mkcougar99

Does anyone else get chicken Stuck when cooked a certain way? The only times I have gotten sick have been on chicken and it was bbq both times.

Do you go to the gym??

American pure whey protein website is awesome. Tastes great, great protein count....

Wow Leepers. That's interesting. I wonder if I am consuming too many calories with the shake and my other bites throughout the day??

Before lap band..

Ok so I didn't know what an nsv was until I read all of the threads. I was banded April 15 and have had a few nsv both before banding and after. My capris from last summer don't fit at all. I feel more inclined the wear dresses now and feel I look much better in them. I had a co worker that sees me daily say how wonderful I looked and it made me glow. My anxiety how lowered tremendously since the banding and losing weight. I'm a happy girl!!

Thanks everyone!! Yes it is definitely a learning curve and paying attention to your band. I haven't had any liquid problems at all but I always make sure that I don't gulp.. Does everyone do Protein shakes?

I had my first fill completed last THursday and last night I got chicken stuck. It was horrible and the worst feeling ever. Basically felt like someone was choking you but you could still breathe and swallow. I was eating chicken which I have eaten before (sunday night rotisserie) but last night it was grilled chicken and couldn't get it down. It finally came back up and then I had a protein shake instead of dinner. Had all soft foods today and just ate chicken salad and had no problems. Is this normal after 1 fill?

Thanks everyone. I will be going next Thursday for the Fill. It is done under fluoroscope. First I meet at the office upstairs in the hospital and see the doctor and Nutritionist. Then they bring me downstairs to radiology and they do the fluoroscope fill. They only do the fluoroscope on the first fill. Then I leave and I'm all done. Should be an interesting experience.

Getting my first fill in 2 weeks. Had procedure done on April 15. Can't wait to have it filled. The wait is the worst. I have been eating clean and have lost 35 lbs. I also go to the gym 3-4 days a week and walk about 2.5 miles each time. On weekends take puppy for a walk with hubby. Once I get filled hopefully the weight will come off quicker. Ugh the dreaded wait is the worst.. What can I expect to feel like or be like after my first fill??? Please tell me your adventures so I can be prepared!!! ????

Mkcougar99 Goal weight for May 31st~ 261 Weight on May 1st~ 271 Age~35 City/State~Middletown,NJ Dietary goal for May~ no chocolate Exercise goal for May~ 3-4 days a week at gym walking treadmill 2 miles Personal goal for May~ Walk dog daily for more exercise Date banded~ April 15, 2014 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 35lbs

Hi all! I was banded April 15. Feeling pretty good 7 days post op. Yay for mushy foods today!! Back to work teaching tomorrow and follow up appt at surgeon on Thursday night.. Feeling pretty good!

Middletown NJ

Hi I am 5 days post op and plan to go back Wednesday which is 8 days. I feel pretty good today just some indigestion. Got Gas X strips today at pharmacy and not tmi but a huge burp after I had one. A week is just the right amount of time I think. My dr said I could have it done on a Thursday and go back on Monday. Not as a teacher I couldn't go back.. Good Luck to you..

Good Morning All, I am 4 days post op and feeling pretty good today. Slept the whole night with no pain meds and no pain, and actually slept a little on my side. I didn't venture into the bedroom but fell asleep and stayed on the couch. food and Fluid wise I am doing well. Have starting with warm fluid first thing in the am and then move into a Protein shake. I had ring I noodles yesterday minus all the rings. Great broth to have. After about 6 oz I am completely done and don't want anymore. It takes too long to drink and gets cold so I just store it away for the next day. I'm on an all liquid diet at this time but not having a hard time. My Protein shakes give me energy that I need. I have been walking ALOT!! It feels good to walk and also helped me to have a Bowel this morning which I was cringing about. I was worried I would have to take a laxative today. Thank god I didn't, they always bother me. Walking helped worked out the gas, although I still have gas pain. They repaired a hiatal hernia that I never knew I had. Never experienced acid pains until 4 days ago. Good luck to everyone on their journey!!! Photo of me the day of surgery!!