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I think those instructions make a whole lot more sense than using souffle cups and 1/2 cup portions that I'm seeing on some other boards. It really worries me some of the regimes I'm reading from some of the newer 'bypass turned band' docs. Guidelines are good and I guess I can understand that some people need to spoonfed every single thing to do, but I'm seeing some people drinking only 1oz(medicine cup) per so many minutes? I don't think this was what the band was meant to be.

You are definitely to be commended Donali, to even attempt such a chore. I'm amazed. But then, we all knew you were an all around pretty special kinda gal. You go girl!! Great job!

welcome donna! central texas, my favorite part :mad: I went to high school in Temple. I loved my time spent there. Welcome to the forum! Feel free to browse all the different sections for lots of information on the banded life! Leatha

try the first button at the top of the page called User CP. You can access PMs etc there.

There really is no need to go much higher than 60. In fact, in some cases too much protein can harm your kidneys and your body can only assimilate so much at a time. If your doc said 50-60, I'd stick close to that. More is not always better.

I've had a problem with scrambled eggs several times. I don't even try anymore without first mashing them up with my fork.

So glad to hear you are okay. Thanks for lettings us know! God bless those who were not as lucky. :mad:

actually, my slippage was very silent UNTIL i got a fill on top of it. :mad: I never had any signs.

geez, now you got me sheddin tears.. :think Pam, you'll do wonderfully! Soon you'll be a loser just like the rest of us!! :mad:

hehe. :mad:

once banded, with restriction, you will begin to have signs from your band. these signs are letting you know that it may be time to stop eating or you may have gone 1 bite too many. things like the shoulder pain, a sudden bout of coughing, sneezing, runny nose, one big hiccup. if you are eating and you had none of these things going on then they suddenly come on while eating. most often these are signs which can be what is referred to as a 'soft' stop. often a 'hard' stop is more painful in your chest/esophagus area.. when i first came home and was drinking constantly. i was fine if i was standing, but if i sat down and drank, i'd suddenly get this fit of coughing. it was my diaphragm making it'self known. some folks start sneezing, some hiccup, some get a runny nose all the sudden. it's really very amusing how these things manifest themselves.

gf, you are preachin to the choir.. lol. i have become quite accustomed to bringing home the box. i even ask for it now at the beginning. lol. however, it's funny how when you don't have that restriction anymore, you miss it terribly.

Thank you so much, Gail. That means alot to me. :mad:

Too bad we couldn't sell all that by the pound...

This is exactly why I don't care for these hit and miss fills with no flouro. When you start talking about poking my tubing and missing the port. I get a little nervous. Especially when I've just had two surgeries in the past 8 weeks. :mad: This may not be a big deal to these docs who make their living fixing these things, but it worries the heck out of me and my insurer. lol.

That is, after all, why we have the band, right? :mad:

Welcome Deb!! Great loss so far!! Keep up the good work!! Feel free to browse the sections of this forum. There is lots of great info that you'll be needing as a new bandster! Leatha

Neicy, I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine how very terrifying these things can be. The damage already done is just so devestating, it breaks my heart. Please, please stay safe and as far as I'm concerned - you have every right to eat nuts and oreos. You can worry about your weight next week when it's all over. Hugs to you. Please stay safe. Leatha

Wow. let us know how that goes, Gail. You're right. It's tough to be totally unfilled. It feels very strange. I've missed it alot. I get to see my doc tomorrow for my first post-op visit. I'm hoping to find some restriction. Now, if I can just get enough and not too much. :mad: He does his fills without flouro - personally, I prefer flouro. We'll see how it goes. Leatha

Yes. I do too.. ?? lol

boy, i did. i think my first 12lbs came directly off my feet and ankles. i felt so light on my feet, it was amazing.

my shoulder hurt like hades.. however, it was my left shoulder. funny... but, yep. i had my gallbladder taken exactly 6 weeks after my rebanding surgery. :mad: the shoulder pain after banding can last quite a while actually. initially, 2-4 weeks, but I even had shoulder pain afterward. it was one of my signs of soft/hard stop in eating.

Awesome job Gina!! You can definitely tell you've lost 42lbs and don't ever say ONLY 6 lbs.. sheesh. You have the rest of your life. This is not meant to be fast weight loss. I ever heard my doc telling someone the other day she was losing TOO fast.. Imagine that... You're doing great! You should be very proud. Leatha

yup. slippage right outa the box.. yukky.. :mad:

With an EGD, they put a scope through your mouth and down your throat to look at the insides all the way to the stomach. An upper GI is merely a series of film done in Radiology with a barium swallow. Nowadays with the EGD, they most often leave you conscious but give you drugs that make you not care/forget what has happened, but this allows you to help swallow during the procedure. I had one done in '83 and they put me to sleep completely. Times have changed. Hope this helps!