DeAna N

My nutritionist told me not to exceed 1200 calories a day, I usually average between 900-1000 calories a day.
I use Lose It, which is very similar to MFP, and it also tries to give me an insane amount of calories. Like 1800. So, I just adjust it down to what I need.

I am 2 weeks post op today and have lost 17 lbs since surgery and 33 total since starting the pre-op liquid diet. Good luck to everyone having surgery this month!! Keep your chin up it is worth it in the long run!!

I would say day1 I was like this isn't bad( I was still at the hospital) and then the morhpine wore off DY2-3..I was like you have to be kidding me and I'm suppose to walk and drink it was the worse I was so swollen internally from the pocedure and externally from the gas and fluids. DY4 I was like Ok I just might make it and everyday has been better today I actually noticed the birds chirping and the sun shining(DY8) so I am wishing and praying you through to DY5(better safe than sorry..HAHA) just so you know I am so proud of you I know there are people that want to be right were we are but haven't gotten the nerve up to do this be WE DID IT our future is so bright I have to put on shades(so I'm a corny sap when I'm happy...

hang in there Dear heart it's so worth it it just sucks in the beginning i think day 2-3 were the worse and then I started to feel better each day after so hang in there you can do it

I would say day1 I was like this isn't bad( I was still at the hospital) and then the morhpine wore off DY2-3..I was like you have to be kidding me and I'm suppose to walk and drink it was the worse I was so swollen internally from the pocedure and externally from the gas and fluids. DY4 I was like Ok I just might make it and everyday has been better today I actually noticed the birds chirping and the sun shining(DY8) so I am wishing and praying you through to DY5(better safe than sorry..HAHA) just so you know I am so proud of you I know there are people that want to be right were we are but haven't gotten the nerve up to do this be WE DID IT our future is so bright I have to put on shades(so I'm a corny sap when I'm happy...

hang in there Dear heart it's so worth it it just sucks in the beginning i think day 2-3 were the worse and then I started to feel better each day after so hang in there you can do it

@duckydoom & cassiem93 I know the healing part really sucks but it really will be over sooner than you think I'm on day 7 and I feel 85% now but if you would have asked me on Fri I think I would have just cried Hang in there ladies there is light at the end of that tunnel(smile)

CONGRATS.....sorry to hear your in pain the shoulder pain was the worse to me it does get better hang in there I am 1wk post op and I feel better everyday so hang in the there is light at the end of that tunnel your in I promise.

I would say day1 I was like this isn't bad( I was still at the hospital) and then the morhpine wore off DY2-3..I was like you have to be kidding me and I'm suppose to walk and drink it was the worse I was so swollen internally from the pocedure and externally from the gas and fluids. DY4 I was like Ok I just might make it and everyday has been better today I actually noticed the birds chirping and the sun shining(DY8) so I am wishing and praying you through to DY5(better safe than sorry..HAHA) just so you know I am so proud of you I know there are people that want to be right were we are but haven't gotten the nerve up to do this be WE DID IT our future is so bright I have to put on shades(so I'm a corny sap when I'm happy...

Hi Everyone! I am officially 7 days post op now (Banded on the 16th) and I must say that I feel about 90% back! It is a good feeling too! A few days ago I was teary because I just couldn't pick up my 17month old daughter who was crying for me, but I wiped the tears, listened to my husband tell me that she will never remember that moment and got back focused! Last night I slept on my side with a pillow in front of my belly giving it a little support and I slept like a rock!
For those of you only a few days out it does get better quickly! I had a hernia repair too so I feel your pain! I do have a growling belly alot, but I just keep drinking my Water and having a half of a cup of Soup periodically helps ease that up. I know at times I am hungry but not interested or craving anything. I mean don't get me wrong, things look good but I have been too sore and through too much to even be tempted! I honestly hope I remember the pain and discomfort for the rest of my life when I have days when I want to stray from my plan!
Good luck everyone, we all are just starting a journey this month and it is going to be one heck of a ride!!

hang in there Dear heart it's so worth it it just sucks in the beginning i think day 2-3 were the worse and then I started to feel better each day after so hang in there you can do it

I am 2 days post op. Sore as heck. Lots of broth, tea, Water and Jello. Gas X strips, phenergan and hydrocodone. Can't bear my meds crushed, so I'm taking them one at a time, 10 minutes or so apart and cutting the bigger pills into small pieces.
I really want some real food!!! by the time I get done with this regime, I think I'll be a lot more appreciative of food than I ever have been before.

@duckydoom & cassiem93 I know the healing part really sucks but it really will be over sooner than you think I'm on day 7 and I feel 85% now but if you would have asked me on Fri I think I would have just cried Hang in there ladies there is light at the end of that tunnel(smile)

I totally get what you mean clarks4willie. The first solid thing I ate after my surgery (and week of liquid diet before it) was a scrambled egg, and it was so good that it literally made me cry. That still makes me laugh when I think about it.
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Still full liquids here. No mushers till next week. Today I could make mush out of a bone I'm so in the mood!!!! But I'll hold back , cause i know each day is its own journey. Lol. Yesterday Was a. Great day. today...eh. Can't believe it's been a week already though.

CONGRATS.....sorry to hear your in pain the shoulder pain was the worse to me it does get better hang in there I am 1wk post op and I feel better everyday so hang in the there is light at the end of that tunnel your in I promise.

I agree with the earlier posts. I was afraid of the same thing but I continue to lose especially when I increased my calories a bit You will do fine!

With Lap Band like most WLS it is very important to eat your Protein. Lap band patients who consistantly eat more protein tend to lose at a better rate and are more successful than those that eat less protein. Good luck and if your really worried log and measure your food, I am almost 2 years out and I still log everything I eat. Some may think that is over kill but I need the checks and balances. Good luck to you, Di

@duckydoom & cassiem93 I know the healing part really sucks but it really will be over sooner than you think I'm on day 7 and I feel 85% now but if you would have asked me on Fri I think I would have just cried Hang in there ladies there is light at the end of that tunnel(smile)

@duckydoom & cassiem93 I know the healing part really sucks but it really will be over sooner than you think I'm on day 7 and I feel 85% now but if you would have asked me on Fri I think I would have just cried Hang in there ladies there is light at the end of that tunnel(smile)

Me too! Operated on Monday, discharged Tuesday, home and sore Wednesday!

Operation and Tuesday and hernia repaired. Very sore and tired as well! Your not alone.

I was banded this AM. They found a very bad hiatal hernia during surgery. They repaired it and all is well, I'm just sore and EXHAUSTED!

Good Morning Everyone
I am 3 days into my liquid diet after surgery and have been drinking all my fluids but been feelin a little drained but I was told by my nurse there will be a few days my energy level will be a little down. But i do still get up and walk as told. Today as i stated yesterday i will walk to the mailbox which I DID and i am very proud of my self. I also when i get done drinking Water i make my self get up and walk to through away the bottle. So i am feeling good. I actually cant wait until i am able to go back to the gym so i can really get fit.
Have a great day and God Bless All.