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Which kind are you using? I was given a choice... They recomended the Baratric Fusion shakes, (4-5 a day) or the SF Carnation Instant Breakfast (5-6 a day) I chose that. I don't like the taste of the other, but I like the SF Carnation...I still drink them for breakfast most mornings with a scoop of non fat instant milk added to it for more protein. Hope this helps!

I'm newly banded - surgery date was 9/28, at the time of surgery my doctor usually puts in 3CC's so you feel restriction right away - I had my first fill on 10/20 and when they checked how many CCs I had and he put in 4 at the time of sugery - so with my first fill I'm up to 5... but i still feel hungry between meals and I'm sure its hungry not just head hungry because my stomach growls... I drink all of my liquids a day and eat my protein etc, but I think that I might need another fill already...is this possible so soon? I know everyone is different, But how many fills did it take you to feel restricted? How many CC's?

I was banded on a Wednesday and went back to work that following Monday - I have an office job so it worked for me...although I was still a little tired and most nights that following week I went home and didn't do much...but everyone is different.

You are def not alone... I was banded 9/28 and at that time they filled it with 4ccs i had my first fill on 10/20 and the first few days i could tell there was restriction, but now I feel that i may need another fill...im at 5 now but dont think I am in the "green zone" just yet...but I am sticking to the diet and hoping that with each day it will get better!

I'm newly banded - surgery date was 9/28, at the time of surgery my doctor usually puts in 3CC's so you feel restriction right away - I had my first fill on 10/20 and when they checked how many CCs I had and he put in 4 at the time of sugery - so with my first fill I'm up to 5... but i still feel hungry between meals and I'm sure its hungry not just head hungry because my stomach growls... I drink all of my liquids a day and eat my Protein etc, but I think that I might need another fill already...is this possible so soon? I know everyone is different, But how many fills did it take you to feel restricted? How many CC's?

What did he say? I missed it

YAY!!! Way to Go!!!

I had my surgery on 9/28, I didn't put anything on them and they healed real nice...no problems at all!

I am 1 month post op and I am craving something sweet and chocolatey... The sugar free puddings help, but I was wondering if anyone else had any other suggestions... I don't want to be too bad but I want something a little more...

Thank you all for the great ideas! I never thought to get the WW deserts and such, just incase!!!!

Good Luck Erin!!!

Good luck to you!!!

Good Luck to you, you WILL do great!! I agree Roeroe, 11 is a great # and you should be proud of yourself!!! I was really nervous too, but I kept focused on the outcome and the reasons I was doing this and it helped me to relax!!

Hi Diona - I too had the 6 documented visits and just had my surgery 9/28. It does fly by and will be here before you know it! Good luck to you!! !

Good luck!!! I was just banded on 9/27, just had my first fill today... Would love to be you friend on this new and exciting journey!!

I like the Sugar Free Carnation Instant Breakfast, I mix it with skim milk and a couple tablespoons of dry milk to double the protein...I use a blender and its more like a shake. I had my surgery 9/28 and my first fill today...so I am still learning too...Good luck to you!

I had my surgery on 9/28 and the gas pain lasted a while at least a week and a half for me - I called the doctor because I couldn't handle it anymore, they told me to take GasX and that really helped within a day or 2 after that it went away. I think that was the worst part of it all! Hope this helps you!