Tamg

I had my surgery May 11th and was experiencing the same as you. I have a 10 cc band and on Thursday he put in .3cc. I'm hoping this helps me as well with the feeling of wanting to much all the time.....I havent had that feeling since surgery but the last two weeks have been terrible. I cant have anything mushy until Monday at lunch so it's protein shakes until then. Since surgery it's been 27lbs and 35lbs pre op so I'm happy with the results and still feel this was the best thing that I've done for myself.
Tammy

i was banded on May 16th. started at 274 down to 245. Not bad, but I know I need to get to the gym more! still 29 lbs is great) :wub:

I was banded May 11th as well. pre op I weighed 271 and this morning I weighted 236. I go back to the doc August 9th for my 3 month check up. I decided to do the surgery to help my health, I was tired of the roller coaster ride and what is was doing to me. I prayed for over a year and what do do and I believe God answered my prayer with the band.
Tammy

Make a committment to follow the program your doctor has given you until you lose your weight. This is non negotiable.
Do the best you can. You will have good days and bad days(for me sometimes is was weeks). The good will out number the bad and there will eventually be success. While you are doing this adjust what works best for you. If you really don't like to do things a certain way eventually you will fail. Adjust your life style so the band works for you. I have a major sweet tooth. So I use a lot of sugar free recipies to satisfy my sweet tooth, therefore I don't feel deprived. I consider exercise a four letter word. So I park a good distance from the stores. I do a lot of reaching in my kitchen. Items are placed at on a high shelf. What I learned in my journey is eventually the honeymoon phase is over and reality sets in. Do you remember how everyday when you woke up you were going to diet etc, etc. and then another failed weight loss day? How many times were you very successful on a diet only to gain all the weight back and more. Well the band does a beautiful job of restricting your eating and making you feel full sooner. Being the intelligent human beings we are, trust me when I say you can learn to eat around the band. So don't try and be perfect. I think this is the surest way to fail. Just take it one day at a time. Do the best you can and don't try and be someone you aren't. You can learn to stop eating fattening, sugary, salty, gooey foods. There are excellent substitutions out there. Mabey it won't be quite as gooey, salty, and sugary, but by habit you will learn to love them . I still have the fat brain mentality I was born with, but I learned to do these simple changes and they worked for me. This is my reality. Hope this helps.

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Has he ever had a weight problem?If not then he will find it hard to understand how difficult it is to lose the weight and KEEP IT OFF. He is also probably scared that something might happen to you. You need to do what is important to you. It is your body and your health. Hopefully he will come around, if not then you may need to do it without his support.

My doc said to stay away from them. I thought it was going to be hard but so far so good no cravings for it. Which those are the foods that got me this was to begin with...oh and pasta!!

I was banded on 5/11 and have lost 24 pounds!!

I was banded on 5/11 and have lost 24 pounds!!

Well done to both of you , keep with the positive attitude and determination and u will get thee

Hey y'all it's been a while since I've been on here. I'm so excited to celebrate my one month anniversary!!! I'm down 23 pounds!!! This has been the best thing I've have ever done for myself. I've no problems what so ever, I did almost have some food stuck but it wasn't bad. I'm very careful to chew chew chew my food. I'm still doing a lot of burping but all in all it hasn't been bad.
If there are any others out there that have been banded on May 11, 2012 I would love to her from you....and anyone else for that matter.
Love and God Bless,
Tammy

Be careful it will gas you up!!! LOL

Well to be honest when I was able to start my mushie I didnt over do it. The urge isnt there....it was the weirdest thing. You will do fine. pizza is my favorite and I wont be eating it the way I used to. I cant eat bread,rice,potato thing like that so I've decided that when it comes time to eat pizza I will just eat the toppings. The biggest thing I will miss for sure will be Pasta but ya know what all I will have to do is pull out my "fat" pictures and remember that that was one of my problems and if I eat it I will be right back to where I come from. And I'm no going back to Egypt!!
Tammy

I have a lot more work to do but I can't believe how far I've come

AMEN !! Yes the people here are great even when they are giving tough love! I've been to another band hating site also.even when they were encouraging others they were saying mean crap about the band !! I agree this is the best site ever !!

This is the best site ever and the people are great!! It's great to hear the ups and the downs of people experiences and then received help. I lift each and everyone of you up in prayer every night. Ones that are on my friends list I call you by name. I know that if it wasnt for God we wouldnt be here.....he lead us to lapband and this form.....and i thank him daily for that.
Y'all have a bless day
Tammy

YEAH!! I agree!! I would not have been able to get through the past few weeks without all the help from everyone on here!

I'm doing great!! I had refried Beans, low fat sour cream and 2% cheese tonight pretty darn good I must say!!! Lots of Protein and low cal/Carb. My down fall is exercise right now and I don't mind doing it just haven't started. Tammy

There are plenty of people in here that have lost more than 50 lbs. There is a 100 lb club. I chose that band the same as SashaWLS.....the risk, family and down time for me. I almost had myself talked into the sleeve and so glad I went with the band. Why would your doc tell you you will only lose 40 lbs??
Hope this helped,
Tammy

Well I'll be praying for a quick approve for you. Keep me posted. Be Blessed

I did not start cottage cheese/mushies until day 15. Day 5 I was still on clear liquids . Day 8 I moved to full liquids until day 14. I realize you may be following your doctors orders but you personal biology just may require a slower food progression.

I had my surgery on May 11th. The first day was good just really think about drinking your fluids. My favorite fluids were sugar free popsicles and chicken or beef broth. The broth even has some protein in it. My second day seemed to be the worst if you could call it that. My biggest pain is where my port is but even that isnt that bad. My throat hurt because he fixed a hiatal hernia and the tube I guess. I think that's why the popsicles and broth felt so good. Plus I think for each popsicle has 1 oz of fluid. Anyways this is day 4 post op and feeling so much better!! I've increased my shake from 4 oz to 6 oz not because I feel hungry but I need to get my protein in. I have never felt hungry either which I find amazing!!! My husband has been fixing dinner for him and our son and it hasnt even bothered me. I have the mind set to do this and not fail!!!! Plus most of all I have God's grace to help me. He is such a merciful God and will always be right by our side.
If you have any questions just ask would love to help!!!
Tammy