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Just curious does it matter what size your band is? I have never been asked that before this site. Just looking for a little knowledge .

Hope you are ok. Please give us an update!

There was a post here the other day where a bander threw up and it was dark. She ended up meeting her doctor at the emergency room and turns out it was a slip. Please call your doctor. Also you can find the topic if you take a look. Is what not long ago.

Hi, you have done a great job! You say that you are just maintaining are you eating differently? It is important to keep measuring your food and tracking what you eat. Make sure to eat solids not shakes, yougurt, cottage cheese, etc... Maybe you need a fill? Do you see your doctor on a regular basis? I go every month. Best of luck!

Awesome getting advice from doctor and following it. Gas pains can be horrible. I still get pains someitmes in my left shoulder and I have to get up and move around. Sounds like you are doing great.l Congrats the begining of your new life!!

Hang in there its gonna be great!!!

I have to put this out to make myself accountable. I am quitting smoking today and I will succeed. Well I dont really feel like I will succeed but I will push through! Have a great day!

Thanks Amy that is a great idea. I actually use a brand called Blu and I love it! They have some great flavorrs. I most recently got piña colada and they give you a 0 nicotine option. Best regards

I just wish book was not so expensive . I am on a disability income and that is way too much for me! Must go to meds.

Good luck stick with it.

Check out the link. It explains everything and is very easy to understand.

Sf jelly is right. You may know what foodso eat starting with mushy but make sure you know how much as well for example half up, full cup, how muck protein. Make sure to measure and track all your foods.

Broth,sf jello, sf pudding,diet snapple,powerade zero,blended soups,v8 that should get you through 24 hours then don't forget mushy. If you want to get back on track you really need to get all your guidelines from your dr. Set yourself up for success not failure.

Ty Ty Ty Ty Ty I have been so confused about all this restriction talk so I asked my nurse today about it . She said it is an old term they used to use yes even her but if you are looking for restriction you are looking for something the band is not meant to deliver. Thank you so much for providing that link! It just verifies what I thought I knew!

Does anyone take or has anyone tried Chia Seeds?

Yeah I don't believe you are supposed to chew them. I have heard some people say it helps ease their appetites.

You should always follow drs orders

Had fill today and barely felt it.

I never see the doctors and I never get rushed. I bet she is at my drs practice it's suite 506 in the north building. I think it's st Mary's surgical or something like that.

Anyone here from Richmond? I would love to start a local group. Maybe a coffee group at one of the paneras. Also would like to start I clothes exchange. I live in Glen Allen Hope to hear from you!

I currently take vitacrave (CVS brand) gummy and i take a gummy Fiber from Vitamin shoppe that has been working very well. Calcium is the problem. The nutritionist and the nurse said 1200mg of calcium citrate and I have looked everywhere it is so expensive and you have to take multiple times a day so I went for fill today and nurse said okay to take the carbanate which one type is the chewables. She said that was better then nothing. I did try some bariatric type of calcium but it tasted horrible and again to get the recommended does it was too much. Always make sure to get a calcium that includes Vitamin D. Best of luck.

I asked my nurse about restriction today and she says you are waiting for the band to do something. Letting the band work you instead of working the band.

Are You all eating solids and getting enough water? Following your eating guidelines? Just checking.

Get a second opinion! I would not want it removed either.

I really like this post. I have met so many people on this site who have more shakes than they eat solids. If I say something the all get mad and say I think I know everything. Not the case I just worry that they are too full and will cause other problems.