violinlady

Thank you this really came at a good time for me to help me get back on track and not beat myself up for gaining some weight back.

Hi, Don't give up! I was banded Oct.26 and am doing well . I find that if I keep tracking I can see where I need to add more protein.( I use my fitness pal) A pure protein bar in many flavors adds 20 gm of protein. Always stack your food if possible, it fills you up better and longer. I also eat a few snacks of fruit or carrots, etc in between meals. That takes the edge off. Exerscise is always a good thing. I find that I'm not hungry after a good walk. Don't deprive your self of everything or you'll always feel hungry for that.

Hi, I was banded on 10/26 and have had 2 fills. I was doing just fine but now I feel lke I'm eating way too much because I never feel like I'm full. I've gained 4 pounds and this really concerns me. I'm going to the doctor tomrrow and see what he says. Maybe another fill will help this out. Any ideas?

Hi, I had my surgery on Wed. the 26th. was cleared after my upper GI.and came home yesterday. I had my first shake and full liqud diet today. Appelsauce yum! Well so far the pain hasn't been to bad, Just on the car ride home, 4 1/2 hours. Well I'm really glad that I got the band. Everything is going great and in 2 days I'm down 3 lbs. Rebecca

Just took my final class explainig everything that is going to happen. I will have an overnight in the hospital, but that's ok with me . They said that they wake me up every 2 hours to walk. Not looking forward to that. Oh well. My surgery is on Wed. and I can't wait. Good luck to all of the bandsters that are today and in the next few days! Rebecca

Hi, I haven't chatted for a while. I finally got my surgury date . 'it is the 26th, and pre-op class on the 20th. I already had have all of my other pre-op testing done. The do only put me on a 2 day diet. Lucky me. I have been tryying out several portein shakens. The only ones that don;t make me sick are the soy products. I use unflavored and add crysal lite or something fruity. I can't have most milk products. Does anyone else use Soy protein powder?? Rebecca

Hi, My dietian/doctor does't use a pre-op diet. She said that it really didn't make that much of a difference. Just try not to gain any weight and if you can try to lose some. So far I've lost 8 pounds.

lowpockets68. I'm glad to see that you are also on the 26th. I know how you feel terrified. I felt that at first but then just really excited. 1 month I can wait! Rebecca

Great news. I just found out my surgery date is the 26th. I go to a day long class on the 20th and that's it. I'm very excited about it. Good Luck to all of the earlier Oct. bandsters. Rebecca

Hi, I just had my pre-op this week and am waiting for my October surgery date. They called to set up my date and I wasn't home. I am waiting for that second call It is keeping me on pins and needles. I am so excited. Rebecca

Thaks alot for all of your input.

Hi, I'm getting banded in October and was wondering where they put your port? People have talked about the scares but not where the port is. Any thought would be appreciated.

Thanks for clearing this up for me. I guess I'm having the UGI yuk!

I have pre-op in a couple of weeks and was woundering what the differance between an EDG and an upper GI. I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. Any thoughts?? Rebecca