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OH NO!!! girl you gotta take it slow!! I know exactly how you feel though. You see that weight coming off and you want it off faster! been there done that... I have done the same thing getting overfilled but i didnt have to get a total unfil. I was slowly sipping on water to keep from being severly dehydrated. This band is a lovely tool but it sure can make you miserable at times. Just make sure you get some protein shakes in. I am struggling too right now. I want to get another fill so bad but I know i will be too full and wont be able to eat. I can barely eat now but I keep eating the wrong things (all JUNK food). I finally lost a pound so that has at least motivated me to do a little better. I'm addicted to the scale! I'm determined to get these 8 lbs off by the 18th! I am sure you wont gain that much back because you are on a mission! workin out twice a day?!?! girl send me some of that motivation!

Hi there --- Your post about having been banded on November 9th came through my email but I cannot find it on here! I was banded November 3rd and have moved onto two ounces of protein per meal. My friend, with whom I had the surgery on the same day at the same hospital, and I are getting our first fill tomorrow. I believe we go back to soft foods for a while after that...I have to check the schedule they gave us. How are you doing?

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I have had a slow recovery due to a surprise hiatal hernia repair. The swelling has caused even more pain in my shoulders along with a feeling of a large knot in the middle of my chest. I wasn't able to keep down the protein drinks so my doc wanted me to come in for a barium swallow and x-ray to make sure the band was seated correctly. The band was in the correct place but very tight due to the swelling. I was put on clear liquids and have a f/u on Tuesday. Unfortunately, by Friday night I was feeling better and didn't follow my doc's instructions. I decided to have a lean cuisine meal..... bad idea! I felt fine during and after I ate but in the morning my shoulder pain was worse than ever. I never learn! I am still a little bloated but feel better now. I am sure I will progress as long as I behave myself. I know this was the right decision for me.

How have you been doing? Are you having any pain and/or nausea? I would love to keep in touch with you to share our journey.

I seem to relate to you the most...I can eat about all the junk food I want but give me some dense protein and I'm struggling to get 3 bites down. I know I am eating to big of bites and to fast but it is such a bad habit to break, I figure that is why I haven't lost as much as some but I am grateful for what I have lost. I just join the gym and maybe I can be back on track, don't think I need a fill but I think I am about 8.5 in my 9cc band.

Well its been awhile since I talked to you, lol. My surgery date got postponed cuz i was sick...lol it was 10/27.....i will know exactly how much i have lost to date on wed the 20th....the last time i weight was before xmas on the 16th and i was at 20 lbs gone....so its averagely coming off, lol....but i think inches are coming off quicker : ) No complaints here! U look fabulous! I have been upping the protein and exercise this new year too, so keep up that conviction!!!

Congrats! My surgery went well too. Not one complaint. I'm quite sore but it's really not as bad as I thought it would be. I"ve had none of that gas pain either...I have 5 incisions. 4 tiny ones and one thats about 3 inches maybe smaller. It's still pretty swollen where that incision is. Are you on liquids? My diet is blended foods for 14 days, which I'm very thankful for. I wasn't interested in eatting anything but I had pudding with some protein powder a couple of hours ago. My stomach is still making some very interesting noises. I hope all continues to be well!

-Kate

Eating protein helps get the craving out your system? I always crave sweets and I love bread. I can still eat bread as long as I eat it slow.

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went shoppign today, bought me some pumas, sweats, protein sh*t and um...omg guess what

did you know they have CRYSTAL LIGHT popsicals???? I'm soooooooooo pumped!! i bought 5 boxes lmao

Hi Susan,

I was hoping you can help me. I noticed that I don't have the option to start a new thread. Do I need to do anything else other than register in order to have the option to start a new thread?

Thanks in advance.

Ya i just had surgery yesterday and i am in a little pain but not to much. WHen did you start drinking the protein drinks?

Your menu sounds just like mine i found some ground chicken in the grocery store...i tried that in my spaghetti....pretty good i've even had chicken alfrado! That's not so bad in the blender..haha! Yeah...i'm sticking to about a half cup....i'm starting to eye-ball it now. I'm getting full when i eat...i think it's all the protein? I'm finding that i'm craving stuff now...you doing that? I have a big craving for mexican now so the closest thing i can come up with is blended pintos w/ cheese and a tbsp of salsa haha. Close enough to satisfy me for now. I dont think i have anything in my band...they didnt tell me either way. But if i take a bite too much i feel it! And i feel like i had just ate my thanksgiving dinner (when i've only had a little mush). I did get on the scales today and i lost that pound i gained...so i'm hoping im on the down hill slope now. I wanna be under 300 by feb. 1st.

Hey lady i have a q? For ya....i was banded on january 16th...starting weight 330....well, the first few days i lost down to 316...then i gain a pound. Now i'm scared to get on the scales did you go through this? I came home eating blended foods the day after surgery...and i'm getting 60-70g protein a day. Any advice?

Well, I am curious as to what kind of protein shakes you got? How many grams of protein? etc...

YAY!! Mushies hahah! I'm stuck at 14 pounds too!!! I'm getting angry cause I dont eat any more than a child! My dr. wants me to push 60-70g protein each day....that is a task. I dont feel like all that protein is allowing me to lose the weight...but i'm gonna keep on it cause thats' what the dr. ordered I'm hoping I will wake up and hop on the scales and be down another 10lbs It was falling off like magic the first few days...are you having this problem??

HI MIKE STILL NOT GETTING HUNGRY!! I DID GET KINDA SICK THIS MORNING...I WASNT HYDRATED ENOUGH AND I WASNT GETTING THE PROTEIN THAT I NEED SO...I AM PUSHING 60-70G. PROTEIN EACH DAY AND AT LEAST 64oz FLUIDS. I FELT SO BAD...DIDNT VOMIT...BUT GOT REAL SHAKY AND BROKE OUT IN A COLD SWEAT...VERY WEAK AND BAD HEADACHE. BUT ALL IS WELL NOW...I'M NOT GONNA GET MYSELF IN THAT SITUATION AGAIN!!

MY HUBBY IS NOT BANDED...HE IS ONE OF THOSE "GIFTED" PEOPLE THAT CAN EAT WHATEVER HE WANTS AND NEVER GAINS AN OUNCE HAHA! BUT HE IS WALKING RIGHT BY ME THROUGH IT ALL...VERY GOOD SUPPORT

Hello Toni,

I have just posted to the thread, but to reply to your message: The cost of my 2 night stay at The Princess Grace Hospital in London was ?2200 and the cost of all the surgery was just over ?5000.

John Rogers does not include fills in his price nor believe in the practice of saying that the price includes 6 fills etc., as most people will not require more than 3, so should not be charged in advance unnecessarily.

The cost per fill is 125 for his services plus ?200 for the x-ray department charges at PGH. Consultations with him are also ?125 in Harley Street.

I have found him to be the most honest, no-nonsense man. He explains fully and clearly what he will do, how it will feel and what you should expect from it. He will offer you two types of band - the old single stitch band (most commonly used) or the new French band that works on exactly the same principal but is held in place with 5 retaining stitches as opposed to 1. Obviously you may decide to go for the by-pass which is much more invasive and he will discuss this with you too.

The hospital was lovely and the treatment I received was first class.

Good luck with whatever you choose. Remember - this is for life and your life must and will change. It can be hard and sometimes uncomfortable, but the options are negative: fat/asthma/diabetes/emphysema/heart disease etc.

I have lost over 4 stones since October on 2 fills. I still have a way to go but I'm getting there.

Best regards

x

Hey - thanks for accepting the friend link! I also started my pre-op liquid diet yesterday . . . Optifast. I am getting banded by Dr Frank Veninga in Dallas! Lap band was the only option for me. I have about 135 or so to loose. Are you on all liquids? How are you doing? I found adding extracts (vanilla, coconut, banana) to my shakes makes them better. They don't have any sugar or anything in them. Nice!

Hello Telly,

I was reading your post about preparing for a bodybuilding competition and saw your workout schedule, but was wondering if you could also post what a typical week long menu looks like for you (with measurements if possible)? Also, how much isolated protein and nitro explosion do you consume per day and what time of day?

I'm really desperate for this info so I can start getting my body in great shape, too just like yours. You look awesome!!

Thanks,

Lisa Weinberger

Hearty Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl- 1 pack of instant Oatmeal, half a small apple diced, teaspoon of granola, sprinkle of unjury unflavored protein powder. This is an awesome breakfast. I can hardly eat it all, sometimes I don't, but boy is it good and it's healthy!!

Started trying out protein shakes! Matrix milk chocolate is pretty good thus far :]

I'm a week out from surgery (5/14) need help with what to have on hand for the first 2 weeks. I will be on a liquid only diet, anything I can drink easily through a straw. So far I'm thinking chicken broth, miso soup, and protein shakes. Anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks!

Day 6 after being banded , still on liquids only , but really wanting to eat something besides , broth, popsicle's and protein drink and jello, not really hungry just need a little more variety , any suggestions ?

well, hell , I have high blood pressure not low, back to liquid protein diet for a week to get myself leveled off again.

today: remember your vitamins, make sure you eat veggies and fruit today...and dont forget protein (it will fill you up)