coltonwade

Welcome and your doing great so far ! The band was the best choice i ever made. feel free to jump in and ask any questions ! Mindy

First off dont panic,second here are a few "rules" about fills . 1. Fills can take up to 2 weeks to "kick" in . 2. Not everyone achieves restriction on their first fill. do you know what size band you have ? 3. I find it best NOT to wait until your totally starving to eat. the reason is when you DO get restriction that can get you into trouble , meaning allow you to eat too fast, not chew your food then you end up stuck . SO over all your "Normal" lol . But give the fill some time. if after 2-3 weeks you still feel nothing i would call the doc and tell them to fill ya up again ! HTH Mindy

I agree i dont think the standard protcol will happen . And for what its worth im a yr and a half out and i STILL forget to chew and eat fast . The chewing is the hardest part for me. I still have issues w/ it . Its the one thing that I practiced the most before surgery and i still cant get down. You think " Ok that's enough " and its not . As for food. The food , and what you can and can not eat "trial and error" is just what it is . BUT its for some ( Like me ) and can be on a daily basis. As you have your band longer you will get to "know" it . And you will know " OH today nothing too solid for me " But the next day you can eat anything . But that does take some trial and error ! So its can be a guessing game !> Hang in there. Mindy

Ok Lets try this again since its been pointed out that i was being "Uppity" If my other posts seemed unhelpful to the OP that was not my intention. Obviously everyone should follow doctors orders , If you read some of my other posts im a HUGE believer of following doctors oders. HUGE , that's a big " peeve" of mine to not follow them . My "flabbergastedness" was towards the doc not towards the OP. I understand everyone has different orders my point was solids that soon is not the norm, look on here look on most manufacturer's of the bands info its just not the norm. NOW that being said..... To the Original poster..... Some info that might help 1. I would call your doc let him know that you did have issues w/ chicken just to make him aware and that you did PB 2 weeks out of surgery . So that later on if you do have a problem he's aware of the issue. 2. While your on the phone w/ the doc ask him if he suggests anything for when you DO PB , now and in the future. My doc recommends several days of liquids then work up to solid foods. 3. It sounds like in your post you know what you did to "cause' the PB . That being said, its a hard thing to get use to and lots of things to change at once. 4. Try to remmber the rules the best you can and eat slowly and take small bites. 5. I eat , still do actually off of toddler plates and forks at my house. its helps me control the bites i put in my mouth . That might help your eye get use to the sizes ? I Hope that was more helpful MIndy

I was NOT being "Uppity" I was simply saying that some docs do not make it clear what is SOLID and what is not. "Semi" Solids and Solids can be a grey area , and i dont know if it was in this case but if docs just say " Here just TRY Thing" that's dangerous im sorry . They should be more specific and say " start off slowly w/ more soft foods" Im sorry if im a little taken back by someone being on solids after 2 weeks , its not the "norm" ! But Im FAR FROM UPPITY !

"Semi Solid " foods or Mushies are TOTALLY different than eating a pieice of chicken . I mean really ... If a doc was not very clear , then he needs to be MORE CLEAR ! Meaning I think some docs say " introduce solids slowly" They do not make it clear what that means or what food is "ok" . Its a dangerous thing. 2 weeks post op in my opinion is just WAY too soon for Solid solid food like chicken ! Mindy

No offense to you but im baffled at Solids 2 weeks post op . Chicken is an "iffy" food for some bandsters all around. So I would probably stay away from it . Your probably swollen now and I again would go on liquids for at least 24 hours. That's what my doc recommends and most do . But every doc is different. Mindy

Did i read you right ? You were banded 2 weeks ago and your on solids already ? The fact that you PBed 2 weeks post op or not , I would be on liquids for a day or so . Im baffled at the fact that your on solids already . that amazes me . Mindy

I dont think anyone or Oprah has to have an "excuse" to not have WLS . Its not for everyone , I get that. She should not have to come out and say why she is not having it . BUT she should not come out and say why others should NOT either. if she choses not to have it that's her own deal. Just dont tell me you have found the CURE for being fat because your on TV. Certain people feel differently about surgery . im not one that thinks because i had it and it worked EVERYONE should. I do however think that WLS should not have to be a last resort , desperate measure like others do and push . Just my 2 cents Mindy

Let me make one thing VERY VERY Clear ... I am NOT Judging Oprah for her weight, her weight struggles or for gaining weight back . What I have an issue w/ , call is judging if you will . I dont think it is . .. But what i have an issue w/ is someone of her "status' (which is think that is blown out of porpotion) or someone who is in the public eye going on TV EVERY Time she loses weight and says crap like " IVE FOUND IT , i have done it i have lost the weight for good, or i have found THE DIET " I take issue w/ that. I would take issue w/ it if it was anyone else. Let me give you another example. My best friends son died of SIDS almost 9 yrs ago . After learning as much as i could about it you would not believe how many things are out there that say " THE CURE FOR SIDS" There IS NOT ONE ! Nothing pisses me off more than someone saying " USE this blanket its the CURE FOR SIDS" IF there was a CURE Babies would not DIE . NOW That's like Oprah going on TV and saying THIS DIET IS THE CURE FOR OBESITY ! I take ISSUE with that HUGE issue. If THAT WAS A CURE or the ONE DIET That worked NONE OF US WOULD BE HERE ! It has NOTHING To do with HER WEIGHT. it has to do with HER MOUTH ! make sense ? do not mistake what I am saying as JUDGEMENT On her being over weight. There is a BIG difference as far as im concerend ! Im not saying " OMG Oprah is SO FAT give me a break , hse just needs to have the band cause it works and she will be fat until she has it . What she does wont ever work " Im not saying that. MIndy

Here are some recent before and Now pics. I am 11 pds from goal ! Before picture, I was at 250 Plus taken about 5 yrs ago. "Now" picture was taken today in my NEW Designer Jeans Size 7! Mindy

I know this might be a long shot because there does not seem to be many smaller sizes on here. But I am 11 pds from goal and SO Do not want to buy clothes right now , Im waiting on some freecycle groups im on too , to see if i can get jeans there. Im in a size 6 Old Navy Now and they are too big. That might be a 6 in another brand ? Im not sure ? But if anyone has anything they think might work i would appreciate it . Will Exchange back when im done ! Mindy

I am trying some thrift stores tomorrow. There is one here called the Blue Hanger, a friend just told me about it yesterday . Its basically where everything that does not sell from Goodwill goes , EVERYTHING is $1.25 ! The only problem is you have to DIG and DIG through bins of clothes . But im ok w/ that for $1.25 ! A friend said the owner of the Buffalo Exchange has been seen there buying clothes for the Buffalo Exchange. So I might be able to find something there. Thanks MIndy

Well put , that's basically what i was trying to say , but as usual i dont say it well LOL Mindy

That's my point. There are SO many people that bow down to her and think what she says is Gospel ( frankly that alone makes me sick ) that they will do what ever she says. So how many millions of people are yo yo dieting w/ her because they think that is what SHE will do . Instead , she cant do ONE UNBIASED piece on dieting , losing weight and WLS . All the options. you can see the disapproval all over her face when she DOES do a story on WLS. And the ONLY time she has someone on who has had it is to talk about Cross addictions, gaining back all the weight ect as if to say " SEE why I DONT do this " ! I cant stand that. Just do an UNBIASED story so everyone can decide for themselves instead of going by what " OH PRINCESS O " has to say . UGHH Mindy

Diets dont work period. I bet that's something Dr OZ wont be talking about on her shows. research is out now that show yoyo dieting ( which is what she does and most of us have done ) is dangerous and not healthy and that diets jsut do not plane work. But you wont hear her talk abotu that one her show, Dr Oz wont have a "special" on that ! Becuase its not what SHE does. that's what irritates me , if yoru going to play the " Public " card then play a FAIR and all around angle not just yours ! Mindy

Hey girl !!! Dont be frustrated ! Have you looked at what your doing ? Are you eating too much , too little ? Are you mixing things up w/ your work outs ? Our bodies like " new" things. Try starting from the basics . Give your fill a little more time to kick in . Your right though , Throw the scale out for a while ! Dont weight unless and until you go to the doc ! The scale can be our best friend or our worst enemy ! You have come so far. Your doing the right things. Give it time to kick in . Im here if you need me ! Dont shut yourself off when you need friends though ! you know you can call me anytime ! Mindy

Here are some threads for you . http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/anyone-heard-bajanor-68168/ You might want to read this as well http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/resea...s-101-a-66635/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/surgery-mexico-57747/index11.html Around page 10 or 11 has info http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/did-anyone-get-there-lap-band-done-mexico-36972/index2.html Here are just a few , Do a search on "Bajanor " and you will find many many more" Mindy

Do a search on here for Bajanor . you should get some info Mindy

WOW this thread blew up LOL Nothing like a good discussion !

I agree the band is not for everyone. However, if its not for HER she should not , in the position she's on throw rocks at US , those of us who have had WLS. If she does not want the band then , that's great i respect that , if she choses to keep fighting the way she has that is great i respect that. What i DONT respect is why everyone acts like she's a GOD and she's so wonderful for admiting what is A. Obvious , she's put on weight. And B. Something millions of others deal with and admit She's NOT SPECIAL !!

I dont think it has anything to do w/ religion ( that's a whole other issue ) I think she needs to deal like all of us do w/ the root of her weight issues , the emtional side of it and she's not done that . THAT is the hard work !

If you have not watched the show in yrs then you would see now that Oprah does NOTHING unless it is about HER and benifits her ! The LAST Straw for me was watching her " Vacation " to Africa and she wanted to show her " personal video diary" giving away thousands of dollars of gifts. OK you dont happen to bring an ENTIRE FILM CREW To Africa on your vacation and ONLY Show yourself hugging children and acting like your an Angel giving away crap. Fine its great she helps people but dont call it what is is, She took a crew there to film it. She acted like " OH I would like to share my personal video w/ you " It was a damn film crew ! I was done w/ her then . And if you watch the show now she worries more about watching HERSELF in the monitor than the guest. She's so damn self centered now ! Does she help people yes ? Does THAT make her a good person ? NO , Sometimes people do that stuff to benifit themselves !! Mindy

The problem is NOW , even if she wanted the band she couldnt get it . She's been SO Negative for so many yrs about ALL weight loss surgery she would look like such a hypocrite to get it and we all know she wont "Allow" that to happen . Mindy

I am sorry , I am going to be a little negative here... Probably not the most popular "comments" But why is it when Oprah talks about what other obese people speak of nearly EVERY DAY She's SO Courageous , she so outspoken and gets so much attention for doing what millions of people do and feel every day? She would give her a cookie for doing what every single one of us have done ? Is it amazing Oprah would be upset w/ herself ? NO She's a normal person , she's a human being ? Saying things like "Isnt it AMAZING Oprah is upset " is what makes HER Think SHES Amazing . Im sorry Oprah has done NOTHING but negative things for the WLS community . She has bashed it EVERY Chance she got . I think had she NOT done that when she was THINK she WOULD have gotten a band by now ! I am not going to sit here and say " OH PRAISE OPRAH For Saying she's gotten fat again" She's just like the rest of us its about time everyone else including HER realized it !!! Mindy