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Hi! Congrats on your new baby!! I was just wondering, I am 2 and a half years into my band and we are considering on having another baby. My main concern is my port, does it hurt when your belly gets big, or when the baby moves around? I've always been sensitive around my port, so it worries me. Can you tell me what was your experience with that? Thank you!!!

Ok, so I had my first fill 3 wks ago and I'm pretty happy with my progress up to that point. But! My Doc wanted to go conservative on my fill, he only did 0.5cc because he worried that he was going to over do it, and he said I was doing very well already. Well, I had noticed increased restriction for about 3-4 days after the fill.. and then BOOM!!! I'm hungry, I can eat quite a bit (not a whole lot, but I've noticed I'm eating more) and I'm getting very anxious. Have I stretched my pouch????? Is this normal, what I'm going through???? Please give me some input. I'm serously considering asking for an XRAy or something to make sure my pouch is ok. :help:

Do you guys have a picture of this band? I'd like to see it!

Ok, I need help! I lost 18pnds during my first two weeks after banding, and have not lost any more, actually I keep going up and down the same 3pnds. Am I doing something wrong???? :scared:

You Can Start Chewing Gum 2 Wks Post Op. At Least That's My Doc's Instructions.

Hi!! I need your help. I'm afraid I'm not getting enough protein in my diet and would like to know if the clear powder that I've heard about (that you can mix with your food, like jello, etc) doesn't have a taste? I do not want to buy it if it tastes yucky! I'm not a very good protein drink drinker. Please give me suggestions on how to increase my protein intake. I'm 2wks post op and I'm increasing my activity/excersice and need that protein back up. Let me know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOON!!!!!!!!!! :teeth: :teeth: :sleep THANK YOU!!!!

How many calories are we supposed to be consuming a day? Can anyone tell me? I'm usually staying at 1,000 cals/day, but I want to know what you guys out there are doing/recommend for constant weight loss. You guys might think is funny, but I'm on my 3rd week, and am already worrying about being stuck. Haven't lost any since last week. Any input???

:biggrin1: I am a Registered Nurse, Case Manager.

Hi! I'm going back to work on Monday after getting my LapBand and I would like some ideas on how to prepare and pack my lunches and snacks for the day. Has any of you have a good system down that I can follow too??? Please let me know!!! :biggrin1:

Once I must have been like 12, I was really motivated with a diet, and decided to sit out in the porch to eat an apple (one of my snacks for the day).. this neighbor comes along driving with all his family, stops the car right in front of me, opens the window and says: " That's the reason why you are so FAT, you are ALWAYS eating". They all started laughing.. he drove away.. I stopped eating, and went in my room and cried for hours. This happened to me several times with different people, no matter what I ate.. So my question is... how do they know this is not the first thing you've had to eat all day? How are they so sure that you have been stuffing your face all day? :angry

Mushies!!!

:help: I just got banded on 7/17 and I want to know if any of you have experienced twitches or jumping sensation around the area of the port???? It feels kinda like if there were lots of gas moving in there, and for those that have been pregnant it feels like when a baby is kicking. It's not a very pleasant sensation right now, since I'm still sore and its been happening to me all day long yesterday and today. Also, why am I so cold???? I wear pajamas, long sleeves, socks and go under the covers and I cant seem to warm up. Please let me know what it is and what to do. THanks!!!!!

Hey, thanks for all the input guys. My gas problem has slowly resolved, and the cold my doctor said it was because I wasn't getting enough calories in my liquid diet. Now I'm on Mushies so I feel lots better. I'm just now trying to get used to the 3tbsp each meal. Boy!! that seems like such a tiny portion!!!! I'm not hungry, tho'.. just trying to adjust my eyes to this kind of portions. Well, thanks again for all your input!!!!

:help: I just got banded on 7/17 and I want to know if any of you have experienced twitches or jumping sensation around the area of the port???? It feels kinda like if there were lots of gas moving in there, and for those that have been pregnant it feels like when a baby is kicking. It's not a very pleasant sensation right now, since I'm still sore and its been happening to me all day long yesterday and today. Also, why am I so cold???? I wear pajamas, long sleeves, socks and go under the covers and I cant seem to warm up. Please let me know what it is and what to do. THanks!!!!!

Hi! Can you guys tell me what you were allowed to eat during your second stage diet? Basically give me an example of a full day, breakfast, lunch, dinner and let me know how many snacks were you allowed to eat. Thank you!!!!!!!

Mushies!! :nervous

Any Puertorricans in this Forum??

:biggrin1: Ahhh.. Thank you!!

Hi! Every doctor is different, some think you can get up and running right away, some want you to rest and concentrate on hydrating yourself and drinking your protein for your system to heal properly after the surgery. My doctor asked me to take 1 wk off of work. And I cannot lift my son (26pnds) for 6 weeks. Now, I dont think I'll last that long without picking up my son.. but that's what he recommended. It's all going to depend on how you guys feel after surgery. But remember: Don't over do it!!!!!!! Good luck!!!! Let us know how you do!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Can any of you guys please explain again what PB is???? I'm kinda lost!!!

:biggrin1: Hi, could any one tell me what the second stage consists of??? What kinda stuff am I going to be able to eat???

Hey, thanks for this info, I printed it. I just wanted to know so that I can go buy the stuff I need. Im excited for my second stage diet!!! :hungry:

Did you experience an uncomfortable sensation over and around your port during the first week after surgery??

Do any of you put ice or heat on it????

Good for you! I think that will be great and it'll make you feel great!!! I think my biggest goal is to be able to go swimming and not have to wear shorts or a t-shirt over my bathing suit. Hopefully soon, huh?