marishka

Hello, Friends!!! I was banded by Dr. Kurian on 10/13/2011. I did not receive the LAP-BAND® Personalized Patient ID Card. WhenI read other people's posts, they talk about that ID. Did any of you get the ID from Dr. Kurian? And if yes, when did you get it? Thank you, Marishka

Hello, Guys! I am new to the community. I was banded on October 13 this year. I need your help! You help me before. I found this site right after the surgery. I had some pains that confused and troubled me; however, I was able to find answers and explanations within your posts. I am on a puree diet (or I suppose to be on it). I have a trouble choosing what to eat, how many times, when to squeeze the protein shake, etc... The sample of my diet: Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs or 2 8 oz of low fat cottage cheese or 1 packet of Carnation Breakfast and cup of decaf. coffee (20 min after the meal) Lunch: 2 mid. size meatballs or 1/3 of cup of the mashed potato and 1/3 of cap of mashed chicken Dinner: 1 cup of mashed fish or 1/3 of cup of the mashed potato and 1/3 of cap of mashed chicken I try to drink at least 1.5 quarters of water. I switched from the liquid diet to this type of food three days ago. Before that, I lost 27lb within two weeks. I lost NOTHING since I switched to the food. And I am hungry (not all the time). I feel satisfied for at least 3-4 hrs. But after that I am hungry. I wake up early to go to work (4.45-5 am). Go to sleep around 10 pm. My first fill and meeting with the nutritionist will be on November 14. Please help me to adjust my diet. I know that some of you had the similar problems. Thank you in advance, Marina

Hello, Guys! I am new to the community. I was banded on October 13 this year. I need your help! You help me before. I found this site right after the surgery. I had some pains that confused and troubled me; however, I was able to find answers and explanations within your posts. I am on a puree diet (or I suppose to be on it). I have a trouble choosing what to eat, how many times, when to squeeze the protein shake, etc... The sample of my diet: Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs or 2 8 oz of low fat cottage cheese or 1 packet of Carnation Breakfast and cup of decaf. coffee (20 min after the meal) Lunch: 2 mid. size meatballs or 1/3 of cup of the mashed potato and 1/3 of cap of mashed chicken Dinner: 1 cup of mashed fish or 1/3 of cup of the mashed potato and 1/3 of cap of mashed chicken I try to drink at least 1.5 quarters of water. I switched from the liquid diet to this type of food three days ago. Before that, I lost 27lb within two weeks. I lost NOTHING since I switched to the food. And I am hungry (not all the time). I feel satisfied for at least 3-4 hrs. But after that I am hungry. I wake up early to go to work (4.45-5 am). Go to sleep around 10 pm. My first fill and meeting with the nutritionist will be on November 14. Please help me to adjust my diet. I know that some of you had the similar problems. Thank you in advance, Marina