tammyg1969

No u don't choke... When it happened to me today it was really hard to get down my throat cuz I didn't chew. Now it just feels like a blob of something in my stomach, and I feel air bubbles like I want to burp or it wants to come up but it won't.

I feel like I need to burp but it won't happen...what about getting on the treadmill? Do u think walking will help?

Y'all can add me too...My user name is tsg1969.

3 weeks post op and finally got to eat real food. (not puréed or liquid) went well except I know I ate to much. I need to learn to listen to my stomach and not my mouth. I think I feel better when I'm on liquids.

I love this site... Whenever I feel down or like I screwed up there is always someone there for positive encouragement. Thank you!!

I went out for Mexican ate maybe 1 enchilada and a few bites of refried Beans... Oh and if course a few chips and salsa... I really can't wait for my first fill cuz I need more restriction... I normally would have been able to eat the other 2 enchilada and rice (brought the rest home to hubby) so I know I'm eatting a lot less, but I know I shouldn't have been able to eat as much as I did.

I was on something similar to Adkins and didn't lose anything until I was banded.

I probably should know the answers but I've been reading a lot about be stuck, what exactly is that? Also what is PBing? I'm 3 weeks post op hoping to get my first fill next week since I can still eat a good amount. Not as much as I used to but I would like a little more restriction.

I get to finally eat real food( not pureed) today and I can't wait. My daughter and I are going out for mexican. I didn't know we aren't supposed to drink thru a straw... Why is that? I'll make sure I chew everything really good tho, y'all explained everything very well and I appriciate it, now I know what to be aware of.

I am 2 weeks post op, and they put me on that type of diet. I didn't lose any weight on it, but at least I was able to eat regular food instead of the liquid diet that I noticed a lot of people going on. I would wait and talk to your doctor tho, everyone is different, and he may want you to go on liquids for 2 weeks. Good luck to you!!

I wish I was like that...I have no problem putting down about 8oz at a time. I keep the calories very low tho. That's why I was looking for something else that I could eat (drink) something with more substance. I think I average about 300-500 calories a day

OMG!! I thought those foods were concidered mushys, otherwise I'd be having them now. You know how excited that makes me...How sad is that. LOL. I'm going shopping.

Thank you so much, I'll try a couple of those ideas...Went to a birthday family dinner last night, you talk about will power. I watched everyone eating all this wonderful different food, as I sat there with my glass of tea. You're right it does make you feel better when you know you did it, but also like you said, this does seem like it's lasting forever.

I keep reading how everyone is lucky to get down a few oz of liquid at a time... I'm able to drink an Adkins 11 oz at one time and I'm still hungry... I can't wait for my first fill.

I know I'm only 3 days post op and on liquids but my son and husband are having pizza for lunch. I need to learn to be strong since this is a life change ...I can't expect them to stop enjoying food just cuz I have too. Maybe I'll go upstairs while they eat... I also gave another delema, my sons birthday us next week and of course the family is meeting at his favorite restaurant to celebrate... I really never realized how much of our lives are spent revolving around food.

Not rude what I needed to hear. Thanks!!

Good morning all, 3 days since I got banded...I feel pretty good, still feel tight where the incisions are, but that gets better as I move around. I am curious as to why I've gained 2lbs since surgery and have't lost anything. I have a protein shake in the morning, chicken bullion in the afternoon, then another shake in the evening. In between I'm sipping on water all day. I walk 10 mins every hour, or do house work. I'm just surprised at a gain and no loss. Is this normal?

LOL, I'm not doing a lot of house work, just straightening up not like I should be anyway. I was thinking that it might be due to fluids during surgery. I thought maybe my body was going into starvation mode, and didn't want to let go.

I need help from anyone who's had the lap band and can tell me what I should buy today when I go shopping to prepare. My surgery is Thursday...Super excited!!

M going through True Results in Dallas Texas... Has anyone used them?

Good morning all, it's finally my turn....Just waking up, I really would like a cup of coffee...My surgery is at noon. I'm super excited. I want to thank everyone who's helped inform me on things. I've learned so much. Guess I should get up and around. Have a super day, and I'll chat with you on the other side once I become a banded.

I understand your frustration...Even tho I haven't got the band yet (I go in tomorrow WOO HOO) I've been on the pre op diet for 2 weeks perfectly and haven't lost a pound. So frustrating...But if the other banders are saying your doing good, then you must be. I'd be like you and think it wasn't coming off fast enough because I'm super impatient. But now I know reading these posts that 30 lbs in 3 months is good...Good luck you doing fine, keep up the good work!!

I will look into that...I agree things went pretty fast, thank goodness I found this site to get advise and info from people. I love it here.

Didn't do a psych exam, but they did do cardo, blood work and ekg...I've been doing a lot of reading and I'm more than ready to make the commitment. I just need a little help from the band. Thank you for you concern tho.