Bella9903

Good evening all... So I read everyone's stories and experiences and tried to stay positive that I was gonna breeze through this... Wow.... What an adjustment this really is.... I had surgery on Feb 8th... Lost 17lbs so far... I struggled with my incisions just now I think the port incision is finally healing... Thank goodness... I have had 2 fills since surgery... First fill not so many issues... But boy oh boy is the reality hitting me.... I have tried to get thru but can't on my own..... I'm sure I'm part of the issue but I now have to gag myself daily due to the wonderful stuck feeling that hurts n burns your chest How do u teach urself to eat slow?? How do u retrain to chew chew chew.... It's getting to the point I don't want to pick anything up.... Again I'm sure I'm 90% of the problem... But is it possible it may be too tight?? I have 1 3/4 cc of a fill not sure but think I have a 10 cc band... Any guidance would be great....

Yes def a learning experience... Not doing the gagging on purpose but sitting there for 15 to 20 minutes with something lodged in your throat and panicking is the reason I go and remove what is sitting there... After these episodes I def go back on liquids because of fear it getting caught again.... I am def gonna look for the app on eating slower I think that is my biggest issue.... And chewing has to be stepped up... Baby aisle here I come for sure because this is not a joke and I don't want to live on liquids :/ Thanks everyone for telling ur stories and solutions to this same very issue it's great to have people who have been through it know their is a light at the end of the road if I comply with the demands of oh my little friend bandy!!!!! I can do it Just takes time keeping a positive outlook it's a life long adjustment...

You look amazing congrats on ur loss

You look awesome!!! Enjoy and congrats

I have lost 6lbs since surgery..... Total 18 since preop. Started mushies today and oh boy did I stuff myself and felt so bad ugh!!! Gotta learn so much to grasp!!! What abt you?

I was banded on 2/08 and also have been dizzy.... I made sure I stayed in the house due to not knowing if it was lack of calorie intake or the fact that my sugar was too low since I tend to suffer from idiotic hypoglycemia which can cause u to faint if ur sugar is too low.... I increased the sugary liquids and started to feel a tad better but I have absolutely no feeling of hunger and a very chatty tummy.... Hope u find ur way to comfort..... Everyone here is great

I know u are so excited I go in Friday and very nervous.... U will do great and yes this will be a beginning to a wonderful new journey....... Good luck keep us posted

Beautiful you look great

I know that realization made you feel good... Back yourself on the back and blow a kiss in the mirror... Hard work and dedication pays off congratulations

I am doing the 4 oz 3 times a day I don't have to do liquids till Monday... This change isn't so bad... Thought I'd be hungrier but no it's actually been good.... How r you tolerating only liquid??? I feel better since changing diet I guess it's the excitement you will drop before surgery ur body is probably rebelling

I'm also new to the site and I'm scheduled for Feb 8th.... Nervous and excited at the same time.... Thanks for the ideas in protein shakes gives some direction should be an interesting ride I wish all the best.... My short term goal is to lose 30lbs by end if April.....

Congrats I am also new to the forum and love all of the posts on here so far... Allows u to read what everyone else is going thru... I get banded on Feb 8th and also have to return to work shortly after... I started pre op diet today so lets see how it goes.... Congrats and good luck on your journey

I was going to ask same thing lol...