ThomasLeroy

Cool...another high protein snack I can have. I will definitely chew, chew, chew. Hey...I'm Thomas the Train. LOL!

I always was a fan of beef jerky or even slim jims before my banding, I know the sodium is too high. But can you eat either of these after? I'm sure the jerky is a no, but not sure about the old Slim Jim...color me addicted.

I am doing real well, been 8 days since I was banded and I feel 90% normal. Still some twinges depending how I move, plus I still get that brick in my tummy feeling from time to time. But its going a lot better than I could have hoped. My kids and my best friends keep telling me I look like I'm losing weight, but its hard to tell being such a big guy.

Yeah...I had that for the first couple of days. Trust me you will feel loads better a couple days from now. And sleep as much as your body tells you too, I slept like crazy and always felt better everytime I got up.

I got a lot of nice literature for my lap-band diet from the Life Help Center in St. Anthony's Hospital here in St. Pete, FL. I looked to see if they had the infromation online so I could link it. But could not find it. If you give them a call they might mail you a diet guide, its has a lot of good meal plans in there.

I start my pureed phase on Tuesday the 17th of July. Then I have to be on it for two weeks, then I get to switch to regular foods.

Congrats to you! I am anxiously awaiting my first barrier to break.

These are the things I am allowed on my pureed phase Proteins Ground Turkey or chicken Fish/Tuna cheese or Soy Cheese 1 egg or 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup of Egg Beaters Thin Deli meat - no beef Cottage Cheese Tofu Fage Greek strained yogurt, fat free Dairy Smooth Light Yogurt Skim Milk or 1 percent sugar free pudding Light Yougurt Drink Fruits/Veggies/Starch Applesauce, unsweetened Mashed Pears, no syrup 4 inches banana, mashed Mashed Potato or Sweet Potato Pureed Butternut Squash Low Fat Creamed Soups - use 1% milk Cooked Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat or farina Mashed Beans Fat Butter, margarine, mayonnaise or oil (1tsp) Light Margarine, Light salad Dressing, Fat-Free Gravy or Light Mayo (1 Tbs) I hope this helps!

I have not had any drinks as of yet. I might try a vodka and cranberry this weekend see how that goes.

They just did a study on this very thing... http://news.yahoo.com/may-drink-more-weight-loss-surgery-study-160607502.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CQHsfxP6TwALaHQtDMD Check it out.

I was banded 7 days ago, although I don't have gas pains, I do burp more frequently than I used to. Plus I still have this brick in my stomach feeling that won't go away.

I just mixed mine in a shotglass with some Gatorade....it got it down,

Had my surgery Tuesday and I was sleeping on my side last night with no discomfort. Still a little sore but feel loads better than I did on the 4th.

2 days post op and I was able to get my first protein shake down. Burping a lot, gonna have to get some Gas-X. Pain around the midsection not to tragic, just feels like someone punched me real hard.

Congrats to you! My surgery is tomorrow! Best of luck!

Looking forward too... Walking more than a 100 yards without looking for a place to sit down. Fitting back into some of my old colthes I still have. Being able to do more for my kids. Cleaning my house without having to take multiple breaks. oh....and this one is a bit shallow...lol Being able to get up on stage and STAND and sing again. I'm a rocker at heart...lol.

Mine is Tuesday the 3rd, less than 48 hours!!! I'm scared but excited as well, more afraid of the pain after then the actual procedure itself. But some folks say its not to bad. I am so lucky, my friends had a pool party for me yesterday, even though I could not enjoy cocktails with them and stuff from the grill. The overwhemling support they showed me brought tears to my eyes. I am a lucky guy.

I'm getting banded on Tuesday the 3rd of July, and I have the same concerns you do. I have been on a liquid diet for two weeks now and I am not sure if I have lost any weight at all since I'm too heavy for a regular scale. All you can do is tap down the fear and move on. I've been 90% faithful to my liquid diet, I did slip and have a piece of chicken breast a few days ago. I can only hope for the best. I wish you sucess with your procedure....best of luck!

I worried about passing mine. Some weird questions in there. But if by taking yours, you have discovered something you did suspect. That is a good thing.

I doing my best not to cheat on the post-op diet, but I have to admit I did eat a small piece of baked skinless chicken breast. I felt shakey and figured it was the least damaging thing I could have. I hope it will be easier after the surgery.

I'm getting banded on July 3rd. Did my last test this last Monday, chest x-ray, and thats all I had left to do. I have overwhelming support from my friends, I've had no one say it was a bad idea. On the day of my surgery I might have a small army waiting for me when I get out...lol. That's what keeps me going!

I'm sure it just nerves, as I had only 1 surgery in my entire life and that was a long time ago. Being such a big dude, I'm just worried. I tell myself to stop fretting over it. But I'm gonna grit my teeth and get it done. I feel its my only option as this point, the gastric bypass scares the hell out of me. TOO many complications!

Getting my band on July 3rd and I can't help but to be scared. Anyone having this irrational fear of something happening to them? Plus, I'm 1 week into my two week liquid pre-op diet and I feel like I want to chew my own arm off! Sigh.