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If I eat anything, even Top Ramen crushed into tiny pieces, I PB. Not bad mind you, but I PB on anything. Actually I PB'd last night on sugar free Tapioca. Wen I PB, it is usually slime and a little food. The second and third time is partly food. La madam, you are not discouraging me! Not in the least. I mean, I like the weight loss but I don't want to do anything that will hurt me. Thanks for the advice, it's always good to know that I have friends here that have been thru what I/everyone else has been thru!!

Mystyblu, I had to do a psych exam before my surgery. She didn't give me any questions to fill out, we just sat and talked for an hour then just before she called the men in the white coats, I ran out the door and safely to my car....hehehehehe!!! Just kidding, we did just sit and talk. No big deal.

I now think that I have reached my Sweet Spot with the 1.5 cc he put in. I can't really do any solid foods, more solid than pudding, and am dropping the weight off. Is this right or am I over full?

I love reading about everyone's different jobs! I am an office manager for a dermatologist here in the Dallas-Ft Worth area during the day. At night I help my disabled mom with anything she wants. I also live with her so it makes it easier. Divorced for six years now from an abusive husband and looking for Mr. Right again. Took me five years to realize it wasn't me that screwed the marriage up, it was him. Unfortunately, he found someone to take my place right after I left....3 weeks to be exact. Poor Barb (new wife)!!

Good news, Dr. Benavides had a cancellation for yesterday, May 25th and I got "Flipper" put back in place..LOL They also did a fill of 1.5cc. I can feel the restriction already. They could not just flip the port over, they took me to the operating room and put me under and re-attached it with "fishing line" he said, this time. hehehe!! He said "that sucker ain't gonna move now!" He is so funny! BTW, party at my house this weekend!!! I am my mom's caretaker and my sister is taking her to Disneyland for the next 11 days, so I will be free!!!!!!! They leave at noon tomorrow. I haven't had a break from caring for her in over two years, so I am soooooo deserving this! Hurricaine Harbour opens tommorrow and I will be there Saturday am if it doesn't rain, to lay out and chill. No swimming for me though since I had surgery again yesterday. but I will just splash off to cool down. Anyone want to join me???

By the way, I have renamed my port as my "flippin port" LOL

Thank all for the words of encouragement! I just wonder if he will be able to do a fill at that time also? Or will I have to take time off work again and drive 35 miles to get it done? Marie, I haven't done any abdominal exercises yet, I guess I can go ahead and start them now and then ask when he fixes it when I can do them again. I just have to get this dang pain out of my left hip. It hurts to drive my 5 speed, sit, stand, and lay down. I heard my doctor called in something for pain, but it hurts to drive there...LOL!!

I saw Dr Benavides yesterday and I have lost 10 pounds in two weeks! I also dropped my BMI from 38 to 36!! He already wants me to do a fill. My appt for my first fill is May 2nd. But I have to introduce soft foods with my full liquid diet. I get to have tuna salad!!!! WooHoo!! Egg salad, too!!!! I almost feel like I can go in public and not eat funny! hehehe!!!

Also a weight loss update. I have not lost anymore weight since my fill so I called yesterday and I will go back in on the 17th for a more aggressive fill.

Beverly, I make my tuna salad with Miracle Whip Light, diced eggs, and sweet pickle relish. As long as it is all cut in tiny pieces, you should be ok with it. My mom made me some egg salad. Actually she made me four different kinds! I only liked the one that was made like tuna salad but also had mustard in it.

OK..I miss Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches and Chili Relano's at Tia's. I miss doughy biscuits and bread and All carbs. I am afraid to try breads. I did try a flour tortilla as an enchilada and pb'd twice off of it. So I will pass on my beloved breads...sniff sniff

Oops...I just saw this thread. I have a pedometer at home, so I will start tommorrow. I know, I know, why wait? I have to take care of a few things first tonight. In the past two weeks, I have put my dog to sleep, lost a friend to a car accident, and another friend this past Thursday to a plane crash. I need to deal with family members tonight but I WILL START TOMMORROW!!!!! Wish me luck.

D., My sister had surgery by a Dr. Rodriguez in Monterrey, Mexico but is doing her fills with my doctor, Dr. Benavides in Richardson. 972-331-8100. Fills run her $250 with my docotr. I hope this helps...

My doctor has me on Lexapro and luckily it comes in a liquid form. Taste is ok....but I need it. LOL

Breast fed for a while then I was told I screamed all the time, (like I still do!!! heheh!) mom switched me to skim milk cause that is the only thing I would take. Still to this day, I have always had only skim milk

I was a self pay. I used Dr. Benavides in Richardson. Mine was $15,000. It was done in the Surgery Center of Richardson outpatient. Mine also includes all fills for one year. Check out his website at www.drbenavides.com. Let me know if you want anymore info. They were great!

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I am having a problem with mushies. I know I USED to eat fast and I have been told that I still am. Food only stays down for about a minute then comes right back up. I know I am on full liquids but they are doing my first fill in a week and I am supposed to be introducing mushies. I have tried refried beans and pudding. Pudding does seem to go down easier. I may just not be able to eat refried beans. I was just looking to get some extra protein....any thoughts anyone??

Good luck girl! You will be fine. I wasn't really nervous about the surgery, just the post op. But I did great and I know you will too. Please keep us informed!!

Really Paula? I am like Sandra I have been getting hiccups. But mine hurt! I usually only get one. I will have to watch to see when I get them. Sandra!! Welcome to our group!

Wow Kathy, I feel for you, you poor thing! I am glad to hear things are going better and look forward to your new strand!!!!!

I am soooo excited for you! What a great accomplishment! I haven't been a size 10 since High school...but I'm workin on it!!

Hey all! I am ten days post-op and yes, I do miss Poptarts, macaroni and cheese, and shrimp. My Protein shakes, however are really good. I use Myocel. It is a bariatric shake for weightloss. I have the vanilla one and mix it with milk, orange juice, or yogurt. If anyone decided they want to try this, e-mail me and I will give you the phone number to order them. My nurse practitioner warned me before my surgery not to stop my anti-depressant. She has another patient that was banded and looks great but is mourning her "food friends". I am not really mourning now. Just wish I could still have them. Even though I am still on Clear Liquids, I was craving and actually ate pintos and cheese from taco Bell. It went down well without any problems. Kinda scared me, am I setting myself up for failure? But I know that my band has no fill yet and just won't eat it again until I am allowed to......right?

Kathy, I too am on Prevacid and I can still take it. They make it in a 15 mg SoluTab. Another words, you put it on your tongue and it melts. No PB'ing!v The taste isn't too bad. I was diagnosed with acid reflux when I was five, so I have been taking something most of my life. Ask your doctor if he will prescribe it for you.. I hope this helps...psst...How is my Jade plant doing? LOL Love ya Kiddo!!

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Megan, yes it is sold in twelve packs. However, I also found it at the front of Walmart in the coolers by the registers in the 20 oz bottle. I like it because it will fill me up. How do I explain it? Ummm...it has more umph to it than water or tea. However it is not caffinated...dang it!! Starbucks shaken black tea drinks are good. I get a grande (medium) and have them add one sweet n low and one equal. The combination makes it taste like real sugar in the tea. Works for regular iced tea too!