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My blood sugars are now pretty much under control. Before surgery my numbers ranged from 250 to 320. Now they range from 80 to 120 and this is only 18 lbs down so I am thinking it is mainly due to my diet which is great. Already took myself off of Prandin but hoping to get off Metformin and Byetta soon.

I think everyone who has the lap band goes through their own journey of finding the difference between physical hunger and head hunger. I have been banded 3 1/2 weeks now and I still find myself over ordering. Even when I think I am getting a small meal in my head. It takes time to get used to. I do miss certain foods, but I found love for other new foods that are healthier for me. You will find that food, that satisfies you, and also is good for you. For me it is Sashimi. It is something I love, something I know is good for me and something that I can have on a regular basis and not feel bad about.

I used to love bread and rice but for some reason (and maybe because I don't want to get stuck), I just have no craving for it. Knowing that I can only get a limited amount of food in makes me want to make sure I am getting what my body needs as opposed to what my head wants.

Good luck on your journey.

I agree with both Sandworms and Acadia. The truth is getting a fill isn't going to help either if the behavior isn't being modified. He can still eat junk (although less of it) but if he isn't motivated to keep pushing himself, the only thing you getting on him about it is isolating him even further. I know you are coming from a place of love and concern and it is hard to see him let go of his progress, but in the end, this is his journey and he needs to be the one to do it for himself.

I was very and remain very public about my surgery. Part of it accountability but also finally relived that after a year of running through the pre op that it was finally here and I wanted to shout it from the roof tops.

Part of my life (I am a DJ in Los Angeles) is very public and it was liberating for me to get this out there and find so many support from friends and strangers alike. I recently went to some clubs and random people came to ask me how I was feeling after surgery. The support has been outstanding. I think people just want to see other people do well. And sometimes, they see more results than you do

No problem on the male side of things

Salmon and Albacore Sashimi. Raw fish is probably the biggest part of my diet right now. Luckily I live right around the corner from a small Japanese Seafood market that cuts it fresh for me and gives me a great price as opposed to going to a sushi restaurant for the same thing.

I started going back to the gym 2 weeks after surgery which was last weekend. Been to the gym 4 times since, so far so good. Doing 30 min of cardio and 20-30 of weights. Feeling very good so far.

I don't know the answer to your question, but I am with you!!! I would rather have less restriction if possible.

Yeah, Hearing all the horror stories of bands being to tight kinda freaks me out.

Almost 2 weeks on mushies. Started slowly incorporating soft food. Able to eat Sashimi easily. I love raw fish, so to me, I can live off that. I am chewing things to the point of oblivion. I have had no ill effects what so ever. I am just curious to see how many of you started slowly putting in soft food during your mushie stage? I can't be the only one.

I realize I have no fill at this point. I am working with a nutritionist and keeping my calorie and Protein intake at good levels (1200-1500 calories and 85 grams of protein). I get my first fill on June 22nd. I would prefer to get less of a fill and really have more of the psychological effects of the band rather than the physical (getting stuck freaks me out). I already can only take in a fraction of what I used to have at each meal. What do you think is a good fill amount to help me with my goals?

Thanks for all the love at the support. Being on the forums here has helped me very much in every aspect of this journey!

I know you said eggs are hard to get down but you might want to scramble some up with a little salsa or sauteed mushrooms and onions. Seems to help me.

I had my first real NSV (Non scale Victory) yesterday. I checked my blood sugar yesterday afternoon and I was at 91! I don't think I have ever been below 100 since I was diagnosed over 5 years ago. That felt really nice. My blood sugars have never been better and I hope to start weening myself off some of the diabetes meds soon. Cannot wait!!

I was banded 11 days ago. I feel good. Healing and recovering nicely. Back to work. I was wondering when most of you started going back to the gym. I would like to start going back this weekend but I heard to take 6 weeks off. I feel pretty good to do a light cardio work out and some weights. Any thoughts?

Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Traders Joes. yum!

If you like sushi...go to any sushi place and ask for Spicy tuna straight. not in any roll. Most places have it pretty mushy anyway, and add a little soy sauce and you are in Mushy Heaven.

that's great..can I ask you a question do you have retriction at this time or no fills yet

no only 2cc's in a 14cc band. No fills yet. I think the psychological effects of the band have something to do with it as also a big fear over eating and throwing up. I hate to vomit. One of the worst feelings so I will pretty much do anything to avoid it.

So I had some lunch with my dad this afternoon. Since I am the mushy part of my diet I went with two runny scrambled eggs and a cup of chili. I ate the eggs fine and a half cup of the chili and was completely satisfied. So strange. In the past I could have eaten that and whatever my dad was eating as well. My dad, couldn't believe the change. I can't believe it. So strange.

Tell you one thing though, that was the best scrambled eggs I have ever had

Glad to finally get out of the house for a bite...

Yay for you! My surgery is this Friday, and I can't wait! How has your recovery been?

Good luck to you. It will be great Recovery has been pretty good. Feeling good and it has only been 5 days out.

I can't believe how excited I got that I can now have mushy food! Was so happy to hear that. So tired of broth and liquids. So when they put me on the scale I lost 10 lbs in the week. They saw me last week before the surgery and I couldn't be happier. Now mushies for a month and then my first fill....right on.

Congrats on the surgery and I hope you stay as pain free as possible!!! Good luck on your recovery! Keep us posted!

3 days in. Still no real issues. Some gas pain in my neck and shoulders but wasn't to bad. Able to get up and move around and that helped. Went to the movies yesterday. sleeping better. All in all..so far so good.

Good luck today Jonathan!!

I got banded on Friday and I have had a couple of sugar free Life Savers. I just make sure to suck them down to almost nothing and make sure to only have 1 or 2 a day. Just kind of helps break things up a bit.

Funny,

I got banded on Friday and I am currently on the clear liquid and I feel fine. I even went to the movies today and my wife eating popcorn didn't bother me at all. Smuggled in some Jello and I was good to go. I am just drinking constantly and I am drinking various Soups that I strain so I am able to have different flavors. I think if you are drinking the same things all the time you will tend to get bored so try switching it up...I am allowed coffee and tea at this stage and that seems to help. Talk to your doc and see if you can add something with a tad more substance.

Jenn, I understand that scared feeling. I too never had surgery before until this past Friday when I got banded. It wasn't bad at all. I didn't even have to stay the night. It is normal to be scared. I was. I was so nervous. I started freaking myself out. Just calm down.

When people ask me if I was scared to have the surgery, I always reply that I am more scared to live with Diabetes and Hypertension for the rest of my life. You are doing the right thing for your health. Good luck and stay strong.

Thank you guys. It was hard to sleep last night due to the fact I am a stomach sleeper and I can't really do that right now. Was able to get a few hours on my side. Not to bad. Mainly just abdomen pain from where they went in. Other than that, so far so good...hope this liquid vicodin helps with that.

The surgery went smooth today. No issues or surprises. I was able to get up and walk around pretty much as soon as they woke me up. Had some broth. Had a little tea. Did my upper GI and that came out fine. Was able to leave the hospital at around 9:00 PM. Not bad. 12 hours there.

Right now after the pain meds in my IV kicked in, I became tired and out of it...but I feel fine. No nausea or gas pain. For now at least...wish me luck...

Goodnight all.