lanagirl

Thank you newskinnygal or asking and everyone that answered I was wondering the same thing banded 7/18/12

Thanks for the ideas, still on liquids but will eventually progress lol, the refried bean one sounds like heaven right now.... Thanks again

Well I'm officially banded and officially a wreck. I am in soo much gas pain! I've walked drunk Water used gas strips but nothing seems to help. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

2-3 days were the worst for me walking, gas-x, pain meds and heating pad a must... Today not so bad...this to shall pass

That is awesome!!!

After failing so many times in the past I think it would be impossiable for my mind not to go there. I have always had success losing but my appetite would get the better of me seemed like it was always all or nothing, I pray this will help me find the middle ground... That being said I am 3 days post op and hopeful I probably for the 1st time in my life losing and not hungry. Good luck to you!!

so yesterday i started using it like it already...confused though because i logged my work out calories burned and they give u those as though u can eat the calories u burned its no way im goin all those caloroes..kinda confused me...any input?

Techniqly I quess u could but why burn them off the add them back.. Just watch the food u put in total

Love the recipe builder and scanner!!

So sorry for the problems u have had, sounds like u r taking control and not just being a victim (that is awesome)....wishing u the best of luck!!

Diet and exercise are crucial for weight loss by any means' date=' surgical or not.

After a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, I finally decided I needed to get out the big guns. I was sick of dieting to lose weight, only to gain it back again plus more, over and over and over. My band worked very well for me because it made Portion Control so much easier. So the weight loss was easier, and the weight loss made the exercise easier.

I had planned on having my band for the rest of my life but sadly, it didn't turn out that way, so I'm revising to the sleeve because almost 5 years into my weight loss surgery journey, I have learned one thing for absolute certain sure: I need a long-term tool for long-term weight maintenance. Bariatric surgery is the tool for me.[/quote']

What happened after 5 years that u need to ditch the band and go to sleeve ( hope u don't mind me asking) I was just banned yesterday and plan to work this tool the rest of my life

I was "banded" the 30th June and everyone in the June forum is going on about a one month anniversary- so I figured I'd join the "Julypians"... Like Olympians... Get it?

Anyway- its been 5 days since surgery' date=' I'm from Perth, Western Australia. I had a good surgeon but am feeling what others seem to describe as "stuck" where food is just not going down so I am going from puréed foods back to liquids tomorrow.

I've already lost 3kg and recommend to anyone who is getting "the blues" like I did today to hop on the scales for some confirmation that you've made the right decision.

Anyway- I'm looking for some regular email contact with someone here who is sharing the same journey. I haven't told my friends about the surgery- just my parents. So an really lacking in support and encouragement.

Anyway- best of luck to everyone for your upcoming surgery and please let me know if you would be my buddy through this exciting and scary journey.

Emma xx[/quote']

Hi Emma same here only few family know so I'm here for the support from people that understand !!

Hi everyone! I am Lori. I am getting my band on July 18th. I am struggling with this pre-op diet but I am getting through! I have lost about 40lbs so far total since the beginning of April and my first nutrition class. When are you all going?

Lori how r u doing I was banned on the 18th as well, gas pain has been the worst of it so far for me. Hope all is well with u.

Sounds like you are off to a great start' date=' you will learn lots of good stuff here

lassie[/quote']

Thank you!!

Happy dancing tor you! 3 days till mine! Woo Hoo???

Good luck

Good luck I was banned yesterday so today is better than yesterday I had alot of shoulder pain

I was banned 7/18, want to do my very best any advise is welcome, I don't want to fail!!!! I am logging everything on myfitnesspal highest weight was 295 that's when I decided I had to do something different lots of research done I am currently 260 goal around 172 will have to see as I get closer.

is this an app on your phone?

Sent request thank y'all

is this an app on your phone?

Yes I love it I was just banned yesterday and can use all the supporti can get may I join y'all?