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I am in need of a fill Dr in Western Colorado. Does anyone have suggestions. Thanks

Hello everyone, this is my first post for the Septemeber bandsters. I got a 10 cc band on 9/18/06. Currently, I'm down 60 pounds (288 to 228) and am down 4 pant sizes, but lately I've hit a plateau. Of course, I've become frustrated, but honestly since I've read through some of your posts, it's relief to know that many of you are going through much of the same things that I'm feeling. Have any of you developed a plan or figured out something to get through this problem time...and can you share? Thanks Katie Gengler

Can I get some advice. My band was put in Sept 18, 2006, so I'm about 5 months out. I'm too the point in my diet that I'm bored and frustrated. In addition, I've hit a plateau so my frustration is all that much higher. Not to mention, I've had a horrible sweet tooth as of late. Do any bandsters have suggestions can can get me through this. I'm especially in need of diet ideas. Thanks Katie Gengler BTW, I've lost 60 pounds to date, but I can't get my tickler to post on the thread.

HELP!!! I'm 27 days post surgery, and although my appitite is under control and I'm following the rules, I find that I can eat much more. I'm thinking this is probably normal as my stomach heals before my first fill...I just need some reassurance. Thanks

I'm 27 days out, and had the same feelings you're talking about. Hang in there, it does go away. I also find that I don't burp anylonger, but then again, I don't gulp liquids or drink carbonated beverages.

My dr had me on liquids through day three post surgery. Stage 2 pureed foods was up to 7 days post op. Stage 3 is soft foods and continues days eight post op through day 30. Stage 4 "trial and error" starts one month out. Note, I only advance to another stage as long as I'm tolerating the foods in that stage. Like the last couple of days some soft foods haven't agreed with me, so I've moved back to pureed foods for a couple of days. The chewing throughly thing can be a challange.

I was told no caffeine until I can take in a minimum of 64 ounces of water at day. Caffeine dehydrates, the idea is to keep you hydrated.

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum AND new to the band. My surgery was 9/18 and I had my first post op checkup yesterday. I'm down 20 pounds or 13% of my excess body weight. While I'm very excited at this prospect, I can't help to be skeptical...here's why and I hope you can help. The first week, I was sore, it hurt to swallow etc etc. I chalk it up to post surgery swelling. Slowly, I started to be able to eat the recommended 1/4 cup or 2 oz or Protein. It took a couple of days. I've been measuring, not drinking before/during/or after, chewing throughly, and spending about 20 minutes or more eating. Here's my concern, in the last few days, my capacity has increased. Not too much, but I'm doing all the same things and tonight I've been able to eat about 4 oz. I have several weeks until my first fill and I really don't know what to expect in the meantime. So, is this increase in the amount I can eat normal? Will it increase more before my first fill? I just don't know what others have experienced. Thanks for your advice. Katie