mags2u

Welcome and congrats!

I had surgery 1/10/12, follow up was 1/16/12, and I started ZuMbA on on the 19th. (Yes my Dr. cleared me). I of course started out making major modifications as to be safe and feel "ok" while doing it. Now I'm full on for the most part. Absolutely LOVE it! I just started, so don't really have a weightloss correlation to tell you about, but I'll let you know!

They usually say about 4-6oz per hour on liquid, but agree that you should see how you feel. I was drinking my protein shakes waaaayyyy too fast the first couple of days and could tell. Everyone's body is different. Definitely call your doctor with any specific questions though!

SO awesome Suzie! Wow 40lbs, such an inspiration! I know what you mean about keeping protein drinks in your car. I have a baby container (literally purchased in the baby aisle) that has three sections. They each fit one scoop (20g protein) powder in it and I ALWAYS have my shaker with me. I just never want to be somewhere and give in because I'm not prepared. I went out to eat at one of our favorite italian restaurants where I would normally consume about three beer bread rolls, 1/2 of a huge cheese garlic bread and then a full plate of pasta. TONIGHT though I had a literal pinch of bread, then I ordered the grilled salmon with baked potato and broccoli. I had her bring out a box with the meal and immediately wrapped up most of it. I had "just enough". I'm still finding when that last bite it, you know. I also think its funny that everyone kept saying, are you SURE you don't want something to drink? I finally got a tea and took a few sips (timing it so I would not be eating 15min. before) so it worked out perfectly then I took the tea to go. Have you had a fill yet? I'm kink of looking forward to the 9th of Feb. I've done really well, but looking forward to no hunger between meals. Keep up the fabulous new you! Mags

These are recipes that were in my SSM Weightloss Institute Center of Excellence Bariatric Surgery Binder. (Spelling it all out so they don't say I'm infringing on any copyrights if they own it ) If you click on the picture, then click again, it will make it larger for viewing. Haven't tried any yet, but I plan on having my hubby (he's the cook!) make a few of them for me soon!

Glad you joined us! And lapbandbarbie- love your blog/website!

Glad to see you all are doing well! Keep us posted!

My doc cleared me on my 1 week follow up to exercise. Of course no lifting for 6 weeks. I definitely adjust accordingly when first starting out-like I wouldn't do the knee bends, or belly shaking stuff, but moving is good and feels great! :-)

I'm glad you are ok and losing weight on your own! Congrats to your wife as well. As far as your surgery, yes we all take risks having surgery. It is surgery. Not to take away from what happened to you at all, but all of our anatomy is different. Surgeons literally are moving organs out of the way to get to our stomach. I would say since you are alive today, you had a good surgeon. It is when things go wrong (and they do) that you want a controlled surgeon who can take corrective action for the best outcome. I would say being alive is a GREAT outcome. Surgeons can be flip sometimes (I work with plenty every single day). I think to them, they forget that as patients, we don't go through this everyday. They forget that to them, they might have encountered emergencies and because it was "fixed" it was "no biggie". To them, people get blood in the hospital/surgeries all the time. It doesn't sound like you had a bad surgeon, just not a compassionate one who needs to put himself in YOUR shoes. I'm not for suing, however as a patient, you have a right to request your medical records. You have to be specific though: Peri-operative record, operative report, anesthesia record, post-op or (PACU) record. Again, very glad you are ok!

With having to get 60g Protein in, which Ive been pretty right on I thought we could share any tricks of getting extra protein in. My favorite is WonderSlim chocolate pudding -15g and add 1/4c riccotta cheese (skim)-7g. It makes it really creamy and very filling!

Not as far as being banded but I heavily relied on this site!

Congrats and welcome! Be sure to join the January 2012 Bandsters group under the Group section at the top of the site! How are you feeling? Im sure youre experiencing the typical gas pains. I think theyre kind of a right of passage or something in the band world. Keep walking! Keep us posted.

Are you getting your proteins in first? Also what type of yogurt are you eating. Alot of yogurts are high in sugar. I know we cant cut out bread all together but maybe try 1 slice instead of two. Also can you replace the pretzels (carbs) with a higher protein snack? Just some suggestions.

I find at work during the day my port side feels like it pulls. Other than that its good. I was on clears with protein shakes week one. It gets better at about day 6-7. Hang in there!

Welcome! I cannot lift over 25lbs for six weeks. As far as your area, if you go to the "group" section at the top of this site, I believe there is a Texas group. They might be able to give you first hand experience living in the area. Best of luck in your journey!

I unfortunately work where there is a fountain pepsi machine in our breakroom. I too was drinking about 5-6 diet Dr. Pepper's in a day. I've actually given it up two weeks before surgery and haven't craved it at all. Funny though because I got conflicting info from my surgeons office. They say NO CARBONATED beverages ever, however one of the nurses who happened to have gastric bypass surgery said "there are no studies indicating that it has an effect on the bands, but the phosphates in soda bind to your calcium on a cellular level so the heart thinks it doesn't have calcium to pump and it pulls it out of your bones- thats why we have a pandemic of osteoparosis." REALLY? I was shocked that she would even indicate that it "might" be ok from a lapband standpoint to drink a soda! I'm staying off of it, because I'm a junkie when it comes to soda. I've given it up and do not want to even start!

I actually wore an abdominal binder at work today because I felt like it was "pulling". I joked that it was because my fat belly is hanging lower since I am losing weight and pulling those muscles down. It actually felt better to have the support.

Well I'm totally committed (or my husband would say I need to BE committed!) to exercising. I know that the scale staying at 18lbs lost for a week was because I needed to get up and shake what my momma gave me! I am doing Zumba on Tuesdays/Thursdays, but I was searching for something I could do at home. Low and behold, I bought the Just Dance 3 for the Wii. HIGHLY recommend! Everynight when my hubby goes to bed I get my controller strapped on to my wrist and I go to town. I'm sure if anyone was videotaping me I would go viral instantly because I'm sure that is a funny site to see! It actually lets you keep track of your week and your "sweat points". Not sure really what that means, but I'll take it! NSV of the week: Going back to work and having two boxes of Krispy Kreme GLAZED donuts on the table and not even having a desire to eat one!

Hi February Bandsters! I was banded in January and too wanted to bring all the "January" group together. I started the January Bandster 2012 "GROUP" under the group section. I really recommend you all go to the Group tab at the top and join your February group. Our January group is up to 51 people now and we really do have a great bond of people because we all went through it at the same time. I also took the time to invite people to our group as well, so if you see people that are February surgery dates, go to your "group" and click the invite tab! Best of luck to all of you in your journey! Mags

I was on liquids for a week, then mushies for two weeks in which I have altered to one meal a day eating the meat proteins (mainly fish) from my next phase. I couldn't take the mushies anymore. Other than adding the fish I've been faithful. I will progress to the full next phase Monday when I'm supposed to. My diet can include no more than 2c caffeine a day (of course no soda). I've had a cup of caffeine per week not per day. Sometimes you just have to have it.

Oh my goodness Jayeedee! I commend you. Anytime I see someone running, I think, "oh their car must be broken" or "what did they steal". Anytime I tried running I would get a concussion from my butt hitting the back of my head! HAHA. Eventually I would love to be "one of THOSE people", but for now I bought the Wii Just Dance 3 and I do Zumba on Tues. and Thurs. Good for you! Thats exciting. I think we can do anything we put our minds to!

I FINALLY broke my 18lbs today. I was stuck there, up a pound, down a pound,etc. I also do Wii, but I do the Just Dance 3. SUPER FUN. As far as your doctor- I'm assuming he's a male. (sorry guys) and has he had the surgery? If you look at peoples post, I would love to provide him with a study of all of us banders of how many people stahl during 2nd-3rd week! Keep up the good work. I'm sure tomorrow I will be back at 18lbs vs 19lbs down, but just keep on keepin on!

Well, tomorrow is the big day, back to the grind. I had enough sick time I should have had the doctor say I had to be off for three months? Actually I'm looking forward to going back to work. Its more of a routine. I'm super busy from start to finish at work, so this will be good. PLUS, all my co-workers are so supportive! I already have a work out buddy at work- we plan on getting there 1/2 hour early (0530-yuk!) to walk. Plus I'm suuuuuuper excited because I just bought the WII Just Dance 3, in addition to committing to Zumba Tuesday and Thursdays. I've been "stuck" at 18lbs lost and I have to remind myself to just keep on keeping on with what I'm doing: measuring my 1/2 c meals, getting my 60g protein in, getting >64oz water in. I haven't waivered from my diet and don't plan on it. I've been given this gift (Prudence is her name) and I'm going to use that band gift to finally do it right. So I've got my meal planned and packed for tomorrow. I'm excited for what this week will bring with me moving more at work and starting to really get in to exercise! Have a great week! Mags

Well, I'm supposed to be on mushies one more week and was doing fine, faithfully measuring and recording, getting all my Protein in, mostly getting my Water in plus some. My scale has not moved past 298lb all week. WTH? I know I know, 1-2lbs per week is expected, I would just think I'm hardly eating a darn thing so it should be going down further right? I need to be patient. One good thing I have done though is ONLY allow myself to weigh in the morning vs. 5-6 x a day! We were going to pick up our deer meat and the boys all wanted Chinese. I though, no problem ( I always pack my blender ball shaker with a scoop of Protein Powder ready to go in my purse). Unfortunately I had already had that on the ride up.......so instead of having the buffet, I opted for steam broccoli with steamed shrimp. I am not suppost to be on "meats" until next week, but I thought it was a better option and holy big plate bat man! I laughed when she brought it out because I would have eaten three times that normally. I could only eat three shrimp and two very small pieces of broccoli and I was stuffed! I love Prudence. (I named my band ) That was a 1:00pm and I'm just now at 6:00pm feeling "slightly" hungry! I have to keep reminding myself that although my scale might not be moving as fast as I want, I'm making LIFELONG changes. I didn't get fat over night, so I'm not going to be thin overnight either.