babyk

Thank you! I just don;t like the feeling of failure. obviously no one does, but it's hard to know that i risked my life to go in for surgery and i haven't done anything to change my eating habits until very recently.

Breakfast: None (woke up late) Lunch: 2 grilled chicken tacos (corn tortillas) and black beans Dinner: Healthy Choice-Grilled Chicken Marinara with a side of cheesy broccoli (45 calories for broc) Snack: Light and Fit Yogurt with granola on top Drinks: water/ice tea

Congratulations!!!!

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, slice of watermelon, 1 slice whole wheat toast Lunch: nothing. :/ ate a late breakfast and was super busy today! Dinner: Chicken breast, veggies, garden salad (small portions) Drinks: Coffee, Cranberry/Pomegranate Juice, LOTS of water!

Thanks so much to everyone who responded! I feel like my band isn't even in me I am having another fill in 2 weeks so I am hoping this will help. What do you guys eat? Any good recipes?

Name, real or screen~Babyk Age~21 Weight on April1st~ 240 Goal Weight for April 29th~230 Exercise Goal for April~STICK WITH IT! Dietary Goal for April~ Stay away from the bad and continue with the good foods!!! Personal Goal for April~Be happy that I am getting back into things, even though I have not stuck to the program at all, rather then continuing to eat crappy and not exercise. Date Banded~9/27/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 15 pounds

I am starving. i feel like i graze all day. i know i am not suppose to but i'm trying to not chew my arm off. I was wondering what are some meals for this stage?

I drink water ALL day long and even through out the night so I don't think I would be dehydrated. Any one else experience this?

Thanks everyone I have an appt @ 2:15. How would they fix this, antibiotics?

My mouth becomes so dry and I end up giving in. I feel like I can't help it. Any ideas about how to make it a little easier?

Ok thanks :puke: I am 2 weeks post op and had to have Unfill. I was so tight ( from the fluid that was left in the band when they tested it for leaks- 2 cc's) that I was miserable and in so much pain.

I am so dissapointed. I hate my band. I am in so much pain and discomfort. I am to the point where I wish I could have it removed and pretend like none of this never happened.

we're all here in the same boat and here for support and encouragement :] i am sorry to hear your husband isn't as supportive as maybe you would like him to be, but you have us! :] When I went in on Tuesday to have an un-fill they did the same thing as a fill (but obviously taking liquid out rather than putting it in) It was no where near as bad as I thought. I am still very sore but I would say it "hurt" for two seconds if that. The rest of it as fine. More of a pinch. Good luck to you :]

Good luck to you! I am feeling much better! I am back at school and work. Before putting my band in my doctor runs a blue liquid through it to make sure it does not have any leaks. In this process sometimes some of the Fluid stays in there, which is what happened in my case. I was too tight and it was really uncomfortable. I went in and they ended up taking the liquid out and the next morning I honestly woke up feeling like a completely different person. Good luck to you :]

i'm on mushies and having sugar free pudding and scrambled scrambled eggs with a little cheese on top. i want to eat a salad so bad! can't wait!

Thank you <3

Update: I went to see the doctor again and he ended up emptying my band. I have a 10 cc band and he took out 2 cc's. He informed me that the liquid that was in the band is from when they check the band before putting it in me. Let's hope this works! Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences. I wish you all the best of luck.

Thank you <3

Do explain how this shows that I have not done my research? I am pretty sure that throwing up everytime I have something to eat or drink does not clasify as " normal." don't accuse me of not doing my research just because I am having complications. This board is to provide support, knowledge, and our experiences with one another, not to accuse me of not doing my research. With that said, if you don't have anything nice to say then don't respond to my posts.

Thanks everyone for all of the advice. I went to my doctor yesterday and he said I was fine and that the pain would subside. I also called twice throughout the day yesterday and the nurses said the same thing. I am going back today because I can not even drink anything without throwing up. I seriously want this band out. I wonder when and if they would take it out.

I am 1 week post op. I was doin ok the 2 days but all of a sudden got really tight in my chest in stomach last night. I figured I ate either too much of my broth or too fast. However, I woke up this morning and felt the same way. It hurts to swallow and feels like I need to burp but I can't, and it hurts! So I went to my doctor and he said I'm probably still swollen from surgery and he didn't want to take any of the liquid in my band, out. So I leave and as I get out front of the office I become very nauseas and start dry heaving, nothing comes up. I go home take a nap, I just woke up And now the same thing. I got super nauseas, and began to dry heave. It is so painful and I don't know what more to do :'(

I am 1 week post op. Last night I sat down to eat some broth and immediately after I felt very tight in my chest, my stomach hurt, and it gave me a headache. I figured I had eaten too fastnor too much but I woke up this morning and I still feel the same way. Any idea of what's goin on?

I am 5 days post op and looking forward to planning some healthy meals for once I am able to actually eat. What do you eat and how long after surgery were you able to actually start eating normal food?

I felt the exact same way. I was banded on 9/27 and up until yesterday I thought to myself what the Frick have I done and why!? Trust me it goes away and once you start feeling better you will be so happy! Hang in there and give your self a break.

I am 4 days post off and want to lay in my bed so bad!! When were you able to lay in bed And on your side?