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My dr states that I can drink up until the time I eat, but not for 1 1/2 hours afterwards. This is supposed to help you stay full so you don't overeat and the food stays in the pouch longer. It looks as if you have lost ALOT of weight already-keep doing what you are doing!! It seems to be working! :-) I had my 3rd fill a week ago and am just now feeling alot of restriction, which is good. Keep up the great work:thumbup:

Ravyn, I was there before this last fill. I found that if I ate mostly protein and stayed away from the shakes that I stayed fuller longer. if you want to do a shake type thing, I got some shake/pudding mixes by Wonder Slim from Diet Direct and made it as pudding, It has a thicker consistency and I also like string cheese...which since the last fill doesn't go down so well. chicken too...that happened today-not pretty!! hang in there, it will be soooo worth it in the end I am sure!:thumbup:

does this seem normal? had 1 cc added on Saturday, now 8 ccs in a 11 cc band..FINALLY feeling restriction...stuck a couple of times, but no throwing up. Less of an appetite...which I think is a good thing! is 6lbs too much since Saturday?? believe me, I am not complaining, just wondering if too fast?

I am 4 months out and due for my 3rd fill in a few days. Having my second period since April and it is horrible!! I know that when I go for my fill it will show my weight as the same or more!! what the heck is going on? is this due to a period now and practically hemmoraging or just a plateau? I have lost about 38 lbs since May..help!?!? will the next fill help??:smile2:

I had my first fill at 1 month, 2nd fill 6 week later & my next ia August 21st, so hopefully that will get me there!! Thanks for all the encouragement!!!i greatly appreciate it!

:confused:I have a question..had my surger 5/4/10, am 38 lbs down and have had 2 fills totaling 7 cc's in a 11 cc band...should I be losing more? I only have big restriction some of the time. Will this change once I get to my sweet spot? been eating lots of protein and doing what i am supposed to do, but still feel like sometimes I can eat more than the recommended amount. Any suggestions?

I just had my first fill today of 4 cc's in an 11cc band. not really feeling alot of restriction yet, but better than before..I swore I could have chewed my arm off!LOL! I had my surgery 5/4/10 and was just 4 weeks yesterday. Next fill is in 5 weeks, so we'll see how the next few weeks go. Have lost 27 lbs since preop diet, so not too shabby. I will just be happy to have the scale going down and not up! So far this is one of the best decisions I have made! Off of 4 of 6 prescriptions I was on! yea! Best wishes to you all!!

I was banded 2 weeks ago and I have one incision open at this time. I had staples removed a week ago and they told me it would have to heal from the inside out. It had a scab down in the center and it came out this morning and the edges are drying and turning brownish. I am concerned that it isn't healing correctly since it is a hole now. There isn't any drainage or puss:crying: Any suggestions? I am worried that I won't be able to get my first fill on June 2nd

Anyone know if Advil can be taken 5 days post op? Tylenol does nothing for me and I have been fighting a headache since last night. Off of my pain meds except I take one at night so I can comfortably sleep. I am feeling fabulous and having no issues since my sugery on Tuesday. If I could just get rid of this headache I would be great!! Thx

Do they have you on broth and other sfree liquids? My doctor had me start back on my vitamins when i got home yesterday and I swear they are helping alot. the protein in the broth seems to help too. some people just take longer to get all the anesthetic out of their system too. Just make yourself get up and move around some and maybe that will help. I am feeling great today and hope it stays that way. your body will tell you what you need...listen. Take care

I was banded on tuesday, the 4th. Actually not feeling bad at all! Not what i expected-which is in a GOOD way!! I did finally go to the bathroom, which I never thought I would be "happy" to go-LOL!! Glad to hear everyone is doing pretty well. I loved taking a real shower this morning in my own bathroom for sure!! A little difficult sleeping last night- sleep on my left side on my stomach, so not too good there. Any suggestions?!?!? Take care everyone and excited to hear everyones progress!!

I was not so hungry come day 5. I just kept up the protein..it does help. this is coming from a carb addict!! I would have an ultimate protein shake in the morning, broth mid moring, another protein shake-that I makde int a pudding for more filling, another cup of broth mid afternoon and for dinner I could have 4 oz of lean meat and a 1/2 cup of non startchy veggies. did alot of grilled chicken and lettuce salads. I did drink constantly-either water or crystal light. I was able to have sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles-2 of each a day. I am ready. My surgery is Tuesday.