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Hey Diva, I have been on Mushy food for two weeks now. I know how you feel.. But I got the go ahead to introduce solids this week. I was told anything you could mush with a fork was ok in mushy stage. I used my crock pot and made chicken that was falling off the bone tender. I was allowed to eat that on the mushy stage. I also made ground chicken meat balls. Yummy. Get creative you will be surprised at what you can really eat on this stage. Amy

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great year!~ Amy

I am a SAHM But I am also a licensed Massage therapist. I would love to go back to school not too sure for what. Graphic design, medical assistant or tech.Something like that. Amy

congrats on getting your band! Amy

Yes I would most cetainly have the bypass if my band were removed. At the point I am at now I kind of wish I had the bypass to begin with. Amy

I agree 1000%! I really can't tell you how LBT has been keeping me from going crazy with this new banded life of mine...lol Amy

I have no idea why but I am retaining water badly. I drink plenty of water. I try not to use things high in salt. I can not figure out why I am holding this water. Is it because of the heat and humidity?I know lemon is good at getting rid of water any other ideas? I was banded 3 weeks ago. am not losing any weight. and holding water. Help. I am totally depressed. I know the first 6 weeks are for healing not for weight loss, But I do not understand how I can take in 800 cal. or less and not lose weight. Will it really be that much different after I get a fill? I am just really bummed... Thanks for listening to me again...lol

It is always so helpful to know that others have been here and done that. Thanks.I know what you mean about the diarrhea. That kicked in today. Hey maybe its a good thing...lol Diva, I know what you mean about people expecting weight loss. I guess I fall into that myself. I hope the fills will help. I can eat more than 4 oz at a time but I am manging to keep my cal. at or below 800. I am also on high BP meds. not a diuretic tho. Well i will keep pluggin along and hope that I am not one of the ones that band wont work for... Amy

That is awesome! How special did you feel? It is so nice to have a family that is behind you 100% Not only should you be proud of you weight loss journey but also of the thoughtful Daughter you raised. Congrats on Both to you!. Amy

Where are you? How are you? I am just banded 5 days ago and doing well.Getting more hungry by the day. Getting ready to get myself back to the track to walk, walk and walk some more.. Looking forward to hearing how you are doing... AMy

Hi Mary, Congrats on your banding. I am the oposite I tell everyone I was banded. I can;t keep it a secret. The great thing about posting here is nobody will know who you really are so no chance of people finding out..lol Amy

Will I ever know what restriction is. I have not had a fill yet But how will I know that I am comfortably full? Right now I have no idea what that feels like. I only know what uncomfortably full feels like. I am just wondering what it is going to feel like after I have restriction.. Does that make any sense?lol TIA Amy

Thanx a bunch. I just was not sure if I would feel it! And know when to stop eating.. I guess I will..lol AMy

Hi again. Its me the one with a million and one questions. Ok Today is 2 weeks since banding and I have lost a grand total of 1 1/2 pounds... Yup you heard right. Don't you let the green eyed monster get you. You too could lose an entire 1 1/2 pounds. What is that all about? I am so discouraged right now. I have been crying all day. I know what you will all say. The first 6 weeks are for healing not for weight loss. But I am big. I mean big. I lost 10 pounds on the pre- op diet. Did I make the wrong surgery choice? I am just beside myself. Thanks for listening to me again.. Amy

Thanks everyone. I really do know all of these things it is just so hard not to compare myself to others. I Just want to be successful with the band.. But I am stepping away from the scale. Especially after what I was able to eat today... Yikes! I will patiently await my first fill on Oct.21st. Thanks to all of you wonderful banded people. Without you I would not know all of this usefull info. But most of all the support you all give is so helpful to me and I really appreciate each of you sharing your thoughts and knowlege with me.. Amy

Thanks again for coming to my rescue. I am feeling better. I will have my 2 week check up tomorrow. I hope it goes well... Amy

Isnt that the best feeling? Congratulations to you! Amy

Hi Kathy I am in sound beach. It is near Rocky point.. Where on the fork are you? Amy

I am 12 days out from banding and starting 2 days ago I have been getting heartburn. I had tried to drink some veggie juice yesterday and the day before that. Thats when this all started. I had also been putting a little lemon juice in my Water. Just a few times. Now I am getting heartburn . I was a tums taker before banding but I have not needed any since I started the pre-op diet. Is there something wrong with my band or is this normal... Help!.. Amy

Good luck to you! I will say a little prayer for you but everything will go great.. AMy

hi kim I was not banded by Dr. Ahmad I have heard great things about him. I live pretty close to mather and I have been thinking of starting a support group for people who live out this way. I was banded by Dr. Geiss in syossett and I will be going to his support group monthly but I would love to meet monthly with people out here too. I also go walking a lot and it would be great to get a walking group going. Do you live in Port jeff? Or around that area. Congrats on the great weight loss so far. I was just banded on August 29th. Amy

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I actually have not had the burn today at all. I slowed down and have had no acidic anything.. I did have some crakers with my soup. and it made me feel great. I know I should not have done it but I really thought that maybe my tummy was trying to tell me that it needed something Of substance to digest.. It really seemed to help.. Thanks again for the advice and encouragement you guys are great! Amy

I did not use that firm, I did call them and never got a return call. I went with www.obesitylawyers.com I have a very difficult ins. Co. and to top it off it was a self funded plan, I won on a 3rd party appeal. thanks to this law firm. I was very happy with them. Good luck! Amy

I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Amy

Thanks Kathy, I am just so scared that this will all go wrong somehow.... Could it be that Iam eating too fast too? I have noticed that as I get more hungry I drink my liquids a bit faster than I should.. Amy