Mimi1980

I'm not super strict with my eating, but I have way more control than I did in the past and I exercise like crazy most days so it balances out.

I'm not super strict with my eating, but I have way more control than I did in the past and I exercise like crazy most days so it balances out.

I'm not super strict with my eating, but I have way more control than I did in the past and I exercise like crazy most days so it balances out.

I'm not super strict with my eating, but I have way more control than I did in the past and I exercise like crazy most days so it balances out.

I made my journey a lifestyle change. I still have my treats, like a glass of wine every night. I have cake, Cookies, etc on occasion. I agree with Missy with the 90%/10% rule. I can eat anything I want, I just choose to eat what is best for me to keep maintaining my weight. Finding the right balance is what works for me.
Good luck to you. It sounds like you are on the right course.

I had my surgery feb 20 2013. Total loss to date is 64lbs including preop diet. I can move so much easier. I walk a mile a day, I can play with my grandsons!! I love my band!

I agree, I eat small portions all of the time but sometimes I have a little ice-cream or a bite of my husband food when we eat out. I still do not eat bread ( although I sometimes have some crotons ) or Pasta. I did stick to the doctor's plan for quite a few months after I was banded. OH I also did cheat with a glass of wine now and then. hugs

I follow the 90/10 rule: 90% of the time I am very strict and 10% of the time I eat whatever I want (in band sized portions).
One important note- you say you can "eat whatever you want". You have to remember that the band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything. In fact, most of us can eat whatever we want even with adequate Fluid in the band. So, it's a good idea to start getting used to controlling what and how much you eat.
Best wishes.

Thought I would share...
Pre-op Weight: 276
Surgery Date: 1/29/13
First fill: 3/5/13; currently @4cc (10cc band)
Total Weight Lost to Date: 41 lbs!
Feeling pretty good! Its amazing how much better I feel and I'm wearing clothes I haven't fit into for almost 2 years. I can't imagine what it will be like after the next 40!

Anyone else getting banded in January? I'm scheduled for January 23rd. It all feels so real now that a date has been set.

Thank you both for the reassurance. I keep hearing all these stories about people having little to no pain and returning to work a few days after surgery. I just want to make sure that I'm not doing anything to hinder my recovery. I'm miserable right now and crying because this pain has convinced me that I made the wrong decision.

I'm glad your feeling better! I'm 3 days post op too. The things that have helped me were 1 tablespoon milk of magnesia, heat pad on my back or shoulder ( wherever the pain was the worst from gas) , a pillow fitted around and kind of under my belly when sleeping on my side, and a hot shower. Just standing there letting the hot hot Water hit my back helped with the soreness and pain. Oh and I hot the gas x strips and chewables but found the chewables to work better. But the MOM made me release a lot if gas I think. And all that was per dr. reccomendations

Once I got off the pain meds and walked things seemed to get better!

I was in the same boat as you a few days ago! My surgery was on 1/21. I was miserable!!! So painful, throwing up, spasms in my tummy, I can go on but you get the point! Hang in there it does get better. Now I am 5 days post op and am feeling almost back to normal. A few more days!

You can also add powder Fiber to your drinks. You will need to continue to add fiber to your diet as Protein doesn't have the fiber you used to eat so you have to find the right combination to get regular again. You DO NOT want to get the awful Constipation problem! Make sure you are having a bowel movement every few days!

the third day for me was the worst... but it gets better every day. as far as the bm is concerned,, milk of magnesia was the thing that did the trick and trust me it will make you feel better. I had to sleep in my recliner for a few days until my pain got better.. I think about day 4 I got off the pain meds and took liquid tylenol. hang in there you should feel better in a few days...

You aren't doing anything wrong. Different people react to the surgery different ways, just hand in there and stay hydrated. BTW, I had a hiatal hernia repaired as well, and I don't believe that is adding to your pain.

Ha I was praying thinking what have a done. Just think no pain no gain. Even if we were working our butts off at the gym we would have pain.

Please don't think you did the wrong thing. It is just the gas. It is the most painful part of the recovery. Another thing to know is that the pain meds will cause Constipation making the gas worse. If you can switch to liquid tylenol for the next 12 hours and drink as much Water as you can. Maybe just grab a good book or magazine and hang out in the bathroom for a while? That should help move things along. However- once it starts moving along, don't be surprised if it won't stop for a while . If that doesn't work, just keep walking, using the gas-x, heating pad and drinking water. It will eventually go away, but it just seems awful now. Hang in there. It really does get better

Its been about 9 weeks since my surgery and am down a good bit of weight and am in a size 16 jean! now - i want to move much smaller than 16, but this is like a huge mental achievement for me. not to see the letter W behind a size, or even an 18 or 20 is just so awesome. at my very largest a few years ago, I got as big as a 28, but since my surgery have dropped from a 22/24 to a 16. SO awesome.
thanks for letting me share my excitement!

Trying to put pics in here.
I started out at 283. I am now at 181.2!!!
I couldn't be happier. I'm training for a half marathon and I love my new life!

I had my surgery on Wednesday. . I am in the same boat you are. Can't wait to poop. So tired but can't lay comfortably. I thought the doc messed me up. Glad to know this us normal.

Hey Anali! Glad you're doing well!
I feel okay today, but yesterday was not good. I was slow waking up from the anesthesia and I was in a lot of pain. I had to go back to the recovery area 2 times. Today has been much better. Heating pad, pain killers, Gas-X and chamomile tea have been my saviors. I've been walking around, which has helped too.
I'm so excited for this new chapter of our lives! We're on our way!