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Congratulations! Glad surgery went well for you. A couple of down days on the couch and you should be moving around well. Don't forget to take in a lot of fluids! ...and Gax X, ha.

The nutritionist told me that Protein is the key. I have a Protein Drink in the morning and afternoon. It really helps with the hunger. She said ALWAYS begin with protein. Still, thats easier said than done. She also says slow down and chew. Its easy to forget. If you are two weeks post-op, you should be on mushy foods. I made vegetable soup with ham and puree'd it. It wasn't pretty, but, it was delicious.

Thank you for your support! Love the part about having surgery on my stomach, not my brain! I tell people that I think my brain is hungry! Congratulations on your weight loss! Jackie

Hey everyone, I'm almost five weeks post op and I get my first fill November 10th. It cannot get here soon enough! My surgery went smoothly and in the first couple of weeks I lost 14lbs. As I have healed, so has my appetite. Since I haven't had an adjustment, the band is wide open and I can eat all kinds of foods. For the most part, I've made good food choices, getting a lot of Protein, staying away from junk food, etc. Still, I feel stressed and alone a lot of the time. At times, I eat too much. Old habits rear their ugly heads, like eating when I'm stressed. Is this normal? What is your best advice for me? Do I need to prepare for the fill in any way? I began exercising last Monday and have kept it up. (30 minutes/4 days a week) Thanks in advance:)

I am only three weeks post-op and have not had my first fill. So, I'm getting hungry now but do my best to make good decisions every day. I realize I can no longer live to eat, and now must eat to live. What keeps me inspired is the person I am slowly becoming....the person that can walk up the stairs without panting, the person that puts on pants she hasn't worn in years and they zip. I turned 50 this year and have decided its MY time. There are so many things I want to do that I haven't been comfortable doing in years. Its a new life for me. Down 14lbs 1st Fill November 10 My turn....

My doctor/nutritionist had me on liquids for five days, then creamy liquids for seven days. (includes thin mashed potatoes, oatmeal, yogurt, etc.) At my week check up I asked him if I could have an egg. He said yes. I have tried to stay on the puree'd portion of the program, but, have been eating soft chicken, rice and vegetables. I just chew it well. As far as the shoulder pain, had that too! The doctor told me it had to do with the hernia repair. It has gotten better!

I think my brain is just hungry! Since I've been banded, I have moments when physically I am not hungry. Still, I think about snacking, especially at night. If I do, I make sure its only a small handful of Snacks. Sometimes I just tell myself I'm not hungry, I just think I am. Old habits are hard to break, but, do-able!!!

Syntrax Nectar (vitaminshoppe.com) There are several flavors and one scoop has 32 grams of protein. Its not gritty or clumpy and it is delicious!

Popsicles, Jello, chicken and/or Beef broth (all sugarfree) Plus, Gas X! My nutritionist/doctor let me have Syntrax nectar. (vitaminshoppe.com) It has 32 grams of Protein per serving Good Luck to you!!!

I was banded September 29th . I was out of energy the first week. Today and two and a half weeks, I am feeling great! Of course I am getting hungry and tired of mushy food, but, I know it will be worth it in the long run. Cannot wait until my first fill on November 10th!

As I sit here eating my puree'd vegetable soup, you inspire me. I'm two and a half weeks post op. Congratulations!!

Hey, I was banded September 29th. Surgery is never pleasant, but, I can honestly say mine was not bad at all. Surgery was at 9 am and I was on my way home before noon. I took it easy Thursday-Sunday, pain pills, popcycles, chicken broth and a lot of sleep. I went back to work on Monday. I feel better than ever today, Wednesday. I'm on creamy foods like soupy mashed potatoes, yogurt, pudding. One of the best things I bought is Syntrax nectar Protein drink mix. You can get it at the Vitamin Shoppe. It has 23 grams of protein per scoop and tastes delicious. My nutritionist said I could begin drinking it the first day. My shoulder has been sore, sometimes my chest feels sore too. But, no problems from my stomach. Just a lot of gurgling, ha. Overall, I feel great. I am so happy to be post-op, it is stressful. But thats normal. I got on the scale for the first time today. I'm down nine pounds. I'm sure being on a liquid diet contributed to the loss! Good luck to you! Keep the faith!

I was banded September 29th . I was nervous up until a few days before surgery. I began to get excited. My surgery was a breeze, spent a couple of days on the couch and slept a lot. Now, I'm five days in, I am going by all the post-op rules and feeling good overall. So far I can say it was worth it. I researched LapBand surgery and knew it is right for me. Now, if you truly believe its right for you, go for it.

I had my LapBand surgery September 29th. When I woke up afterwards, it was with new eyes. I slept most of the weekend and was back at work Monday. So, I'm learning how to sip and chew Vitamins and drink Protein drinks. I'm excited about my future. Before surgery there were a lot of "what ifs". But, now that I'm banded, the focus has turned to following my nutritionist's plan for me. I began to get a little hungry on the fifth day and got to have some thinned out sweet potatoes. (Yum) Every journey begins with one step and I have stepped over the line to a healthier life!

Well, tomorrow is THE day! I'm taking my pillow, comfy slippers, soft pants/shirt, Gas X and my chapstick.

Ditto....less than 40 hours to go before surgery.....goodbye to the old me, hello to the girl that is screaming to get out.

Getting my Lap Band this Thursday, September 29th I've been on the Sugar Buster's diet for almost two weeks. So far, I've been pretty good. Had a weak moment over the weekend and ate a piece of fried chicken. As far a sweets go, there are lots of sugarfree candies that have taken the place of all the sweet treats I use to eat. I am ready.

Hey, Good luck with everything! Sounds like you are on the right track! Once your doctor submits ALL the paperwork to your insurance it usually takes just a few days. In my case my doctor's office contacted me. I had to resubmit the paperwork, the regular jumping through hoops, ha. I was approved a few days later. Scheduled for Thursday, whoo hoo!!!! Ready to begin my new life!

I hope everything goes great for you tomorrow!!! I am scheduled for Thursday, the 29th. Take Care!

Good Luck!!! Hope all goes great.

I'm sorry about the delay too!!! I can relate.

You are almost there!!! I'm scheduled for September 29th. My emotions are all over the place. Keep your eyes on the prize....YOU!!! Best of luck to you!!! Jackie

Just when I am in the home stretch, I get a call from my family doctor. I had my annual bloodwork done last Monday. I am scheduled for pre-op for Lap Band surgery this Thursday. The nurse said that I'm anemic. I told her that I am scheduled for pre-op this week and surgery next week. (September 29th) So, I'm off to the store to get some Iron and Vitamin C. I hope and pray my bloodwork is good for surgery next week. I've never had any problems with my hemoglobin. I guess I'm going to continue to be jumping hurdles on my Lap Band journey. Could my hemoglobin be low due to blood being drawn right before my cycle? I cannot think of any other reason. I eat healthy, just way too much healthy. I do take Vitamins, but, have not been very good about it until I got approval last week. I'm hoping its just a fluke. I had a finger stick at the Red Cross a week ago Saturday. It was 12.5, which is too low to give blood. Three months ago it was 13.5. The nurse told me that their labs showed it at 9. Just don't know what to think. I am so ready for this, I can taste it. Any words of wisdom out there? Thanks.

I'd love to lose ten pounds, but, will try and keep it real and not have huge expectations! I'm more curious about how much I will lose in six months, then a year, etc.

I got those magic words yesterday.....You've Been APPROVED!!! Had to submit all the insurance paperwork twice and even wrote a personal letter. My surgery is scheduled for September 29th....whoo...hoo NEVER Give Up!!!