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Well, got first fill May1st, 1.4cc. Have lots of restriction, PB alot.... lost 1 pound since.......starting to get very frustrated!!!

I had my first fill on May 1st, 1.4cc. I have lots of restriction, cannot eat very much of anything...... Have lost 2 pounds, not great. When I do eat I PB alot, everything gets stuck.

So glad to hear I'm not the only one!!!!! Having terrible problems eating regular meals, and then I just want to graze all night because I don't think I've had enough to eat.

Hi Michelle, Do you find you can eat everything, all the time? I am having big problems, when I can eat, I eat alot. However, most of the time I take a few bites and can't eat anymore or I will get sick and PB. I'm about ready to just have a protein drink at least once a day and maybe just try and eat once a day. Also, when I eat I sometimes get abdominal pain and actually got checked for gall bladder disease last week. I don't think this is normal restriction, not sure what the problem is.

VIACTIV now makes a chewable vitamin. It is a chocolate cherry flavor and very palatable. The directions say to chew 1 a day, but after comparing to the vitamin I used to take (Centrum Silver), I chew 2 per day. You should be able to find them in the pharmacy section of your local grocery store.

AMEN!!!!! THE LESS FILLS THE BETTER.

Oh yes, I get stuck and PB alot. I think I am just making bad choices, so this morning I am having 1/2 cup cottage cheese with some very cut up cantalope. I guess my head has to get with the program. I cannot eat everything no matter how much I chew. The other night I made some skinless/boneless chicken thighs (broiled), was able to eat 1 with some cut up tomato. Last night I made some fish and sweet potato, took 2 bites and knew nothing else would go down. I am worried about getting enough fuel for my body. When I have alot of trouble, I make myself a smoothie with non fat milk and frozen peaches and mango, and sometimes a banana..and that fills me up. Any other suggestions will be appreciated. Thanx!!! Arlene

Unable to eat much......Right Upper quadrant pain...I had my first fill on May 1st, 1.4cc. Hardly able to eat much before I get that almost stuck feeling. I also am experiencing right upper quadrant pain and had an ultrasound today to check my gallbladder. Ultrasound was negative and so was bloodwork. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing any abdominal pain. I also wonder if I'm eating enough to sustain myself, can't even finish one bowl of oatmeal....OMG I might get skinny!!!!!

Had my first fill last Thursday and only got 1.4cc, everyone else that day got lots more. I am now very happy that is all I got as I am definately having some problems getting used to the restriction. It took a few days but OMG there is a huge difference in how you will be able to eat.

I got them in small capsule form, take two every day. No problem with bad taste, look for the capsule.

I told everyone what I did, after I did it! My reasoning is....you can eat around the band and sabotage yourself. If I did that, I would be mighty embarrassed...so I told people to keep myself in check.

I only lost 4 pounds....during the 6 week period between banding and fill. I did however, lose inches. This is normal as everyones body and metabolism is different. Don't sweat it, you are on the right path and you will change for the better. Chins up everyone, your on your way to a new you!!!!

Okay, I will create a word document, but since I am not so computer efficient, those of you who want it will have to provide an e-mail for me to send it to. My e-mail is abhassin@yahoo.com.

Hi Everyone, I got my first fill last Thursday and was able to sit down with Dr Miranda to get some sollid guidelines as to what to eat. It's really very simple. She believes the food pyramid is the best tool for us to use. It is very basic and the equivalence to what a 9 year old would eat. Everyday: GRAINS 6oz VEGETABLES 2 1/2 cups (greens are free) FRUIT 1 1/2 cups DAIRY 2cups PROTEIN (meat, beans fish) 5 oz FAT 3 to 5 servings If you need me to, I can break it down further with examples for each food group. Good Luck and Happy Eating to all!! Arlene

Hey guys, I'm 62 and just got banded..... You're only as old as you feel!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My daughter lives in Summerlin, I can visit her anytime. Besides I would love to have her meet some Bandsters as she would benefit greatly from getting banded.

What about gallbladder?

Hi Everyone, Going back to TJ tomorrow to get first fill. My mind is a blank (must be my age) and I totally cannot remember what I was told, about fasting or eating light the day before? Any info will be helpful, thanx!!! Arlene

So far mine is still "IT", perhaps this will change when I get my fill on Thursday. Arlene

I go for my first fill this Thursday. I will be flying in and out the same day and my cost for fill and transportation is $199.00. For $299.00, you can stay ovenight at the hotel. OCC makes it very easy for you.

oops....something bad has happened to my avatar..............

:girl_dance: HOORAY!!!!! LOOKING GREAT!!!!! Arlene

It's a piece of cake and you'll do fine.... Good Luck and welcome to Bandster Land!

=D> I will be there May 1st for my first fill! See you then! Arlene

WOW....huge drug war going on in TJ Supposed to go for a fill on Thursday.....thank goodness I made transportation arrangements!!!!