bandblues

Thank you all! I had my surgery in November 2004. First fill in Jan.2005. I have a 10cc band. I got down a protein shake. I've always been tighter in the a.m. so maybe that was the problem with the coffee. I only have one caffenated drink a day and it's my 1 cup of coffee. I have a 18 month old to keep up with and can't get started w/out it.LOL. I'm focusing on getting some water in today. I'll try another shake later. I guess I'll give it to monday with the liquids and if it isn't bettter, I'll call the dr.and get an unfill. Kris

I had my second fill a week ago. Before that I had no restriction from my first fill. I had 2.0cc at the first and he added 1.4cc at the second. So, I did liquid for 1 day, then mushy, then on to regular food. The first day on regular food, I got sick on lettuce. I think the rib of the romaine was too fibrous. I did liquid the next day, but did do one of those fruit cups. It was tiny pineapple tidbits and they were quite mushy to begin with. Well, then I got sick for the second day in a row. Back to liquid yesterday. I did try to take a pill and it got stuck too. I kind of feel like it is still there. I feel like I can't burp all of the way. I have a lump in the back of my throat. I was hoping to go on to mushies this morning and I'm now having trouble getting down my coffee. I still have that can't burp feeling. How do you know what you can and can't tolerate? I wonder when I see the list of what people can't eat. Do you get sick like this everytime you eat something you can't? I don't think getting sick like this is good, but is it normal? Thanks for any input! Kris

I use the UU powder by unjury. I got it online. It is tasteless and you can add it with crystal light or I add it to milk and ovaltine. You can even add it to warm broth. 1 scoop has 20g of Protein and 80 cal., no carbs or sugar.HTH! Kris

That's great. I also am in NJ and had no problem getting approved. I have Horizon though. Alexra- I was banded by Dr. Bertha in November. I really like that practice of Drs.

Hi Hamu, I just found this board but was banded in Novenber 2004. I did have a hiatal hernia repair when they went in to do the band. I had no idea that I even had it. Now I do, because I haven't had one bout of indigestion yet. I didn't have too much of a problem w/ liquids. It did take me 2 weeks to get myself together though. I feel I had a bit of a slower recovery. It definitely knocked me on my butt. I remember not even wanting to drink and only taking small sips out of a dixie cup. I can't remember it being a major problem though. I would mention it to your Dr. Good luck to you and hope you feel well soon. Kris 275(preg)/252(band)/235(now) /160