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This seems to be a your surgeon may vary scenario... My surgeon really doesn't have any restrictions against capsules. It's more due to the size. Post op, I was given nexium in a pill form. I take a vit d and e pill daily. (My multi is a gummy). No restrictions here. My pharmacist knows about the band so nothing too big but that's all I know.

Me too!!

Just a thought ... (I have not had triscuits so this may not work)... Is there some sort of low cal dip (flavored Greek yogurt) that you could put on it to help it go down? Take at least 4 separate bites of the cracker, chew well, swallow and count to 10 or 15 or whatever and then take the second bite of the cracker? Essentially eat it slower with some liquid/dip.

Thank you for the extra insight. I've been banded about 7 weeks now. This was helpful information.

Thank you for sharing. It is definitely an encouragement to those that are struggling with their health. You truly are an inspiration!

My doc had on my list of post op medicine that was allowed was milk of magnesia. I rarely take that stuff. Min dosage didn't really do much but when I added the other part to the full dose it was bad. Lol.

My doc does fills very similar... Just no crunch. She starts out with 5 cc and adjusts up or down based on how you feel swallowing the water. I ended up with 4.8 cc.

I'm in Clearwater!

I'm about 7 weeks post op and lost about 25 lbs. I know the weather isn't helping this issue but I'm either burning up or freezing cold. I know when I was skinnier I was always cold. The weird part is more or less when I'm cold I mostly feel it in my legs and feet. I would say it's almost a burning cold. Is this normal with weight loss this quickly? Should I go to my primary or back to my surgeon? I don't feel like there's anything majorly wrong just curious of your experiences.

Congrats on the weight loss and hitting your goal weight!! I've had my force for a little over a week now and still pretty religious about wearing it. My exercise is not consistent yet and so I like this for extra motivation to get me off my butt and move more. The rewards are pretty decent. I'm hoping as they gain in popularity they might get bigger and better rewards.

Thanks ladies

That sounds absolutely delish but it'll have to wait for a weekend. I just attempted the mushroom sausage quiche - http://www.bandfriendlyrecipes.com/search/label/Muffin%20Tin%20Meals My typical 'scrambled' eggs is in a bowl in the microwave with an ounce of diced ham and a bit of cheese. Your recipe just appeals to my texture craving mouth!

Yep - know exactly what you mean.

Depending on you and your band (as it seems to vary by patient to patient)... These fatty breaded items (fried food) will get stuck in your band this potentially causing you to throw up. Knowing the potential is there that will cause me to get sick on certain foods is enough to keep me from trying it. Also, once you've eaten healthy for a long time - fried foods will cause stomach upset anyways (at least for me). I'm about 1.5 months out so I still have a long way to go but that's been my experiencing far. I used to crave steak. I got sick with it twice and really do not crave it at all. I never thought I'd say that I'd prefer chicken over a steak but hey that's where I'm at. I don't miss it either. It's so weird. Sure there are still days when I crave chocolate but that's a whole other story. That goes down easy. That's one that you have to have the mind over matter / traditional diet mentality.

First off you should follow your doctors orders. I like the suggestions of vitamins and B-12. With that being said... My doctor does not have coffee/caffeine on my prohibited list. I've been allowed it before and after surgery. She does prefer that we limit it but if I remember correctly that's more due to that caffeine or something in coffee triggers hunger of something like that. I'm not giving you allowance just stating what my surgeon allows. I only take a travel mug with me to work and rarely finish it. Sometimes I'll get another cup in the afternoon. Hope you get through this soon. I'm addicted to coffee and would have severe migraines if I stopped. Oh I also drink it black so there's essentially zero / very few calories. Do you load yours up with tons of sugar/milk? That might be another reason why your doc wants you to wait to maximize weight loss??

I think it's for safety and get you used to it. My surgeon wants 24 hours liquids, 24 hours mushies and then progress as you're comfortable.

I really wish they would update those 'guidelines'. They really are not a good indicator of health, especially since muscle weighs more than fat. I guess this is why a number of people on here say don't look at the scale and go by how you feel. That's easier said than done for me. Go for the weight you're happy with

The .whatever issue - not sure what's happening there. I do track my weight to the tenth so it's showing up that way for me and I like that. Sleep - I've tried it a few times in conjunction with a phone app. I like the details in the phone app much better. I've stopped using it for the sleep function.

Oh for the record, I don't wear mine in the shower. There have been reports of some users who were getting a lot rashes on their skin and from what I googled it was due to the increased moisture / not drying the skin off fully when done or something like that. Not sure if it's true (cause and effect) but I haven't had any problems.

I have the force. I debated between the flex and force for a while as they are quite similar. I know they are water proof and can be worn in the shower but I'm not sure about submerging it in a pool. Plus with all the chlorine and this band, I'm not sure if that would degrade the life of the band even if you can submerge it. I have mine synced with my fitness pal so everything ends up in one place.

I was allowed to drink right away well when I got to the second stage of recovery. First recovery was me asking for more pain meds every time they asked as well. Lol.

You're going to be expected to pee before you go. I was in a decent amount of pain and very sleepy. Hope everything goes well for you. Where are you located as I'm headed to bed (Florida, USA here)

I just had blood work (I think two maybe three vials but I think my primary added a few extra tests to give clearance), chest X-ray and EKG.

Yeah same comment. Call Cigna and see what they mean. It might be that your employer did not select that option. I have Cigna through my work and they covered my surgery.

Mine was sensitive for about a month. It was better over time but it'd remind me that it was there.