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Yeah, chiqui, if your stomach is growling a half hour after having a scrambled egg, then you probably need a fill. I, however eat 2 scrambled eggs and stay satisfied for about 4 hours. I don't know if just one egg would fill my pouch to satisfy me or not. I am doing fine without another fill, so I won't go get one yet.

I like the fact that I need to buy new jeans AGAIN!!!:cursing:

His advice can only help. A dietitian will help make sure you are ready for a life after band anyway. Go to the dietitian and listen to what they say. Try it. Most insurance companies will require you follow a 6 month dr supervised plan anyway. Get it started. Who knows? Maybe you can do it without the band. I could take it off, my problem was keeping it off. Is your dr anti-band, or does he/she just not feel you are a candidate due to your weight being too low or no co-morbities?

This was also my first surgery and I was terrified. The more calm you can be, the easier it will be when you get to the hospital. The IV isn't really bad. Don't watch them put it in. Let them know how nervous you are, that way they can give you a "cocktail". It will really calm you prior to going to the OR. Focus on everything you know about your surgery and your life after. It is a wonderful step you are taking for a healthier life. It will help you keep your "eye on the prize". That, and the "cocktail" helped me.:cursing:

You will feel better once the second trimester starts. I almost lost my first child, I was bedridden from week 5 until week 12. I lost one a year later. So, when I became pregnant with my son, my husband and I told no one, not even my mother, until I officially started my second trimester. The excitement will come eventually, once you feel more calm and secure. By the middle of the third trimester you will just be waiting for it to be over. Good Luck, and I hope you don't have any more queasiness. Oh, and the stickiness...you have me BAFFLED on that one!!!

Congratulations on your success!

How many calories are you consuming each day? Believe it or not if you are eating way too little you can stall your weight loss. Sometimes you just need to bump up your calories a little bit to get the weight loss started again.

It depends on how much she "thought" she put in, but I would say you should have felt SOMETHING. I was restricted just drinking water when I sat up, so the PA took half of mine out. I have heard of not feeling much restriction until maybe a weeks later, but I would think you should be at least able to tell you had one. I would probably go on and call and go back in.

SF pudding should be fine for preop, but not the day before surgery. It isn't clear. Sf jello is fine. Good Luck!

Congratulations and good luck!

I haven't experienced that yet, probably because I am nowhere near my goal. I have at least a year to go. If I face negativity, I hope to have the strength to walk away. I don't plan on working my butt off to have jealous people rain on my parade! Try to ignore the haters and enjoy your success.

My first mushy food went down fine. I was allowed to eat it on day 8. It took me 10-15 min to eat one egg. I took small bites and chewed it well, but it was fabulous. Try drinking some New Whey bullets. They are considered clear and they have 42g of protein with only 3 oz. They are worth the money. You can get them from GNC for around 3.50 for each. Getting your protein up may help give you more energy.

Honestly, I would try a different dr. Only your husband truly knows how much pain he is in. Living day to day on a pain management plan is liable to wreck havoc on his liver. Are they testing it regularly? Please see if he is open to checking with another dr.

The PA at my surgeon's office normally put 3-4ccs in 11cc bands. I told her I wanted half of that. She put in 2cc and then had to pull 1cc out, because I was too restricted. So...I have 1cc in my 11cc band for now.:cool2:

New Whey protein bullets(42g) have the 42g of protein and 175 calories. It is only 3 oz of fluid, so it is easy to get down. They can be bought at GNC.

Ok...yes, I hear that most people bounce back really well. Well... I guess I was all out of rubber, cuz the surgery kinda kicked my butt a little. I couldn't get out of bed unassisted for about 5 days, and yes, I was very tired. It is probably because you just had surgery and your calorie count is very low. It is hard to get enough nutrition in you when you are only allowed CLEAR LIQUIDS!!! What are they thinking? Luckily I was only on clear liquids for 7 days. What are you consuming? Are you getting enough Protein in? And you are hungry, because you are REALLY hungry. No food in you. I know it feels like forever, but it all gets better. When you allowed that first mushy meal, it will taste like the best food you have ever put into your mouth. Mine was a scrambled egg.:cool2: Good Luck and remember we all survived it. We just THOUGHT it was gonna kill us!!!!:smile:

Are you sure you are eating too much of the foods? I eat tortillas with refried Beans, but I eat 1/2 c of beans with one serving of chips. Yes, I count them out. I find that I normally can't even finish it. I feel full. If I didn't check the serving size prior to eating, I would probably think I over ate also. It sounds like you are doing great and the 2 times a week screw ups aren't hurting you. If you aren't overindulging on amounts those times (don't want to stretch the pouch), I say don't worry about it. You are enjoying your life and still losing weight.

Sunshine, you have a lot on your plate right now. I am sorry to hear about your husband. It must be hard to be so young and be in that kind of pain. I think he is probably right to check into knee replacement. Help him through that, continue to follow your eating plan to take care of yourself, and the baby will come in time. You will need to be healthy to carry it more easily and you will feel better. It does seem to be part of His plan. Take care of yourself and the rest will come when it is time. Good Luck!

I know the pants feeling. I am wearing jeans that are two sizes smaller than before my surgery 11 weeks ago!!! I feel great!:cool2:

Donna, I keep my calories between 1000-1400. I try to hit the 1400 about twice a week to keep my metabolism going. I still lose about 2 lbs per week.

I eat whole wheat pasta, refried beans, drink skim milk and I have the occasional slice of whole wheat toast. I am still losing around 2 lbs a week, so I feel it is ok. If I cut these out completely, I would lose faster, but it would feel like another diet, and that isn't what I want. I feel good, am losing, and I love my band!:teeth_smile:

Honestly, you aren't consuming enough calories and maybe your metabolism is slowing down. Try to ease up around 100-200 extra calories per day until you reach at least 1000. Make them good calories, a Protein drink, skim milk, etc. I try to keep my calories between a low of 1000 to a high of 1400. I try to hit the 1400 at least twice a week. I am still losing 2 lbs a week and I am 11 weeks post op. I also eat around a cup of food 3-4 times a day and am NEVER hungry. Please don't starve your body. It makes me sad.:teeth_smile:

I didn't touch them. I showered everyday and they fell off one-by-one. My smaller ones started falling off around 10 days post op. I don't think the last one (big port incision) came off until 4 weeks post op. Have ANY of them come off?

Run fast to the other surgeon. This is YOUR money being spent, even if insurance DOES cover it. You have a copay or deductible and someone doing a better job for you deserves the money.

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