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When I was on liquids only, I struggled to get above 600 calories a day. Now I'm on purée and I'm between 900-1000. I'm thinking 1500, while not a ton for regular folks, is quite a bit for a newly banded person. That is probably the reason for slower weight loss. Try cutting it to 1000-1200 and see how you feel, maybe? I was banded on 2/19, and I have no fill on board either. When I'm hungry, I sip on my protein shake and it holds me. I think I probably COULD eat just about anything and a lot of it if I let myself--- the key is in limiting. I keep telling myself that I didn't go through this surgery just to eat poorly all over again. Also, I use "My Fitness Pal" faithfully so I know exactly what I'm eating. Good Luck!

I have the opposite reaction: I brush my teeth more now. I just started on puréed food and I can't stand to feel food remnants in my mouth.

I just bought some gas-ex strips--- and no more beans at work!! LOL

I feel so silly! I have been eating grilled chicken with black BEANS and pico de gallo, puréed of course. Duh! It's the BEANS!! Lol

I graduated from three weeks of liquid only to puréed food on Monday. I notice that every time I eat a few ounces of food, my stomach makes all of these odd and scary noises and I have to unbutton my pants( even my big pants!) Is this normal? Does it end? Is there anything I can do? Thanks in advance!

Uh oh! I had thyroid cancer in my 20's and had to have my thyroid removed. I suffer from temperature intolerance( my body can not adjust its own temperature, so I overheat in summer and literally freeze in winter ) It JUST dawned on me that this weight loss may bring at least one downside. Does anything help you guys?

27lbs is AWESOME!! Wow! And once you start kick boxing it can only get better!

I just noticed your profile picture! Holy crap!! Your bones aren't big at all!! Lol! I joke about my size 11 feet and man hands all the time. Maybe they will shrink too!! I have a question: what about the boobs? Mine are quickly making their way toward my knees. Just the 20lb loss has caused them to surrender to the gravitational force and I'm afraid I might trip over them soon. Any tips?

I see it in my own face! My son told me that I look young. The next day I asked him if I still look young and he said "no." So I pulled my hair back and asked "how about with my hair pulled back like yesterday?" "No Mom" he said "Focus on the distance factor, you look young from far away!" Kids! Lolol

Wow! You're doing great! I started at 263 and my scale told me this morning that I am now 239. I was waiting to see that 3!! Next goal is the 220's. I just thought 20lbs would be obvious--- guess ill work for 50+. I'm what you'd call "big boned" so my doctors goal for me is 145-165, my goal for myself is anything under 200!!!

Thanks guys! In my mind, 20lbs is a lot of weight( because I've never lost more than 10lbs-- EVER! ) I gain weight all over so I guess it stands to reason that I'm losing it that way as well. And for the record, I think one pinky finger and both big toes are smaller! Lol!)

Yay!! I just got clearance too! Now to find a gym with a pool nearby that's not going to cost me my paycheck! Good Luck!!

So I was banded on 2/19 and had my post-op yesterday. I'm all healed and have lost 20lbs. I feel more energy, my clothes are looser and I'm on my journey. The funny thing is, when I tell people I've lost 20lbs they look at me sideways and to be honest, i dont really see it either!Lol! 20lbs is 20lbs, right? So how come my 20lbs is invisible? Did I lose it in my feet or something? ( I'm not complaining, I just find it so strange!)

I use EAS 100% Whey Protein powder and mix it with unsweetened almond coconut milk. I add flavor from sf jello pudding powder and grind fresh nutmeg in. Delish!

My instructions say no starches for 6 weeks, so I may have to wait a bit longer!

Are you taking Multivitamins? They leave an Iron taste in my mouth and it lasts forever! If so, try drinking Water with lots of lemon or lime. Even unsweetened iced tea with lemon will help.

Hi! Tomorrow I graduate to purée and I'm so excited! I bought black beans, chick peas, fat free cheddar, salsa, guacamole, bruschetta and grilled chicken. I also bought gravy and fat free Alfredo sauce( thinking it will help with pureeing.) Does anyone have more suggestions? Are sweet potatoes considered a starch?( that's what I'm craving! And stuffing!) Thanks in advance!

Hi! I'll be three weeks out this Tuesday and I'm still on liquids( tomorrow is graduation to purée, yay!) I find that I must always have a Protein drink within reach or I get SO hungry! I found that drinking hot tea helps move gas and decreases bloating. I feel no restriction and have not since I woke up. I'm looking forward to a fill because there are times that I am so hungry it's painful. The best thing I can tell the very newly banded is that it gets easier! The first few days I was obsessing over food. Now it comes and goes. The foods I crave are healthy instead of cheeseburgers and buffalo wings!

Most of my decadent food went I to the take out box and the tossed it in the trash when the full reality set in( AFTER I left Panera, of course!)

Thanks! And you're right-- guilt will only make it worse. I'll look forward to pureeing food on Monday instead of looking back at that delicious salad! Lol!