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Due to the small amounts of food and weight-loss and vomiting risk...I was wondering if anyone has been accused of having an eating disorder. I don't plan on telling very many people about the band and have nosy friends and family that I could see making these assumptions. Has anyone encountered this?

I am going for a consult at albany med. . . ADVICE PLEASE!!!!! Knowledge is power. Thanks so much!

I had my first fill yesterday. It hurt when the needle went in and then it stopped. It was a little sore yesterday. It hurts only when you press on it today.

I have always been complimented on my super white teeth. I was banded on 1/05/09 and about a week out I started noticing my teeth looking a little yellow. They are definetly more yellow than before surgery. Has this happened to anyone? My post op diet includes sugar free carnation instant Breakfast...I was thinking it could be from that????? My mouth always feels gross after I drink that stuff. Ps. It is def not something others notice...but I sure do.

I am so relieved to here that. I am also taking chewables.

I was banded almost four weeks ago and for the past almost 2 wks I haven't lost a single pound. Did anyone else experience this in the beginning? I am consuming between 400 and 600 calories a day. Any advice or encouragement is appreciated.

dan2001.... I really appreciate the reminder that food is fuel and not GUILT, FAT, or A DIRTY SECRET. I am so concerned with sticking to the drs very structured diet that I do feel guilty if I have more than the 2-3 ounces. I had an extra shake the other day and felt terrible. I still have to stick to there parameters...at least until the 9th when I go back. Thanks to everyones posts I can feel better about not losing.....FOR NOW!!!!

My docs have me on a 3 meal per day....2-3 ounces of protein/meal step right now....tomorrow I will be allowed moist chicken and fish(2-3ounces). I am not supposed to increase amts or try different foods yet. Do you think this is a "hang in there" moment? I met with the nutritionist last week and she too seemed suprised I wasn't losing.

I didn't think the surgery itself changed my teeth! lol!!! :redface: I figured it was something I was drinking or eating. I don't know what prophy means? If it means a cleaning I had a dentist appt a month before surgery. I wonder if it is artificial sweetener related. I used to only use that in my coffee before surgery. I think it was in just about everything I was drinking post op. The strange thing is I haven't been drinking coffee at all since surgery. Thanks so much everyone....I am gonna try white strips.

I was banded just a little over two weeks ago and on post op day 14....was blessed with the most violent stomach bug ever!!! I see surgeon monday. I didn't feel tight after...I feel just about the same. I hope I didn't do damage.

Tomorrow I will be banded for 2wk. I am still on liquids and should be starting mushies tomorrow. I have a nutritionist appt tomorrow as well. I am looking forward to it because I am so cranky and exhausted. Did anyone go thru this? I literally am like a little old lady that needs to "rest" after just about everything. Some of my grumpiness is due to the fact that I lost 10lbs the first week and have gained 2lbs. this week! I don't know how that happens when you are only drinking. grrr. Sorry for being such a bummer but I am struggling.

I am looking forward to full liquids...they start with mushies on monday too. Do you think it would be horrible to start full liquids on saturday or sunday? I have family coming in that doesn't know I was banded and I was thinking Soup could fool them....strained of course. I know I should'nt even ask. Even if I got a bunch of people saying to go ahead...the guilt would be too much. I am a paranoid rule follower : ) I just don't know how to hide it from in house guests. (ps. wasn't my choice to have house guests.)

I was banded on the fifth and I am still on clear liquids until Monday. I have lost 10lbs. but I have NO energy. I am still very happy with my decision but I just can't wait to feel good. I am hoping after clear liquids is over the mushie stage will make me feel better.

It is kinda bulky when you aren't wearing sleeves. I had no problem wearing it with long sleeve shirts but in the summer with tank tops and stuff it raised a lot of questions. I wore it for like 2wk straight and got an idea of how much i burned in a day and then you can input that manually. So then I just wore it when doing really active things or excersing to make up the difference. They will prob have them for cheap on ebay soon or a thinner version. Technology is ever changing right? lol

It includes my pre-op diet too.

I was banded on 1/05 and I have a whole bunch of strange pains and noises... I don't think mine are hunger pains though. I have struggled with head hunger...I usually drink something and feel better. I am not looking forward to bandster hell. The noises definetly slowed but they come back occasionally...I think it was the gas from surgery leaving.

You could always online shop? I love online shopping!!!

I have a bodybugg....I used it pre-band for awhile....it is really cool. I plan on using it again when I can start eating real foods....I was just banded 1/05. You have to program in all the foods you eat and then where the bug all day. At the end of the day you plug it in to your computer via a usb port and you can see calores burned vs.calorie consumed. My favorite part is seeing the difference between activities in your day. It charts it. I could see walking to car-then being in class then walking back to car then grocery shopping etc. It is an investment though.....99/yr after you buy the bugg for 250 itself.

And you eat this and are satisfied and happy? This sounds like my goal meal plan.

I was banded on 1/05/09 and Day two was TERRIBLE....it got better but it was BAD. This gas pain you describe above I also feel. Exactly how you describe it. I also feel like this 30 seconds to a minute after I take a sip.

I am 3 days post-op and struggling with liquids!

I am having surgery on monday and I have gained 3-4lbs...depending on the day. I have been trying to get it off. I am scared to death surgeon will cancel my surgery. Also when I go to their office....it never says what my scale at home says or what my nutritionists office says?(which are the ones who said to proceed with the surgery). Has anyone been in this situation or does anyone have any advice?

I was also banded monday 1/5 and I am on clear liquids. I have also had lots of gas and no bowel movement. I am not too concerned....I haven't eaten anything to warrant one....I have not had the sensation and my stomach feels fine in that dept. I do have LOTS of gas and after every sip of fluid it moves that gas around a great deal. I was very ready to go home after my surgery...I was a walkin fool that whole evening and into the night. I also think that really helped.

I am home and doing pretty good. I was able to meet lilnena, that was really nice. I am not too sore....drinking is a bit of a challenge, I am actually on here trying to figure out if what I am experiencing in normal. I feel VERY full after just a few small sips and sometimes a few minutes after I drink something gas starts moving. My stomach growls and flutters...I don't always pass gas but it is definetly moving around.

My surgery is not until noon. It's with Dr.Dunnican. He did not put me on liquids just nothing after midnight. Hey....maybe we'll be roomies....lol. I am very nervous and have lost 2lbs. over the weekend. I am so afraid that I will get there and they will say no for some reason...any reason! Did anyone else have this crazy fear.