ajaworski

So, I have heard so much about the stuck feeling and I think this is different. First, I'm 7 months out, lost 40, 5.6 in a 10cc. Taking things slowly. I have this brick feeling in my stomach, feels distended, and can't eat anything for about 24hrs now. I can drink just fine. Ate chicken last night, skin on. Probably should not have. I have never had pain in my chest and have never PB's or whatever. So, I'm not sure what this is. I'm not sick or anything. Is there food just hanging out in my pouch because it cant get through. Thought liquids would help but not so far. No sharp pains just very uncomfortable and "full"...Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Thanks for the advice, I will get me some Papaya Enzyme!!

Thanks, will try the pineapple juice tomorrow if not better!!!!

Thanks. That helps. I guess my confusion is because everyone describes "stuck" as pain in the chest. I dont have that so I didn't know I could be stuck in the pouch without pain in the upper area of the breast bone. Hmmm..OK, thanks!! And I don't have sliming or anything so that threw me off too especially since I've never slimed.

Actually, it does control your portions and hunger. That's why with good restriction you should not be able to eat more than 1 cup of food....

I'm 7 months out and do just fine on soda, beer, wine, even champagne. Not much of the other stuff, but when I do, no problems. I'm not worried about stretching the pouch, only over eating will do that. To each his own.

I know exactly what you mean, I have been living off of mash potatoes, cream soups, and it can't be good for me. I feel like I'm eating too much while I'm waiting for my first fill. Starting tomorrow, I'm really going to make an effort to watch what I'm eating, I don't want to sabotage myself!!

I may take that into consideration, but won't go crazy, thanks!!!

Ok, so yesterday I was post op day 5, and my doctor said I could have yogur. Yum...And today, I went ahead and had cream of chicken soup, oh boy was it good, and it worked well in my tummy. Technically, I shouldn't have had it until tomorrow, but to each his own...

Just curious, I have lost 9 lbs in 5 days, (5 days post op now). Does anyone think that's too much. Just a little concerned. Should I call my doctor? Thanks!!

Let's do it. I'm in for 20. Day 5 post op, so let's see what happens!!

I am naming my band Dr. House (after the show House), and I guess my port will be Dr. Suess. They will get along good together, LOL...

I was banded on the 13th. For the first few days I thought, OMG what the hell did I just do!! I 'm just starting to come around. I have lost 8 lbs in the past 4 days. Today I'm a little hungry for the first time. I am looking forward to some cottage cheese, refried beans, mash potatoes, mmmm....OK I will stop now. I have 3 more days on clear liquids, then 1 week on full liquids, then 2 weeks on pureed. I won't do well on pureed I don't think. I will only be able to pureed fruits and vegetables. Anything else, makes me sick to even think about it. Well, good luck everyone, I can't believe out time is finally here. when I reach my goal, I'm going to buy dresses.

Don't do it, I did and it wasn't anything crazy, but I paid for it, and won't do it again. But, I did have a small amount of apple sauce sugar free, and was ok with that.

Good luck to you!! I'm going in the day before on the 13th. Very excited and nervous. Tomorrow only have to drink liquids, and then in on Thursday!!:scared2:

8 days for surgery! If the doctor gives me a UA he may reschedule me as I have been very bad with smoking. I will stop completely 3 days before, so we'll see. If my date gets pushed back it's my own fault, but quitting smoking is very hard when your concentrating on something else

Banding on May 13th, weigh in on May 10th. I have to lose 8 lbs before I can have surgery. I waited to the last minute to do this, so it's my own fault. I don't have a liquid diet pre op, but since I have to lose this weight I'm doing it. It's the only way to lose 8 lbs in one week, right? So, I did OK yesterday (day 1). Well, I broke down and made mac n cheese for dinner. Ate half of the box. Today, I'm doing OK but will eat more veggies so that I don't break down and eat carbs......Hmmmm

I'm going to be banded on the 13th. Very excited. SW 222 5'4 BMI 38. I have about 90 lbs. to lose.... Hope I can do it within 10 months. that's my goal.

I'm having mine done on Thursday and plan on going back to work on the following Monday. I've had my appendix removed and stayed out for a whole week, but I really could have gone back to work after 3 days if I wanted but I milked it pretty good. This should be way easier than the appendix surgery.

I'm banding on May 13th, so tomorrow I'm starting a high protein liquid diet (even though it's not required). But I was suppose to lose weight before the surgery and I havn't so I'm gonna do the liquid diet anyway so I'll have enough weight off. I bought the Jillian Michaels Protein Mix, hope it's good!! I also have to quit smoking, starting tomorrow. I was already suppose to have quit (doctors orders but I have been putting it off. Tomorrow, no more excused!!

It depends on your doctor and I bet it matters what your BMI is. My BMI is 38, and I'm not required to do a liquid diet. I can eat up until the night before, but I'm suppose to be watching my fat intake and drinking lots of water. Should ask your doctor!!

I have a lot of computer skills, but for some reason I can't figure out how to get a ticker clock? Any help? I wonder what I'm doing wrong?? Thanks!!

I'm also a May 13th Bandster. I am really worried about everything, not sure I'm doing it right (smoking, eating, dieting). Worried that I will have regrets after, but I'm still going through with it. SW 222

I'm waiting for insurance approval, but I don't think I will have any problems. Can someone please tell me how to add a tickerclock???? Driving me nuts trying to figure this out, hmmmm..... Thanks,