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I saw the nutritionist this week. Along with the Protein first talk we discussed caloric intake. I'm on week 3 she said 600-800 calories. Which is fine but really? I only lost a pound this week and I'm thinking maybe it's too low? I know I know don't rush it I will get there but after a week of quarter cup servings of food a scale victory would be nice right? So my question is...do you really believe you need to eat more to lose more? Or is it best to stay so restricted?

I just asked my nutritionist about sushi. She thought I would be ok to eat it eventually ( I'm only almost 3 weeks out). She said it will probably only be 2 pieces but I should be able to tolerate. I hope so! My favorite date night food.

Hi checking in 237.6 not sure what I was last week haha down just a little. Hoping for more this week Christina

I'm 2 and a half weeks post op. Just found out that I really have no restriction and went a little (not a lot) overboard today. I'm supposed to be on 600-800 calories a day. I did that and then kept going prob another 300 or 400. I feel fine just mad that I fell off the wagon. Worried that I damaged my band/stomach. Ugh! Feels like old times again. I've lost 22 lbs since surgery. Trying to be positive. Guess this is one of those parts the band doesn't take care of huh?? I'm worried about tomorrow. I've been known to not stop once I start. Slippery slope. Any advise? Words of encouragement?

I'm 2 weeks out and have had 3 c-sections and a gallblader surgery. I have to say the actual pain was minimal- seriously just discomfort-- i didnt even need pain meds or even tylenol--although.... I'm still not totally myself. I had no gas at all. I just felt tired and weak sometimes light headed till about day 10. If i sit or stand for too long now im uncomfortable but its ok I was hoping bc I had been getting in shape since feb it would be easier BUT as everyone will tell you everyone is different. I tried to predict my recovery too it's just impossible to do. That said you will do fine! It's def an easier surgery than a c-section. Just listen to your body once you have had your surgery and make sure you have help if you need it good luck!

How do I find the chart?

Yikes! 2 weeks post banding and excited and scared I get to start mushies now. Im not sure what to expect. Ive been drinking slowly my shakes and Water. On rare occasion I've gulped and not felt anything. Not sure if that means I feel no restriction?? Also scared I will stop losing (20 lbs in 2 weeks). So anyway my questions are: what can I expect? Will I know if I'm going too fast too soon? How did you all handle this big transition? Did any of you gain or stop losing when you started mushies? Thanks in advance! This board is amazing

Hi Christina checking in at 238.8

Ok seriously I'm bored but it's ok. I'm on day 10 of liquids (3 days clear 7 days carnation instant breakfast with milk). I feel like crap!! I was banded 9/26 just got back from the store where I broke out in a sweat and got dizzy. Is this because I'm only taking in around 700 cals a day??? Emailed the nutrionist and I'm doing everything right. Did anyone else have this experience? Btw down 16lbs in 10 days gotta love that....

I was banded on 9/26 I felt a cold coming on and immediately started taking some chewable vitamin c and it went away. Thank goodness since coughing was NOT going to be fun! My dr said tic tac size pills were ok so I cut up my Tylenol. They actually sell a pill cutter at the pharmacy. Good luck! Hope you feel better

Really?! Glad I read this. I went day 2 and nothing since I'm now on day 8. Yikes! I guess I just figured since I'm still on liquids?? No??

Wow! Boy I miss advil. Especially right after surgery. My doc said it sits at the top of tha band and eats away at it. I asked about the liquid form he said better but not great.

I have Tufts it was a 6 month program called "I can change". Im pretty sure they want you to think "i can change my mind about surgery" I had to have phone interviews every month with my advisor. It was fine as my hospitals program was required and it was the same amount of time. Just funny. Once I graduated approval was immediate.

Christina 44 244 230 Ease back into excercisr start back on treadmill this week slowly 1 more week of liquids 3 weeks of mushies here I come Keep plugging not get discouraged Sept 26 2011 14lbs!

I'm also on day 6. I was on Clear liquids day before 2 days after and now just carnation instant Breakfast 4 oz 8x a day. Besides being completely bored I feel like I'm not feeling well bc I'm only getting what? 600 cals a day? Anyone else feel this way? I'm a rule follower so I won't cheat too afraid anyway to damage my band but I did have to just move a container of really good looking humus to the back of the fridge Protein is most def a huge help in keeping you feeling less hungry. Protein first is my doctors motto.

My doctor has only told me no Advil. I'm breaking extra stregth Tylenol in half. It's raining here and I will need to take OTC sinus meds today. I should prob call them. I'm also wondering I'm on full liquids to babymy stomach and passing hard pills thru?? Am I defeating the purpose here??

I'm on day 3. I think the 3 day clear liquid diet got to me. I have a headache and am sooo sleepy. Pain is fine. Just uncomfortable. I'm trying to stay up and walk around but honestly my bed looks really good right now. I thought since I started carnation instant breakfasts today ( I've had 2.5) I would start feeling human again. I'm reading about how everyone is grocery shopping or going for walks on day 3. Am I making it worse by being a hermit???

That's just awesome! I'm only on day 3 and having the "ugh what did I do's" today. You totally lifted me up

Have you been on myfitnesspal.com? It's an awesome app/website where you can track your nutrition and fitness as well as your progress. You can add me add me as your friend there my name is stinle there. Hope it helps

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Ok I will bite what's bandaged hell?

Hopefully I didn't post this twice looking for advise on what to say to people since I was banded yesterday. My kids know I had a "procedure" so I'm sure people will be asking. I don't want to get into it with every person I know I've only told a few close friends. Any advise?

Yes! I think it was from anesthesia?? It's a big bumpy cut ugh! Not really an issue compared to the pain but still I'd like to know what the heck they are doing there since they were worried about knocking my teeth out! I will call today for anti nausea meds altho they gave them to me in the iv yesterday and they didn't help!!! I don't want to talk pain meds with out that. Plus I haven't eaten in 54 hrs. Wondering how my weak stomach will do on meds on this clear liquid diet. Hope I don't sound too whiny thanks thus far for the advise! Keep it coming! I really appreciate it.

I was just banded yesterday morning. I didn't have much pain at all yesterday just discomfort. I did however have a heck of a time with the anesthethia . So I'm home now afraid to take the pain meds bc they usually (always) make me sick. I've been uncomfortably laying in my bed for 12 hrs. I'm debating walking on the treadmill vs continuing my semi vegetable state on the couch. I have no gas but it can't be good to just lay around??? Do any of you have a recovery plan for me? I'm not sure what to do today. Also I have a big cut on my lip?!? Thanks in advance

Martha I'm going in for pre op testing next week. What did they do?? I can't eat or drink after midnight wondering what kind of fun I'm in store for. Last week had a tube put down my nose into my throat to test swallowing. That was fun I will definately keep in touch. You can email me directly also at bellablvd@yahoo.com