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call your dr. they can give you something for the nausea. Water is a must, you do not want to get dehydrated. I felf really lousy after my surgery too but i had no nausea. The pain should only last a couple of days I think day 4 I woke up and felt like a million bucks. Do not be afraid to call your Dr. and ask questions! Good Luck.

uff.... really? OMG I would have died.

I was lucky, i did not have to do a "diet" for my insurance company. My surgeon required I lose weight but no set amout. If I gained weight he would not do the surgery. Every dr. is so different.

your ok. I don't know why but yes, you can have an odd sensation for a while. I would get a soar throat too, at first. If you can drink liquids... I think your are fine.

I lost hair like CrAzY about 6 months after surgery. I have a lot of hair and I was starting to really get worried. I did not take anything for it. Get lots of protien. It will all come back, mine did!

liquid calroies are dangerous. The don't fill you up so they add up quickly. You need to eat solid food. If you are getting stuck and sliming start by taking really - really small bites. Chew it really good. Put your fork down for 30 - 60 seconds after you swallow before you take another bite. liquids WILL sabatoge your weight loss! Good Luck... you really should discuss all of this with your doctor.

Well, if you are having trouble with solids now it will just get worse with a fill. You should be able to eat solids and not slime. What to you consider your "green zone"? Everyone has a different idea of this, usually put in our heads by our doctors etc. I consider myself to be in my green zone. I can eat anything, bread, Pasta, etc as long as it take little bites and eat slow enough. I get full pretty quickly, I don't always choose to stop and can eat more. It is realizing where to stop that I sometimes struggle with.

Enjoy, they say no because of calories. My dr. is fine with special occassions.

Awsome... you look wonderful!

Sorry, I've never thought of it but kind of misleading. That is the total after each fill, not how much extra was in each fill. My first fill was 3.7, my next fill was 1.0 = 4.7 Total 5.6 cc currently in my band.

Your too tight (imo). Too tight leads to problems and could cause a slip. You should really discuss with your DR.

OMG!!! YOU CAN DO IT. It's 28 pounds. I agree, get back to the basics. Eat healthy and exercise. I screw up, but the next day I get back at it. Don't let the old habits take over. If you have bad days, so what... but don't let it be everyday. Seriously.... you can do this. Track your calories so you can see what you are eating. I would strongly suggest a site like Sparkpeople or My Fittness Pal. I track everything that goes in my mouth and every calorie burned with exercise. It keeps me accountable! Good Luck to you! You CAN DO IT!

Hello All, Just want to say "hi". I was very addicted to this site and then got away from it for a while. I've really missed it so I'm back. I don't see many familiar faces but am looking forward to getting to know some of you!

How many calories are you eating? Are you exercising? I went 5 months without losing a single pound. I exercised at least 5 days a week and ate pretty much by the book. I could NOT lose an ounce. My dr and dietian suggested weight training instead of all that cardio. I started a "body pump" class 3 times a week at the gym. 5 week I lost 8 pounds. I don't know if that was why or if my body finally decided to give into the plateau but my weight started moving again. My dietian said that your body will get to a point that it just says "no way" "no more" your a heavy person and you are going to stay that way. You just have to keep doing what you are doing and push through. Don't let the, no weight loss, discourage you, eventually... it has got to give. Keep up the good work!

That's the only way I slept up until I had surgery. It's been 2 years and I still can't sleep on my stomach. I am just so uncomfortable. Not sure why? I try every now and then. When I first roll over I am in heaven. I loved sleeping on my stomach. But it doesn't last long. Just can't do it. Oddly, I have gotten very used to sleeping on my back and I COULD NOT SLEEP a wink before on my back. Didn't think I'd ever adjust! But, I did.

I couldn't gag them down. I used Carnation instant Breakfast mixed with milk for 2 weeks after surgery. Haven't touched a protien shake since. Good Luck

Ha! yeah, I have noticed when I have had issues it is always something "I'm doing wrong" couldn't be a problem with the band. Good Luck!

147 and still moving!

I have read of several people who have experienced the shoulder pain. I have read that it is related to the band. There used to be someone on this site that had a lot of trouble with it and her Dr's did link it to the band. Can you do a search of this site, maybe you could find some info out that way.

Hello, I had my surgery about 22 months ago. So glad I did it, don't regret a thing!

In a heart beat! I'd turn the clock back 10 years and do it all over again (8 years sooner). I have had very few, if any problems. You will learn to eat the right way and them little bites will just seem normal. I eat small bites and it takes me forever. I get full on a cup of food and it took a long time but I feel the satisfaction on that one cup of food I felt before after eating 2 plates of food. I struggle with "snacking" still but I work it into my "calories" and it all seems to work for me. Keep up the battle, soon it will feel normal!

Congrats on the baby. Some people really need a lot of Fluid in their band to feel the restriction. Funny how different it can be for everyone. Good luck to you! YOu can do it. You exercise so that is a big plus. Maybe if you have been doing the same thing for a while you could change it up. I lost 130 some pounds and came to a screeching hault! OMG I have never been so frustrated in my life. I knew I didn't need a fill and I was eating well and exercised very regular. Went and visited my Dr and my dietitian and they suggested starting a strength training regiment. I now go to "body pump" at the gym. After 2 weeks of doing it (3 times a week) I have lost 9 pounds in a little over a month. Maybe it was because of that, maybe my body just finally gave in to the plateau... anyway it seems to have kicked me back into loss mode. Good luck to ya!

I'm going on 2 years post op.... I would NEVER eat rice at a dinner party! I can eat a little rice but I mean "nibble" or it gets stuck. Does he know you've had surgery?

I hated all yogurt. I tried Greek a few times and couldn't get down more than 1 bite. Then I bought Oikos Key Lime Greek Yogurt. I am completely obsessed. Scrumptious. If you haven't tried it, try it. Truly my favorite thing to eat! LOVE IT!

I didn't use to freeze anything. Now you can go to my freezer and have a buffet of choices. Chili, beef veg Soup, meatballs, meat loaf, beef stew, taco pie etc. And the food saver is worth every penny cuz everthing keeps for a really long time. I find somethings really hard to make in small quantities like chili or Pasta sauce.