Ninababy

I love my coffee and with cream.. I had decaf with cream as soon as I was off clears that was about 5 days after surgery..for me... I did find that if I put a good quality Protein powder in my coffee.. (Unjury or Pure from Bariatric eating) it seemed alot like cream.. but was still considered a clear liquid... talk with your docs office. You mix the powder in a little Water and then put it in the coffee... so it will not lump... I am a brand new bander...one month out... still learning.... but the coffee and cream.. I am sure you will be able to have it on full liquids... but see if the Protein Powder idea helps you as it did me...

Well I won't try that then!! Lol! Hey thanks :~}

Aleve liquid gel is what I normally took. I will bet I could open it and take it if I needed to. I will check with my Doc. Thanks

I live in the north hills and wish I had a real live support group. Is there one?? If not if anyone is interested I am happy to find a free meeting place to have one. Let me know!!

Yes.. that is a good point.. some bras have 3 some 4 hooks.. you have to get extenders that match up..!!

Yes.. I am like you too.. I guess it is that.. "well I got this thing.. lets get this done" kind of idea in my head... Glad I am not the only one Also good to hear this is the way it is and all good...My fill is 7/12.. so Good advise.. keep doing the right thing.. and it will come. I am going home soon and having a turkey patty and some carrots.. and I will chant.. "day at a time"... I have to talk myself positive... thanks for the support...

That could be it... I am eating so little... but I am worried if I have what it takes to go the distance... I need to get some weight off and keep it gone!! I hope I have the will and ability to do this for ever ... ugh...

Here is a thought I have constantly and It really bugs me.. I keep being fearful that i will not lose weight and it will be very embarrasing for me. I lost good preop and in my first week post.. but now I am doing everything right and nothing! ( I am going on 3 weeks here) So I am getting really anxious. Has anyone gone though this... and what happend?

I like the cinnamon roll and the banana nut bread. Vita coast has the best price.. like 14 bucks for a 18 scoop container. I love them... But some of the other flavors I tried are nasty... they seem bitter... I would go to bariatric Eating and buy the sample pack.. they send me a ton of flavors to try...

I was banded on May 27th and have had no problems. Nothing stuck, nothing hurting, no nausea... and i am following the rules carfully and I am amazed it has been working.. I lost about 15 pounds until I got to this soft phase and I am at a stand still.. but they say worry about healing not losing .. this bugs me.. because I am really working at it..( I am blaming my consitpation for no loss recently LOL ) Anyway... My first fill is July 12 and I am wondering if all this good fortune will change? Do you get stuck, have nausea, not be able to eat once this happens? I really love Pasta and have and it (1/3 cup) of Dreamfields that has 7 grms Protein. No problem... I don't want to give it up... I am italian!! Any thoughts...??? How does it change after fills?

Here is my plan... I am going to get some that have a smaller band size than I wear now... by several inches.. (maybe 4 or 5)and wear an extender ... As I lose weight, I will move the hooks and then lose the extender... At least you get some wear out of the bra... over time... Just an idea

Thank you!! I am getting that book. I just was banded 5/27 and I am facing my food demons it is so mental and that is my biggest challenge. This post helped me understand I am not alone I need a psychological shift in my feeling about food. I lived to eat now I must learn to eat to live. God bless you darlin

I have horrible back issues and sometimes have needed a naproxen to get it to settle. Has anyone taken a NSAID and what happened? I would take with food. I am just pretty desperate.

I have had that on my left side!! I think it's gas?? It is odd

I was banded on may 27 so it's 11 days and I am on the last days of full liquid going into purée I am so hungry!! Is this the banster hell? I just thought it was later than this any tips? My fill is a month off. I am worried I am messing up my pouch because I am loading up on fluids and am eating more than I should. Help

You know that makes sense to me. Thank you. It feels like grieving. And fear I think when the weight starts to go the trade will be complete. Now it feels like I am not eating and not losing still overweight at the same time. Going nowhere sort of thing I feel a little better today. But yes food was a friend but not very good for me unfortunatly I still miss it!

I am so depressed !! I just wish I could eat something! I have been on clear liquids only for 10 days and I go to full liquid in few days for a week. I am feeling very down has anyone had this?? Ugh. I am hungry and tired and sore and no end for weeks.

Thank you!.. How are you feeling now? Is the fasting easier after surgery? thanks for the encouragement... I really need it! Two and a half days.. woo hoo

I am on a 5 day pre op all clear liquid diet. This is day 3 and it is killing me... I feel pain in my stomach.. and I can hardly think.. Last night I broke down and had a 2oz jar of turkey baby food.. and I feel guilty about it... but .. all clear for 5 days is the pitts... anyone one else have this? how did you do it?

I have a real big fear of getting stuck! I am being banded next week and all I can think of is that I will be getting stuck all the time. I wanted to understand how it feels and what works to get rid of it.. and how you know you have a serious problem I did get some Papaya enzyme so I would be ready.. but I am really worried!

Oh this is good news.. I am getting banded next week and then I will sail in February.. I think that gives me plenty of time to be used to the band... I hope... ! Hearing others did well... is giving me some confidence...!

thanks..! I have been on cruises before and I love the water so I do exercize alot.. I just worry about making food choices... I love lobster.. filet.. and all the great food.. I wonder what peoples experience is in handleing all the food without getting stuck..!

I am getting banded next week and my husband has scheduled a Cruise for us this winter.. I am terrified of the food.. I have been on Cruises before and worry about the ability to eat. has anyone gone on a cruise and what was your experience? In addition, do you have any tips for me? I love to eat.. and I am worried I will be very frustrated by being around all the food...

Hey there! I am getting banded on May 27th and I am your age size and weight... I am very determined to do this but my doctor kept saying I should do bypass... it is quicker.. all that jazz. But it scares me! You seem to have done well.. did you have any health problems that went away? if so how long to see these changes... *( how may pounds I should say) and are you glad you did the band! thanks so much!

thank you for your honesty. Did you have a fill yet?? Sometimes I hear that helps. I guess diet soda is not the same for you. That is so difficult. We all have our downfalls so I totally understand. Maybe you need more fill. God bless you. And good luck