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I have already been to another seminar for the other surgeons in town, but I only went for the information. I do not want to use them as my surgeon. The seminar I have not been able to attend is by the surgeon I want to use. I am sure they have their reasons for waiting for the seminar, but it's just frustrating. I have been looking forward to getting this show on the road. I'm not so worried about fast tracking the surgery, I just want to get started with the insurance paperwork. I know my insurance requires 6 months of dr. supervised dieting, but I am not sure if they just need my dr. to sign a form saying I have done that or if I will have to complete another 6 months after starting the process. I have BCBS of FL, but apparently there are a variety of plans within that. So, all I can do is wait. I'd like to gt started on changing some of my eating habits, but I don't want to jump out of the 40 BMI because I haven't had a formal diagnoses of PCOS, although my dr. feels I have it, because I would need to have a comorbidity if my BMI is under 40. I'll probably go ahead and make an appointment with my Dr. and get an official diagnosis in the meantime.

I think this forum is where I will add my 2 cents into the conversation. I had had my band placed in 2006 and did very well until my mammogram showed breast cancer in 2012. Then I had the saline withdrawn from my band before my cancer operation. I am now "cancer free" and have been living with the band and trying to lose with no fill. The winter months went well but when spring arrived and all the outdoor activities boosted my appetite! I've gained too fast and would like to get back on my band wagon. It is soooo hard, now I'm going to have to ask for a refill, I guess.

My port is a little to the right, below my chest bone. I never really feel it and i sleep on my stomach. I have never felt my band before...I forget about it mostly unless I eat too fast!

Hi everyone. I am scheduled for surgery on August 4th and have 2 weeks out of work for vacation scheduled. I am wondering about going back to work. I have intermittent heavy lifting to do. I work on a loading dock and have to open and close tractor trailer doors intermittently throughout the shift. I don't want to go back on restricted limitations because a) i really don't want anyone to know b)they can send me home without any pay So, for those of you who are experienced, do you think i could do my job?

Very normal...When I started solids, I could eat half a egg and be stuffed. And generally if you have that stuck feeling you may be eating too fast...Or in some cases there are foods that just no longer agree, at least for now...

Being short and fat has been an exceptional challenge. The wider my waist had gotten, the more difficult it is to reach things; up in the cupboards, etc. because my large belly reduced my arm's length by about 3 inches. Also being short, I think I have a short esophagus because I feel full very fast as it is, sometimes the food just feels stuck. But this is a symptom that started after my waist expanded. Has anyone else ever experienced this?

Well, you sound as if you need to eat more slowly to allow your body to send warning signals before you get pain. Chew chew chew and all that. Really make an effort to slow down. Serve yourself less to start with and just allow yourself what's on your plate - really, its probably very soon before you have your first fill and that will make it easier. YOu have to mentally dig in at this stage and really find some willpower, but you dont have to rely on that forever. As to overeating and the cup of food thing, well there are really no hard and fast rules on that one. If you're not getting pain, pbing and stupendous fullness, then you're not overstuffing your pouch, your body will tell you when you do this. The half cup to a cup thing never applies to some people, if you're unrestricted you can eat more than that and some people still lose on the larger amounts of food, so try to listen to your body and not some externally enforced "rule".

I got a bit blitzed, to the point i almost couldnt talk clearly off of two shots. so it does happen. Havent touched a drop since, and i weighed much more then. With all the Vitamins and Protein we take it, we put a greater need on our liver and kidneys to process the things we take in and as a result we dont filter alcohol as fast nor as completely over time as we used to. that why we get drunk faster. So just be careful.

Why no Pre Op diet? Anyone the just told me start liquid diet Wednesday, Fast Thursday,Surgery Friday. Is this normal! I read some people liquid 2 weeks.

Yeah, these bands have a mind of their own eh? One day she loves chicken and the next, no way, get that white chicken breast crap outta here. One week it's oh sure, you can eat egg beaters and then the very next day, nope, not today pal. I do have to confess that about 50% of the time it's me. I eat too big too fast or didn't chew adequately. On the positive side, it's a reminder that she's still working and that we better not forget about her(it). tmf

More then 2.5 years out and can still puke my guts out if I eat to fast or my stomach decides it is just not going to handle it. It is something we will live with the rest of our lives.... Isn't it wonderful to continue to have the reminder that we have changed our life patterns for the better. This includes WLS!

Oh I am so happy to hear your consult went well! Your surgery date is coming up fast so make sure u get your information gathered and if u wanna practice a pre-op diet etc

That's great! Getting all your questions answered always makes you feel better. The time will go by so fast, I got my date a month ago and it is here! I am scheduled for the 6th. Good luck to you!

Welcome Rocio, your journey so far has been fast. Did you do a lot of research first, if you did not have time then use this site to get answers to questions. There is a search facility and lots of answers - you will find that the same questions come up on a regular basis. I would suggest that you look at the following to get started 3 week stall Depression after surgery/buyers remorse What to eat on purée/soft diet stage If you do have any questions then just post them and you will find that there are lots of helpful people on this site who have lots of experience. There is one thing I would urge you to do and tat is to take your measurements, you will find periods when the scale does not move and when this happens recheck your measurements and you will find you have lost inches. Also claim this weigtloss journey for yourself and do not try to compare yourself to others and their weigtloss, you will ALWAYS find someone who loses faster than you and if you compare yourself it is easy to get down. Your body will lose weight at the rate that is best for you - keep on mind that your journey may take longer than you think. Again welcome, this is a brilliant site. Cathy

beautifult, I also work 12 hour shifts and it is very hard for me to get in a decent sit down meal, however, I take my optifast protein drinks to work and I will have one every four hours or so. I have to eat on the run (this is partly how I gained my wieght by eating quick fast foods). I have explained to my supervisor that I will need to take at least 20 minutes to have a sit down meal because of the band and he told me to take the time and take care of myself. I just started my regular meals and it is going well. I take the time to chew, chew, chew and I am so far losing weight and I am using the gym at work because of the 12 hours and the convience of it being right there on site. As for you not having the time to take a break, I do understand, however talk to your supervisor about your needs. You are a caregiver of others, so why not take at least 20 minutes to take care of yourself also? If all esle fails, the protein drinks are already premixed and I put mine in a cup that I can carry around with me and sip on. Hope this helps a little.

I used to like M&Ms well I tried half of one (without peanuts) because I heard about a change in taste and wanted to see if this was true and OMG! it was like someone shoved a teaspoon of sugar in my mouth. I spit it out real fast and washed my mouth.

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Hi Littlefroggy: This may not be your solution, but 99% of the time that I get stuck, especially when I first started getting my fills (I have had only 3) I am usually doing it my self, by not chewing up my food properly, too big of a bite and eating too fast. When I do what I am supposed to do, I have a easier time and have no problems. However, you may have too big of a fill. My fill doctor has his patients doing liquids for a week after a fill and I know when I don't do as he suggest. Pam

I was also given a script for Emend that I took the morning of surgery before leaving for the hospital. I had a short wave of nausea but it went away as fast as it came. I cant imagine throwing up after having surgery. Chrisann you are a tough lady!!!

yep eating too fast still makes me throw up post op. Eating slow is still something I struggle with. I try to put my fork down between bites and count to 10, or do something else while I eat like read if I'm eating alone. Finish a page, take a bite

Just threw up my first meal bc I ate wayyyyyyy too fast! Is this problem happening with anyone else? Or does anyone have anything they do to slow themselves down? I was so use to shoveling food in before not worrying and right now I'm paying for it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My name is Jennifer Hada. I've been banded for 3 years and have had good succes. I've lost a bit over 100 pounds but still have quite a bit to go. I've never had any problems until the last few days. I've don't know if I stretched something or what but I've been having general soreness underneath my ribcage and occasional sharp pains if I straighten up to fast or turn over in bed the wrong way. I made an appt with my surgeon on Saturday and am doing liquids until then. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Jennifer Hada

Slim Fast works like a charm for me. Try it!

Raven, I am heading down there in a couple of weeks and wasn't scared until I purchased the plane tickets, now it just seems so real. Omar was telling how they just had a patient that felt so good that she went site-seeing in SD I am assuming it must have been you. I can't believe you have lost so much so fast, I hope I have the same results. Good luck and keep up the good work, I'm sure it can't be easy. CDC

People seem to loose ALOT of weight FAST with the sleeve, the one where they cut out your stomach. I had plication done and I am losing weight and feel fabulous, but I think if I had the sleeve I would be loosing faster. I had my surgery January 10th, I was 272lbs and a size 22/24 jean. Today I am 238 and a size 16 jean. My surgeon was Dr. Abril in Mexicali and he performs ALL of the different weight loss surgeries. If you want any information let me know. Good luck.