Kflower84

Congratulations!!! I don't have any kids but I can't wait till I get pregnant. I still have lots of questions so I can't answer any of yours but I just wanted to say GOOD LUCK with EVERYTHING!!!

I totally understand what you're going thru. The hardest part for me was finding a psychologist that would take my insurance and do everything in one visit. The one recommended by my doctors office wanted $150. Others 2-3 visits or they would simply not take my insurance. The fee was $300 for the whole thing. I called my insurance several times until I found one. If that specific dietitan is busy until November just try to look for someone else. The sooner all the pre op requirements are met the sooner you'll have your surgery. Good luck with everything!!! :-)

Wow. I can't wait til I get there. Congratulations !!!!

Myfitnesspal.com is easy to use. Everything is there. I love the scan tool ! My nick is kflower84 You're all welcome to add me.

My nutritionist said at least 70g per day. She wants me to eat and to rely on protein shakes only when needed.

The psych evaluation was the hardest part for me. I was so nervous. I've never been to a psychologist before I didn't know what would be the right answer. I also had to answer a million questions and I agree with others they are basically the same question just worded differently. I made sure I read them carefully to avoid mistakes.

The psych evaluation was the hardest part for me. I was so nervous. I've never been to a psychologist before I didn't know what would be the right answer. I also had to answer a million questions and I agree with others they are basically the same question just worded differently. I made sure I read them carefully to avoid mistakes.

Also I forgot to mention you have to keep track of your fluid intake for a few days. There's a specific amount that you have to drink in an hour. I believe is 2oz every 15 minutes.

I was banded almost 9 months ago. My surgeon's office said Clear Liquids for a week. Don't worry about the Protein intake for now until you are on the solid phase. Only see thru liquids like broth, tea, gatorate, diluted fruit juice, crystal light, sf Jello, sf popsicles . NO Water. You need a little bit of calories in you for strength. The best thing to do is follow your Drs. orders. Good luck to you on this journey.

My surgeon's office said coffee =dehydration. They said 1 cup a day with sf ff creamer is ok. Add 1 cup of water per every 4oz coffee.

I only did liquids for 6 days and my surgeon said I could go to the next phase "mushies" . Each doctor is different.

I only drink protein shakes when needed. For example if my protein intake for the day is low or if am hungry in between meals. My favorite protein shake is EAS strawberry cream its only 100 calories 3 carbs and its not thick at all. I love it !!!!

Congratulations and good luck to you!!! Just wear something comfy and bring a pillow for the ride home.

On my 1st week post op visit the nurse peel them off.

I was banded 12/9/11. Almost 8 months post op and I have lost 57 pounds. Still another 43 pounds to goal but I know when I start excercising I will get there sooner. This is the best decision ever !!!!

Congratulations on your anniiversary. Don't give up!!! I know you can get to where you want. Use this great tool while you still can .

My surgeon said that the band around the stoma is like a ring if you loose weight its gonna start being a little loose around the stoma. That's when you need to go back for a fill. Just listen to your body. If you are eating 4 oz 3 x a day with 2- 2oz snacks and you are still hungry then its time for a fill. Some Drs only want the 3 small meals a day, no snacks in between. I think we are all different with very different lifestyles if a snack is something that works for you why starve yourself. Try to keep them to a max of 2oz or 200 calories.

My surgeons office would not allow us scramble eggs. So this is what I had on my mushy phase. For Breakfast I would have: cream of wheat (farina), oatmeal, yogurt, small curd cottage cheese, lunch or dinner : mashed potato, mashed butternut squash, mashed carrots, refried Beans with dairy cream and shredded cheese Snacks: sugar free pudding, natural applesauce, etc. Good luck on this new mushy phase. It will be over before you know it.

I have always loved taking pics but now more that ever...

OMG such a relief to know I am not the only one that didn't see how fat I am/was ...I would look in the mirror and see a beautiful person !

I agree with what you are saying. When those pictures were taken I thought I look good. But now I go back and see those pics and I think how come nobody told me I needed to loose weight. Idk if it was high selfsteem but I always thought I looked good in pics. ( The ones that I took of myself I should say)

Its great been on the green zone ... congratulations, most people never find it.

I asked my surgeon how they know they injected the saline in the port. He said otherwise you will feel a burning sensation.

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