Joy1961

Since being banded i was told no more ibuprofen. Any ideas for monthly cramps. I've always relied on the ibuprofen. Really hurting

I joined my fitness pal.com after seeing it here and i really like it. I track everything on my phone. So easy and really keeps me accountable

Im allowed to start solids today and im so reluctant to try anything other than my mushie stuff. So scared to get stuck. I could have had something for dinner. What did i hAve? Scrambled eggs!!! :0

Im going to be very honest here. For me its been a bit rough starting out. I was banded 10/10. I also had 2 hernias repaired at the same time. If you have family its challenging. You watch others eat while you work through each eating stage. It was hard socially too. The diets not easy. I thought it was tough. But would i do it again? Heck Yes! I've lost 30 lbs. starting to feel better clothes looser. Yes I def would. Get into A good support group too. Didnt help we had hurricane sandy hit hard here. Go in with eyes wide open. You'll do fine

Oh did i mention im in wedding song mode. 3 sons getting married next year!!! Electric Slide anyone

Chicken Dance? To remind us to eat out poultry?? Im not very good at this lol.

Hi banana. I was banded 10/10 and i don't feel any restriction either and im hungry!!

Can you have wine or mixed drinks if you have a band?

I dont know how geeat it would be to know only 1/2 of America wanted you. A very divided country sadly!

I made my own chicken Soup without noodles. Then pureed in a blender. I think its delicious. Just made noodles separately for the family

I'm ready to move to real food. My husband wants to eat out. Is this possible right now? What would I order? Where would be the best place to go. Any suggestions? Very excited and nervous too. Have lost 28 pounds post op so I'm happy but the next stage scares me to death!! Banded 10/10 Thanks

Day 6. No power. Supposed to be on mushies I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and really feeling crazed. I am thankul i still have a home. But taking care of myself and getting proper nutfition right now has been really hard. Im hungry cranky and stinky. No running water etc. here in NJ

Is this a common thing? I just checked my paperwork and my band is made my Allergan too i was banded on 10/10/12. Now im scared

Day 11 no power. Waiting for my unjury shakes in the mail. Im cold cranky and hungry. Just venting.

Oh my they are good! Just had chocolate splendor. I did mix with milk though. Thats prob why it was so good. What do you all mix it with when you have to be on liquids?

Still on mushies for another week but amazed at how much weight ive lost. I want to lose about 90 all together so im pretty happy. It hasnt been easy though. Emotionally harder than I expected. Some days im not sure i did the right thing. I really miss over eating. Crazy isnt it!

I also go for counseling. Its been a huge help for me!

So today speaking to my surgeon he asked me to consider the Sleeve . He said they are doing mote Sleeves then Bands. And are seeing really good results. Im torn. Any advice out there?

Anyone try this for getting your protein in?

How wonderful!!! Awesome!!!! Congratulations!!