MairinNYC

I hear ya candtwalker ... I was weighed at my 1 week post op visit, I have another apointment in 3 weeks. I have only weighed myself once since then. I didn't want to drive myself insame with constant weighing in at home. I may end up doing that though since I am so afraid of gaining weight. It took a year to go through this whole process and I don't want to screw it up.

Thanks possum & Sandra! You are right ... I did forget about the healing in the first 6 weeks. I guess I'm a little impatient & expected to lose a little more weight (a pound or so) each week since my diet is so different. Thank you both for the support and helping to refocus me!

I was banded on July 9th and have lost only 9 pounds so far. I guess I expected to lose more weight in weeks 2 & 3 and am feeling a little disappointed. For those of you who have been banded for a longer period of time, what were your weight loss experiences? I know that everyone is different and so are their weight loss experiences. I was just curious as to what to expect over the next 3 weeks until I go to my 6 week follow up. Thanks!

During the liquid stage my surgeon wanted me to have clear broths (chicken & beef), crystal light, sugar free ice pops and jello as well as protein shakes. My husband & I noth use a protein shake put out by Myoplex (26 grams of protein adn 3 grams of carbs). I am on the pureed stage and have added creamy peanut butter to the blender when I make my shakes to vary the flavor a bit.

Are you taking in enough protein? Every doctor is different, my doctor requires a liquid diet (clear meat broths, protein shakes, sugar free jello & sugar free ice pops) and then 2 weeks of soft/ pureed foods. You were banded 6 days before me, so you are a bit ahead of me. SInce you were banded a week earlier, the swelling from surgery as well as the bloating have probably subsided. You are probably feeling hungry from all of the healing. You may want to try a protein shake (even slim fast 2 times a day) can be helpful. Besides Slim Fast, there are other brands that my doctor put on a pre approved list: Isopure, Ultra Pure Protein & Worldwide extreme protein: 1 shake a day. Nutrimelt, Myoplex Carb Sense, Slim Fast Lo Carb or Unjury: 2 shakes a day. The key is to have less than 10 or 11 grams of carbs per serving. Hope this helps.

I was banded on Momday 7/9. I am very bloated but up & moving around. My doctor runs a very strict program and requires 2 weeks of liquids & 2 weeks of soft/ pureed foods. I just started to feel hungry today and I am trying to get all of my protein shakes and other clear liquids in. I am able to cook for my husband and daughter without getting tempted which feels good. =0)