SpartanPrincess

Hello all! Although I haven't had any of those traumatic sounding stuck episodes, I have had a lot of sliming (which leads to minor vomiting). Is this normal? Have you guys experienced this ? I know I need to work on eating smaller bites, chewing, and taking a break between bites.

I went to a dermatologist about this and she recommended vitamins and rogaine. It worked for me!!!!

I had this too. It is your insides adjusting to the band. You probably won't feel this for much longer.

I just got a fill today and he told me he hit a small vein and that I would bruise. Now it's a hard ball near port site. My hubby is an MD and said don't worry it's a hematoma but I want to hear your experiences. Thanks!

Hat did you all do when you plateaued ? I have lost 50lbs and am 5 mo out of surgery. What can I do to step up my losing power?

Awesome. I dvr it too ! He is my dr.

Thank you so much! I feel wonderful. You are an inspiration to me :-)

Down 50 lbs since January 1, 2014

I hope I can make it June 14

HOw long before a flight should I have a fill? Been banded in January and had 1 fill so far. I have an appt today and am going to Puerto Rico next Friday.

Thanks ladies. I didn't get the fill. I lost 8lbs last month so no real need. I think it's a better idea to stay like this for a while. Also, I tried chicken today for the first time since...success.

Hello. I was banded jan 15 and have lost 42lbs. The other day I over ate and felt a tightness under my bra underwire. After feeling uncomfortable it finally subsided. I am feeling some residual bloating and discomfort 2 days later. Is that normal? It doesn't hurt just feels uncomfortable. Now I totally understand the power of the band. I'm certainly not going to over eat again. You guys don't think my band slipped do you? I would be in more pain I guess.

I wasn't vomiting or anything like that. I feel fine now. I guess that's how the band talks to us lol. I didn't get that feeling until about 20 min after I finished eating. Guess it was working it's way down

Had 3.5 put it. Feels better less hungry. I've lost about 40lbs since 1/15 woohoo

Thanks! I feel really awesome.

Interesting but I worry about the source of these findings. My husband is a cancer specialist and had no prob w me getting band

I'm from Great Neck

How many muscle milk do you guys drink a day? How many oz. ?

Hi! I'm one month banded and can eat about 2 1/2 cups at a time. Thankfully I only eat about twice a day because I'm pretty full in between. Is this ok? I'm eating healthy food fish and veggies NO carbs. My dr said I was doing great on weight loss so he didn't give me a fill. Lost 30lbs since jan 1

What are some strategies you guys have used for sticking to a cup? Do you measure it out? How much would you say is a can of tuna? Is it a cup?

Thanks all for your feedback. I think I will force myself to eat less because I def don't want complications.

HI! My family wants to order Chinese for dinner tomorrow. I'm 3 weeks banded and am doing greaaaattttt!!! What can I eat? I'm nervous so I'm scared to eat real, real food yet so I will probably have some soup but what else is soft? Any suggestions?

FYI my nutritionist said the following: Here are some Chinese food Suggestions: Pick a Protein like tofu or dark meat chicken with mixed vegetables. Shrimp is a good choice too if you can tolerate it. Moo Shoo Vegetables is another dish worth trying. Ask your server to "go light on the oil" to limit calories. Stir frying is another good choice. Black bean sauce or garlic sauce with little oil are other options. Fish dishes at Chinese restaurants are usually very moist and tender and are good picks. If you can tolerate dumplings try steamed vegetable dumplings-make sure to ask for a sauce on the side to lubricate the dumpling as they tend to be sticky. White rice tends to be sticky. Lubricate brown rice or other rice in the sauce from your entrée or with soy or duck sauce. Soups like miso, hot and sour, egg drop or wonton can be consumed alone as a meal or an appetizer.

Last night for dinner k made tuna salad and was full after 5 teaspoons. So I think soup is enough too!

I had a stomach virus on Sunday and did a lot of dry heaving and have a similar pain on my left side. Sort of like I did crunches but only on that side. Is that how you feel?