Ms Bandit N AZ

I think you are doing great! I was banded in Nov 2011 and have lost 42lbs, exercise 6 times a week (boot camp and run 16 miles). Keep in mind this is a journey and not a quick solution. I lost weight on Optifast very quickly and gained it back very quickly, so I need to keep reminding myself this is a permanent solution. My body finally kicked in on weight loss about month 4, so give yourself some time.

Hi Bea, Congrats on the early Christmas gift news! I too live in Arizona (North East) and had my surgery Nov 17th. I go for my first fill Dec 19th and so far so good. Keep us posted on your pre-surgery weightloss and post op weightloss. We are all in it for the long haul. Elisabeth

I was hungry, I think I was mentally hungry . I didn't have a pre-op diet as I was still training for my 1/2 marathon and took advantage of eating all the stuff I new I wouldn't be able to eat afterwards. As for the "schmooshies" that is the stuff I'm allow to have as long as it is blended. Greek yogurt, cream of wheat, chicken noodle soup in a blender, etc. I guess I'm on that from week 2-3. Definitely a whole new adjustment and trying to keep myself busy. I am glad I have a forum to speak as my husband tries to understand but doesn't and I haven't told anyone of my friends or family. Good luck on your journey and let me know how you are doing.

Thanks everyone for your kind words and advice. Today was a little bit better and don't feel so down today. Hubby and son brought home Wendy's and there were left over french fries and I didn't even dare! Through the bag away and blended my chicken noodle soup and felt good with that!

I'm Elisabeth and I had the surgery Nov 18th. No complications at all! I was in a little pain after the surgery due to the placement of the port but other than that I was good to go....that's what I thought. I knew I was an emotional eater, never admitted to it but had all the qualifications and when my "friend" was taken away from me I didn't know what to do. I'm an active person ran my 2nd 1/2 marathon Nov 6th and not having the energy to exercise was tough. I took a walk around the block and normally I would be interested in going shopping but not NOW as I don't want to buy clothes until I need too. I'm glad I found this forum but I sure could've used it a few days out of surgery so I knew what to expect because even though I new I wasn't going to be hungry I didn't realize I didn't know what to do with myself. I'm finally settling into a routine ( 8 days post op) and really can't wait to go back to my exercise class with my friends. I survived Turkey day and was surprised how quickly I filled up on the "approved schmooshies". I am going through a mourning perioud though as I'm realizing that some foods are totally off limits for now, maybe when I am properly healed things will get better, but I guess I really didn't fully understand what my journey will be. I'm so glad I did it and don't regret any part of it, but getting the LB is definitely an ADJUSTMENT. I look forward to following everyone elses journey's too.

I'm on day 7 onto "smushies" so it will be interesting. I'm looking forward to enjoying myself with the fam and not stuffing myself as usual.

I am 7 day out of surgery and its THANKSGIVING! My husband keeps asking what are you going to eat? Instead of saying you are getting together for family time and will be fine, he is mentally setting me up for failure?? Go figure...I haven't told any family members yet as I'm sure I will be scrutinzed and that's why I needed to find a forum to get the support. For once, I wasn't watching The Biggest Loser and eating pizza! I'm glad but sad to hear that others will encounter the same challenges.