davidsmom08

I wouldn't get the fill...I met someone at my MD office the other day that in a year has lost over 100 lbs and has only had 2 fills. Why fix what isn't broken...wait until you have plateau before getting a fill.

Some things I go for that are QUICK are: Hard Boild Egg Tuna Cottage cheese...with a little salt cuz I really don't like it Handful of nuts Peanut Butter...I'm Ok with eating it right off the spoon so I keep it in my desk at work "just in case" lol String Cheese...they have a long shelf life chicken salad with leftover chicken...add a little cut up apple dried cranberries and walnuts.super yummy lunch meat and cheese roll ups - i sometimes dip them in mayo Hope this helps

yup...I've realized it!!! I really am addicted to carbs...I think I was truly in denial but it's quite apparent with each passing day after being banded...I'm an addict!!! As of today I have no food restrictions...this is gonna get interesting...thought before I was going to try to avoid getting a fill but it's obvious i'm gonna need one and soon...to bad I have to wait 2 weeks...this is gonna get ugly!!

I think how you are feeling is very natural. I too felt the same way throughout my journey to get banded...many family members took notice that I had lost 20 lbs in my pre-op diet and tried to convince me I didn't need it, but I can tell you in the 2 weeks that I have been banded I DID need it to help me in my desire for a healthy happy me. I have a 4 yr old son and I want him to be able to enjoy the best part of me. It's so hard to get control of your love of starches when your are cooking for a family. I now eat off of a salad plate after dinner and I am stuffed. I eat 3 times a day and really so far have no desire to snack in between meals...even while my co-worker sitting right next to me is eating chip, cookies, and candy...that in itself is AMAZING to me. Only you can decide what is best for you....for me I am addicted to carbs...I was in denial for a very long time but the band is a great tool to help with that addiction so I am going to embrace it...your not alone we are all here for you!

wow...I see where your coming from...I never honestly thought about that scenerio. However I know my MD is affiliated with a hospital that will see you even if you have the inability to pay so if I needed to have my band removed for emergency reasons...maybe something to look into on the "in case"

yup...I've realized it!!! I really am addicted to carbs...I think I was truly in denial but it's quite apparent with each passing day after being banded...I'm an addict!!! As of today I have no food restrictions...this is gonna get interesting...thought before I was going to try to avoid getting a fill but it's obvious i'm gonna need one and soon...to bad I have to wait 2 weeks...this is gonna get ugly!!

I was told moderation mainly because of the gas discomfort it can cause. Haven't had any yet to busy exploring all the crystal light flavors their are...I wish they made a black cherry

Thank you...that makes perfect sense to me now

I have to say...I recently found myself in a similar situation through facebook...turns out yes he was married but he was Miserable and they are now seperated. He would say things like "remember this" or "remember that" like taking a great stroll down memory lane...I finally had to tell him I was sorry for his situation but I couldn't be the "friend" that he needed me to be that I was married and that was more important to me then being a "friend" at this point in my life. Good luck...be careful...sometimes you have the best of intentions and it backfires

1. Were You Named After Anyone? No my middle name is the same as my mom's first name. 2. When was the Last time You Cried? On the way to work listening to "your gonna miss this" on the radio 3. Do You like Your Handwriting? yes unless I have written all day...then it gets ugly. 4. What Is Your Favorite Lunch meat? Roast Beef YUMMY 5. Do You have Kids? 1 he is 4 6.If You were Another Person, Would You be Friends with You? heck yeah...i'm a funny gal 7. Do you use Sarcasm a lot? heehee...sure do 8. Do You still have Your Tonsils? Nope..lost those when I was 16..that was worse then childbirth 9. Would You Bungee Jump? umm..if I went with someone I trusted 10. What is Your Favorite Cereal? Frosted Mini Wheats 11. Do You untie Your Shoes when You take them off? Nope too hard to touch my toes..hoping to fix that though 12. Do You think You are Strong? emotionally yes 13. What is Your Favorite Ice Cream? Ben & Jerry's chunky monkey 14. What is the First thing You notice about People? their vibe 15, Red or Pink? PINK 16. What is The least thing You like about Yourself? my stomach 17. Who do You Miss the Most? my old childhood friends..moved just out of highschool 18. What Color Pants and Shoes are Wearing now? blue jeans and pink flip flops 19. What was the Last thing You Ate? chicken salad...i'm eating right now 20, What are You listening to now? Bon Jovi 21 If You were a Crayon what Color would You be? Pink 22. Favorite Smells? Yankee Candle - Banana Nut Muffin 23. Favorite Sports to Watch? Ice Hockey 24. Hair Color? Brown 25. Do You Wear Contacts? Nope...I don't like um 26. Favorite Food? oooo...this is a hard one probably cinnabon 27. Scary Movies, or Happy Endings? Happy Endings 28. Last Movie You saw? Transformers II 29, Color Shirt/Blouse You are Wearing? Pink 30. Summer or Winter? Winter 31. Favorite Dessert? Cheesecake 32, Favorite Place ever Traveled? Washington State 33, Where would You like to Travel Next? Colorado 34. What Book are Reading now? Eclipse from the Twilight series 35, Where were You Born? Long Island NY 36. Big Band or Rap? Big Band 37. Interesting Fact about Me? The more I drink the funnier I get hehe 38. What did You Watch on Televison Last Night? America's Got Talent 39. Beatles or Rolling Stones? Beatles...I like silly little love songs 40. Do You have a Special Talent? I can roll my tongue This was cute!!!

I was banded on 6/19 and lost 7 lbs in a week after surgery however I think I have gained 4 back since starting full liquids and now onton soft foods. As of day 14 I will have no food restrictions. I really think it depends on your surgery as to your post-op diet. Just try to watch your carb intake is all you can do at this point

Thanks for posting this one..I was wondering about the PB myself...however while we are STILL on the subject what are Sliders????

How in the world am I going to be able to get away from the ice cream...hmmm...that's it...I am throwing it ALL AWAY!!!!

How in the world am I going to be able to get away from the ice cream...hmmm...that's it...I am throwing it ALL AWAY!!!!

I was so excited to have lost 9lbs a week after surgery buuuut...that when mushies started and ruined it all for me. I weighed myself this morning and it looks like I have gained 4lbs...hoping this is only temporary and the scale takes a turn for the better with a quickness!

I was so excited to have lost 9lbs a week after surgery buuuut...that when mushies started and ruined it all for me. I weighed myself this morning and it looks like I have gained 4lbs...hoping this is only temporary and the scale takes a turn for the better with a quickness!

ugh...I know how you feel. I think mine was the adhesive from the tape they put over my incision (only have 1 thank god) and i still have 2 more days to go before I can remove it. I find if I gently scratch around the area mentally that helps.

Finally finally finally had a bowel movement...dear lord I thought it would never happen...I think it was because of all the pain meds. hoping they will go back to normal now. Food is going down well...haven't gotten sick and I even had a very small amount of pasta. Don't think I want to get much restriction so I can enjoy the occasional pasta dish. Food portions are great eating off of a salad plate now vs. a big dinner plate and filling the plate.

Finally finally finally had a bowel movement...dear lord I thought it would never happen...I think it was because of all the pain meds. hoping they will go back to normal now. Food is going down well...haven't gotten sick and I even had a very small amount of pasta. Don't think I want to get much restriction so I can enjoy the occasional pasta dish. Food portions are great eating off of a salad plate now vs. a big dinner plate and filling the plate.

Hi there, Well I was banded on 6/19 first thing in the morning. I went home that afternoon. I too am 32 however I only have 1 child and he is 4 yrs old. Honestly...I was useless for the first 3 days..slept most of the day. By day 5 I was back to work and have been since. Would I do it again...so far I would say Yes..don't get me wrong..I had my moments the week leading up to the surgery...*am I doing the right thing*, * I am volunteering to go "under"*, but it really wasn't that bad. Do I feel the band...no as far as I can tell...it just feels a little sore inside, but nothing that freaks me out or anything. I am prone to migraines...I haven't had one since the surgery however beforehand I check with my pharmacist to verify that my migraine meds could be crushed / cut...I take furicet. Also you can "you tube" lab band and follow peoples vids from beginning to end...that was what sealed the deal for me. Hope this helps...feel free to send me a friend request if you have anyother questions or concerns :thumbup:

I too love salad...my MD told me salad is ok..just take small bites and chew well.

I had the gas pains really bad for a full week...then 2 days of shoulder tip pain...that was REALLY bad...i would last about 10 minutes and go away for a couple of hours...I did take the gas-x strips and the chewables...a heating pad helps...walk walk walk. However, to sleep I had to take the liquid pain meds and I would wake just in time for the next dose. hope this helps...it will go away though

just curious...how many cc's is your band and how full is it? I want to be able to eat things like nuts, peanut butter, and fish cheese anyway I want it...must make sure to make my MD aware these things are a must for me

I was 3 days clear liquids....day 4 full liquids....day 8 soft foods...tuna, egg, chicken salads....day 14 full diet no restrictions