mzstephanie

Hi Calli,

Don't give up! I had surgery in March of 2011. I lost a total of 70 pounds and have just recently gained 30 of it back. I got really frustrated with everything that came with the lap band and just simply gave up. It's really great that you have been able to keep off the weight you have lost. I recently went back to the doctor to get a fill and I am back on this lap band journey. But it's like starting all over. I have to remember everything about eating all over again. So my message to you is NEVER give up! Even if you have to go to the doctor that is against it in order to get a fill go get your fill!! She doesn't have to like the idea but she does have to do the job you are paying her for. Go in get your fill and go about your business!! Wish you much success!

I am officially 13 days post op! I too am afraid to vomit... But I have accepted that this is something that is going to happen one day. My first fill will not be until May 6 which is 5 weeks after being banded.The way I'm feeling right now is I need to get a fill so that I don't gain the weight back that I have already lost. When I feel hungry I'm quick to drive through a drive thru and make some really bad choices... So I can't wait to get that first fill so that I can eat to live instead of constantly thinking about what I'm going to eat!

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Hey all! I am 5 days post op and is STARVING!! I go to my follow up appt. On Friday I hope he puts me on mushies. I need some substance!!

I was banded 3/31. I feel great other than the incisions on my stomach. My trouble is I can't get enough Protein in after drinking my ounce of Water every 30 minutes I'm full or can't get anything else down. I'm also very afraid of vomiting while newly stitched. Anyone else having these issues

My sister was banded almost 2 years ago and she says you have to walk around a lot to ease the pain of something being stuck that won't come up. I hope this helps

Ok, my March buddies. I have a problemo. Before I tell you, YES I KNOW I TOTALLY DID SOMETHING STUPID. I know I did. :(

I have been totally committed and that's what sucks the most about this.

I am on liquids for 3 weeks post up. (3 days of clears and now full liquids) I was banded a week ago. I was on a strict preop diet beforehand. I've lost 20 pounds.

OK now my problem.

Last night, in the middle of life with 3 kids and a husband (homework, dinner, baths, the daily teenager problems, etc.) I was distracted and picked up a handful of pita chips. (YES, OMG. WTF was I thinking??!?)

and I just started eating them like I used to eat! Fast, one right after the other.

Well, let me tell you. I obviously didn't make it through the whole handful. OMG. They sort of stuck in my throat and then I experienced TERRIBLE pain near my band.

I drank a bunch of Water, thought I was gonna throw up and then it ended up going through. I could FEEL it go through the band. It hurt and it was obviously tight.

I don't have a fill in my band, btw. (Realize band)

Today, I have some mild pain near my band. It feels like GAS pain again. Like I REALLY need to burp.

Do you guys think I totally screwed everything up??? I really just want this to be ok!! OMG! I have been trying SO hard, not giving in to head hunger, NOT giving in to regular hunger for THIS!??!?

OMG.

My surgery is tomorrow also!!! I can't wait... I have lost a total of 19lbs on the pre-op diet!! Let your new life begin call 1800 get thin!!! I've been singing this song for weeks now!!! The journey Starts TOMORROW.

I meant to say I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

I'm on day 7 and I am down 11lbs... strictly liquid diet.... I would wish the diet on my worst enemy.... but it is part of the process....Half way there and I really don't even care if I lose anymore weight just as long as I don't gain another pound. Good luck!

I started my pre-op diet on the 17th.... I am on strictly liquids...This liquid diet has been and up and down emotional rollercoster for me. The first 4 days went by and I was okay, but once I hit day 5 I strarted feeling really emotional (crying for no reason at all) I have no idea why... I am currently working and going to school full-time... I don't know if this has something to do with it or not. It could be that I am on the move constantly and only having liquids.... However, I wrote to encourage you guys to keep up the hard work I now have 7 more days to go... I'm half way there... now when I get hungry I drink Soup or a Protein Shake and the hunger pains go away. The way I kinda see it is I have eaten enough in my life time... it's time to take my life back.... I want to eat to live not live to eat... Be encouraged....God Bless you all March bansters!!!

Fly4kidsrt, thanks for the information... I will check that site out... I am so hooked on getting information because I am trying to find out all the if and what could happen... I am really excited about my upcoming surgery... Ice cream Protien sounds wonderful!!!

Stephanie, I know that it is still just Protein shakes, but I have been adding some of the SF Jello powder to my shakes for some different flavors. There is also this great website that I found called "theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com" Shelly that runs the blog was a size 28 now a size 4 and she loves to cook. There are so many ideas there for every phase of our journey. Best of luck-I have my ice cream maker in the freezer now to make some Protein ice cream. YUM!!!

I'm not sure. But I have to call my doctor... because all they told me was liquid diet.... nothing else... I'm so confused with what I can have and can't have. But I will ask today. Thanks would love to try that Tomato basil Soup... Sounds Delicious!!!

Can you have "full bodied" liquids yet? I know that after day 3, I had alot of tomato basil soup!

Any one have any ideas for the liquid diet... I've been on broth, sugar free Jello, and protien shakes... is there anything else I can have on the pre-op liquid diet. I'm 5 days in and down 10lbs!!! going great but I'm afraid I'm going to get so tired of eat the same thing over and over again and break.

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4 days in on liquid diet and im already down 10lbs!!! Its not as bad as I thought!

I never wanna experience that! ouch! I hope everythings alright!

I had Soup get stuck today and never want to experience that again...OUCH

Day 2 on this liquid diet.... It's not as bad as I thought it would be SO FAR!!! I know the day is coming where I feel super weak and starving... Praying for Strength!!! I hope everyone out there is doing well... will be banded on March 31st !!! whoo hooo....

My date is the 31st too mzstephanie!! Good luck!!

I'm in Cali also... looks like we have a little more than a week before the pre-op diet. Wishing u the best of luck on ur journey. We are MARCHing on into our victory!!

I too am scheduled for March 31st! I am so excited! I was told to lose 10lbs by surgery date... I am determined to try my hardest to get this 10lbs off. I will keep u all in my prayers! March 31st is OUR time to shine! I wish u all the best of luck and hopefully by summer we will have a remarkable difference in our health!

I start my liquid diet on 3-17...anyone found any good chocolate shakes. Has anyone tried the shakes from costco? I heard they were delicious. Going to try them today.

I'm a MARCH BANDSTER!! My surgery date is March 31st! I can't wait... I'm so ready for a new me!!