Miss Na

I am also a patient of Dr. Rosett. Band Jan 14th 2011... How do you like him as a doctor?

Basimah, I felt the same way when i join on here. I felt I was taking more of the negative then the positive on here. And I remember i seen someone say if we live our lifes then we wouldnt have time on here worrying about what people say. Which I found this to be very true and I stop coming on here for a little bit, and I started living my life ... I did get a lot of great info from very nice people on here. But some people can be really mean. You are so right about the eating disorders and everything.. Very Well said!

I got my surgery done on 1/14/11 and so far my weight loss is about 2 pounds a week. Of course I'm told thats good, but of course I want more. I started going back to the gym last week and really worked my butt off today. How ever I can say I guess im losing inches which is great, but looking in the mirr I just can't see it sometimes. Today my trainer at the gym gave me a workout plan as far as what to do at the gym every time I go. I havent kick in weights yet, but a little hesitate on that do to not dropping more pounds. I'm really focus right now and can't wait for my fill next month.... I have been doing my best and hope it pays off ....

Hi, I had my surgery done on Jan 14th and since then I could say after surgery I felt the same way. I felt like i shouldnt be hungry cause i got this band. How ever I may have cheated a little bit like have a half of cup of rice or pasta and felt very guilty having it after. Which once in a while is ok to have. I am now learning that this diet is all on me. I've heard over and over the band is a tool and at times I feel the band is just there. I do know this right now i have no rectriction, but knowing that I have the band there I never want to over do it cause then I put my self at risk. I feel it's a mind thing right now and hopefully when you get your fill you will feel better. I have a friend who got this done over a year ago, and I explain the same thing to her, she just tells me to be patient and stick it through. It will get easier as I'm told!! Hope the best for you!! Congrats on your weight loss thats great!!

This is good info to know!! I get my fill next month and I was wanting to know what to expect!! Thanx for the info!!

I just got the ok to eat my soft foods yest very, Very, very happy about this :-). I forgot to ask if I should be counting carbs a day and how much should i have? If anyone can let me know this would help out a great deal... Thanx Miss Na

I was told 3 meals a day and 2 snack in between. To never go 3-4 hours with out eating anything. And to make sure everything you eat has Protein in it of course to feel fuller longer. I'm also im the mash stage and feeling hungry every 3 hours.

Thanks shadst8 for the info!!

Thanx for the recipe Honk!! I feel I can put anything down (so far) I never had any issues with not being able to put anything (liquid) after I left the hospital. Not sure if this is a good thing or not. Yest I had low fat cottage cheese and egg whites and I ate it with no problem. I see some people are having hard time with even that. So far so good with me!! Not due for a fill until 3/08/11 so I hope I don't feel hungry all the time. But I am going to try the ricotta cheese with eggs with the frozen cherries thanks!!

Thanks!!! I was just wondering cause I made a protien shake with a banana and when I total up the carbs it was pretty high. I was a little suprised how high it was, but it was really high in protien and very good. I was told to eat good carbs that come in fruits. I was also told it was ok to eat a smashed banana in this stage. So Its something good to know!! Thanks again for the info!!

I had my surgery on the 14th and I know what you are saying I felt the same way, but have to admit this is a way better week for me. It seems to me that everyday I'm getting way better.. And I'm not feeling much pain at all anymore so just take it day by day ....

I cut mine in halfs and they are pretty small. I was crushing it and mixing it with sugar free apple sauce recommend by my doctor the 1st few days after surgey, but now I cut it in halfs and It goes down ok. And for pain my doctor was just telling me to take tylenol before I left the hosptial I told him I need something stronger so he gave me tylenol with coding in it for the 1st 5days liquid form. It did help! But everyone is different! Some people will have problems and some people wont from what I see.

Just dreading getting my stiches removed monday. Want to know for all the people who didnt get glue did it hurt when the doctor remove your stiches? I can't even look at them I dont have a lot, but more than I ever had. They are really sore had my surgery on the 14th... Really Dreading on going monday

I'm getting really hungry being on this liquid diet for now 3weeks. Had my surgery 7 days ago to today date. And I'm really getting tired of the Protein shakes not to mention how I havent used the bathroom in almost a week since yesterday and that was pretty painful. I see my doctor monday and hoping he says it's ok to move on the next stage... I'm craving mash potatos at this moment... Just cant wait!! Sorry needed to vent!!

You are so right Robin G! It's def pschological and sacrifice is what I've learn in these 3 weeks. Tomorrow is a niece b-day party and I have to figure out if Im going to even go. Do I want to sit around everyone and watch them eat while my stomach is only full of liquids and I'm in that hungry stage hmm I dont really think so.. So I'm just wanting for the easier part which i hope is soon .... Thanks for the info!!

Thanks check please! I think I hit that constipated stage already. Like I said it was so painful when it was time to use the bath room not trying to be gross. It was the worse bathroom experince I ever had. I'm not sure If i should take softner everyother day cause to wait to take it when you have to go didnt work for me. I'm drinking all my Fluid as well daily. I see my doctor monday so I guess I can ask him about this as well. Thanks for your input!!

Thanx!! I know the amount is good just can't wait

Congrats!! I would do the same if i was down 50 ibs thats awesome!!!

Thanks Lori, Mine are also started to itch its really annoying cause I know I cant do nothing about it.

This make sense to me why they would still use stiches or staples. I would want the best healing along with scarring so what ever is best to make that happen :-)... I didnt get a chance to talk to my doctor after surgery to ask what was the reason so thanx again for putting this in detail...

Thank you all for the info!! Can't wait to get them out already!!

So I just got my band on the 14th at 11:00 a.m and I was in recovery by 11:40ish and in my own room around 2ish. Today being day 3 I feel sore more so where the port is at. I have to watch how I get up from the bed and chair. Today I took a shower and I felt really light headed at 1st then just carried on. So far I've been doing good. On my liquid diet and as of now havent had any problems with to much pain with gas or with anything I'm drinking. How long did it take you to not feel so sore?? I would love to know thanx!!! Ready to start my journey!!!!

This sounds awesome!! I'm saving this recipe to make next week when I come off the liquid diet!!

20.8 Is pretty awesome!! What a great monday for you!! Congrats!!

Congrats to you!! I felt a little better as well this morning. I think its really day by day everyone.. Glad you feel terrific!!