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That would be something you need to ask your doctor. Did they not send you home w/ a list of specific foods you can have or examples ? Did they say FULL Liquids. Because full liquids is not mashed potatoes. Full liquids means anything you can suck through a straw . But if you do not know , they did not send a list then you need to call your docs office ! Every doc is different in what they allow Mindy

it was probably too soon for something like pizza yes. you need to "easy" it solids. For instance start w/ something like tuna salad, then go to maybe soft meats, then go to something a little more solid ( im at aloss right now as to what lol) I would stay on liquids for a day or so and calll your doc right away . HTH Mindy

We all know how hard it is . But your less than 6 weeks post op . Our doc tells us to NOT Eat for a reason , its not because he's being mean or torturing us , its because the band had to form scar tissue and heal . THe first 6 weeks post op is what could possibly set the standard for the rest of your life. You know you should not have eaten the pizza . It makes not difference if you chewed and chewed, if that was " OK " Then your doc would have told you " Eat what you want as long as you chew and chew " Could you have damaged your band YES you could have . Should you call your doc yes. If your having pain i would. I was self pay and what drives me to NOT put thing in my mouth I should not . IS that i was self pay . I think before ( espically the first 6 weeks post op ) I put anything in my mouth is " WILL THIS SCREW MY BAND UP " . YOU HAVE TO !!!! Let that FEAR keep you from putting stuff in your mouth you should NOT . If your having pain call your doctor . Once you get restriction it gets easier but until then Which is not much longer you HAVE TO contorl the head hunger !!! Hang in there it gets better until then DO NOT DO ANYTHING YOUR DOC SAYS NOT TO !! Here is another couple threads that you might want to read. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/bad-bander-but-curious-question-ha-ha-68335/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/ive-been-cheating-68528/ HTH Mindy

I woudl call your doc . If you feel something is not right then something is probably not right . Best thing to do is call the doc that's what we pay them for .. good luck let us know what happens ! mIndy

I think i sent you an email so just hit reply like you would a regular email. Im happy to answer any questiosn you might have. we are "close" im in Buda. Let me know if you need anything . Mindy

AWWW Awesome !! I didnt catch we were so close !! Drop me an email I would love to chat w/ you Mindy

My hair changes quite often , i normally have VERY straight hair , no life bland ect. When i got my hair cut VERY short my hair dresser said ' OH you have some curl back here' HUH ?? She said your hair naturally changes its texture and sometimes color about every 7 yrs. which looking back I think she's right. HTH Mindy PS congrats on the weight loss !!

emiliee I sent you an email just because i think your close to be in Austin ? Let me know if you got it Mindy

Let me give ya'll some advice .. If you have to get a TOTAL unfill do NOT do what my dumb ass has done and eat like HELL . I have gained 8lbs since my unfill nearly 2 months ago and MAN is it not a good feeling. I have done it to myself . I could have gotten filled nearly a month before I did , because i was going on vacation I decided to stay unfilled while on vacation so i could eat what ever the hell i wanted. NOT SMART !!! So the moral of the story if you have to get totally unfilled be smart about what you eat , dont go nuts like i did . Now instead of 25 or so pounds to goal im nearly 35 !!! UGHHH . SMART Mindy REAL FREAKING SMART! I have my fill on Thursday THANK GOD . Because what people do not know is when you get TOTALLY Unfilled. YOu can eat like you do not have a band anymore. At least I can and THAT MY FRIENDS is a SCARY FEELING !!!

Oh im glad your doing better, I was worried about you . I thought they totally unfilled you preggers women when they got preggers ! guess not . dont hesitate though you gotta make sure that little critter gets lots to eat !! So stay safe ! Love ya Mindy

hey Girl i have been on vacation . How ya doing ? what did the doc say ? Mindy

I always do about 48-36 hours of liquids depending on how "bad" the episode was. But ya might want to call the doc just to make sure . Given the pregnancy you might need a slight unfill ? And i dont know that you want to go for that long w/ liquids ? So I would check ? HTH Good luck Mindy

ONe of the keys i think for those of us who have PCOS is the band limits Carbs. PCOS people do not do well w/ carbs. our bodies do not like them . So I think the band works because it helps us not be able to eat them . I have not had many carbs if any since my surgery a yr ago until now w/ my total unfill and I can TOTALLY tell a difference. I ate like CRAP one weekend and gained 3 lbs !!! Mindy

Here is the link for the PCOS forum on the site HTH PCOS Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum Mindy

THere are quite a few of us on here w/ PCOS and the band. There is a whole section for PCOS "cysters" . As you can see from my stats I have not had any issues w/ losing . BUT I have to tell you i FULLY Expected to Lose SLOW . My doc told me to be prepared and that's what i went into this expecting. SO i was ok w/ that . It was better than not losing at ALL which is what i was donig before the band. Feel free to email me if you would like . Mindy

just sent ya an email Mindy

What do i eat ? Is the other question I get a lot of . The better question is what DONT I eat LOL I basically eat what I want when i want it . I do not eat carbs as i said in another post . I try to avoid them and I have since my pre op diet ( until recently when I had a total unfill BAD idea ) If i want to eat a sweet though I will have one usually though for a special occasion . I do not eat them every day . Calories ? I do not count calories unless i am not losing . When i do they generally stay between 1000 and 1200 a day . Below 1000 and I dont lose . More than 1200 a day and its too much . Here is some examples of what I eat on a daily basis. I have more ideas and things i eat for dinner but its too much to post for now . Breakfast: I am usually too tight in the am to eat Solids So I have 1 SERVING of Bolthouse farms Protein shake . Lunchs... Morning start farms Soy Burgers (They sound nasty but they are good ) Veggie Stir fry ( from fresh Veggies ) If I am REALLY Tight I will eat some Laughing cow cheese and Crackers Tuna salad and crackers Chicken Salad and crackers ( usually with Hard boiled Eggs) Salads ( w/ egg , ham , turkey , have to add protein to salads ) Chili Most of the time its left overs from dinner the night before Dinners Proteins: Fish ( salmon , Snapper , my husband fishes a lot ) Pork tenderloin pork chops Ground Turkey ( Turkey Burgers ) Tacos (1/2 ground turkey 1/2 ground meat the kids never know ) I will make pizza for the boys and only eat the toppings ( leave some off the side for my smothered in sauce , same thing w/ spaghetti ) Grilled Chicken breast BBQ Chicken Crock pot Chicken Casseroles ( I have LOTS OF casserole Recipes they are GREAT , moist for us and the Boys , and kids are satisfied) Steak sometimes Stuffed bell Peppers Roman Noodle Dish Side Dishes Mashed Potatoes Baked Potatoes Cucmber Salad Stuffed Mushrooms Veggie Stir Fry Canned Veggies Some of THE BEST Advice my nut gave me early on was this : If your hungry and your eating a snack dont let it be a "waste" for instance ... if your hungry and you can have snacks the goal of the snack is to tide you over until your next meal. So if for that snack you have say a Sugar Free jello or pudding is that going to hold you over for 2 hours or more ? NO why ? No protein . Anything w/ out protein that goes in your mouth if the goal is to keep you full is a waste. the key I believe is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN !!!! I hope this helps someone Mindy PS feel free to email me anytime!!!

What do i eat ? Is the other question I get a lot of . The better question is what DONT I eat LOL I basically eat what I want when i want it . I do not eat carbs as i said in another post . I try to avoid them and I have since my pre op diet ( until recently when I had a total unfill BAD idea ) If i want to eat a sweet though I will have one usually though for a special occasion . I do not eat them every day . Calories ? I do not count calories unless i am not losing . When i do they generally stay between 1000 and 1200 a day . Below 1000 and I dont lose . More than 1200 a day and its too much . Here is some examples of what I eat on a daily basis. I have more ideas and things i eat for dinner but its too much to post for now . Breakfast: I am usually too tight in the am to eat Solids So I have 1 SERVING of Bolthouse farms Protein shake . Lunchs... Morning start farms Soy Burgers (They sound nasty but they are good ) Veggie Stir fry ( from fresh Veggies ) If I am REALLY Tight I will eat some Laughing cow cheese and Crackers Tuna salad and crackers Chicken Salad and crackers ( usually with Hard boiled Eggs) Salads ( w/ egg , ham , turkey , have to add protein to salads ) Chili Most of the time its left overs from dinner the night before Dinners Proteins: Fish ( salmon , Snapper , my husband fishes a lot ) Pork tenderloin pork chops Ground Turkey ( Turkey Burgers ) Tacos (1/2 ground turkey 1/2 ground meat the kids never know ) I will make pizza for the boys and only eat the toppings ( leave some off the side for my smothered in sauce , same thing w/ spaghetti ) Grilled Chicken breast BBQ Chicken Crock pot Chicken Casseroles ( I have LOTS OF casserole Recipes they are GREAT , moist for us and the Boys , and kids are satisfied) Steak sometimes Stuffed bell Peppers Roman Noodle Dish Side Dishes Mashed Potatoes Baked Potatoes Cucmber Salad Stuffed Mushrooms Veggie Stir Fry Canned Veggies Some of THE BEST Advice my nut gave me early on was this : If your hungry and your eating a snack dont let it be a "waste" for instance ... if your hungry and you can have snacks the goal of the snack is to tide you over until your next meal. So if for that snack you have say a Sugar Free jello or pudding is that going to hold you over for 2 hours or more ? NO why ? No protein . Anything w/ out protein that goes in your mouth if the goal is to keep you full is a waste. the key I believe is PROTEIN PROTEIN PROTEIN !!!! I hope this helps someone Mindy PS feel free to email me anytime!!!

I decided to do this because lately I have had LOTS Of emails w/ people asking me " what is your secret ?" how have you lost your weight ? Im not even at goal yet ! I am very flattered ! But I seem to be typing the same email over and over again LOL So I decided to post it somewhere, Still not sure this is the best place but It will do for now . For some who would like to know I also have PCOS ( Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) It is what i believe the major reason I gained weight and could not get it off. My doc told me to expect to lose slowly so i did. I was happy when weight started to come off at all since it had not for 10 yrs AT ALL . First off I am not an expert, I am not at goal yet , i am not perfect and I have had some issues w/ my band (Nothing major though ) This is what I have done that has worked for ME ! So please do not write me and say " blah blah blah " if you dont agree w/ it. Also if ANY Of this goes against YOUR Doctor do not do it with out checking w/ them first. Now that being said. My docs advice for meals are I can have 3 meals a day and 2 snacks. SO here goes !!! 1.My BIGGEST Rule is I FOLLOW The rules my doctor gave me . The first 6 weeks post op I followed his rules to a T . After having major surgery on of all things my stomach no way i was gonna screw that up !!! So PLEASE PEOPLE While your healing at least do what your doc says and stop going to Burger king 3 days after surgery to eat !!! 2. I do not drink when I eat liquids up to i get my meal and an hour after my meal . again this is a go by what your doc says . 3. NO carbonation EVER Again for me . I feel this is a rule that is VERY important as well as the drinking w/ eating. These 2 have the potential to stretch your pouch out down the road. 4. I avoid carbs the best I can , . White breads, rice pasta, Junk food. They are a killer for me and make me crave CRAP 5. I eat lots of veggies. 6. I do not drink from straws 7. I eat when im hungry , which usually is 3 meals and 1 snack. I think those are it ? Or at least the main ones ? Now for working out ... I do not do much of it as of lately . I got very sick in Feb w/ pneumonia and had to stop working out and I am just now getting back into it . I will post more about food next ... Mindy