01-05-2009, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 38
State: Ontario | Re: Bandster Hell, Herbal Supplements and other questios.... | |
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Originally Posted by ReadyInCT  Hello All,
I'm looking for support and answers and some motivation. I was banded on 9.23.2008 and have had 6 fills to an approximate total of 5.5cc in a 10cc band. Since I am still questioning the feeling of restriction, I don't think I am there yet. During my last fill [on Friday] the PA filled the band until I couldn't get water down. I think I could tell it was really tight ~ when water hurts, it's tight! So the PA removed some of the fill, I tested with water again and was able to get it down. I was very optimistic. But alas, that optimism ended quickly. I am still able to eat anything and in any size ~ sometimes I forget and eat a bigger bite ~ no pain, nothing gets stuck, nada. I understand that I'm still looking for my sweet spot but I just realized [duh] that it's not just the band. My 'participation' is also required. Again...DUH! So even though I 'can' eat anything doesn't mean I should wait until the band kicks in and 'stops' me. How can such an intelligent woman be sooooo stupid????!!!!!????? LOL!
Question #1: Herbal supplement. I take a few herbal supplements faithfully that are pretty large capsules. Any ideas what I can do once I reach restriction? I tried taking the 'herbs' out of the capsules and the taste is nasty in water... and yougurt. Any ideas? I tried and failed to use a pill-splitter on them [no surprise!]. Has anyone found chewable herbal supplements?
Question #2: Why should we avoid drinking water while we eat ~ assuming there is restriction [I'll eventually get there!]. What are the general rules regarding drinking before, during and after a meal?
Many thanks in advance for your insights, reocmmendations and good thoughts!
Cheers! | I agree with you that you need to participate but obviously your band is not working properly. what's the point in paying for the band if it's not providing help. |
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