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That is awesome .. I am a year out & am doing great with him
I have another friend I will try to get set up on here she is just starting with him to & has alot of stuff to do for insurance so ur surgery dates will probably be close we are from Zanesville .

Down 21 lbs & Got my first fill & lt was 3.5.

Down 21 lbs & Got my first fill & lt was 3.5.

Godd Luck to all U November Band "wagons".

Welp Off to go get banded

Welp Off to go get banded

Preop diet complete. 12 lbs in two weeks. sitting here dressed and ready to go for a 7:00am operation. Slept great last night. I must be ready.

Did another EKG today & passed so my surgery date is still the 30th .. Just did my 1st day of liquids.< /p>

Did another EKG today & passed so my surgery date is still the 30th .. Just did my 1st day of liquids.< /p>

Here are the lists that my nutritionist gave to me for the different stages of eating after having surgery. The moderator may want to make this thread a sticky for those who don't get defined lists, as I've noticed a lot of questions about this topic in the past.
*STAGE 1 - liquids
START: When you return home from your surgery
DURATION: For 2 weeks post surgery, or until your next dietitian appointment.
DIET: Clear and full liquids
GOAL: Aim for at least 64 ounces of Fluid for the day by continuous sipping.
LIQUIDS RECOMMENDED:
Water
100% fruit juice (No sugar added)
Bouillon
Strained Soups or broths
Skim or 1% milk
Soy milk
Milk shakes - thinned
Gatorade or equivalent sports drink
Yogurt smoothie drinks - not including homemade
Crystal Light
sugar free beverages
Herbal or decaffeinated tea or coffee
Popsicles (Pedialyte)
LIQUIDS TO AVOID:
Citrus juices (orange, grapefruit, pineapple)
Acidic liquids (tomato juice, Tomato Soup, buttermilk)
Caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea)
Carbonated beverages (any soda pop, seltzer, or tonic water)
Homemade fruit or yogurt smoothies
Anything that seems liquid but is not (Jello, yogurt, pudding, ice cream) *Do pour test*
*STAGE 2 - MUSHIES
START: 2 weeks post surgery
DURATION: Up to 2 weeks post liquid stage
DIET: Soft food
GOAL: Aim for a meal capacity of about 1 cup (8 ounces) for 3 meals per day. Aim for fluid intake of 48-64 ounces per day.
FOODS RECOMMENDED:
Milk (skim or 1% only)
Cottage cheese
eggs (poached, scrambled or soft boiled)
Blended cream soups
Yogurt
Low Fat Cheese - unmelted
Peanut Butter
Tofu (silken only)
Pudding
Applesauce or other fruit sauces
Canned fruits
Mashed potatoes
Cream of Wheat or oatmeal (diluted with milk)
*STAGE 3 - SEMI SOLIDS
START: 4 weeks post surgery
DURATION: 2 weeks post mushies stage
DIET: Semi-solid food
GOAL: Aim for a meal capacity of about 1 cup (8 ounces) for 3 meals per day. Aim for fluid intake of 48-64 ounces per day.
FOOD RECOMMENDED:
Deli cuts of meat
Canned flake meats such as tuna or chicken
Ground meats like ground beef or ground turkey
Beans
Tofu
Baked fish or crab meat
Pasta, rice, and corn
Fresh fruit - eliminate skins
Cooked vegetables - avoid celery, asparagus or broccoli stalks
Low Fat melted cheese
FOODS TO AVOID FOR MUSHIES & SEMI SOLID STAGES:
Caloric beverages - sweetened tea, soda, lemonade, juices
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, & smoothies
Regular Jello
Dry solids like breads, cereals, crackers, high Fiber foods
*STAGE 4 - SOLIDS
RECOMMENDED FOODS & SERVING SIZES:
Protein GROUP:
1 ounce lean meat, poultry or fish
1/4 cup yogurt
1/4 cup pudding
1/4 cup cottage cheese
1 egg, 2 egg whites
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tbsp. peanut butter
1 ounce tofu
1 ounce cheese
1/4 cup canned flake meat
1 slice deli meat
2 tbsp. grated cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup beans
1/4 cup hommus
GRAIN GROUP:
1/2 slice toast
1/4 bagel or english muffin
1/2 cup Cereal (cooked or dry)
1/2 cup broth-type Soup
1 oblong graham cracker
1/4 cup rice, pasta, or potato
1/2 small baked potato
1/4 cup corn
4 crackers
FRUIT GROUP:
1/4 cup canned fruit (in its own juices)
1/4 cup grapes
1/2 piece fresh fruit
1 tsp. jelly or jam
1/4 cup dry fruit
VEGETABLE GROUP:
1/2 cup cooked vegetables
1 cup raw vegetables
1/2 cup Tomato juice
1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
OTHERS GROUP:
1 tsp. oil, butter, or margarine
1 tsp. Mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Miracle Whip
1 tbsp. sour cream or cream cheese
1 tbsp. Salad Dressing
2 tbsp. guacamole
4-6 almonds, cashews, or pecans
1 ounce cheese
2 tsp. peanut butter
1 tbsp. tahini
1/4 cup Cool-Whip
1 tsp. sugar, honey, or Syrup
COMBINATION FOODS:
1 or 1 1/2 cup per meal
1/2 cup per snack
CORE PLAN:
BREAKFAST:
1-2 Proteins
1 fruit
2 grains
1 other
LUNCH:
2-3 proteins
1 vegetable
2 grains
1 other
SNACK:
1 fruit
1 protein
DINNER:
2-3 proteins
1-2 vegetables
2 grains
1 other
SNACK:
1 vegetable
1 grain
I hope that this helps those who are researching getting the band, with knowing what your eating habbits will be like after surgery. I also hope that this will help those who are never given a clear eating plan after surgery too.
Please know that this is just the plan that was given to me, and I do not expect all bandsters to follow this plan. It is simply a guidline for those who need one/are not given one.
Please remember to follow exactly what your surgeon/nutritionist says, even if it is different than this list.

You will be surprised at how well you bounce back. I was driven home 2 hours after surgery, then an hour later went to pick up my scripts at costco.
You have to walk around a lot anyway to prevent clots and to move the gas around.
When the dr says that you must do well enough it is because they require you to drink. If you can and don't vomit then you are well enough. Remember that a hospital has a lot of " things" floating around. You'll be in a weakened physical state and you immune system is not at its peak, sooooooo going home and resting is the best thing possible.

Surgery day tomorrow. I am a mix of emotions today, Happy, scared, excited, but mostly can't wait to do things like ride a bike and walk the mall without my knees and feet hurting. I already feel so much better having lost the 40 lbs during the last 7 months (since seeing the surgeon the first time) that I can't wait to lose more. I have already put away the NEED for the large portions that got me here. I know there are more challenges along the way but as another poster's said being overweight is a challenge. One I've fought since about 3rd grade. I am ready to see what else is out there in this thing called LIFE.

Good Luck to all u getting banded today

Godd Luck to all U November Band "wagons".

So this letter of nessacity from My Primary Doctor is the only thing I have left to get to send it in to my insurance.
So I had a doctors appointment with him today & after literally Yelling & crying & Threaten to just find a another doctor
He finally agreed to write it for me. I told him I didn't want him to b the judge of whether or not I am getting it done That was a choice my insurance get to make.. So hopefully I can pick it up & fax it tomorrow So I can summit it to my insurance. This Wait is Killing me.. On a good not note when I went to my New patient appointment I weighed in @ 266 & today I weighed in @ 262.

Well much to my surprise My doctor actually wrote me up a very nice letter & I was able to pick it up Tuesday & had everything sent in Wednesday & I called the insurance & know they received it & it is pending calling back every day till I hear something ....

So this letter of nessacity from My Primary Doctor is the only thing I have left to get to send it in to my insurance.
So I had a doctors appointment with him today & after literally Yelling & crying & Threaten to just find a another doctor
He finally agreed to write it for me. I told him I didn't want him to b the judge of whether or not I am getting it done That was a choice my insurance get to make.. So hopefully I can pick it up & fax it tomorrow So I can summit it to my insurance. This Wait is Killing me.. On a good not note when I went to my New patient appointment I weighed in @ 266 & today I weighed in @ 262.

So this letter of nessacity from My Primary Doctor is the only thing I have left to get to send it in to my insurance.
So I had a doctors appointment with him today & after literally Yelling & crying & Threaten to just find a another doctor
He finally agreed to write it for me. I told him I didn't want him to b the judge of whether or not I am getting it done That was a choice my insurance get to make.. So hopefully I can pick it up & fax it tomorrow So I can summit it to my insurance. This Wait is Killing me.. On a good not note when I went to my New patient appointment I weighed in @ 266 & today I weighed in @ 262.

So this letter of nessacity from My Primary Doctor is the only thing I have left to get to send it in to my insurance.
So I had a doctors appointment with him today & after literally Yelling & crying & Threaten to just find a another doctor
He finally agreed to write it for me. I told him I didn't want him to b the judge of whether or not I am getting it done That was a choice my insurance get to make.. So hopefully I can pick it up & fax it tomorrow So I can summit it to my insurance. This Wait is Killing me.. On a good not note when I went to my New patient appointment I weighed in @ 266 & today I weighed in @ 262.