lee72

Your body is in ketosis. As long as it is in ketosis it will be there along with bad breath. It's great lol

yummy! pb and choco
too bad for them not selling those anymore, you should look in the web for the same brand, never know price might be less?
i went to the grocery store on wed and was amazed it took me forever to buy just a few items that are low carb and high Protein. so far i've been intaking crystal light flavored waters, Protein Shakes (sold at the drs office), sugar free Jello. honestly just yersterday i introduced myself to cottage cheese and yogurt. the later two are labeled for diabetics/low carb (even though i/m not a diaetic).
keep strong, soon our season of winter will be over and spring & summer will come

ok ten days post op! I am feeling pretty good today. had an appt wed and the nurse gave me some packages of shake/pudding mixes, but they are not going to sell them any more and I really like them. I had a chocolate one this morning and added PB2 to it, yum! HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

Day 4 post band for me. Last night skipped the meds. My belly feels SO full on 4 sips. I'm not hungry at all so that's ok w me but I am working on getting enough Fluid and Protein in. I'm supposed to have2 Protein Shakes / day and I had about half of one. I'm supposed to have 4-6 cups liquid and I have about 2-3/ day. The scale dipped below 200 today! Suddenly I'm 197 and was 203 yesterday and that has to be fluid, right? 13 lbs down from start date. Today the weather is supposed to be awesome so I'm planning a stroll to the park. How are all my other October bandsters?

My doc also just glued me up and sent me on my way without any strips. It was pretty cool actually.
He also didn't fill the day of surgery. He said he likes to do it that way so if there are any problems he knows its not because of the fill.
21 days post op and doing great. Total lost 26.7 lbs

hi, sorry i'm not 60...yet.
but i also was banded last friday!
i'm glad you are doing so well, just wanted to stop by and cheer you on. this is truley a time for you!!!
big hug

hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I am 40yrs young, married, have a precious 5yr young son, am a nurse, but my main occupation is my son.
i had looked into the lapband about a yr and a half ago, back then my insurance absolutely didn't covered the procedure. i hadn't looked into this even though we had changed insurances. nice surprise when i looked and found out that this new insurance would cover!!! yeah, my journey began August 2012. Dr. Carcamo and his staff at true results in san antonio helped me all the way into Oct 19,2012, my surgery day. i started at 226lbs, with the pre op and now liquid diet i am now 198lbs. first time in YEARS since i've been out of the 200's.
for now i wouuld like to encourage everyone to keep following your doctor's advice because only patience, time, and hard work will get us through this journey.
Oct 2012 bandsters ROCK!!!!!

Hey, congratulations! That is so awesome! I just got banded and started about same weight as you, so you have inspired me. Lets keep in touch. Im in Dallas area.

Yep, I got it too. I started adding peppermint extract to my chocolate shakes and it really took away the sweet taste.
I also brushed my teeth and tongue a lot...lol

I am doing great! I really had no pain after surgery and very little gas. What I did have was in both shoulders. I was out shopping a few hours after my surgery!
I start my pureed food on Saturday and I am really looking forward to having some substance to my diet. Soup is ok but I am getting sick of it.
I lost 9 lbs pre op and so far 4 lbs post op.
How are you doing? Surgery go well?
Lynn

I was Banded on Oct 23rd,just came home yesterday .I"m in a little discomfort but i can deal with it,just walked 1/4 mile. I lost 35lbs prior to my banding.I"m on my way on a new journey in life !
I have been at least 350lbs for about 32 years.I"m 68 years old and i feel great & very positive about my new journey!

The best thing I have ever decided on is the band and a better quality of health. I've lost 60 pounds, 34 pounds prior to surgery and 26 pounds since my band date of Aug 6. I'm happy with band and what it has provided to me. I count calories daily and try and register what I put in my mouth. Protein first, then the rest. I'm not a big exercise person, maybe 2 times a week, treadmill and air resistance bike. If only I could persuade my brain to exercise more, I would probably have 75 pounds off me. Oh well, at least I'm losing and I've only had one fill of 1.5cc for a total of 3cc. My Allergan band is a 14cc band. And I have my second fill scheduled next week on October 30.

Congrats!! It definitely is a new beginning! This site is the best thing I have come across.. utilize it.. rejoice in it! lol Most everyone here is wonderful.. you will always have your negativities but remember, each person is different and many who are not successful did not follow what she should. So just keep on encouraging it! Welcome!! and **hugs**!

we were banded the same day, how cool! so how are you doing?

hi, i got banded Oct 19th! i'm on my 5th day of the journey. good luck to you and i hope and pray we all have the success of a lifetime!

hi Elizabeth! u am so glad to here from you! keep this site handy, i just found it today and am so excited about it. this will definitely help you on your way.

hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I am 40yrs young, married, have a precious 5yr young son, am a nurse, but my main occupation is my son.
i had looked into the lapband about a yr and a half ago, back then my insurance absolutely didn't covered the procedure. i hadn't looked into this even though we had changed insurances. nice surprise when i looked and found out that this new insurance would cover!!! yeah, my journey began August 2012. Dr. Carcamo and his staff at true results in san antonio helped me all the way into Oct 19,2012, my surgery day. i started at 226lbs, with the pre op and now liquid diet i am now 198lbs. first time in YEARS since i've been out of the 200's.
for now i wouuld like to encourage everyone to keep following your doctor's advice because only patience, time, and hard work will get us through this journey.
Oct 2012 bandsters ROCK!!!!!

Hi all my buddies getting surgery in Band-tober! My surgery date isOctober 22 at NYU. Haven't started my ore op diet yet. But soon! Starting to tell family and friends, cleaning out old clothes, going to start buying Protein and blender. Today I moved all my winter stuff up out of storage because I can't hoist those boxes post op. I'm going to give away my summer stuff since hopefully it won't fit next summer. Very exciting prospect!

Congrats To All Octobies! Proud to say "11 days Post Op Today". I didn't get nervous til the night before. Stay positive is my best advice. You guys are finally getting the help you need...it's a wonderful thing. Rejoice in this blessing. I hope to hear from each one of you through this journey.

I will be banded on October 19th!
Looking forward to hearing from all the other October bandsters!

Hi~
I am a newbie too!
My date is not until November 19th.
But I want to express how wonderful this forum is!
Hearing stories is so inspirational!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

hi everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I am 40yrs young, married, have a precious 5yr young son, am a nurse, but my main occupation is my son.
i had looked into the lapband about a yr and a half ago, back then my insurance absolutely didn't covered the procedure. i hadn't looked into this even though we had changed insurances. nice surprise when i looked and found out that this new insurance would cover!!! yeah, my journey began August 2012. Dr. Carcamo and his staff at true results in san antonio helped me all the way into Oct 19,2012, my surgery day. i started at 226lbs, with the pre op and now liquid diet i am now 198lbs. first time in YEARS since i've been out of the 200's.
for now i wouuld like to encourage everyone to keep following your doctor's advice because only patience, time, and hard work will get us through this journey.
Oct 2012 bandsters ROCK!!!!!

Good luck at your appt. Hope you can start mushie too. LOL At one week post-op I could only move from clears to fulls. So on friday which will be 3wks post-op I get puree. Its crazy how different each doctor is.

Congratulations. I am waiting for my date.I appreciate hearing your positivepositive outlook

Welcome Lee! You've done very well, good going! I was banded Oct15. I too am ready to rock this band!