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I was Banded Dec 1st,2011. My BMI was right at 35.. im 5'9 and at surgery I was 235. Hate being tall , but I think it helped.

Are you getting the proper amount of protein shakes per day ? I was very tired and had no energy the first 2days, but it picked up when my nutritionist told me I wasn't getting enough protien shakes a day. So I went from one 8oz shake to 3 aday . Lots of water. 1/2cup of chicken broth. And V8 juice.

I know I know I know lol ..... I was so good in the beginning, I just wasn't hungry at all. I thought WOW, this is great. Im getting down what i'm suppose to and that's it.. Almost 15 lbs drop FAST. Now I "THINK" im just hungry all the time. Im starting to wonder if it's just boredom . Im a stay at home mom ( that should explain a lot) lol . I just need to get into that ZONE again. Today I actually for up and started painting the trim in my living room , that's when I realized Im definitely eating out of boredom. So I guess I need to just keep myself busy . Thanks for the feed back !!

UGH NOOOO, but I think im going too. Im just freaken hungry .. didnt have a fill yet . Snacking on Bull **** stuff. getting very aggravated . Sorry to vent. but im getting mad. I just want a fill to help me feel full . I was full the first 2-3 weeks. Now I can eat a COW . Even ate bad stuff today and had heartburn .. I have not had heart burn in a month .

Did this happen on or about the 3rd day of drinking it ?

Yup , I was banded on December 1st and still have the pain.. Some times if im too full ,I get the pain ....

so this lady knows you like Candy bars or something ? I don't get it ...

Hmmmmmm, I'm actually VERY HAPPY to report that since my surgery NO heart burn. I Had heart burn EVERY night REAL bad before surgery. So I'm loving that I don't have It now. Good luck, keep us posted!!!

What was the reason for the removal ? Never heard of this ?

Do a lot of walking ...

So things were going great at the beginning .. Down almost 15lbs since December 1st, 2011. I wasn't hungry AT ALL in the beginning . I was so happy with that and the lard was just melting away . Now I'm HUNGRY and find myself grabbing BAD Snacks. I know I know I know ..make better choices . Yeah yeah yeah I know this . Ugh I'm so aggravated with myself right now , I could REALLY cry.... HELP ... TELL ME SOMETHING !!! I know what I need to do ... But sometimes having that support there with me and telling me helps. Songo ahead , give it to me ............;(

Congrats to you .... . I was banded on thursday December 1st, 2011, stayed over one night because my surgeon keeps his sleep Apnea patients for one night just to monitor them . That Monday I was out Christmas Shopping . I wasn't completely better. I felt good except the little pain at the port sight when standing and bending. I personally think you'll be fine , but you should really see what your surgeon says . Good luck and keep us all posted ...

Same here liquids for two weeks , then on the third week soft foods,

Pasta Fagioli (same soup they serve at Olive Garden) 6 qt crock pot or larger 2lbs Lean ground beef (for us bandsters 99%lean turkey or chicken breast) 1 onion chopped 3-4 carrots chopped 4 celery stalks chopped 2 (28oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained) 1 (16oz) can red Kidney Beans (drained) 1 (16oz) can white kidney beans (drained) 30oz Beef stock (low sodium) 3 tsp Oregano 2 tsp pepper 5 tsp Parsley 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 20 oz spag sauce 8oz Ditalini Pasta (half a box) brown meat on stove , drain fat Add all ingredients EXCEPT PASTA to crock pot Cooking time: on HIGH 4-5 mins on LOW 7-8 hrs... All the vegys will suck up a lot of the juice , so add Water when finished cooking. Add a little cooked pasta to each serving .... Or the noodles WILL drain all the juice .. Best soup I've EVER has . Remember to get LOW SODIUM in everything you can .

Thanks for the feed back every one ... It really does help . I know the first 4-6 weeks is all about healing . But the first 3 weeks I was not hungry at all .. I thought ,WOW I love this LB. Then I feel like I'm right back to how things were before surgery . So I got a little discouraged . Im so damn impatient lol ugh .. Ok .. In the voice of George Lopez.......I GOT THIS !!!!! Lol Oxoxo thank you all

Thanks DiMarie ...this last week is driving me nuts. Just not full and I'm so afraid the 15lbs I'm down will be back in a flash ..

Ugh , wish I could answer your question about the fill , but I have not had m first fill yet .. But, I NEED IT BAD . I jus had surgery December 1 st and I'm starving AND ate a few bad things .. Ugh .

How do you know if your foods stuck? What does it feel like have food stuck? How will you know if you had too much food ? What will I feel?

I did the barium, it's nasty but it's two seconds ...... I was banded on December 1st ,2011 and I also feel 100%. Surgery was Thursday ... Taking it easy, I was out xmas shopping that monday. I feel great and so will you !! Good luck and were all here for you !! Keep us posted

All depends on your insurance .. Some could take anywhere from 4 to 7 months. Just the nutrition class is 3-6 months... again depending on the insurance . . I have aetna and it took just a month or so to get all the other doctors appointments out of the way but what took the longest was the 3 months with the nutritionist. and 3 months with my PCP..But a friend who has different insurance needed to meet with her nutritionist once a month for 6 months. So it's all about the insurance company . I think you will get a better answer if you call your insurance company and ask for the Requirements for the Lap band procedure . Good luck to you .

Wow , thanks for the feed back . So I guess it's clear to say I had food STUCK lol YUCK. Well I know I have a problem with eating fast. Im always on the go , so when I eat ,it's eat eat eat and out the door. ugh I really need to focus. this is what got me here in the first place .. Well some of the reasons ... Bad choices as well .. But thats a whole different topic lol

Well your an adult, so its not up to them. Right now your family SHOULD be there for you. This Surgery will lead you to a healthier happy life. Im so sorry you dont have the support, but that's what were all here for . Unfortunately we cant TAKE you to your appointments. but maybe theres a friend out there that CAN help you get to your appointments. So I'd love to hear why your friends and family is against it? Are the ones against it over weight as well ?

oh oh .. yeah I think I got a little FULL .. this week. but swallowing my own saliva wasnt an issue .. it was the chest pain .. ugh .. guess I over did it . I was at the point in the beginning that I wasnt hungry at all. Now Im looking for food. Ugh hate this .. thanks for your help

Maybe I'll call the company and see what we can do .......

When do I get my first FILL ? I hate waiting .. Im not hungry and I am losing weight, But I really don't feel fill too full , the way some of the people on here are talking .