andi525

Hi! Thank you dee257! really enjoying this site so far!

I'm nervous about my first fill too! It's the first week of June. let us know how yours goes! Do drs ever miss the port? :/

I was told by my dr no protein shakes until day 4, otherwise broth and jello for 7-9 days

Thanks Larry! My current weight is 184.5. Hi everyone! I wanted to leave a little introduction as well, my name is Andrea, I am 25 but will be 26 on the 25th this month. I am 5"3' and was 200 lb for my adult life. Every year I continued to gain 8-10 lbs since I was 18. I just kept getting bigger no matter what diet I was on or how much I exercised, so I decided to get the lap band so I could stop gaining and get control of my life. I didn't want to be anymore overweight than I was in my late 20's or 30's, so I made this decision in hopes it would help me in the long run. I was banded may 4th and am in mushy food right now, but so far so good

Hi Larry sorry in late in the month but I would live to still join if it's not too much trouble for u. Do you do thus every month? This is great!! Name, real or screen~ Andrea (andi525) Goal weight for may 31st: 179 Weight on may 1st~ 196 Age~ 26 Dietary goal for May - eat a balanced diet, including more protein Exercise goal for May - walk everyday ( I was just banded may 4th so no real exercise yet) Personal goal for May - start appreciate the little successes Date banded~ may 4th Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 10 lbs current weight is 186 What is your favorite flower~ yellow roses Thanks!

Thank u holly dolly, I will get on fitness pal! And Paula, thank you for the post, very inspirational and gives a clear picture of what to expect, thanks

I had broc and cheddar soup on about day 8 and did fine it felt great to get off broth!! I had potatoe soup from chilies another day but that upset my stomach... Maybe too rich?

My doc said to expect to gain weight when I started on real foods, he said if should take about 6 weeks to start loosing at a healthy weight and j Til then our weight will fluctuate dramatically. I wouldn't worry too much, just stick to the rules!

Forgot to mention I'm down 10 lbs since may 1st!! I'm shocked!! I'm assuming some will come back after I eat some mushy foods...

I was banded may 4th so I am about 9 days post opp. Doing pretty good I think, still sore in the am but overall the piano is pretty much gone. Tomorrow I can start on mushy food! Yay! Can't really think of what to eat and I can't find my paper work from the nutritionist ... Any ideas besides mashed potatoes and thicker soups? My incisions look kind of funny... I really hope they heal well, one is like an inch long does everyone else have that? I had plication too and I don't feel Hungry at all! I do get light headed though as if I was hungry... I guess it's my body adjusting? I need to walk more and drink more water, I'm finally starting to feel like myself again do looking forward to getting on a routine this week. My stomach growls and gurgles a lot! All day! Not sure what that's about lol Good luck to the rest of the May bandsters! Glad we have each other!

I have a question about my incisions for those of you who have been banded... I have 5 (I thought there would be 4) and each one is a different size, one is about an inch long, the others a half inch or smaller, is that normal? I never thought I would have one that big?? I was told I wouldn't have any scaring but I'm pretty sure that big one will leave a scar... Just want to make sure I'm not the only one??

@marketing dude, Hi there! At this point if I ordered a cup of soup before my meal I probably wouldn't be able to take more than a couple bites of my food because after a cup of soup I'm pretty full already! I have been out to dinner since being banded and I order a bowl of soup and can only finish half of it :/ I'm sure it depends on the person, but I wouldn't be prepared to eat much more after having anything before your meal I have only been banded since the 4th so this might change, but this has been my experience so far good luck!

I everyone! My surgery is scheduled for may! Starting my pre op diet next week!

My dr put filled mine a little as well during surgery. I see him Thursday so I'm eager to ask him exactly how much He put in! My gas pains were gone by day 3, but my stomachs rumbles a lot still

Day 1 & 2 were really rough, but 3 & 4 were much much easier, I'm just trying to stay busy. Sitting and laying down are uncomfortable so I'm walking and standing a lot. I even had sobs pudding today! I probably shouldn't face though ...

Hi everyone! I was banded may 4th so about 5 days ago and I'm doing good! Minimal pain, except I'm really sore in the mornings. My tummy rumbles all day though! And I'm not hungry, I feel like I'm full even with just broth, so I'm not sure what that's about. I see my dr again on thurs so looking forward to that, I'm down about 5 lbs since I started the pre op diet.

Hi everyone! I was banded Friday morning, so Almost 4 days ago and so far so good. I am staying on my clear liquid diet, I'm really sore so indintvreally feel like eating. I see my dr in thurs do hopefully he will tell be Incan graduate to mushy foods and remove the bandages! Debbie I'm do sorry u are having a rough time, hang in there the worst is over!

Oh my gosh I can't believe it's here! I get banded tomorrow may 4th at 6am! Wish me luck! The pre op diet sucks and I'm glad I'm half way through it, can anyone give me some ideas of what I can eat right after surgery? Pretty much protein drinks and broth right?? I had a death in my family last Friday do I have been sticking to my diet but have not been able to get as organized as u would like :/