ledavis13

It also could be an issue of not enough calories. I just had my post op visit yesterday and read through all the information provided for moving on to real food. ONe of the factors in slowing weight loss can be not getting in enough calories! Make sure you are counting always....
And definitely exercise too!

Awesome!!!!!!!! I am down almost 10 since my surgery 8 days ago! Loving my LapBand.

I made those instant mash potatoes (the flavored idahoan ones) and added extra extra water to make them reallllyy liquidy rather than normal thick mashed potatoes. I didn't over eat them though...just used as a separation from the normal plain liquids I was getting bored with. Kind of my treat Also, tomato soup was one of my favorites and still go back to it when I have one of those days where my band is reallllly tight. For me, tomato soup is usually thicker which fills me up more than regular soups.

I have read on here that one day you can feel tighter than other days. Sounds like warm fluids can help...

Getting banded 1030,in morning so excited so nervous

First 3 weeks I didn't eat anything. I drank protein shakes. It was tough. Being around food. But you gotta be strong. Seeing commercials for pizza and stuff was tough. After 3 weeks I went to my doctor and he was happy with my results, so I was aloud to eat regular foods and return to normal activities. So I use My Fitness Pal to track my calories and exercise. I set a 1200 calorie a day goal for myself, and it works. I'm no longer hungry all the time, commercials don't bother me now. I know I have to do this and be strong. I tried 1,000 different diets, and never any results. So I told myself it's going to be different this time. I can do this. It started slow, but now I'm walking 2 miles a day on my treadmill and eating healthy, chewing my foods really well, not allowing food to always be on my mind, no fast food at all. I have so much more energy, and I feel so much better about myself. It's hard work, you have to be willing to help yourself with the band. But it's the best decision I have ever made.

Congratulations. This is a big step, and can be very rewarding. It's work, you have to work really hard with the band for it to be effective, but it will pay off. I'm almost 7 weeks post op, and I'm down 64 pounds and feel great. Good luck to you, and congratulations on making a choice to improve your life.

just got banded today! home already and feeling GREAT. everyone who hasn't been banded yet, it is so much less scary than all my expectations and i'm feeling very minimal pain and gas. I'M SO EXCITED FOR ALL OF YOU NOW!!! I can already tell this is a great decision for me! Good luck to you all!

my surgery is july 10 on tuesday morning can't wait already lost 11 lbs just on the protein shakes and broth.

Good luck to all you July 3rd bandsters! I noticed there is a bunch of you! I willl be one week behind you...

Mine is scheduled for Tuesday!!!!

At 18 years old I had the lap band procedure. I was successful at first and lost nearly 80 lbs. I was on cloud nine! My success did not continue because of poor choices made. Lap band is not a miracle procedure, you have to work at your health. I guess as a naive 18 year old I thought differently. I am now 23 years old and weigh more than my pre-op weight. I'm not an adult and sick of it!! I decided nearly 2 weeks ago I want my life back.. I have lost 10 lbs so far. I guess the moral of this story is lap band is a tool not a magic fix. If you get off the wagon like myself, it will be there. If you eat the wrong foods don't beat yourself up like I did, keep pursuing your healthy weight. I'm so thankful for the lap band, it is wonderful! Good luck to all of you who have just started your journey. If you ever feel like giving up please contact me, I can give you a few good reasons not to!
God Bless,
Cortney

Good luck to you - and welcome! My surgery is 7/10 - I can totally relate to it being time for a change. I have been overweight my whole life. I know there is a wide range of weights on here getting the surgery (I am 221) but I am looking forward to my new thinner life. I know its drastic to have the surgery but I know I haven't been able to keep it off on my own in the past. I need the tool to help. I look forward to hearing about your story - you got this!

I'm not a fan of energy drinks myself, but anything with carbonation should be considered "off limits". Like Ledavis, that was one thing my doctor was insistant upon, as well as my nutritionist.

I'm getting banded on july eleventh I'm excited and nervous

SURGERY WAS 7AM..... I AM DOING GREAT!! EVERYTHING WENT WELL!! I AM DRINKING MY LIQUIDS, WALKING, AND RESTING. VERY LITTLE PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER BUT THROAT PAIN FROM ANESTHESIA. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BE ON THE OTHER SIDE. TALK WITH YALL SOON!!

I'm getting banded on july 10th. Pretty nervous! This liquid diet is kicking my butt and it's only day 2...

July 11 for me. I am very nervous...

Will do! It's hard! LOL But I most carry on!

Started my shakes today!!! 2 weeks!! Here I go!

My date is July 9th. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I'm excited about this journey. Afraid of the pain... No pain no gain!

I'm scheduled for July 11.

I'm also set for July 12th, but I don't have to start my diet until the 28. Curious to know what diet your going on.

July 12th here. Just had my last rib eye this evening and will be starting my diet tomorrow. I'm pretty stoked!

My first fill once I have the surgery next week will be 4 weeks post op.