CreativeBond

Thanks all- really enjoying this site more and more!

As I prepare to have my band filled, after being emptied for over a year, I am struggling to recall what the days/weeks following the fill will be like and what will be able to eat. Sorry if this is not hte correct forum for this discussion. I think the first few days were liquid only, then a few days of puree type food, then soft food, Does that sound right? Also, any suggestions for specific things you ate during these phases following the band fill? Thanks!

Thanks all- appreciate the encouragement. Peach- great info- will have to look up "mother" you stumped me on that one. thanks again!

I am new to this site and thought i would give a little background before sharing my concerns. I had my surgery back in FEB 2009. I had immediate success (50 pounds in 3 months). I currently hover around 300- down to 290 back up to 310. What happened? I had a great surgery and post 4 months, then the wheels fell off. I never considered that band maintenance and my doc was over an hour and a half away. So I used that as an excuse to not go back. I settle with the initial success, then my job moved me to northern Maryland, I really thought I had a good excuse for putting it off. However, i found out there was a doctor in my town who could support me. Problem 2 - $$$$ my insurance - like many others i assume - treated every adjustment as surgery and it cost me $150 each time. The first fill was too small, then next was better but not perfect, the one after that was a disaster- way over filled and couldn’t keep anything down. A fourth visit-emergency bc I was hurting so badly- in so many months was required. I had just spent $600, plus time off from work and in the case of the last one a ruined day of a vacation. I became jaded and said forget this band I will just stay here in this weight range and deal with life. I tried working out more- even got into running- but something would happen and I go eating poorly. Before you say it- i know- the band will not stop stupid eating choices- but i know when the band is full i don’t eat badly bc i can’t stand the pain. So here I am, nearly 14 months removed from band adjusting. I feel terrible, it hurts again to play with my kids ( 3 girls under 8 ), I am sucking down food like a black hole. I am ready to change- and I want to stick to it- for me , then my family, but most importantly bc of me. I am scared bc it has been so long I will not remember the nutritional stuff- food options- how to eat and function after an adjustment. I would really appreciate any links, feedback or suggestions you may have. I very much enjoy reading your posts- they are incredibly encouraging. I really look forward to using this forum to support this oh-so-needed healthy change in my life. thanks all I am new to this site and thought i would give a little background before sharing my concerns. I had my surgery back in FEB 2009. I had immediate success (50 pounds in 3 months) followed my dismal failure (since gained back 20ish). I hover around 300- down to 290 back up to 310. What happened? Had a great surgery and post 3 months, then the wheels fell off. I never considered that band maintenance and my doc was over an hour and a half away. So I used that as an excuse to not go back. I settle with the initial success, then my job moved me to northern Maryland, I really thought I had a good excuse for putting it off. However, i found out there was a doctor in my town who could support me. Problem 2 - $$$$ my insurance - like many others i assume - treated every adjustment as surgery and it cost me $150 each time. The first fill was too small, then next was better but not perfect, the one after that was a disaster- way over filled and couldn’t keep anything down. A fourth visit-emergency bc I was hurting so badly- in so many months was required. I had just spent $600, plus time off from work and in the case of the last one a ruined day of a vacation. I became jaded and said forget this band I will just stay here in this weight range and deal with life. I tried working out more- even got into running- but something would happen and I go eating poorly. Before you say it- i know- the band will not stop stupid eating choices- but i know when the band is full i don’t eat badly bc i can’t stand the pain. So here I am, nearly 14 months removed from band adjusting. I feel terrible, it hurts again to play with my kids ( 3 girls under 8 ), I am sucking down food like a black hole. I am ready to change- and I want to stick to it- for me , then my family, but most importantly bc of me. I am scared bc it has been so long I will not remember the nutritional stuff- food options- how to eat and function after an adjustment. I would really appreciate any links, feedback or suggestions you may have. I very much enjoy reading your posts- they are incredibly encouraging. I really look forward to using this forum to support this oh-so-needed healthy change in my life. thanks all Kyle (aka creativebond) Currently: about 312lbs Max: 355lbs NOV 2008 Low: 284lbs JUN 2011