angiegood

I was just curious about the cost because the baritric drinkis are so much more expensive then the average protein drink. I definantly feel a difference if I don't take my vitamins, I think I am currently to tight and not getting enough nutrition and that may be why I feel such a difference with an without vitamins. I get b vitamin shots three times a week which really make me feel great.

I would be interested to see the cost difference for the two types of vitamins. My doctor also instructed me to take calcium and fish oil daily.

I take the flinstones. If you look on the back they actually say adults and children take 1 daily.

Thanks for the reply's. In all honesty now that I look back I feel like I should have had a little more taken out, it's just so scary between that point where you can start eating again and a fill. I didn't loose for three weeks straight so I was super ready for a fill. Thanks again for the advice, back to the shakes! :tt1:

I had my first fill Friday, My doctor originally put in 3cc's but I couldn't even swollow, he took all of it out and started again slowly till he got up to 1.5. Since then I can't eat anything. The next morning even drinking water hurt. It doesn't hurt to swollow any more, but as soon as it reaches the base of my neck it hurts like something is stuck. I PB and usually feel better, yesterday and today I actually threw up from my stomach. Both times it was pretty much dry heaving until I had a really big burp and then I felt better. I talked to my surgeon and he said some people have a harder time adjusting to fills and everything was normal and to go onto liquids for the next ten days. I guess I'm just worried I have a slipped band or something. Up until my fill I was to the point where I could eat comfortably except in the morning which has always been somewhat difficult for me. Since Friday I haven't been able to eat even enough to get full, so I don't even know how restriction fills. I'm super nervous I have a damaged band, I kinda have always worried a little too much, I guess I'm just hoping for some similar experiences.

I was banded 08/15, got my first fill today. Started with 3cc, but I started throwing up so they took it down to 1.5cc's. Good news was it didn't hurt at all.

I had surgery n Friday and went back on Monday. I drive 50 miles one way, sitting and driving for so long made me very sore. I have a desk job and sitting all day was very uncomfortable, without pain meds. If you can give yourself an extra day or so. I felt really tired and drained until about a week post-op. Good Luck.

Thank you guys so much, I feel so better, Hope everyone has a nice long weekend. Angie

I had been feeling pretty good until Wednseday I had about 1/2 a cup of cottage cheese. I was pretty busy at work and I think I ate too fast. I felt pretty uncomfortable after that and it really hasn't went away. I have always had some discomfort with cold liquids, I was hoping to have a nice warm cup of tea and that would help, but it didn't. I'm just worried about the complications that can occur. I'm gonna drink a bunch of water and see how it goes. Also I have heard people say that they swell during their cycle which I am coming up on, so maybe I'm just overly worried. Thanks for the reply. I go back to the doc on the 3rd, so I will be able to talk to him then.

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago today. I was told I could have soft food such as cottage cheese and soft foods od that consistency. Everytime I eat it hurts, it goes down fine, but I feel a pain in my side which I assume is my band and in the center of my chest. I was wondering if anyone esle is experiencing this as well. It was very painful for me to burp at first, but that has gotten better and better, but this pain is very similar. I'm not sure if I am just pushing it and I need more healing time or if I should be calling my doctor. Any advice is very much appreciated Angie