SaucyBandster

Sorry I was starving - I had no problems LOL I had 2 Protein shakes a day - Breakfast and lunch and then a very lean meat for dinner and green veggie. I would supplement with SF Jello and popsicles. Good Luck!

How are you feeling now? I was banded exactly a week ago on Feb 3rd. I feel much better. My Dr doesn't give any initial fills because of the swelling. My first fill is scheduled for early March. What is your post op diet consisting of?

I was just officially banded last Friday! If everyone is following this group, can you tell us a little about yourself. What part of FL are you in? What stage of the band are you in? Pre or Post Op? If Post - How long ago were you banded?

I tried every diet product ever made including that. I have one word for you: GIMMICK Don't waste your money... work the band!

Do you have a recliner? That helped me for the first 2-3 nights to sleep. I was NOT able to lay straight because it felt like it was pulling on my port. Stay on top of the pain med! By day 4 you will a million times better! I was banded last Friday and feel so much better today. Just port soreness - gas is totally gone. Good luck!!

Outstanding Post! I was just banded on Friday and it's all so overwhelming at times learning what to do and what to do "right". Thanks for this!!

Maybe for Breakfast - Poached Egg and cottage cheese lunch - Egg salad, Soups, mashed potatos, frozen yogurt dinner - Mexican - Eat the inside of a bean burrito? Refried Beans with avocado, sour cream to thin it out more. Soups are easy!!

What stage are you in? I was just banded last Friday and my appetite came on like a vengeance by day 4. I progressed from clear liquids to full liquids and that has helped. I have a protein shake in the Am and some creamy soup in the afternoon and dinner. Then in between I drink a lot. Are you in creamies or softs?

I was banded on Friday and I was up on the scale when I got home as well. Don't freak out! Your body is retaining fluids, gas, etc.. I am on day 4 and the scale has gone down drastically.

This post gives me hope

I was banded Friday and am on 2 weeks liquids as well. I have been having a mug of hot tea and a SF Jello cup for Breakfast, a half cup of Beef broth for lunch and then a cup of strained miso soup for dinner. I have been drinking crystal light in between along with Water, tea and SF Apple Cider. It's getting a bit boring already LOL. I so wish I could have creamy Soups. Life would be easier!!

The zithromax helped! I received the green light and will be banded tomorrow morning!!!! Please send out the positive vibes and prayers tomorrow morning

I USED to love my fitbit. I really loved it. Until I washed it last week and it's now dead. I had it clipped to my yoga pants and was exhausted and threw them in the laundry pile. Then the fitbit accidently went into the washing maching the next morning. It's tiny and black and blended in perfectly. So be very careful of accidently keeping it on your clothes because I am now out of $100 and have to get another one

Thanks everyone for all the kind words of encouragement! I called the Dr today and a Z-Pack was called in (Zithromax). I actually felt better and as I am typing this, I feel much better. I am REALLY hoping by Thursday all the funk is gone and I am on my way into surgery on Friday morning!! Please keep sending me your good vibes - I really need them!!

Ugg - I would love a piece of cheese right about now LOL I am so sick of these Optifast shakes. My stomach just churns on them and it sounds like I have aliens trying to escape. Soon I will be on the other side tho :-)

CONGRATS! And Happy New Bandday to you!! I *hope* I have this same feeling and post this Saturday when I get banded!!!

Thanks so much! I will ask them tomorrow. I am crossing my fingers, eyes and toes that everything goes as planned.

So you CAN be on antibiotics and go into surgery? That won't affect anything like internal bleeding, etc?

Thanks Hannah! I SO hope I have your experience!!! I am treating myself like a baby and doctoring myself. I really hope I didn't come this far for a big obstacle.

It's not a cold. I am now seeing white pockets on my tonsils so I may have strep. Even tho my throat is only itchy and slightly scratchy. It isn't a major pain. I am so beyond upset I may have to push my surgery.

I just called the nurse at the surgeons office and left a vm. Then I called my PCP and the girl at the front desk said she would talk to the Dr and see what she recommends. Uggg I SO don't want to be postponed

I am supposed to be banded this Friday the 3nd. I woke up this morning with a mild sore throat and a bit achey. I started slamming Emergen-C packs, echinacea and zinc. I am no longer allowed to have any medicines so I can't combat with that. I am SO worried. What if I get sick, will they postpone surgery???? I just had my EKG and labs on Friday and got the clear from my PCP to go ahead with surgery. Now I am so worried there will be a hiccup.

I was supposed to do 3 liquid opti fast shakes a day. I could also have broth and popsicles and Jello in between. I called the nurse since the two other surgeons in the SAME office require 2 shakes and then a lean Protein and veggie at night. She said while she couldn't tell me I was allowed to switch, I was big girl and needed to make my own decision. She also stated she wasn't a fan of Opti fast because the 2nd ingredient was Sugar and the 4th ingredient was Corn Syrup Solids. There are SO many carbs in these shakes so I have no idea how these are better than me eating lean meat and chicken. Anyways, I switched out the dinner the shake for the meal and have lost almost 11 pounds. I am now on week 2.

I think my body is going thru some withdraws as I am having a lean meat and veggie at night. Super healthy but WAY under my normal calories. I am logging in My Fitness Pal and it screams at me that I am eating way too low. Obviously, I am. LOL But I think I am withdrawing from carbs, sugars and caffeine and then starting my cycle yesterday, it's a big bitchy whirlwind hahahah. Better than next week! I can't believe it's next Friday!! So crazy! I have my EKG, labs and chest Xray this Friday.

I am Feb 3rd! I am Day 5 of my Preop diet. Today I have a Headache and am pretty hungry. Was easier in the beginning than now but hanging in there.