sunshineinbama

Hello Kita my name is Cathy and i'm from Alabama got banded Jan 3 2012 and i'd like to say congrats and welcome to LBT and this is great place to talk and ask questions everyone is great about sharing their experiences with us good and bad and i'm only a few keystrokes away if you want to talk, good luck!!!

yes welcome back, and you can do it!!

i am almost 4 weeks banded now and i did the two weeks clear liquids, and on my 2nd week of mushies....then a step up for two weeks then my first fill ....my dr is very set in doing this ...but if it works for you best of luck to you!!

Congrats lapbandbarbie, and Bert Martinez Yarbrough!!!! and all the best to you!!!

I am almost 4 weeks post op and when i went back for my post op appointment at 2 weeks i asked if i could go back to the gym in the pool and he told me i could so after i left the dr i headed back to the gym and have been going two weeks now and i am so glad to be back, and i still havent lost all of my stiches yet...

Congrats on getting banded!! and yes keep moving that does help ...i dont have much advice i'm only 3 weeks out and yes follow drs orders i havent had any fills but i know i dont want much to eat anymore even though i'm just on the mushy stage still dont want to eat only couple times a day GOOD LUCK!! and again CONGRATS!!!

yes my insurance did the same thing 5 year weight history i had to go to primary care physician and then to my obgn cuz my dr didnt have my weight for one whole year thats crazy but yes they make you jump through many hoops to have this insurance cover the surgery ...good luck and let us know how things are goin!!!!

oh what a GREAT work out ...i couldnt wait til tomorrow so i tried just dance 2 tonight ....so much fun.....

i just lets dance 2 for the wii and also bought michael jackson so i am going to try them out tomorrow .....

i have to say i did that tonight i tried something different a little heavier then my mashed potatoes and i have been doing so good but tonight i learned i need to stick to what the dr says i dont eat much i just wanted to chew some but not a good thing i got nauseous i tried soft chicken ....i chewed alot and went down easy but my stomach wasnt happy so now i learned .....so no you arent alone oh and my first fill isnt fro 3 more weeks.....

Thank you over i will look into that .....and i open to hear any more suggestions ...again thank you all!!!

Hello, im curious about the weight watchers diet how do i know how many points i need to eat and do i really need to join?? i havent started on solid foods yet i'm just 3 weeks out and still on mushy food and reccomendations for me? all will be appreciated thanks in advance!!!

CONGRATS!! and all the best to you!!!

I used to be such a diet coke addict ....but i gave it up when i had the lap band and whats so crazy i do not even crave it like i thought i would ...i find i even like water now ....

I am on the weeks 3 and 4 diet and it consits of mushy foods 3 times a day for two weeks ....exciting diet i know ....but i am still loosing so i am ok with it ...good luck to you !!!!

ok you are all are confusing me even more ....my dr has never told me to drink protein drinks and i do not drink 30 mins before or after i eat i am only on mushy foods i'm just 3 weeks out from banding but i am so confused i hear so m any people say you eat this you eat that ....use a straw dont use a straw and drink drink when not eating im so confused i wish all the drs would follow one diet and share it with all of us ....i'm so confused ...and really how much can you chew chew instant mashed potatoes or baby food??? .....im totally lost thanks for listening to me

Thank You for your suggestions!!! i am still learning and have a lot more to learn again THANK YOU!!!

Hello, and good evening everyone, i am 21/2 weeks since being banded i have not been eating much until today for some reason i'm hungry, is that unusual? and are you guys able to just eat that tiny bit they tell us to eat ....its really hard today, any suggestions on what i need to do? please help ......

i havent had my first fill yet and you guys talk of knowing of you need a fill .....how do they know how much to fill??

I do water aerobics 4 nights a week and i love it!!!

thats GREAT!!! keep up the good work, and i hope when i go back to the dr for my first fill it all goes well for me

im sorry i don't know how many calories ...

i have only had the band less then three weeks but i am just not hunrgy as often and i dont watch much to eat, i still havent had a fill yet but i have dropped 25 pounds and i started back to the gym thei week i do water aerobics every day and i find i enjoy that a lot ...im sorry i'm not very helpful yet but i hope that helps you just a little

Hello, and i am very interested in try this with you all i dont know when i can actually start thought i was banded just two weeks ago and i don t know exactly how many point si can have or how to start i'm open to any suggestions ........

glad it was easy for you!!! hope it will be that easy for me too