BellCurveBabe

They gave us capri sun at OCC to drink so that is why I kept with it.

How full is your band? I can see giving up if you are at full capacity but if there is room in there then fll it up!!!! Don't give up until you are at full capacity. I envy these ladies too, but they also work their butts (literally) off. Some of these ladies work out for 60-90 minutes 5-6 days per week AND limit their calories to 1,200!!! To quote Tim McGraw, "How bad do you want it?"

I'm not sure if this link will help you or not. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Making-th...e/9780307382504

I think adequate hydration, creamy soups and drinkable yougart helped me alot at day 7. Stick with it!!!

Do you think it would help someone who hasn't had a fill yet?

The only time I throw up is when I don't chew well or I eat too fast. I'm sure some of those people have a messed up band...........but not all of them. I met a bandster who told me horrible scary stories about getting stuck, not losing weight, getting gas, throwing up etc. I got a chance to see her eat and that answered my questions. If you are committed to changing your lifestyle and educate yourself then you should be fine.

I am getting stuck on things like chicken and noodles without any fill quite frequently. I need to take smaller bites and chew better. When that dreaded tear jerking, nose watering, hiccuping event occurs what is the best method to clear? Someone wrote that their doctor told them to stick their finger down their throat if it doesn't clear after a few minutes and other people say to walk around until it clears. What is the best thing to do for your band. I don't want it to slip

I don't own glasses either. They surprised me with the, "Your here for pre-ops.....why not just have your surgery today?" So I wore my contacts during the surgery from what I remember.

She looks fantastic!!! The decision to have her banded was the right decision as far as I am concerned.

If you find any that will take Mexico patients let me know. I am moving back to upstate NY from Honolulu in July. I do plan on getting my first fill at OCC but would like to stay closer to home for the rest.

CanadianBandster That is so awesome!!! We have about the same stats and I can only hope to have sucess like you. When your swelling goes down take some pics and step on the scale. You are a big inspiration for me.

I think your doing just fine. I hope that I can lose that much in 4 months. I used to GAIN that much in 4 months!!!

I really like the EAS Advantedge (chocolate or strawberry) ready to drink shakes mixed with some extra milk. They are only 110 calories and 17 grams of protien. They taste good. You should buy 1 or 2 of a few shakes so you can find your favorite before your surgery date. As for going back to work....you should be fine. I am a physical therapist and went back to work 4 days after surgery. I have to crawl on the floor and lift a considerable amount.

So....you can just spontaneously PB? It can happen at any time? I was thinking it would only happen during eating or immediately after. Good to know!!! I will stock up on the zip locks.

Wow, that sounds like a good way to do a fill. When you get to solids let us know if you can feel the restriction. How much did it cost?