BayougirlMrsS

all the best of luck and prayers..... It will be one year feb 15th i had mine and i could not be happier. I wore my compression garment for 8 weeks after and then spanx.... I think it did make a difference, but thats just me. very important you do exactly what the doctor tell you.... i pushed my self and picked up on laundry and popped a inside stitch and Fluid built up under the skin and i got a sore.... but it was all my fault. So please take it easy..... drink a lot of Water and eat as best you can. I slept in my recliner for the first week. It was the most comfortable place. My pain was minimal.... but i had no drains. I heard that's what hurts the most.

Nope... she and her husband got sleeve

if you go to the top right corner, by your profile name, you will see a down arrow (drop down box), click on it, then click on settings, you will see on the left the word Photo, and accross is where you would down load a photo... I hope this helps

The majority of the LB doctors are still instructing there patients to NOT drink with meals and too wait 30 min. after. I went back to the beginning of this post and out of the 17 people, 9 say no... no drinking, 6 say yes.. sips are ok and 2 i'm not sure where they stand. But, this question has been ask numerous times and each time the "majority" up till now has said.... No no drinking with or till 30 min. after. But either way this has really gone too far.... you all do what your going to do and the majority of the rest will do what they will do....

So how should i have responded?

I use to be able to eat it but not anymore. the rice gets stuck. So now i order it with out the paper are the rice... i get the cucumber roll or the snowcrab salad...

Even though some doctors are now saying it's ok to "sip" after each bite...... The "majority" of doctors are still instructing their patients to wait 30 min. after eating. This is the rule i live by. I learned the hard way also buy forgetting and drinking... and got stuck. So now i don't even allow the waitress/waiter to bring me water. Of coarse they look at me like i have an alien on my face... but i say... No, not even water, but thanks.

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these were the rules given to me.... but go on and do what make you happy Lap-Band: Rules To Live By For The Rest Of Your Life Eat 3 small meals per day. Eating 3 meals per day will provide the proper nutrition your body needs. Eating more than this or "grazing throughout the day is unconsciou eating and can lead to excessive calorie intake. Limit portion sizes to 3-4 oz. Portion sizes should reflect the size of your new pouch. Eating more will eventually stretch the size of the puch and lead to an increased calorie consumption and weight gain. Eat slowly - when you are comfortably full... STOP. Eating too fast will cause pain and can lead to overeating or vomiting. No snacking in between meals. Snacking in between meals will only add additional, unnecessary calories. It may also revive bad habits of unhealthy snacking and grazing. Do not drink and eat at the same time. liquids will speed up transport of food through the stomach, decreasing the sense of satiety (feeling of fullness) and giving you the ability to eat more. Drink fluids 30-60 minutes after eating. Consume adequate fluids-sipping at all times. Fluids should always be sipped. Gulping can cause pain and lead to stomach stretching. Drink at least 64 oz. of Fluid every day - in between meals in order to prevent dehydration. Eat well-balanced, nutritious meals - Protein first! Providing yourself with the proper food is important in order to provide your body with the necessary Vitamins and minerals you need to survive. Eating your protein first will ensure that you are meeting your protein needs of at least 60 grams per day. The rest of the meal should be balanced with small amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain carbohydrates. *see the protein guide* Limit high calorie food and drinks. Consuming high-calorie food and drinks such as soda and high-fat foods will only increase your calorie intake, leading to less weight loss and possibly weight gain in the long run.

How is this partially correct? Please explain in your vast knowledge of 4 months.

Kb... watch the you tube video..... explains perfectly.... why no drinking for at least 30 min..... FOREVER media] [/media

I don't think i would be able to ever get that image out of my mind.... gagging for you... Sorry..i sure hope you have been able to move on to "bigger" and better things....lol Are you from the south? Not many northerners call people Hun.. like we do down here.

I could not have said it better myself..... also thankful for the most wonderful family a person could want and supportive friends...

Sandy, My heart just sunk for you.... how horrible and to find out that way. I have a gay guy friend and he said i would believe the "straight married" men come and "visit" him. One of my husbands ex-live- in's went home one day unexpectantly and found her husband in bed with another man.... and her x was a cop...... Go figure.... Had you had any suspicions at all... any red flags that looking back... you think... wow, i should have caught that.... just being noise

Hello everyone...... so happy. I celebrated my THREE YEAR bandaversery this past Saturday the 10th. November 10, 2009 was my NEW birthday.... For me .... LB was the best thing i ever did for my self and wouldn't change a thing. Advice for the holidays..... take it slow and find the mushy stuff....soup, taters, peas, avoid the meats if you can. Drink a shake before you have any dinner and when people ask... tell them you ate a late breakfast. And remember NO DRINKING WITH YOUR MEAL..... I hope you all the success in the world.

Tabby... what did they do to fix your leak? Im starting to think this may be my case also... i start out with good restriction and then it very little restriction.

where is the party at?... someones home, a restaurant ... If at someones home, bring your own food. If at restaurant i'm sure you can find something on the menu, maybe a soup... mushy pasta..... sometimes i just eat the toppings off the pizza and throw away the crust.

no it doesn't help... makes it worse in some cases. If you get stuck, this will help you get it up... not down. mix water (a few table spoons), meat tenderizer (2-4 shakes) and a little lemon juice ..... drink and run to the bathroom...

watch the you tube video..... explains perfectly.... why no drinking for at least 30 min.

this topic came up in Aug. of last year.... got pretty heated. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/135015-self-fills/

lol......you guys are killing me..... i had a guy tell me once... Men don't care about any of that. Only people that worry about it ..... is us. So if he wants to..... let him. Have a glass or two of wine and relax....enjoy your partner

Love love love my new flat tummy. Would do it again tomorrow if i had to.... Pain for me was about a 3-4. No more underwear rolling under my apron... YAYYYY