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It is a thin radiopaque liquid to verify there were no accidental holes or leaks in any of the surgeons handy work. Done via fluro, they watched the liquid go down and empty from upper to lower prior to letting me go home. You could see the band under the fluro- kinda cool. Tastes like liquid styrofoam with skunk essence!! NASTY, VIAL, Gag you Horrid stuff. :) Took rinsing my mouth in radiology 6-8 times and brushing my teeth 2 times to get rid of the taste!!

Since it was consistency of soupy applesauce, it went down easily. I had 3-4 ounces so between 1/4-1/2 cup. I can feel it go thru. I have not had anything thick enough to stay in the pouch. I guess that will be next week when I get to start mushies. It was so cool that I had confirmation with the gastrogaffin swallow study of what it felt like for the upper pouch to empty into the lower stomach. The rad tech was amazed I could feel when it was going thru the band and could tell when it emptied. I eat EVERYTHING with toddler silverware so it slows me down . Speed is going to be a huge problem for me. I TRY to put the utensil down between drinks. It works best if I take a bite, go get laundry, take another bite and load the washer, take another bite and load the dishwasher, take another bite etc...... Although that will make meal time hectic appearing to others. BJean- blend up the chicken with chicken stock- For my list anything that goes thru a straw is ok. For me, Its not the content its the consistency so my pouch doesnt hold anything right now- my lower stomach is doing all of the NON-work since its liquid. Im ready for mushies!! 7 more days..

I did my underarms. It HURT!! Not unbearable- Felt like a rubberband being popped on your skin. It took 8-9 treatments .Luckily my package was 5 and free retreats for 2 yrs. IF they offer the numbing cream use it. The areas on my face I had done - did not hurt as bad- go figure. Most of my hair is too light for the laser to "see" it does not work well on lighter hair especially blonde.

I am so much better today with hunger. I was hungry for savory non sweet protein sources. I stopped on the way home and got two servings of ( one for me and one for DH) pot roast with carrots and potatoes- put it in the blender and thinned it with beef stock!! That hit the spot!! Plus I have 4 more servings of it!! All the sugar free popscicles, pudding, applesauce, soft allowable foods are sweet!! I was sooooo ready for salty with more than thin consistency!! There is hope for making another week , then mushies!!

She IS beautiful!! Congradulations!!!!

Glad you did so well!! The more you walk the better you will feel!! Take all the time you can it goes too fast!!! The remote will be gone as soon as your witnessed walking upright!

The hardest part of this liquid/mushie stage is that I feel fine!! If I didnt have steri-strips on I would not know I had surgery. I dont yearn chewing type food but thicker more substantial liquid- more long lasting!! I can have oatmeal, cream of wheat- all of which just make you hungrier, yogurt, milk, soups, apple sauce- its the hard protein I thought I didnt like that I miss!! Im ready to add tuna- not on my list but its the same consistency as oatmeal. I may have to be creative and think how the thin it down.

If you live in the area- Come visit with us!! Skating is NOT required!! The more the merrier!!

That is great!! My NSV is that a regular bath towel not a bath sheet will now go around me and I can tuck it in and IT STAYS!!!

I actually can have thicker liquids, im still hungry every 3hours or so! Today I got in all my protein- I missed 20gm yesterday and I was ravenous!! No mental hunger its all tummy rumbling & growling and if I dont answer it - progression to hiccups!! Im supposed to be on this liquid-mushie schedule for 5 weeks- Not going to make it. Im adding loose scrambled eggs by week 3-4!

cold laser helped my FIL quit on the first session. He never looked back, & didnt put on weight. Hopefully your band will help!!

I made it!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

LMAO . I had a one way valve installed and that cant be overriden!

I WISH!!! Thats a great NSV!! I hope to be there soon. However, since my throid doesnt work Im hot all the time. I work with 3 really thin people who think 80-85 is ambient temp- wow to think I may get there some day!! Heres hoping.....

I received this and would like to share it with anyone who is interested!! We would love to have you come to our group. We are an eclectic mix of pre and post banders. We meet once a month. Our coordinator is a professor from one of the local universities. She tries to have speakers or a specific topic to discuss . The meeting is at Presby Denton (formerly Denton Community Hospital),Located just off I-35. Our next meeting is Sept 21 at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!!

We will be "skating"- really chatting and supporting one another,this sunday if anyone would like to join us!!! See the directions to redbird in the 9/10 post!

I would go back to liquids, and stay on pureed foods. Start with warm fluids to help relax the esophagus and stomach. The swelling is probably not down yet. Avoid vomiting!! Give it until the 2-21/2 weeks before trying again. Always follow what your surgeon recommends. If in doubt call the office. Good luck!

There are chewable tablets BUT the meltaways come in grape And BUBBLEGUM- the bubblegum tastes like candy!!!- SOOOOO MUCH better than the liquid. I took one dose of liquid and the consistency was so thick it upset my stomach (nausea)!! I even cheated and had chewable ibuprofen (not allowed) in case the pain got really bad! I figure the ibuprofen was the lesser of the evils considering the liquid tylenol with codeine is HORRIBLE- didnt want to risk gagging or vomiting!!!

I think most everyone has checked in!! Everyone did great. Look for posts by 9/1 okiegirl 9/1 TexasBr@t 9/1 TruBlueSue 9/1 finallyonmyway 9/4 JamesA 9/4 SLHarrison 9/5 Em1125 9/5 kittylover54 9/5 mcw12985 9/5 chabutter 9/5 BigBZ 9/6 Ashlee 9/6 Cole 9/6 Kathy S 9/6 r2ht4u 9/6 Gjdf52 9/6 babyjessica 9/6 P McDonald 9/7 bibytz 9/7 kristyinusa 9/7 sunnshyne411 9/7 MICHELLE43 9/7 cassandra 9/8 dovie6523 9/8 valgal1968 9/8 PattyMartin 9/9 mary9 9/11 cindyn 9/11 BJean 9/11 SheryBery 9/11 SherryA 9/11 RHCPgirl 9/11 lamamama 9/11 PHAT TX 9/12 want2lose 9/12 ItsGottaGo! 9/12 TxAngel 9/12 HopeWorks 9/12 kattiegirl 9/12 brendab 9/13 katt 9/13 jewel 9/13 avasa 9/14 gonnabethin 9/14 mom of many 9/14 spike6 9/15 swanny 9/15 fugnick 9/15 coryW 9/15 ericergoman Mine went great surgery 0930, out and in room by 1100, walking by 1215, swallow study by 2pm home by 5pm- I was supposed to stay overnight and the surgeon let me go home!! No pain that required anything stronger than Tylenol meltaways, the second day was the most sore and stiff. Since then I have been home free. I went to the mall everyday and walked at least 1/2 the first 2 days post op. Im in Texas so its too hot to get outside, so window shopping was the PERFECT cure for soreness!! Im day 5 post op back to work and feel great. Some soreness near the port but I slept on my belly last night and even on my port side- So Im good. Now I have 5 weeks of liquid and mushies!! Let me know if there is anything else you are curious about!! you can read journals when they are back up>> Good Luck to you!!

My post-op sheet says dry skin is a sign you may not be getting enough protein and fluids. The acne probably is from the hormone release. Good Luck!!

I think your safe!! The complications of obesity, reflux, diabetes far outweigh the risks. The band is silicone, and silicone has been used forever!! The band itself would not be able to cause cancer. Artifical sweetners, fertilizers, pesticides, processed foods, and alot of other culprits will get us all first. For things to pass our healthcare system they usually have to have a track record elsewhere. IMO The FDA is TOO conservative with approvals- there are unbelievable safety studies and other countries who have used it for >10yrs- I think we are ok. PLUS if Im going out- at least Ill be skinny!!! I'd like to see skinny BEFORE the diet coke sweetners and preservatives kill me!! LOL

Everyone has given great reasons for her panic. IMHO You need to do what makes you happy and what is best for you!! I like wise didnt tell anyone and it is staying that way!! For that exact reason- I dont want the anxiety, nor do I want competition, nor do I want the looks, comparisons, and constant nagging! Keeping it in now and telling later IF YOU choose is better than spreading the word now and not being able to take it back!! Im sure she is envious, jealous or fearful of being the only fat one in the family whether she is or not! Your surgeon is the only one who can decide with you if the surgery is too risky medically!! Good Luck figuring her out!!

9/19 susoue 9/19 Elaine53 9/19 reredc 9/19 missSD Hopefully tomorrows bandsters are in bed sleeping!!:notagree IF not..... G O TO BED!!! :biggrin1: LOL tomorrow is a big day and you need to be rested!! Sounds like a parent!!! Update us when you can!!

We have some upcoming surgeries this week- Good Luck!! 9/18 Linstadt 9/18 tayvia99 9/18 April 9/19 vv0710 9/19 susoue 9/19 Elaine53 9/19 reredc 9/19 missSD 9/20 mariecarmen 9/20 wantlapband 9/20 samos 9/20 labradoodle 9/21 jgandg 9/21 WandaKay 9/21 Dallasmist 9/21 JewelsInLove 9/22 diane5467 9/22 kellieatkins30 9/22 Lila 9/22 shell04937 9/22 venetiaann 9/26 marie noone 9/26 christy 9/26 Lin 9/27 Bettina 9/27 tommygirl 9/27 GettinThinMan 9/28 KarenK 9/28 Tracicat 9/28 jumbojet 9/28 "D"-n-OK 9/29 Lapoli7 9/29 ratgirl 9/29 sweetsue 9/29 chattanoogabrat