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FROM THE HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR AREA AND GETTING BANDED ON TUESDAY! ITS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY AND ITS ALMOST HERE! CAN'T WAIT TO START A NEW CHAPTER, SCARED BUT FEELING GOOD NICE TO MEET U ALL!

Ground hamburger is a go-to food for me! Burger, no bun. I will just cook it and add mushrooms, spinach etc. I make sure I get the leanest beef possible! It's the way I get most of my protein!

Ground hamburger is a go-to food for me! Burger, no bun. I will just cook it and add mushrooms, spinach etc. I make sure I get the leanest beef possible! It's the way I get most of my protein!

Thanks for the insight! I was getting hungry more often. So hopefully this will help!

First, congrats on the 6 lb loss. 6 lbs a month is about normal so if you can lose more than that it's just icing on the cake.
Most of us can always eat more, the band usually won't stop this. The band is supposed to make you feel satisfied sooner so you should be looking for satiety and not fullness. And, I've never felt the green zone and I don't think that feeling exists. The signs you should be looking for is being able to eat less because your band has decreased your appetite during a meal and you should not feel hunger for 4-5 hours after a meal.
Of course, we all have to deal with the head hunger/cravings, but the band won't make those go away entirely. The band can dim your cravings though.
tmf

Hey all!
Just got home from my 2nd fill. I am hoping this is going to give me some more restriction! I have lost 22lbs since surgery and 6lbs since my last fill a month ago. The hardest part is learning my body and trying to figure out when I need fills. The past week or two I could feel i could eat more and had actually gained a pound. I can't wait until I feel the green zone!! I would love to watch these lbs just fall off! lol. Thanks for listening!
Ashley

Hi All!
I am 28 and been banded since January. I would love to pay it forward with all my knowledge and be a buddy/mentor. I am very easy to talk to and would love to hear all your stories and help anyway I can. I also live in the Chicagoland area. Email me if you ever need anyone to chat with!
ashley.chapman29@gmail.com
~Ashley

Congrats! I hope all went well, this site was my absolute go-to after surgery! Utilize it. Can't wait to hear about your successes!!

I use the same! vanilla for me

Yes, I did see the cauliflower crust! I am very intrigued by that too. I'll have to try it out! But I am sure the tortilla pizza is going to be my best bet!

I AM STILL ON MY POST OP DIET AND I AM CRAVING pizza. ITS MY BIGGEST WEAKNESS. I KNOW I CAN'T EAT IT ALL THE TIME BUT WILL I BE ABLE TO EAT IT SOMETIMES?
IS THERE CERTAIN KINDS THAT HAVE BEEN EASIER FOR PEOPLE?
IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE THAT IS EASIER TO EAT OR HEALTHIER THAT WILL SATISFY MY CRAVING?
THANKS EVERYONE!

The chinese place by my house offers steamed options. Where the chicken and veggies aren't made in any oil or sauces. The brown sauce comes on the side. Just don't eat the rices and sparingly use the sauce. That's my favorite choice!

I slept in bed the first night. Found a position that worked & stayed there. I'm on day 3 & it's getting a lot easier. I have port pain still but other than that healing pretty well. Good luck!

Okay so today has been a lil more rough.
Woke up real early since sleeping on back is tough. Got out of bed around 6:30AM and moved to the recliner, which helps A LOT. I would be lost without the recliner. Had some hot tea and then had some of my pain med..the lortab elixir. Basically liquid vicodin. Been nauseated today though....Is it from the gas or the pain med? Both? Ugh, I trying really hard not to vomit. I am now afraid to take any more of the pain med. We will see how it goes tomorrow.
I just keep telling myself its only up from here!!! Thank you for listening!!!!!

FROM THE HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR AREA AND GETTING BANDED ON TUESDAY! ITS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY AND ITS ALMOST HERE! CAN'T WAIT TO START A NEW CHAPTER, SCARED BUT FEELING GOOD NICE TO MEET U ALL!

I can finally post in the "POST OP" surgery section because I MADE IT!!! Just got home from surgery a couple hours ago!
I got to the hospital super early 6AM, I couldn't have gotten there about 7:30 or 8, but irrelevant. I registered, got in my room, nurse came and gave my IV. I was able to watch TV and talk with my family for a while. About 9AM they rolled me down to pre-op. I met with my OR nurses, surgeon and CRNA. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I rolled into the OR about 9:45ish. The surgeon went and talked to my mom and said the procedure took about 43mins. CRAZY. I received some dilaudid in post-op and it SO helped with the pain. I didn't and still don't feel that gas feeling...Will it come later?! After I got to my recovery room, I had some juice, ice chips, went to the bathroom and then was ready to go home! I was out of there by 1:00PM! I am home now and resting comfy on my recliner. I have been drinking gatorade and ready to try some Soup. I was a lil nauseated in the hospital but that has gone away and I actually have kind of an appetite. I will be on a liquid diet for the next week and will do a follow-up next Tuesday!
I really psyched myself up for the WORST! Pain, nausea...all that. I really feel great and just sore. I am SO happy I have done this. Can't wait to heal and focus on my weight loss! LOVE YOU ALLL for being so supportive. I can't wait to share more with you as it comes! I hope sharing this part will help someone who has anxiety like I did!
Time to enjoy some shows, soup and this CRAZY warm, stormy Chicago weather!!

I can finally post in the "POST OP" surgery section because I MADE IT!!! Just got home from surgery a couple hours ago!
I got to the hospital super early 6AM, I couldn't have gotten there about 7:30 or 8, but irrelevant. I registered, got in my room, nurse came and gave my IV. I was able to watch TV and talk with my family for a while. About 9AM they rolled me down to pre-op. I met with my OR nurses, surgeon and CRNA. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I rolled into the OR about 9:45ish. The surgeon went and talked to my mom and said the procedure took about 43mins. CRAZY. I received some dilaudid in post-op and it SO helped with the pain. I didn't and still don't feel that gas feeling...Will it come later?! After I got to my recovery room, I had some juice, ice chips, went to the bathroom and then was ready to go home! I was out of there by 1:00PM! I am home now and resting comfy on my recliner. I have been drinking gatorade and ready to try some Soup. I was a lil nauseated in the hospital but that has gone away and I actually have kind of an appetite. I will be on a liquid diet for the next week and will do a follow-up next Tuesday!
I really psyched myself up for the WORST! Pain, nausea...all that. I really feel great and just sore. I am SO happy I have done this. Can't wait to heal and focus on my weight loss! LOVE YOU ALLL for being so supportive. I can't wait to share more with you as it comes! I hope sharing this part will help someone who has anxiety like I did!
Time to enjoy some shows, soup and this CRAZY warm, stormy Chicago weather!!

I can finally post in the "POST OP" surgery section because I MADE IT!!! Just got home from surgery a couple hours ago!
I got to the hospital super early 6AM, I couldn't have gotten there about 7:30 or 8, but irrelevant. I registered, got in my room, nurse came and gave my IV. I was able to watch TV and talk with my family for a while. About 9AM they rolled me down to pre-op. I met with my OR nurses, surgeon and CRNA. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I rolled into the OR about 9:45ish. The surgeon went and talked to my mom and said the procedure took about 43mins. CRAZY. I received some dilaudid in post-op and it SO helped with the pain. I didn't and still don't feel that gas feeling...Will it come later?! After I got to my recovery room, I had some juice, ice chips, went to the bathroom and then was ready to go home! I was out of there by 1:00PM! I am home now and resting comfy on my recliner. I have been drinking gatorade and ready to try some Soup. I was a lil nauseated in the hospital but that has gone away and I actually have kind of an appetite. I will be on a liquid diet for the next week and will do a follow-up next Tuesday!
I really psyched myself up for the WORST! Pain, nausea...all that. I really feel great and just sore. I am SO happy I have done this. Can't wait to heal and focus on my weight loss! LOVE YOU ALLL for being so supportive. I can't wait to share more with you as it comes! I hope sharing this part will help someone who has anxiety like I did!
Time to enjoy some shows, soup and this CRAZY warm, stormy Chicago weather!!

I can finally post in the "POST OP" surgery section because I MADE IT!!! Just got home from surgery a couple hours ago!
I got to the hospital super early 6AM, I couldn't have gotten there about 7:30 or 8, but irrelevant. I registered, got in my room, nurse came and gave my IV. I was able to watch TV and talk with my family for a while. About 9AM they rolled me down to pre-op. I met with my OR nurses, surgeon and CRNA. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I rolled into the OR about 9:45ish. The surgeon went and talked to my mom and said the procedure took about 43mins. CRAZY. I received some dilaudid in post-op and it SO helped with the pain. I didn't and still don't feel that gas feeling...Will it come later?! After I got to my recovery room, I had some juice, ice chips, went to the bathroom and then was ready to go home! I was out of there by 1:00PM! I am home now and resting comfy on my recliner. I have been drinking gatorade and ready to try some Soup. I was a lil nauseated in the hospital but that has gone away and I actually have kind of an appetite. I will be on a liquid diet for the next week and will do a follow-up next Tuesday!
I really psyched myself up for the WORST! Pain, nausea...all that. I really feel great and just sore. I am SO happy I have done this. Can't wait to heal and focus on my weight loss! LOVE YOU ALLL for being so supportive. I can't wait to share more with you as it comes! I hope sharing this part will help someone who has anxiety like I did!
Time to enjoy some shows, soup and this CRAZY warm, stormy Chicago weather!!

I can finally post in the "POST OP" surgery section because I MADE IT!!! Just got home from surgery a couple hours ago!
I got to the hospital super early 6AM, I couldn't have gotten there about 7:30 or 8, but irrelevant. I registered, got in my room, nurse came and gave my IV. I was able to watch TV and talk with my family for a while. About 9AM they rolled me down to pre-op. I met with my OR nurses, surgeon and CRNA. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I rolled into the OR about 9:45ish. The surgeon went and talked to my mom and said the procedure took about 43mins. CRAZY. I received some dilaudid in post-op and it SO helped with the pain. I didn't and still don't feel that gas feeling...Will it come later?! After I got to my recovery room, I had some juice, ice chips, went to the bathroom and then was ready to go home! I was out of there by 1:00PM! I am home now and resting comfy on my recliner. I have been drinking gatorade and ready to try some Soup. I was a lil nauseated in the hospital but that has gone away and I actually have kind of an appetite. I will be on a liquid diet for the next week and will do a follow-up next Tuesday!
I really psyched myself up for the WORST! Pain, nausea...all that. I really feel great and just sore. I am SO happy I have done this. Can't wait to heal and focus on my weight loss! LOVE YOU ALLL for being so supportive. I can't wait to share more with you as it comes! I hope sharing this part will help someone who has anxiety like I did!
Time to enjoy some shows, soup and this CRAZY warm, stormy Chicago weather!!

FROM THE HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR AREA AND GETTING BANDED ON TUESDAY! ITS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY AND ITS ALMOST HERE! CAN'T WAIT TO START A NEW CHAPTER, SCARED BUT FEELING GOOD NICE TO MEET U ALL!

Thanks everyone! I am loving all the support and ideas! I know this will be the hardest part of all of this for me and I will just have to push through it. As long as I can have a couple other things besides Protein Shakes and Water I am hoping ill be okay. Also I am hoping my surgeon will give me a list I can work off of of things I can have. DAY BY DAY! RIght ladies?! lol.

Thanks everyone! I am loving all the support and ideas! I know this will be the hardest part of all of this for me and I will just have to push through it. As long as I can have a couple other things besides Protein Shakes and Water I am hoping ill be okay. Also I am hoping my surgeon will give me a list I can work off of of things I can have. DAY BY DAY! RIght ladies?! lol.

Thanks for posting! I look forward to watching your journey! 16lbs in 2 weeks is awesome!