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I was banded on 4/10 and am a type one diabetic since my teenage years. Just wondered if there are any type bandsters on here.

I was off for 2 months and now I'm back. My doc said it wouldn't affect me if it didn't hurt when I drink it....So I do. But still trying to cut down. Don't keep it in the house!

I have lost 27 pounds since surgery, but have decided to start exercising. I read all these posts and think that I'm not doing enough. I'm 278 pounds and have not worked out in over 3 years. Right now my plan is to do cardio for 30 min 3x a week. Then the other 3 days I will do 20 min of cardio plus weights and crunches. This leaves me with one day off. Should I do more? I read all your posts about running and stuff and I just don't know if I could do that. What do you think?

So, I was on week five, normal foods, after surgery with no fill. The doctor didnt' put anything in my band when he put it on or anything, but after like 1-2 cups of food, I couldn't eat anymore at all! Like there was restriction. Apparently there was some because when they did my first fill yesterday, he showed the restriction before saline (a lot actually!!) and then decided to only add 1.6 cc's (I think, I know it was less than 2) because I was already too tight. Am I the only one who got restriction just from the band?? Or am I just totally weird.:redface:

Congrats! He only gave me 1.4 CC's because it was pretty restricted without a fill! I really hope to start seeing some more weight loss after a 2 week plateau!

I am with you! I am a week before my first fill and I am still drinking with meals, because I get SO THIRSTY!!!! Ugh...this is going to be my biggest challenge. I KNOW I can do it but it's going to hurt like hell (mentally).

I have been on "soft foods" for a week now. I went off pureed foods last week. According to my doc, soft foods are those that can be broken up with a fork, including ground beef and toast. So I had 2 slices of pizza and some salad the other day. I did fine and chewed REALLY well, cause at that point it's soft! I'm not overeating, and if anything am not getting enough calories. Do you think I did a lot of harm???:thumbup:

I have a feeling we are fine. I mean I chew the food to a pureed consistency, I guess if we don't then the problem happens......????

Thanks Pharmagirl for helping me find this place! I was banded 4/10/09 in Kansas City with Dr. Niazy Selim. I had 4 incisions, and was allergic to the pain meds, so I took children's tylenol to get over the pain. I'm 32 pounds down so far! I haven't lost a single pound this week because I only am getting about 800 calories a day. I am TRYING to get more, but it's very difficult for me!! Just wanted to say hi to you all!

Just keep with it is all I can say. I was just recently banded...so I haven't been on the journeys, but don't give up. Part of this journey is learning to think about food differently and to really recognize hunger pain too. Have you ever had your thyroid tested? That can affect your hunger levels too...Good luck to you!

I was banded 4/10/09 and had lost 23 pounds at my 2 week weigh in. I'm in my 3rd week, and have not lost a single ounce according to the scale. I'm not pmsing or retaining water. I eat approx 800 calories a day...why haven't I lost anything this week???? Numerically, that seems impossible!

That is soooooo true! My clothes are fitting soooo much better!!!! I'm so impatient, but I need to get over it!

Thanks Stephanie! My doc prohibited exercise until 5 weeks out, but I have been going on walks to generally build up my ability to actually work out again. That makes sense what you said, but boy, I eat I don't lose weight, I don't eat I don't lose weight, ugh! LOL!

I'm so confused... My instructions for week 2 (which I am starting today) is to eat "pureed, all foods are blended, baby food consistency, and thin enough to pour off a spoon." Then week 3 and 4 is "Mechanical soft-food that is mashed with a fork, or food you could eat if you did not have teeth." So......all the mushy food suggestions seem to be mechanical soft. What can I eat for pureed besides Soup and cream of wheat? I was eating the non Clear liquids since last Wednesday, so I'm past the pudding, Jello, yogurt, cream blended soup stage...but to what?? Any help would be appreciated!

2 questions... First, I started itching very badly around my incisions yesterday (I was banded 4/10). When I woke up this morning, I have bright pink "rings" around my inscision site. Should this be a cause for alarm?? 2nd question I had a scrambled egg this morning. First mushy food, and it hurt a little going down. Should I be eating it a different way? I chewed it very, very well, but now I just feel like it's sitting there....Do you think I have band slippage? Thanks for the help!!

Thank you! I called the office and am waiting on a doctor to call me back.

Well, I won't tell you to not go to the ER, but that sounds normal. I am allergic to codeine so I couldn't take the hydrocodone, so I'm on baby tylenol. I'm 8 days post op and the pain is finally going away. I hope you feel better!

I know this is gross, but I don't have my follow up appointment until MOnday and I'm concerned. I have had nothing but diahrea since the surgery. The nurse said I could take immodium to stop it, but after that wears off its back to the runny stuff. Is this normal for anyone else?

Thanks so much! I am still on liquids until tomorrow. Glad it's normal!! Good news is my one week weight loss is 16.4 pounds!!!

Got my official surgery date!! March 20th!! I'm so excited (and nervous!)

Got my pre-op date!! It's Feb. 27th, I'm super excited!!

I just got approved by insurance today! I'll be in March too!!

And then file an appeal and then get approved? What did you include in your appeal? I need this done, but got denied, because I have not been over BMI of 40 for 5 years, only 2 years. Any ideas?'Thanks!!:biggrin:

What do I do now?? They denied me because I had to have a BMI over 40 for 5 years, and I've only had it 2 years. Should I file a grievance, or because I definitely don't qualify, should I just try to pay out of pocket? (I'm super poor so that won't happen!!)

I called the surgery center, and the only requirement my insurance has is that I have been morbidly obese for 5 years or more. Unfortunately, I've been only morbidly obese for 2 years, but overweight my whole life. I really need this surgery, so I would appreciate your thoughts. They haven't denied it yet, so they say it's a good sign... Thanks so much! Ann