Not even 2 weeks out and...

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Note: Gnawing your arm off too early after surgery can cause slippage. It is not recommended until safe to do so. :smile:

That is VERY VERY absolutely true. And once you have restriction you'll just PB if you gnaw off too much so it's best to just leave it be! :Dancing_wub:

[Agnes 0]

Just curious...

if you do cheat.. doesnt the band slip close to the cheat date? or can it slip months later?

I can start solids tomorrow..but i am scared to!

[Agnes 0]

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[RestlessMonkey 7]

Just curious...

if you do cheat.. doesnt the band slip close to the cheat date? or can it slip months later?

I can start solids tomorrow..but i am scared to!

Yes, according to my surgeon and the few things I've read, eating "ahead" of a post op diet is a major cause of slips. I've read posters on here who "cheated" and were back in the OR for repairs. If you don't "pop" the band loose immediately, you can cause the bond it forms to be weakened and subject to slips on down the road.

OR you can "get away with it". It's a roulette wheel spin. Most of us, once we realize how darned important that ONE diet is in all the diets we have had in our lives, manage to stick it out. I think many people "cheat" because they just plain were not educated about why it matters to much.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

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I think, like pushing an elevator button 100 times instead of once, this doesn't really HELP...but if it makes you feel good then I guess you go, girl! :biggrin:

[Agnes 0]

I think, like pushing an elevator button 100 times instead of once, this doesn't really HELP...but if it makes you feel good then I guess you go, girl! :biggrin:

lol

i know...but you have to have more than 10 or so characters or it wont let you post...

[RestlessMonkey 7]

This is going to sound SO Pizzy! LOL

But sometimes I don't post because you did that bump thing and I don't want you to think that's why I did.

SIGH! No I'm not ocd, not anal, not adhd. Controlling maybe? Probably! :biggrin:

Anyway you push the elevator button lots if you want. I do when no one is around. It's a form of rebellion for me! :thumbup:

[losing4life 0]

I am 5 days post op and having hunger pains head and stomach . i do feel satisfied if i drink my Protein shake every hour . maybe you need to up your Protein shakes thats what will keep you from being hungry. good luck hang in there. I keep telling myself not to mess up diet because I dont want slippage ot erosion to be a problem .

Did your surgeon recommend that? I read through my paperwork and it seems one of the concerns is taking in too many calories that way.

[losing4life 0]

I'm only four days post-op, and while I'm not hungry much, I had visions of tacos, Beans, chalupas, and nachos:ohmy: dancing in my head during Days of Our Lives.

Weirdest thing.:biggrin:

I have been having dreams that I ate a cookie someone offered me and then freaked out because I was going to screw up my band. It's funny really, not.

[BethFromVA 5]

This is going to sound SO Pizzy! LOL

But sometimes I don't post because you did that bump thing and I don't want you to think that's why I did.

SIGH! No I'm not ocd, not anal, not adhd. Controlling maybe? Probably! :thumbup:

Anyway you push the elevator button lots if you want. I do when no one is around. It's a form of rebellion for me! :thumbup:

You rebel, you! :biggrin:

[Dawni 0]

wow good job with your loss . your surgery weight was the same as mine and it is nice to see someom]nr in the same situation. i hope (i know)I am going to have the same success.

Dawni