LadyMaggie

I agree take VERY small sips; no BIG gulps; if liquids will NOT stay down . . . TOO tight ~ call da' doctor ASAP

I did spend one night in the hospital; but I was very aware of everything about 2 hours after surgery. I walked around the hospital several times without assistant, went the bathroom with no help, etc.

Sorry, but I don't understand your question.

Yes, my band had 1 1/2 cc when my doctor did the surgery; he said this was to "prime" the band; at my first fill he put in 2 more cc';s; I have an AP Large Lap Band that will hold 14 ccs; my band currently has 9 ccs and I just hit the green zone; took 6 months.

It really depends upon your restriction; at 10 weeks out, I could eat ANY of that without issues; it took me 6 months to get to restriction;

I have only had my lapband for 6 months; but, I will tell you that I have a Large AP Lap Band that will hold 14 ccs; I have 9 ccs and I am just in the green zone; do you by chance need a small fill; this may help you so you can have a liquid diet for a couple of days to help jump start foward progress toward weight loss; good luck

I also have an AP Large Lap Band that will hold 14 cc; just went in for my 5th fill (doctor added 2 ccs) -- so, now, I have 9 cc's in my band; I am six months post-surgery; I think I may FINALLY be in the Green Zone;

I can also relate to your situation. I only initially told my husband (did NOT tell my parents, kids, or sisters/brother). Once I had the surgery, I did tell my children and my mother. My mother took it upon herself to tell my entire family. I live in a small community and I am certain that EVERY ONE knows. . . . which I don't really care about. But, there is a post about "I'm Tired" of people asking every day how much weight I lost and why at 6months I am not at goal weight. I think my family thought I would wake up from surgery "skinny" and this would be a fast weight loss process ---> it is NOT; I am 6 months out and after several fills just now in the green zone. I am TIRED of the questions and criticism. So, I understand your caution in proceeding with who knows and who doesn't. Good Luck ~

I LOVE this Salad at Wendy's. Thanks for posting the nutrional information

if people are honest . . . we all have an occassional "oops" it is impossible to do everything perfect just because you have had lap band surgery. it is not failure until you quit trying. tomorrow is a new day ---> move on

yes, I asked my doctor the SAME question; he said that ALL lap bands MUST be "primed" during the surgery. He put 1 cc in my band ~ good luck

I'm not sure if this will help answer your questions or not . . . . but, I have an AP Large Lap Band that will hold up to 14 cc's. I had sugery on 04-09-12. I currently have 7 cc's in my band with NO restriction. I asked my doctor at my last fill what happens when I get to 14 cc's. He said that NEVER happens. He also said from this point forward he will only add 1/2 cc at a time. . . desperately seeking the ever ellusive "Green Zone"

I understand and can relate to your post; I am 6 months post op and still NO restriction; going for ANOTHER fill this week. . . frustrating

I can relate to your post; I was banded in April 2012; weight loss has slowed; I am going in to see my doctor THIS week to see if I am missing something. . . sorry not to have an answer

agree that the Kashi brand is the BEST way to go and they now have several different types of cerals to choose from; lots of fiber and decent amounts of protein; I add UNJURY to mine to get in extra protein.

I agree that Norton Bariatric Center AND Suburban Hospital are AWESOME! My physician was Dr. Jeff Allen. I have no complaints at all.

I agree with the UNflavored Unjury . . . everything else tasted bittered or really bad after taste

I agree with the above post; as I have had several fills and I am 6 months out; still in Bandster HE** and not at green zone or restriction; I had no idea it would take this long

Yes, it is possible to drink TOO much Water. My mother did this recently. She does NOT have lap band but she has always been a BIG water drinker. It depleted her electrolytes (potassium, sodium) levels and she was hospitalized for two days. There is a medical name for it . . . but it escapes me at the moment. My physician told me to drink one-half of your body weight in ounces (example: if you weigh 200 pounds; drink 100 ounces of water each day)

That happened to me a couple of times; I put an ice cube in my mouth and swished it around . . . I CANNOT drink either while eating. So, I really try to avoid spicy foods.

I bought the Bariatric Advantage vitamins (they are all chewable); one is a multi vitamin; one is vitamin d; and the other is the calcium chews. I can tell a BIG difference with my hunger and energy level if I forget to take them.

The surgery and prep was not bad; my c-section a few years back was more painful

I had lap band surgery on 04-09-12; I have a Large AP Lap Band that will hold 14 cc's; I am also at 7 cc's and not in the green zone . . . yet; I asked my physician what happens when I get to 14 cc's and I still don't have restriction. He said that never happens. He is now only adding 1/2 cc at all future fills. The one thing I did NOT realize about the lap band was that it would take 6 months to get near the green zone. There is a VERY wise lap bandster on here who will say "Lap Band without restriction is just like another diet" . . . the more I think about that, the more I agree.

try drinking or eating something WARM; like oatmeal or soup; that helps me the most with a tight band

I can SO relate to your post; I just want to crawl under a rock or hide in a cave to avoid it all