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ccweeks is right....you don't need aything...just make a list of questions you may have and bring a notebook to take notes...good luck!

Talertot...ok..first of all slow down; everything is going to be ok..but the very first thing you need to do is realize that your body has been through a very very big trauma. You have to give your tummy a lot of time to rest and recover..you are going to be going through a lot of tough day's and you need to take them slow. A few things I learned were that you need to keep yourself hydrated from the very beginning...I actually used a 2 tbs. medicine cup and took that every 15 minutes for the first 4 or 5 days. Depending on wether or not your band has fluid in it or not your restriction may be tight or not. As far as the multi vitamins go..don't even try and swallow one of those horse pills...get the chewable Flinstones...and then just suck on them until they disolve in your mouth. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have questions. Remember to go slow..take small sips and spread them out..your tummy is new and it's going to take some getting used to. Ok? Good Luck and don't be afraid to ask for help.. Kerrie...

Ok..JOBSTUD..so glad you've chosen to reach out...naturally this happens and your not a fault..it's life and all we can do is the best we can do as individuals...do go and see your Dr. tell him what's been going on and take the steps you need to to get back on track...we in this community are all here for you if you need us...some people are just shy about words...but we are here..good luck and e-mail if you need to...remember this is a slow process and the band is a tool..not a solution..getting back on line and making the choice to take time for you is the first step in the getting back on track process...

Honest...JMS is right..don't worry yourself about slipage and the possible break down of the band; seriously you'll make yourself nuts..just relax and worry about getting enough protein/calories and water...remember too to excersize if you can and take your vitimins. Your body is in the healing stage and will be for 7-9 months..go slow...eat slow..chew slowly and dont' be too anxious about your results...remember your band is a tool..not a solution...good luck!

Hi guys............not sure if this helps but your feelings are right on target...it's just so important to go very very slow..right now and take the time to let your body heal..try not to get to a point where your stomach becomes too empty for too long...this will produce gas in your lower stomach and can cause nausea. Please feel free to send me an e-mail if you've got questions. Trust me when I say no question is a stupid one..I'm pretty sure I've asked them all! Good luck and take it slow...:tongue_smilie:

Hi March Bandsters....It's been so long since I've been on this site so here's an update: A few weeks ago I was totally annoyed, I was working my butt of and seeing no results on the scale. Yes, all of my clothes are loose and I am fitting into stuff that I couldn't pre surgery. But what I really wanted was that number on the scale! When I said working my butt off.......I mean in the fitness center, but not in my kitchen. I was pretty much giving up there and eating what I wanted, even if it was uncomfortable getting past the band or got stuck. I would end up running to the bathroom to have whatever I ate come right back up...almost daily. So after meeting with a new trainer; I decided to get a grip and really work with the tool I'd been given. I mean DUH Kerrie you had surgery to put this thing in you and you are fighting it....this is what I said to myself one week ago. So this past Tuesday I had a fill... 1/2 cc put into my band. Naturally I was on liquids for 48 hours and have taken my time with it...doing my workouts, walking, drinking the K2O proteing water....staying clearly away from carbs most of the day...and boom...yesterday I was down 5 lbs from Tueday! i have to say when my doctor told me i needed to journal all my food...I was like what the heck for?? Well, I am not eating nearly enough protein. I am supposed to have 50 grams of protein a day and 1,000 calories a day. For many many weeks I've been weak and so tired...well DUH! So, if you feel crappy...check your protein level.. So, how are all of the rest of the March Bandsters doing??? Have a great weekend! Kerrie:thumbup:

Ok...so my surgery was on 3/9...all went well very standard..was home next day, started with 1 oz. jello and 1 oz. chicken broth for meals, room temp. water/crystal lite inbetween meals...This was ok for 3 days, I wasn't getting nearly enough protein and the weakness and lethargy was really starting to set in. I had a constant feeling like a donkey kicked me in the chest...and thought I had swallowed a tennis ball...The pressure was great but normal...Then on Friday I started dry-gas-heaving...2 times Friday (one time at the soccer field in front of all the other Mom's...I am team Mom and of course had a lot of explaining to do...they actually thought I was hung over!?!) 2 times Saturday (once infront of the Dick's sporting goods store after excusing myself from the cashier...naturally in front of everybody entering the store!) anyway..this went on until Sunday...I panicked and saw my surgeon on Monday who informed me that although I was eating the correct amount and wasn't stuffing myself..I was going too fast...it takes time for stuff ...food and drink...to go from the new stomach to the old...or upper and lower if you will... This is the reason for my post...the surgeon on Monday made it very very clear to me that there has been a recent trauma to my stomach and that it has to heal like any other trauma....there ar thousands of nerves and stuff in there that are in shock...he said to go very very slow and introduce things very slowly...this is a critical time for the stomach and the band...if you can make it through this adjustment from healing to soft foods...all will be well... I am no expert...I have no information that everybody else doesn't know..but I think may be there was such a lengthy bit of time from the beginning of my process where I researched and learned alot until the time I actually had my surgery. So I'm going back and re-reading everything.. my intent here is to simply say it's ok to feel yuckie...take it slow and don't panic... I dont' know...... I guess I just wanted to share incase somebody else was having these symptoms....sometimes it's just nice to know or identify with someone who may be feeling the same way..Good luck everybody...Kerrie:smile2:

fl_jo & dillion- Thanks for the advise...I will try anything at this point! I would LOVE to add soft foods..no such luck though..I am in the beginning of week 4 liquids...2 before, one down post-op and another to go...This had better be the worst part of this whole process..because I'm beginning to loose faith...thanks again...Kerrie