GingerRenayd2

You poor thing.. Please keep posting. I'd like to know myself what is going on.. GOOD LUCK- I'll be thinking of you!

Every doctor is different.. I never had to do that pre surgery diet, my doctor sees no reason to do it. After surgery I had to do all total liquids for 2 weeks. I made it 10 days! For me I just wanted something more, I missed real food and I was ready to move to full liquids. My first real thing was tomato soup. I can still remember that night and how good it was and filling.. I guess you might just want to ask your doctor??? When is your surgery date?

Me too.. I know most on here have had fills?? I went Monday and he pulled out .75cc I was filled 2 months ago to 1.5cc... Still have no clue where the rest of the fill went?? Then he fill me to over 2.??cc I feel a little restriction but I'm back today eatting 5 small meals. I just want to get my protein in so I'll start losing weight again. I'm going to give it a few weeks but If I'm still eating I'm going again for another fill.. I'm like you I wish I knew what that magic # was so I could have him fill me to it.. Sorry I'm no help!

Hello~ I'm a little confussed. I just got back from my 2nd fill. Okay~ I drank that gross junk first and on screen you could see it went thought pretty fast. My Doctor even said puzzeled have you had a fill? GREAT! My first fill was only 2 months ago. Is this normal? Then when he stuck the needle in some comes out I guess?? Well, only .75 came out.. I had 1.5cc where is the rest of my 1st fill?? I then got over 2.cc put back in. It took the nasty drink longer to pass. How long does the tightness last? How long till I fill the tightness kick in? THANKS FOR ANY ADVISE!!

What a great story! It is hard not to jump on those scales everyday. food is now my pleasure not my pain or guilt. It is the small things.. Okay now I want to know a personal question.. Starting weight? One year weight? Goal weight? Thanks for sharing your story!

Well, I guess I'm ringing in 2004 in my White size 20 jeans..YEA!!! Before surgery I bought these and thought oh by next spring I bet I can wear them!! I can wear them now. I paid like $3.00 for them since they were missing the button. I'm just pretty excited! I have really been having some bad days here this last week. I feel like food is just stuck..I thought I was ready for another fill? CRAZY!! Okay, Moving on... I have cleaned out my closet. I have lots of clothes to get rid of: 1. size26 black white dress pants 2. size 24/26 puple mini skirt-never worn 3. size 26 brown orange looking pants-never worn 4.size 2x light yellow short pants-red spot on leg? No clue? 5. size 2x- 100% wool button down heavey sweater- 6.size 24 pink w/white shorts 7.size 3x purple plaid shorts 8.size 22/24 maroon long skirt-worn 3 time 9. size 3x-navy dress pants 10. homemade teal long ball type skirt size 24 11. size 42d-full body dress 12.size 2x-navy shorts-look brand new 13.size 2x green w/whit shorts 14. black dress I wore over my swimming suit. could be worn out 15. size 3x short style night gown has robe? somewhere? 16. 2x-running shorts has a few spots of pant ------------------------------------------- I'll box them up and weigh the box if you want items 1-16 The ebay items look at them and if you want them tell me and I'll end that auction early. Just pay for the shipping that is all I ask! I have a paypal account and a money thing on yahoo?? I'd rather give them to someone that can use them. I have listed these items on ebay you can look at the pictures TOP 2879264601 PURPLE TOP/Sweater 2879266154 RED XL top 2879274912 Spanish Style skirt-Black with redishFlowers 2879277511 skirt-Black with front print 2879279156 skirt-Black with front print 2879279510 Green V neck GAP sweater 2879281106 BLACK AND WHITE SWAETER 2879283231 brown button down jacket 2879285644 -I found a matching skirt it is brown size 24 long if you want this jacket. Real nice to wear. I wore to a wedding with knee high black boots. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

See that is what I mean every doctor or dietitian. Funny thing is that at the start the dietitian said that Wendy's chili was great for the mush stage. So I wrote that down. Then she back tracked to say oh well you can have red meat so don't eat there Chili.. CRAZY!

Okay I know it is not good to cheat but my head is saying you need a coke... you want a coke.. doesn't that coke smell good..ummmy.. Well, I was at Sams club and the kids were running around acting a fool and I could not find the baking goods.AHHH Anyway after walking down 100 isles I was in need of a drink. NOT thinking I picked up my daughters frozen coke and took a big and I mean big gulp!! Before I could catch myself I was standing there with this dumb look on my face like I just committed a crime.. My husband's face said it all.. He said "honey there is no carbonation in a frozen coke, they just use ice and syrup". So since this accident I have cheated and had 2.. Lets just say they were so good. I just wish I could find a diet frozen coke???

Okay, you all have great points! And Sue as always you are right about making the CHOICE. I should reward my self with a treat once in a while. Everyone should! I do stick to the 70 grams of Protein a day and try to skip foods that will not fill me up or don't have protein in them. Every Doctor or dietitian is so different. I love hearing what other doctors or dietitians are telling other lap bands.. I was told no cokes--maybe never again No red meat of any kind -1 year No bread-1 year. That is hard! I can deal without the bread. Red meat is so high is protein but takes 12 hours to digest. I'd love to have a hamburger somedays if I'm out running around, but I choose chicken. Its a choice! I was a diet 7-up drinker. I could go all day drinking only diet 7-up. After surgery I wanted a pop a few times but got over it.. 2 weeks ago when I had my first sip..Oh I so missed it! Do I regret it??? HELL NO! It was good. A little too sweet.. A little to cold going down. But it was COKE! When I said I've had 2, I should have said my kids have had 2 and I have shared a drink here and there! Will I do it again? YES! Everyday? NO! The band is my little tool and I'm going to eat what I want in MODERATION..... What a great QUOTE.. Happy Holidays Everyone!

Since surgery I'm not an everyday pooper anymore. I go every other day now. I found this on another site and thought it might help you out... Constipation (con-stuh-PAY-shun) means that a person has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. The stool is hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. You may feel "draggy" and full. Some people think they should have a bowel movement every day. That is not really true. There is no "right" number of bowel movements. Each person's body finds its own normal number of bowel movements. It depends on the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other things. Try eatting High-Fiber Foods like: Apples Peaches Raspberries Tangerines Acorn squash Broccoli, raw Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots, raw Cauliflower, raw Spinach Zucchini Black-eyed peas Kidney beans Lima beans Whole-grain cereal, hot (oatmeal, Wheatena) Drink plenty of water and other liquids such as fruit and vegetable juices and clear soup. Liquid helps keep the stool soft and easy to pass, so it's important to drink enough fluids. Try not to drink liquids with caffeine or alcohol in them. Caffeine and alcohol tend to dry out your system. Get enough exercise. Doctors are not sure why, but regular exercise helps your system stay active and healthy. You don't need to become a great athlete. A 20- to 30-minute walk every day should do the trick.

You are doing fine! They say if you lose 10pounds per month than you are doing what you need to be doing. Make sure you are getting in 70grams of protein a day and walk. You will still lose! just going to take a little longer.

YES..Work on it NOW!!! You are doing really great! Can't wait to see more pictures..

The only bad part about Wendys chili is the meat. I was told NO RED MEAT FOR 1 YEAR plus! Red meat take 12 hours to digest.. So think about the fact your new pouch is about 1ounce, I don't want that sitting there for 12 hours... So I make my own chili using ground turkey or chicken. After you add the seasoning you can not tell it is not hamburger.

The fill was noting..Okay I won't lie it pinched BAD! My first fill was under flo so it was not hard for him to hit my port. I went in took off my top but kept my bra on .. My doc offered me a shot to num me but I did not want to have a shot then do the fill. One needle a day is fine for me! I just wanted to get it over with. I layed flat on the table then he put that red crap that cleans the area on my belly. Pushed in pretty hard then stuck me. Funny I was doing my yoga. I'm one with the Ocean then he stuck me and I said screw the Ocean. We both got a giggle out of that! I was affraid to breath and he had to remind me a couple of times to take a breath. He then raised the table and me to standing. I drank that yummy berry junk..UCK! I was such a goof ball I was not moving since the needle was still in me I ended up spilling that juice all down me. Anyways, I drank he filled and I got 1.5cc. He pulled the needle out and I was done! I was maybe back there 8mins? The nurse helper gave me a wash cloth to wash my belly and I got a bandaid for my little pin hole prick. I saw no blood! I got dressed and went shopping! GOOD LUCK! I'm sure you both will do fine.

Well, I loved to eat this and it all has Protein in it so it added up the more times you eat this. I was stuck on it so I had it 3 or 4 times per day for almost 2 weeks.. Make a 9x13 or smaller pan 1st layer-cream cheese-spead out on bottom-2gr per Tablespoon 2nd layer-Refried beans-9 grams per 1/2 cup 3 layer- cheese and lots of it!-9gram per 1/3 cup Then just spoon out a serving in a bowl and pop in the microwave. If serving for the rest of family pop in the oven 350 for 10min or until cheese melts. They can eat with chips! ENJOY!

Hello~ I was banded in Indiana on 10-8-03 My bills are: $85.00 to meet with the Doctor first time-since I was not refered $350.00 for the pre-op testing $125.00 for the head shrink doctor $14,000 for hospital stay, surgery ect.. $3,000 for the doctor who puts you asleep..ahhh $200.00 for radiology $125.00 per fill $0.00 doctor check up's THANK GOD for Insurance.. They told me up front to plan on $25,000 to $35,000. Good luck.. I have heard good things about the Doctors in Mexico.

Is this your first fill ever? WOW! What was your starting weight?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! Funny that before the band I'd be picking out an outfit that was lose fitting but still made me look thin. I had to make sure there was room so when I got full my pants were not to tight. Then I'd always help in the kitchen and oops my fingers would always find a way to slip a finger in every dish just for a taste or two.. Not this year! We are getting there late and I even thought about eatting before we go?? But then I would not get the change to show everyone how little I eat before I get full!! HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!

Okay, I am down 25 pounds. The scales have not really moved in over a month. I got my first fill last Tuesday. I eatting but am not feeling stuffed full that I thought I would be feeling. I was filled 1.5cc and my stomach is 1 ounce? I know I'm eatting more than one ounce at a time. Any suggestions here? I am starting Curves in the morning and I'm hoping that just more excersise will get the scales moving again? Like now I think I'm hungery? I could eat now... I've have today: 1-6oz glass oj--Breakfast Lunch- rib meat 8 to 10 small bites 3 tablespoons mash potato 1 teaspoon applesauce walked outside working hanging christmas lights dinner 1/2 cup refried bean, cheese, cream cheese with 4 chip snack 6 bites pieces of carmel corn-*I know I should have passed* I have also had 6- 8oz glasses of tea with lots of ice What am I doing wrong? Does this sound normal for just getting a fill? HELP!!! :cry

You are so great! I have the same goals..Like being under 200pounds. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

I'm so glad I have to go to my parent. I don't have to worry about cooking much or cleaning..HA HA ! I'm tight this morning. I fixed 1 ounce of Co Co wheat and I've got maybe 5 bites down. I feel stuffed..I guess thats a good thing? I have to travel to kids doc apt today so I'm a little worried about what I'll be getting to eat in the outside world today??? Okay well everyone have a great day!

Well, I was pretty nervious about the fill because of all the sites I've read. Man it was pretty easy. I can't say it did not hurt but it is over and I'm filled! I was pretty surprized too! I thought I'd get maybe .8cc NO I got 1.5cc I was shocked. He said it looked PERFECT! Now it is back to liquids for 3-5days then mush 3-5day then try food.. There goes Thanksgiving for me:cry Ohwell next year I'll be thin and eat:D

Yes- While you chew you can swallow the juices. You will find that after surgery you will chew the hell out of everything. Even Jell-o. LOL.. Better to be safe than sorry. I did not get this book you are talking about from my doctor but I did meet with the dietitian who came me a book about other people and there story and a menu for up to 6 weeks after surgery. the psych eval is nothing. They will ask you a few questions about you and if you have support. I only had to do this once and I'm nuts:rolleyes: You are so close to being done! Just enjoy Thanksgiving. EAT EAT and then EAT again.. After surgery you will be living on Jell-o, chicken broth and water for the first few days/weeks. I just had my first fill so I'm sure my turkey dinner will be a small bite of everything, maybe if I don't get full before... GOOD LUCK!

Had first fill today and I know my scales were at -25 pounds but when I steped on the doctors and it said -25.5 pounds I wanted to scream!!! This band is so great! claraluz-Congrats to you too:D

Oh your a PEACH!! YOU GO GIRL KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!