ChunkyGirl79

Staying off the scale is probably a good idea. It's just really hard sometimes

I'm just happy to hear I'm not the only one. I'm having fantasies of eating 500 calories a day and staying at almost 300 lbs for the rest of my life because "that's just the way my body works"
Any one else have this happen as well???

I'm just happy to hear I'm not the only one. I'm having fantasies of eating 500 calories a day and staying at almost 300 lbs for the rest of my life because "that's just the way my body works"
Any one else have this happen as well???

The title says it all. At 9 days post op I was 293.6. Over the last few days a few quarter pounds have been sneaking on and as of this morning, 12 days post op I'm 295.4. Can someone please tell me what's going on as I'm not even on a normal diet yet and am only consuming between 600-800 in friggin Proteins shakes and farina

I think for me I could have pulled the trigger and had surgery a year sooner if I would have accepted the fact that I wouldn't be able to eat what I ate prior to surgery. The thought that I couldn't have a Carl's Jr double cheeseburger, or go to black eyed pea and have a chicken fried steak smothered in gravy just overwhelmed me.
Now, I know I can still do this, it's just going to take 3 meals to get it all down. So, I get to enjoy the luxury 3 times instead of 2. But seriously, it's no longer a priority to eat like that. Something happened mentally and now I don't crave it and have only eaten fast food once in the last 3 months(doube cheeseburger, McDs).
The fear you have is real but it's only in the now. The now after surgery I only think about nutrition and thin.
tmf

Ooohh I had sushi last weekend... Sooo awesome. All went down perfectly fine, but I have since had my 2nd fill. Next time we go out for sushi I'll be sure to order my miso just in case!!!

I had the visit from aunt flow last week, so I dont think that is it. 2 more days till my surgery and I can't finish my Protein Shakes now. I dont know if my liver has shrunk, but I think my stomach has.

My insurance pays 85% of the procedure but how I figured it out it was around 2000 after they pay what they pay. I have an FSA that will cover that amount.

Exactly! Eating for two just requires an extra 300 calories per day.....that's a yogurt and an apple

My dr gave me a hard plastic cup with their logo that came with a straw! U may swallow a little extra air but Its not enough to slip a band and it helps me take smaller sips

I was banded today and I'm sipping my grody chalky Protein Drink thru a straw. It's true, you swallow a touch more air from drinking from a straw but it sounds like you nursed that drink of yours Chunkygirl.
I wish I could've had a last supper last night . Jealous!
I got an unexpected extra lap site today because my liver is on the large side, despite my pre op clear liquid diet. He said no worries but I'm quite sore. I got home from the hospital a couple hours ago. My doc gave me the option early this AM, before surgery, to stay a night or go home outpatient. I'm regretting the decision to go home. I'm more sore than I anticipated. I was given liquid lortab and will take it every four as directed until its better. I don't have a low pain threshold, I've had two cesareans in the past two years and I thought they were easy peasy... I'll get up and walk frequently tonight. Its not gas, so I don't think heat would help. But maybe a little whining to you all will!

I'm on the other side resting pretty comfortably in my hospital room. Not too much pain just taking it easy.

Heading to the hospital to move to the other side, I'll let you know how it goes. I should be done and out of recovery by 10 central time.

Chunkygirl- I had a bad two days after surgery too. I felt completely human in about 5 days. Today is day 9 and I don't remember having any shoulder pain for the past two days. Still a tad sore if I do too much though. Hang in there!

Had my first weigh in. I week post op down 10lbs. On my way...

I've never tried it together but I do love greek yogurt with honey.

Just got word this morning Cigna finally approved!! Surgery date is April 16

Its going to be a great day for you ... April 12th is my birthday:) You will be approved :)

Banded today!! Feel great now, I had a really bad time come out of anesthesia but now I feel great! I'll keep y'all posted

Hiya!! April 10 for me . Really looking forward to this. Really looking forward to not being so hungry all the time ( I am on day six of a two week 1000 cal/day preop diet). Looking forward to seeing you all along the way on this journey....

This is AWESOME ChunkyGirl! Love the fact that you can share and your video makes you so real!
Love it and thank you,

Thanks everyone for being so supportive. I have cleared my schedule to get all appts as asap! I am so excited and so ready =) Best of luck too us all!

By restriction we mean in the band, it's tightness thus restricting the amount that can be eating, not restricting what you eat.
For instance, I can eat 1 cup of food at the very most before I feel very full and satisfied. That is because of the restriction in the band making me feel full.
The fullness is different than it did before I was banded, but in a good way. I feel very satisfied and don't feel like I'm missing out on anything whatsoever.

As if!!!
Look for the "Springers" group under the group tab at the top of the page. Loving all the info and support over there and EVERYONE is welcome!