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Y'all r too sweet. Thanks. Trust me I have learned. I know the banded life has so many rules to follow n I have to follow them to b successful. I want my health. Trust me I have four beautiful children, a great husband, supportive friends, and family members whom I love. I don't want to let them down but most importantly I don't wanna let myself down!!! Thanks for the support. It is truly wonderful to have so many experienced people like all of you for support.

How bout using a crock pot. I love the fact that I come home n dinner is ready. Separate them in 1 cup portions n freeze them for lunch. Just throw your favorite veggies in it n your protein n season. Very very easy.

That's what I would suggest also. Google crock pot recipes or get an app. I love just throwing chicken n veggies or beef before I leave home. The only seasoning I use are garlic salt, season all seasoning, and chicken bouillon. By the time I get home dinners ready.

Appreciate the responses. I guess I should have posted how I felt before I did what I did. I just spend a couple minutes reading about damage I could have done and I didn't realize I could cause complications now nor later as band slippage. Ya not only is this scarry but I could loose my band. I didn't realize that a small amount of food could ruin what I have wanted all my life...to b thin. Wow I feel like crying now. I'm gonna call by docs tomorrow n have a confession session with him.

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Sure are!!! I knew God was on my side because I was so comfortable n went to surgery at peace. I had no worries. About a week before surgery, I too almost called it off but decided to go on with my decision. Good luck to you. Will keep u in my prayers n ALL JANUARY BANDSTERS as well!!

You can read my journey on Jan 2013 bandsters unite if you want. It's on page 26. Day 13 post op for me

Hi y'all. I was banded on the 2nd of this month (12 days) and just want to congratulate all the new n soon to bandsters n wanted to talk a little bit of everything that I have been reading on this thread n a little bout what I have been going through. Apparently I'm still in the healing stage but I feel like I'm back to normal. So at the hospital I received lots of pain killers during n before surgery. I also got a patch for nausea that last 72 hrs n it literally did. Up to day 3 I felt okay. Very little gas pain, very little incision pain n no nausea. Once my patch reached its third day I was very nauseated for about 2 days n could barely even drink from the nauseated feeling. Day 6 felt much better n got an appetite. Day 7 I felt hungry bout every 2-3 hours. My doc told me I could have blended foods now n to have lots of blended protein so it would last.I'm not gonna lie I have been cheating some n have had some food not blended. Hope I haven't done any harm. Bout the whole bathroom thing I was constipated until I started eating blended foods that included veggies n some fruit. N ya going pee was weird once I got home from the hospital. I would go n stop n felt like my bladder was still full but I sat until I finished. So my doc told me I had a small fill at surgery n to come for my first fill 4 weeks after surgery. I really feel no restrictions but I'm trying to teach myself to eat slow. Bout 30 min per meal. I have been eating 1 cup of food 3-4 Times a day n overall feel satisfied. When I'm hungry I eat. I had gained 4 lbs right after surgery n since then have lost 8 making it a total of 17 lbs down since my pre-op diet (almost 4 weeks) Well this has been my journey so far. Good luck n a safe recovery to all of us. My prayers are with each one of you everyday.

Well I have never had surgery before but am wondering if it's normal for my incisions to b so itchy. I know as they are healing they itch but man, they really really itch. Now they are a little swollen around the outside. Should I worry??

Thanks y'all. I was just worried cause around the incisions is red n swollen. This morning my whole stomach was itching n now there's a rash...ewww. sorry for being so graphic but I'm a little nervous. Maybe cause I had some bacon yesterday or idk. Has anyone had any new allergic reactions.

Same here. I saw a video where the doc said it didn't matter but I'd still go with docs orders

Hi. I'm kinda new but am curious about what you said. The doc said the band may have slipped. So by him unfilling it, will that make your band go back to its place? I thought removal or an adjustment was the answer to that?

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I agree with saving money. Not going to fast food as much, eating less or hardly any read meat, and not buying the extra soda n snacks has saved some. We do have more left overs but I will freeze small portions to pull out on a later day.

I'm doing so much better as of day 6 post-op. I was very nauseated n I am on blended foods now. The weight hasn't dropped much and trying to find high Protein satisfying food. It's been a little struggle but overall I feel good. Not too tight n don't get a fill for three weeks. I'm practicing to eat slow right now. How are you doing?

Omg I can't believe the day is here!!! I'm starting to get butterflies. Tomorrow begins my banding days yeah!!

Wow congratulations. I can't wait to b there. I won't get a fill till week 4 post-op but doc said I had a small fill at surgery. Ya I'm starving at times but he said if I'm hungry to eat. Just keep up high Protein to stay satisfied longer n lots of Water. I'm eating bout 3/4 cups about 4-5 Times a day. Hope that's fine.

B52 how many oz of protein shake do you have. I tried drinking 8 oz today mixed with ff milk, 2tablespoons of plain yogurt n a banana n felt satisfied at about 4 oz so I stopped.

I'm only seven days banded n am curious. So does this mean you need to go for a fill. N just how much are you ladies eating. I've heard the average amount Is about 1 cup. My doc said I should see him in 3 weeks n that I barely got a fill during surgery. I feel satisfied at about 3/4 cup of food n am trying to keep the high protein to stay satisfied longer.