Renie

Has anyone been counting calories and eating low carb at the sametime? What calorie number goal have you made for yourself? How much have you lost?

I know what you mean... I try to not touch those calories. Then sometimes I get a message that I'm going into a "starvation mode". Really? The rolls on my belly tell me different!!! Lol!!!

Waiting patiently: do you know if there is any consequence to going over the protein recommendation?

Dr. Pepper on her desk... Hahaha, classic!!! For the last 2 weeks, I've been at a weight loss stand still! I think I will lower my calorie intake to 700-800, continue low carbs, and up my cardio. Banded on 4/13, I've lost 24 lbs. Next Tues I should be getting my first fill. Since being banded, I believe the amount of food I eat has not changed, but the lbs haves dropped because of the low carb and exercising. I hope that my fill will allow me to see the scale drop!!!! Another thing is I must drink more water... But I've never been a big fan of water and drinking about 25 onces... I already fill water logged!!! I believe it is recommended to drink 64 oz!!! Lol DROWN ME!!!

Magician / Jessca... I too was banded on April 13th... Can you share your loss progress and tips on food and exercise??

Woke up this morning to walk the treadmill and since... I've felt soreness around my port. I feel like it only feels better when I am pushing in my port with my fingers. Can someone help me and tell me what is wrong??

I've been post op for 5 weeks

I am 3 wks post op... I am, thankfully down, 18 lbs. Every morning walk on the treadmill for 20 min... Brisk walk! My menu is pretty much the same, - LOW CARB!!! No bread, tortilla, sugar etc. Breakfast: Protein powder chocolate shake 30 grams per scoop, 1/2 banana, 1 tsp creamy peanut butter - blended with ice!!! Lunch: Cottage Cheese with diced fresh tomatoes or grilled chicken breast Dinner: grilled chicken breast, purrred pinto beans or shrimp diced with salsa and fresh lemon juice. Water or Crystal light only!!! Please share your progress and recipes... Thank you and best of luck!!

Yes, I was banded on 2/13/12!!! I don't do Facebook, but would love to share with some that is close my own surgery date.

So happy to find others close to my surgery date, 2/13/12.

Are you suffering from the shoulder pain. I did!!! Went away by the beginning of the 3rd week.

I was in the same boat 3 weeks ago. On Monday I will be 4 wks post op. I too had a hernia repair. Very sore for about 2 weeks... Then one morning you wake up feeling great! Good luck!!!!