New to the banded life

[chiiillin 0]

Hello,

I got my band on November 14th. I didn't follow protocol and eat liquid diet. My weight has remained steady at 260 lbs even 3 weeks after surgery. There is no restriction on my band yet. I do get a lot of gas and burps which never happened before. I have to chew real well or things will get stuck. I'm trying to keep a good attitude but afraid this might Not work. I do eat less but not eating correctly. Will acid reflux go away? I get CCS on Dec 21. Hopefully restriction will help.me be more disciplined. I am able to go to work like normal. It doesn't change too much in my life other than I eat extremely slow. Kind of nice to enjoy a good healthy meal that takes 30 minutes to consume.

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[weneebug 88]

Is there a reason you didn't follow the liquid diet? I am surprised that you didn't get really sick as this is done to let your body heal.

[chiiillin 0]

I just didn't get enough guidance. I didn't have the support needed. Is there any tips you would recommend. I am getting the band tightened in 2 weeks. I figure than I will start doing more liquid diet.

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[Treadmillwalker 486]

I just didn't get enough guidance. I didn't have the support needed. Is there any tips you would recommend. I am getting the band tightened in 2 weeks. I figure than I will start doing more liquid diet.

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Yowza, call your surgeon's office and ask if there is a dietician you can meet with. Each surgeon is different and not knowing which of the two techniques your doctor performed tells me you need to meet with his/her office and receive education. By not doing the liquid diet you can tear your stitches, cause your band to slip, and more. Call your doctor. Advocate for yourself. Good luck.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

Edited December 13, 2016 by Treadmillwalker

[Sai 785]

Hello,

I got my band on November 14th. I didn't follow protocol and eat liquid diet. My weight has remained steady at 260 lbs even 3 weeks after surgery. There is no restriction on my band yet. I do get a lot of gas and burps which never happened before. I have to chew real well or things will get stuck. I'm trying to keep a good attitude but afraid this might Not work. I do eat less but not eating correctly. Will acid reflux go away? I get CCS on Dec 21. Hopefully restriction will help.me be more disciplined. I am able to go to work like normal. It doesn't change too much in my life other than I eat extremely slow. Kind of nice to enjoy a good healthy meal that takes 30 minutes to consume.

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If you have to chew real well otherwise it may get stuck, you may already have enough restriction. When I had no restriction (all liquid out of my band), nothing got stuck. I know a few that get enough restriction from just having the band without any fills.

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[AmyR 38]

You definitely need more education on your eating habits, nutrition and more restriction.

[kcpjoneill 0]

Hello,

I got my band on November 14th. I didn't follow protocol and eat liquid diet. My weight has remained steady at 260 lbs even 3 weeks after surgery. There is no restriction on my band yet. I do get a lot of gas and burps which never happened before. I have to chew real well or things will get stuck. I'm trying to keep a good attitude but afraid this might Not work. I do eat less but not eating correctly. Will acid reflux go away? I get CCS on Dec 21. Hopefully restriction will help.me be more disciplined. I am able to go to work like normal. It doesn't change too much in my life other than I eat extremely slow. Kind of nice to enjoy a good healthy meal that takes 30 minutes to consume.

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Hi, I was banded on Nov 21st and am having the same issue! I thought I was the only one, I just don't feel like it's been that big of a change for me. I am also hoping that a fill will help. Please provide an update once you get yours.

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