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Good luck Tanisha!!! Definitly check in when you can, I'm 5 days post op and feel great! Best of Luck!!!!

I use isopure and Love it! 3 cubes and blend.... 2 scoops if it's a meal or 1 scoop just to give me good protein. 1 scoop 25p 2 scoops 50 grams of Protein! I really like Jay Robb chocolate whey but it's pricey so I use it sparingly.

Awesome stats formerfatgirl!!! What is your exercise routine? Do u take classes or just get on the treadmill, elliptical? Thanks for shaing! I can't wait to get back to the gym when I'm healed. I wanna start a good routine! Thanks fir sharing and tips or advice is greatly appreciated! Cara

Hello August Banders!! Im 5 days post op and feel great! My dr has me on liquid only for 2 weeks. I have a protein shake (mixed with water) on the morning, broth at lunch and dinner sometimes, and jello once a day right about now. I have my water bottle or a water bottle with me wherever I go now, left it at home on day 3 and became really dehydrated and learned my lesson. Ive been driving and no issues. Stopped taking pain meds today and dont feel any different w/out the meds. What kind of diet is everyone following? how many weeks? i go see my dr in the morning and he will check incisions. Wishing everyone well! Cara

I cheated...yet I didnt. For some strange reason my husband bought my daughter MINI OREO cookies..ugh! Left on the counter..she asked for some milk and cookies. I put a mini in my mouth, chewed it down to liquid and then spit it in the garbage then washed my mouth in the sink...OHHH WHYYYY!!!! LOL Im only 5 days post op and dont wanna mess anything up, I had a moment of weakness. I am now hating my jello LMAO

Hey! Im 5 days post op and aside from a lil dehydration on day 3 I feel great! Im getting healthier and stronger every day ( sorry dont wanna rub it in) I would call your dr right away. They get paid alot so call with any info or questions. They can also tell you what it is since I am sure they have heard and seen it all. I would get on that emergency line now! Can't hurt! What did you eat? what does your dr have you on the first week of surgery? Good Luck and hope you feel better soon!

Good luck today Flam!!! You'll be in and out and back in no time! Had a great day yeat. Went for a short drive, min pain- just sore if I do too much w/ kids, feel better everyday! Today is 5 days post op... Yes I'm getting bored of the broth and jello, it takes me an hour to drink 5 oz of protein shake but I get it in, So important! Happy Tuesday All!!!

Good luck today banders! I was up at 3:40am, it's very hard to sleep but the anathesia helps with that lol It's over fast and I'm now 5 days post op and aside from not lifting I feel great and no regrets!!!! Best of luck flam and others today!!!

How are we all doing now? I have a dr appt on wed. I was really dehydrated yest. Learned my lesson and took my water with me everywhere I went today. Gas is not an issue. Still walking every few hours. Tmrw may go to gym to walk on treadmill. Not sure yet. What's up out there??? How's everyone doing??? Cara

Good luck! Positive attitude can only get u positive results! I've only been banded 4 days...I have a lot of ups and downs in front of me but hoping to stay with a tight band n high hopes! All the best and vent away!! These boards r great for getting it all out Cara

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!! I hear ya! Some people are so funny with showing their "batle scars" im not even nor will I ever be the one to whip my shirt up but i have shown 2 people, family. Good luck to all this week and Im only 4 days post of and feel soooo much better. Starting to go back to doing the things I enjoy. Walk on the beach, putting my daughter to bed, in and out of a chair w/out pain. i cant stress enough the walking ive done and it helps..yes you are weak at times and really DONT wanna walk but I advise you WALK...also make sure to drink water. it helps keep you hydrated. Best of luck all!!! HW good luck tmw

Hello All! I'm day 4 post op and had a great day! Feeling much better, stronger, happier!!! still doing my walking every 2-3 hrs, it poured all day yesterday and I walked laps in my living room lol I rarely get gas but was dehydrated yest. Oh don't wanna feel like that again! Took my water everywhere today and was fine. I've been driving because I will go crazy in the house but hubby has been taking care of the kids, the hardest part of this, picking up my 2 babies! Onward and upward for tmrw. I just hot home and am REALLY hungry. Now what? Lol

Great post!!!! i have only been banded a few days (8/11) but I was given no instruction manual with this band. I have a guide on do's and don'ts but it was up to me to re educate myself on the ways of eating. How to eat, how impotant potein is, how carbs dont agree with my body, I have to learn to listen. It will be a positive jouney for me because I am set in my mind that's what I will make for myself. I have a dont quit attitude and have a bunch of high protein low carb band friendly meals for me and when i am able to eat. Yes, it wont be all rainbows and unicorns but I am sure to be on the happiet side of the rainbow I can. I didnt go through all this to give into head signals that im hungry, i need that bread, I need just one more bite. My band is my immancipation of food and my independence of taking my life back. Im wishing eveyone the same motivation and luck on their journey!!!! Cara

hey!! I had a setback yesterday..I was really dehydrated and didnt drink what I should. i WILL drink my water today. i need to take in a lot of liquids. After this going up and getting my water bottle. I sent hubby to get chinese won ton ahh it did the trick. Something about real broth says yum!! So after I ws replenished in the evening I had 5oz water with a scoop of protein and 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter. It gave a nice chocolate and pb flavor. I finished that and it was 9pm took my pain meds, sleeping pill and was off to lala land. Key for me today is DRINK WATER...my goal is 45oz. I dont know how much I could lose, didnt think to set a weight goal yet LOL I will say first month at least 10-15lbs. I will set that as my goal for 9/11. Hope eveyone is doing well and keeping their chins up and checking in

I was banded on 8/11 and a few of us on the Aug. board wanted to do a month challenge. Anyone else in?? I was just banded yesterday but would like to challenge myself and feel we can all support each other this month whether you have been banded for a day or years let's motivate each other and help us along this journey. Anyone want in?? Daily Check in's for support are helpful! No rules, just fun and sharing tips such as eating, exercise, meal plans, whatever is helping you lose...let's lose weight and share it here together!!! Cara

Bumping in case anyone wants to join the challenge!!!!!

So 3 days out and just came home from the movies with my daughter. Funny, I heard everyone in the theater chewing, crunching, smelling their candy, popcorn n food. I didn't even take a water but already feel like... Eh I didn't miss a thing. My desire to see this band through and follow the rules r greater than anything. Feeling some pain now, gonna get in an isopure shake( prolly take me an hour) and rest up! Glad we have a bunch of people here! Support is a must here! I also started a weight loss challenge... If anyone's trying to step up their game, join! Talk soon!!!

I brought my cell phone charger, celly. toothbrush, paste, brush for hair and a band to pull my hair back. I wasnt even allowed to get into my pajamas. its so quick and the anethesia knocked me out i couldnt move. I brought a book and hubby asked if I wanted it..honesetly I couldnt keep my eyesopen long enough to turn 1 page LOL I had a TV in room and nurse gets you anything you needed. I went home in the clothes I wore to the hospital. You dont need much and stay is short. Best of Luck to upcoming banders!

Hello August Banders or just fellow Banders! I'm Cara! I was banded August 11, 2011 Starting weight 23. I have two amazing children, my daughter is 3 and my son will be ONE on the 9/1. I'm feeling better today, had a good nights sleep and I DO need to take the pain meds. It pouring here in NY and was going to take my daughter to the movies to try and get out. Im feeling daring...we'll see. So far: no gas pains, I definitly have to keep getting up every few hours to walk, I do my laps, yesterday went for a walk with my daughter and have been taking the tylenol with codine and took the sleeping pill last night. It's weird caue I dont even like to take advil but I will take my meds they prescribed me as long as I feel I dont need them....which will hopefully be soon. Good to see other Aug Banders or A11's as you have dubbed us Caryn LOL Hope you are feeling well, we had the surgery the same date. Do you live in Australia or just had the surgey there?? Best of Luck on our journey!!

Hi fellow banders! I'm right there with you. Today has been terrible! I think my husbands starting to lose it taking care of all 3 of us. My son and daughter r sick n it's been a nightmare today. Not so much gas but my port pain hurts so much! I go for my walks so gas isn't bad. Make matters worse, wouldn't ya know Aunt Flo showed up to say hello.....ugh I can't get a break! Please say it gets better??? Good luck all :-)

Sorry to hear about your work sitch! Sounds like your work doesn't want to be liable if something happens nor your physician vice versa. I would take the p/t schedule for now, if you like your job, time goes fast, you may be better off with p/t work than having to be out of work and who knows how long it would take to find another job. Sorry, wishing you the best of luck in your crumby situation. Hope it works out for the best!!!!

Open to all!! Glad your here Govubbies, you can help us newbies! Today: I had optifast for bfast, sipping water between, 1/4 c Cambell's chicken broth for lunch, sipping my wa-wah lol

Definitly new doctor but so happy to hear the good ending... Your okay! Geez what a scare u must have had. Good luck searching for a new doc and happy all is well

Checking in, no gas pains but port pains like you wouldn't believe. I take the pain meds and it subsides. It took me an hour to almost finish an optifast this morning. Then I just had some chicken broth fir lunch. Going good just didn't expect so much pain. Guess everyday gets bette! Luck to all!!!!!

I had my surgery thurs 8/11 and its Sat. i feel worse today than any other day. it wasnt so bad yesterday but today seems to be the worst. i have a very sore I guess pain in my belly. Hurts to stand and to get up and down. Is this normal i called the dr. got a return call from not my dr and he said walk?? is this really better?? Any answers would be helpful, I dont wanna freak out but I feel like BLAH...i did walk and tummy hurt so I am on the recliner..again.