nikki c

Today: Breakfast 9am 3 eggs 2 slices turkey bacon (i'm so hungry in the morning, and this was after cardio) lunch: 1 piece of bread 3 oz tuna dinner will be: 3 oz chicken breast dipped in franks wing sauce (just like hot wings! yum )

I am being banded on 6/27 (yaaay!) and I'm curious about how everyone who has been banded for a long time feels about food. I am ABSOULUTELY addicted and use food for comfort for all of me feelings. I'm working on that, bvut i'm wondering if anyone misses eating? does it just become natural to eat a few bites and be satisfied? and i'm not talking physically sated, but in your head, do you feel like you didn't eat enough or you need more? thx

Glad to hear it went so well Ashlee!

i like it with a few tortilla chips crushed on top, cheese and sour cream. I've been eating it for days, lol!

Crockpot Enchilada chicken 4 Chicken breasts 1 bell pepper 1 jalapeno, seeded 1 banana pepper, seeded 1/2 c onion, diced 2 cans old el paso mild enchilada sauce 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 can black Beans, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced Put all in crockpot, cook on low for 2-3 hours or untilchicken is done. Shred chicken and letsimmer without lid to thicken sauce. Serve over rice, in tortilla or toppedwith cheese, sour cream and diced tomatoes.

I count net5 carbs per my dr.s orders. I thought i would need more convenience foods than i actually do, and was worried about finding one i could eat. Now I've seen that i don't need granola bars or crackers. I got a good lunch box and ice packs and i take it almost everywhere with me. Another alternative, if you need something shelf stable, is baked cheese "crackers". 1/2 c cheddar 4 T Parmesan bake at 350 on greased cookie sheet 7-10 minutes. put on sheet in 1 tsp mounds.

if you dont have the peppers you could easily sub canned green chiles, 1-2 small cans.

you're doing great girlie! Dr's cywes and pinnar wont expect a drastic weight loss until you're getting filled. Stay off the carbs and don't worry. If anything, call jodi or ke'lani for some guidance. i'm @ nikkicavana@gmail.com on facebook, i'm happy to be your buddy - we were banded only a week apart by the same practice!

Yes he'd be negligent if he told anyone anything, even if he said he saw you at work. He'd be open to lawsuit, as well as the facility.

Banded plication 6/27, down 22 lbs

I'm sure you do feel better! Good for you for being proactive. I wanted to update here. Before banding I was really worried about being able to control my eating after banding. I thought I would fail, that I'd still eat emotionally. I am now happy to report that after 2 weeks banded, I seem to have conquered my emotional eating - sans therapy! My friend told me the issues would just disappear after banding, but I had a really hard time believing her. I thought it's surely fail me. But the band makes it impossible to overeat, thus forcing me to find comfort in other ways. I get INSTANT negative feedback when i take one bite too many. I <3 my band

I am going to seek out a counselor to help me with carb addiction. I believe that I am fully addicted and controlled by food, especially carbs. Has anyone seen someone to deal with this, and if so, was it helpful?

I went to Victoria's Secret and asked the sales lady about a good bra with no wire. She said they dind't have anything but recommend the incredible demi because wires are really padded. I think my issue may be that my bra is too big and is sitting too low under my breasts. Yay that means my boobs are shrinking!! (i'm a 40 DDD-F) . I'm gonna go get re-sized

I was liquid for 2 days after surgery, then shakes for 3 days, then soft foods for 2 days, then real food at day 7. I was hungry on my second day, but craving have gone away now (2 wks post op). I eat when I'm hungry, and it's no longer a struggle to fight food. I am band plication and when i'm full, i'm not eating more! I get INSTANT negative feedback (pain) in my band if I take one bite too much. It's amazingly helpful, and I thought i'd REALLY struggle with emotional/impulse eating. Can't eat it. Just physically can't eat it, and not having that control is amazingly wonderful. I can't praise my procedure enough! And my band's not even filled yet!

I'm band plication and soooo happy. I had hunger pangs 2 days after surgery, and have been eating since 5 days out (ok with dr). I'm now eating 1/4-1/8 of what I used to, and drop a pound almost every day. I feel amazing. For those who arent losing as expected - are you eating carbs? My diet is less than 30g of non veg/protein carbs a day. Usually I eat less than 20g. I'd recommend totally wiping the carbs out - I bet you'll start seeing a loss. HTH

I am band over plication and I love it. It's the best thing I even did! Was operated on on 6/27 and had no complications. I had a huge hernia and that did cause me pain afterwards. I am eating about 1/4 - 1/8 of what I used to. I wake up and weigh myself everyday, and almost every morning i'm down a pound. When I did WW I used to pray to lose one pound a week! Now it's DAILY!! My doctor plans on filling my band in my 4th week. He wants me feeling little to no hunger. I already have excellent restriction, though. I was torn bw band plication, VSG or just the band. I'm so happy I chose band plication!

I have this issue, too. I've decided it's the underwire or improper fit of my bra. As soon as I'm home I take the wretched device off and feel a million times better. I think it's pushing on my pouch and its very uncomfortable. Sometimes i pull the straps up so my boobs are almost to my chin and i get instant relief. Try that and you'll know it's the bra. HTH!

wow, i wish i had that problem! I had band plication on 6/27. I'm having restriction, able to go many hours without eating and eating about 1/4 of what i used to, but i'm still struggling. I found a shake I really like, tastes like a snickers. 6oz almond milk - 4c/.5p 1 T chunky Peanut Butter (peter pan was lowest carb) -3c/4p 1 T whipped cream cheese (great value is lowest carb) -.5c/.5p 1.5 scoop Protein powder - 1.5c/37.5p total: 9 carb / 42.5 protein I blend it with ice and it's very tasty. Eggface has recipes for protein ice cream, cake, etc. Everything to add protein to. Maybe you could even try a crystal light Water with a scoop of unflavored Protein Powder for a smoothie? I think i'll try that, too! hth, gl!

Maybe you could ask Jody or Ke'lani for some advice? A friend of mine drinks Protein shots she got at wal mart. Can't think of the name, but here are some links. These look good - I think i might try them! http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/cold-drinks/protidiet-liquid-concentrate-grape-7-box.html http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/nutrition/3517089/New-Whey-Liquid-Protein-Shots-Yes-No-Maybe/ http://bariatriceating.com/ http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=IM-1009 (wow, 50g protein!) One person on the forum used the powder shots and added crystal light to make it taste better. I'm so ordering these! What side of town are you on?

I get BAD afternoon munchies. I'm still early stage (banded 6/27) so my head hunger issues are still alive and kicking. My best aversion to afternoon eating is hot tea. I make a big cup (prob 12oz) with some splenda and mint and sip it for an hour. I keeps my hands and mouth busy and hot liquids are comforting. HTH! GL!

GOD I WISH I COULD BURP!!

I haven't found any Protein Bars that are high protein, low carb, so I haven't taken to eating them. If you are tired of them, then by all means you should switch. Can you not get in your protein by eating meat, cheese, eggs etc? Also, look here http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/ . she has great protein rich recipes. I'd say the weight gain is from TOM - I gain about 5 lbs . oh well, c'est la vie!

in case salt or potassium are your issues, drink Powerade zero. it has no carbs, sugar, calories etc but all the Vitamins and nutrients a dehydrated person needs !

i HAVE A VERY TALKATIVE TUMMY, AS WELL! I think it's just gas...and my stomach is probably a bit PO'ed at me

I'm 3 days out and I have this too. It feels like gas that won't get burped up. I just walk or rub my chest and it goes away. i've been taking gas x strips to try to get some relief, but they don't do that much. I celebrate every fart that means the gas is exiting!!