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OMG I thought I was the only one too. I talked to my dr about it and they told me to break it in half and that didn't work so I got the liquid form. OMG that was the most horrific thing I have ever tasted in my life. So, I went back to the pills and I have been so bad lately about taking it. I usually take it every other day instead of ever day. Ok so I haven't had a chance to read all of your replies yet because I was so excited to hear I wasn't the only one! so off i go...

I am plateau-ing too right now. I think I need another fill because I feel like my portions are WAY too big. My first 50 came off so easy now I am STUCK at 225. I am going to try the Plateau Busting Diet and up my exercise a little more and see how it goes. Wish me luck!

Hi -- I had a fill last tuesday (11/6). I wasn't have any trouble. I was feeling a really good amount of restriction but nothing troublesome. Probably a little TMI but I started my period 2 days ago and ever since then I am having trouble swallowing my pills. They are tiny tiny pills. I have never had trouble before. At first I thought I drank too much Water with them. Tonight I tried just a sip and i am still having trouble. It is a strange burning in my throat. I get a little slimy nothing major and my stomach knots up and I get waves of pressure in my throat. Does anyone else get this? What helps? What am I doing wrong??

Hello -- I have the VG band. My last fill (which was my 4th fill) I had 6cc's. It worries me that I am getting close to the max and I am only feeling a little restriction. Has anyone gotten to where they have the full 10cc's and still not felt any restriction? I go for my next fill wednesday and I am so scared my dr is going to tell me that the band just isn't for me and there is nothing he can do for me...

Hi February Banders -- I haven't been on in a long time (March 2nd to be exact) :-) I have had 2 fills. The first one gave me a little restriction for about a week and I lost about 5 lbs. I wasn't happy with that. The second on which was May 14th gave me more restriction for about 2 weeks. I definately am eating less but I am still SOOOO hungry! I have lost about 10 pounds since this fill and I keep fluctuating between 246 and 250. I have scheduled my next fill for next tuesday (june 19th) and I can't wait! I really feel like it is just not working. I read all these posts from people that have already lost so much weight and here I am, I have only lost about 25 lbs give or take a few. Does anyone else feel like this? Does anyone have any good food ideas that keep you full?

Thank God it is normal to feel hungry! I could eat an entire cow right now! I can't wait to get filled!!! :hungry:

I am 14 days Post Op and I am starving! I can't wait to get my first fill! Oldgiesser - What kind of food are you eating? I am getting bored with soup and just wanted some mushies ideas!

I found this at http://bariatric.templehealth.org/content/diettips.asp . I tried the banana/peanut butter shake last night.... YUM! __________________________________________________ Protein Shake recipes. Protein shakes are needed to get adequate amounts of protein after surgery. We have specific products that we recommend, but remember that if you do not like the taste of your shake you are less likely to drink it. The following recipes and tips may help you improve the taste of your shake. Simple Shake (28 grams protein) 1 scoop vanilla whey Protein powder (20 grams protein) 8 ounces fat-free milk Mix well in shaker cup or blender. Banana/Peanut Butter Shake (12 grams protein) 8 ounces fat-free milk 1 tablespoon creamy Peanut Butter 1/4 - 1/2 banana Blend until smooth in blender. Orange Dreamsicle (28 grams protein) 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (20 grams protein) 1 scoop (individual serving) sugar-free Sunrise Orange Crystal Lightâ powder 8 ounces skim milk Alternatives: substitute 4 ounces orange juice for 4 ounces milk; substitute 4 ounces yogurt for 4 ounces milk; add 1/2 tsp. orange zest to shake. Hot Cocoa (13 grams protein) 1 tablespoon Splenda 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa 2 tablespoons dried milk powder 8 ounces non-fat milk Dash salt Blend Splenda, unsweetened cocoa, dried milk powder and salt in large mug. Blend in milk, stirring until dissolved. Microwave 1 minute on high or until hot. Can also heat in saucepan on stove. Tips for Protein Shakes. <LI class=copy>Use flavorings such as vanilla, almond and coconut extracts to improve flavor. <LI class=copy>coffee added to chocolate-flavored protein powder makes a mocha-flavored shake. <LI class=copy>Bananas, strawberries and peanut butter add the most flavoring to shakes. <LI class=copy>Unflavored cocoa powder can be added for a deeper chocolate flavor without adding fat. <LI class=copy>Freeze milk in ice cube trays to make milk cubes. Blend these with your shake to make it icy cold and to add protein without diluting your shake. <LI class=copy>If you are lactose intolerant, you can use Lactaid milk or soy milk to add protein to your shake. Yogurt can be added to shakes to increase creaminess and protein.

I was recommended to eat baby food at the end of my full liquid stage. I ate some this morning. It was gerber banana... YUMMY!

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 2/15 and the shoulder pain is about to kill me... I feel awesome other than that. Just a little tender on the port side and I am still not able to sleep on my side yet. I think I have a pretty high pain tolerance but last night I was sobbing it hurt so bad. I had a heating pad on it and I was taking the mega pain pills. So, I am a week out. Did anyone have their gas shoulder pain last this long? I don't know if I can take this much more...:yield: :Cry:

I completely know how you are feeling Lee. Stiff Abdomen and STARVING... I was banded on the 15th and am counting down the days until I can eat some cottage cheese or yogurt. Also, my stomach is itchy and I am having shoulder pains... Other than that, no real bad pain in my abdomen just some tenderness. I can't wait until I am able to sleep on my side again...

Well, I am four days out and I am not having much pain in my abdomen just soreness. And I am puffy on my right side where my port is. I read that this should go down in about a month. I am having horrible shoulder pain and can't seem to get rid of it... :mad: Any tips for this?

Hello Everyone... I was banded on Feb 15th (Thursday). I feel like I am doing really well. Just some pain at my incision sites and I am finally getting rid of the gas pain in my shoulder. I would love to get outside and walk but it is snowing and we already have about 10 inches of snow on the ground:( . So I have been trying to walk around the house as much as possible... I hope everyone has a great weekend and Congratulations to all of the other Banded Newbies!

My surgery is on Feb 15th too. I hope that you have a safe surgery and a healthy recovery.