Rebeccaabrooks86

I took the pain Meds for the first 8 days and then started to take Tylenol. I definitely had a lot of pain too especially around the port. I promise you it will subside!!! Continue to get up and walk around and using a heating pad helps a TON! If in doubt of your pain level you can always call your Dr's office and speak to a nurse who should put you at ease. Feel better!

I've now gone from a size 22 to size 14/16 and I had my surgery 2 months ago today. It's even more crazy because I've only lost 15 pounds so far but I'm losing sizes/inches!!!

I like Boston Market. They have a pretty healthy menu and sometimes I'll get a container of Hot and Sour Soup...just keeping in mind the sodium.

I'm a yogurt girl too. Or a slim fast shake (Cappuccino Delight!)

Got my first fill of 4CCs and so far so good...only stuck once...going for second fill on 11/13 and trying to journal everything and get more active. This is certainly a journey.

I'm 6 weeks post op and have generally been tolerating things well however I have had a tendency to get things stuck. In the past 48 hours anything starchy I eat is coming back up. I have been able to keep a few meals down and all liquids stay down. I do tend not to wait a full half hour before I eat to stop drinking and I have used straws. I know I need to stop. If anyone has any experience with getting stuck or throwing up I'd like to hear it. I know this is all a learning process. I'm seeing the doctor on Thursday to discuss having my first fill and right now I'm wondering if I could tolerate my band being smaller considering I'm getting stuck and such as is...

I'm in Florida without a scale on vacation. Will weigh later in the week when I get back!!!

PS- I ate a full meal today chewing well with tiny pieces WITHOUT getting stuck or throwing up! Thank you, thank you!!!!

I know putting down a fork is so hard! All new eating habits! I definitely know there is inflammation from repeat stuck episodes. Thanks for your responses.

Thanks it makes me feel better to know I'm not alone. I will try my best to stop the moment I feel I may be getting stuck and be sure to take tinier bites and chew more. I'll be seeing my surgeon next week to discuss further. I'm still unfilled.

If you want feel free to PM me. I was banded several weeks after you and dealing with the same issues

Arghhh I'm at a stall!! I need my first fill!!!!

Went from a size 22 to 18 in 4 weeks

9/1: 228 9/8: 228 9/14: 225.5