Were is all my Chattanoogians at?

[Carrie_C 9]

You shouldn't start eating normal foods too soon because it can cause your band to slip. It needs time to heal and attach good to your stomach. That is part of the reason for the liquid and soft food diets....

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

I am at the end of my third week. According to the stuff they gave me, at the beginning of the third week, I could start eating soft proteins(eggs, cheese, finely chopped meats etc.) I did that and by the end of the third week today I have started eating more regular food - Fiber breads, Pasta, other meats(hamburger, steak). With all that being said, I started eating the 4th week stuff a few days early. When I do eat, I am absolutely careful to chew everything until it turns into paste so I do not have any issues.

y'all can click on my livestrong.com daily plate link and see what I have been eating. I was not very worried

Edited April 29, 2009 by Dwayne Bordelon

[Carrie_C 9]

Oh, I thought you meant you started eating normal right after surgery, LOL!

[*slim* 2]

Oh, I thought you meant you started eating normal right after surgery, LOL!

So did I. That was why I was saying call the office.:ohmy:

[downsdc 0]

My third adjustment was Tuesday 4/21. I have another adjustment scheduled for next month.

[*slim* 2]

Hey! It is great to see you doing so good with your weight loss. How is your restriction?

[punkster 0]

im still here. glad you are doing well craigd.

thanks for checking on me slim. how are you? my appt got moved for my next adjustment and im a little peaved about that but other wise ok.

down 54 lbs. now at almost 6 months out.

[*slim* 2]

I'm glad that you are doing ok. 54 pounds is great! Why did they move your appointment?

I'm doing ok. I had an adjustment last week. I really felt it last week. I still feel it, but I can tell that it has loosened already. I can only hope that it doesn't loosen too much more. I need some of the restriction to last a little longer than a week.

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

im still here. glad you are doing well craigd.

thanks for checking on me slim. how are you? my appt got moved for my next adjustment and im a little peaved about that but other wise ok.

down 54 lbs. now at almost 6 months out.

They must be getting behind. My first fill appointment was moved from May 7 to May 12th. I was a little bummed.

[*slim* 2]

That is so odd. My fill was last Thursday. I had an appointment for that Tuesday. I was able to call on that Monday before and still get an appointment for that Thursday. Of course, there is no telling what has happened since then.

[Carrie_C 9]

I had an appointment for my 1 year followup for the 28th and they had to change it as well. I am supposed to go for a fill and a followup on May 13, but now I don't really feel like I need the fill. I am going to wait and see how I do next week. Some days it is really tight and other days it is loose. So I don't know what to do...

[*slim* 2]

I wonder if someone is sick? Did they give a reason why all of the appointments have been changed?

[punkster 0]

I wonder if someone is sick? Did they give a reason why all of the appointments have been changed?

Ponce is going out of town, i was told.

i agree with the restriction for a week. my last fill (my 5th) only lasted about 2.5 weeks. argh! i cant wait until i have restriction for a month or so. i am back to being able to eat rice and bread at dinner and am hungry most of the time. that sucks. i am hoping that this next fill is the sweet spot but not getting my hopes up. getting a little discouraged with lack of restriction but am still losing some weight so i guess it evens out.

[*slim* 2]

i cant wait until i have restriction for a month or so. i am back to being able to eat rice and bread at dinner and am hungry most of the time.

I am so there with you. I still have some restriction, but I can eat more than what I think i should be able to. I am tired of dieting. I know that I have to work the band, but it would be so much easier if I wasn't hungry.

[punkster 0]

sorry slim. i am right there with you. hope you feel better.