The itching is from the incisions healing and the rash type bumps are probably just from the surgical glue/tape that they used to cover the incisions. Let me tell you guys, i feel like i have like 100 mosquitio bites or poison ivy on my stomach. It's so uncomfortable!!! No one ever said anything about this

Thank you! There are a few rash bumps around some of them. I'm not scratching the actual incisions, just the surrounding areas cuz it's annoying!!

I am experiencing major itching around all the incisions. Anyone have this problem? Should i be concerned?

Thank you. Hmm, when i told the nurse that i was feeling nausseous (they were supposed to give me something in preop but someone forgot...), she gave me something in my IV but didn't say anything about what you were told. We'll have to figure something out.

Sounds like you're doing everything right with regards to diet and exercise. I would say just keep doing what you're doing till your appt. Out of curisosity, i'm starting on soft foods right now, and am wondering what kinds of foods everyone added to their diet.

I gained 2 lbs. It just HAS to get better!! When is your fill? Mine is Nov 7 and i'm afraid that by that time i'll have gained all the weight i lost but my doc's office will not do fills before 6 wks postop

I agree. I got real hooked when we got our keurig machine and sampled all those amazing flavors. I also found that because i nurse my coffee for a few hours, i tended to eat less during the first part of the day.

Notice my ticker went backwards 2 lbs............ When did you all start drinking coffee?

Wow! That's amazing!!

When have you all resumed sex after surgery? How long do we need the extra protection (the pa said there is an extra chance of getting pregnant after surgery so we would need something more than just the pill that i usually take) How long before you could have caffeine?

Hey all! I am with you guys too. Because i have no restriction, i find i am able to get most foods and amounts of foods down. I honestly thought i'd feel SOMETHING to let me know when to stop but i really don't. Do i eat like i did before the band? No. But i'm still eating way too much and my first fill is not till the 7th!! I feel like i'm going to gain all the weight i worked so hard to lose during the liquid phase of the diet. It's true. With all the info i got from the doc's office, no one said anything about this bandster hell period. I weigh myself every sunday morning..........am debating whether it's worth it to get on the scale tomorrow.

afraid to get on the scale.......i just know that i've gained with the way i've been eating.

It's just weird that it's front and center......it's the first place that it will show once the fat goes away. Guess we have to trust the docs.