Chris_tina83

Thank you bubba!! Been walking every day, but band feels the same, no tightness for me yet

One week post op I wasn't hungry at all most the time and lost 6lbs, the following week I had no restriction at all and gained 3lbs. I started drinking Protein Shakes again at breakfast, and sometimes for lunch (but not always) with a normal meal at dinner, and started walking. Did a lot of walking that week and I lost 9lbs in one week. I weigh myself weekly. So I make sure I get my walks in for the week because if I don't I feel like I'm gonna gain weight lol.. I don't eat what I'm suppose to either. Portion sizes I mean. But I do eat healthy. I am 3 weeks post op and definitely have no restriction, but I can go hours before feeling hungry again. Sometimes I'll eat dinner and in an hour my stomach starts growling, but I know I'm not hungry, so I don't eat, I just drink, drink and drink and it goes away. As long as you're eating healthy and getting exercise in, I'm sure you'll lose. That's what I'm doing. Everyone is different tho..but you should give it a try. I usually walk (fast paced) for 30-45 minutes a day..I had my post op appt on Friday and asked when I'll be getting a fill, and he told me 4-5 weeks, my mouth just dropped! Lol that's 7-8 weeks post op..but I think I'm doing ok without the fill, but as long as I get my walking in. I usually get satisfied/full with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of food, with the exception of a salad, I can eat a pretty big salad . You'll be ok, just stick to your Protein and veggies. Do you by any chance count your calories? I feel that has been a BIG part of my success so far, to be able to keep track of my caloric intake..

One week post op I wasn't hungry at all most the time and lost 6lbs, the following week I had no restriction at all and gained 3lbs. I started drinking Protein Shakes again at breakfast, and sometimes for lunch (but not always) with a normal meal at dinner, and started walking. Did a lot of walking that week and I lost 9lbs in one week. I weigh myself weekly. So I make sure I get my walks in for the week because if I don't I feel like I'm gonna gain weight lol.. I don't eat what I'm suppose to either. Portion sizes I mean. But I do eat healthy. I am 3 weeks post op and definitely have no restriction, but I can go hours before feeling hungry again. Sometimes I'll eat dinner and in an hour my stomach starts growling, but I know I'm not hungry, so I don't eat, I just drink, drink and drink and it goes away. As long as you're eating healthy and getting exercise in, I'm sure you'll lose. That's what I'm doing. Everyone is different tho..but you should give it a try. I usually walk (fast paced) for 30-45 minutes a day..I had my post op appt on Friday and asked when I'll be getting a fill, and he told me 4-5 weeks, my mouth just dropped! Lol that's 7-8 weeks post op..but I think I'm doing ok without the fill, but as long as I get my walking in. I usually get satisfied/full with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of food, with the exception of a salad, I can eat a pretty big salad . You'll be ok, just stick to your Protein and veggies. Do you by any chance count your calories? I feel that has been a BIG part of my success so far, to be able to keep track of my caloric intake..

One week post op I wasn't hungry at all most the time and lost 6lbs, the following week I had no restriction at all and gained 3lbs. I started drinking Protein Shakes again at breakfast, and sometimes for lunch (but not always) with a normal meal at dinner, and started walking. Did a lot of walking that week and I lost 9lbs in one week. I weigh myself weekly. So I make sure I get my walks in for the week because if I don't I feel like I'm gonna gain weight lol.. I don't eat what I'm suppose to either. Portion sizes I mean. But I do eat healthy. I am 3 weeks post op and definitely have no restriction, but I can go hours before feeling hungry again. Sometimes I'll eat dinner and in an hour my stomach starts growling, but I know I'm not hungry, so I don't eat, I just drink, drink and drink and it goes away. As long as you're eating healthy and getting exercise in, I'm sure you'll lose. That's what I'm doing. Everyone is different tho..but you should give it a try. I usually walk (fast paced) for 30-45 minutes a day..I had my post op appt on Friday and asked when I'll be getting a fill, and he told me 4-5 weeks, my mouth just dropped! Lol that's 7-8 weeks post op..but I think I'm doing ok without the fill, but as long as I get my walking in. I usually get satisfied/full with 1 1/2 to 2 cups of food, with the exception of a salad, I can eat a pretty big salad . You'll be ok, just stick to your Protein and veggies. Do you by any chance count your calories? I feel that has been a BIG part of my success so far, to be able to keep track of my caloric intake..

My BMI was over 40 too, but I'm as healthy as can be. I was approved right away also. Seminar day was March 1, surgery day April 26..I have anthem blue cross..

I didn't drink much of anything the first 3 days. I didn't have an appetite either. By the 4th day I was drinking more..just keep that Water bottle(or cup) in your hand and take little sips. Good luck on your journey!

Same here tdh, I've been back to normal about 4 days out sleeping on my stomach and all! Haven't been walking due to non-band related issues, but as soon as I'm able, ima work my ass off!! Good luck to u, and keep me posted! We should keep in contact via e-mail if you'd like. Give each other some support let me know

Haven't really been posting much, but just wanted everyone to know I'm finally on the other side. Banded 4/26, so 9 days post op. I feel fantastic! One day of pain Meds, and no gas pains! I feel lucky lol
I'm currently on soft foods and everything is going amazingly. The first day I scolded myself for doing this to myself lol but as I got better I knew this was the right choice! Can't wait till I'm able to get some jogging in and lift things, post op appt is on the 17 of May..

Congratulations!! We were banded the same day..I'm down 6lbs from surgery date!! Can't wait till I can actually get some jogging in and lift things!!

Haven't really been posting much, but just wanted everyone to know I'm finally on the other side. Banded 4/26, so 9 days post op. I feel fantastic! One day of pain Meds, and no gas pains! I feel lucky lol
I'm currently on soft foods and everything is going amazingly. The first day I scolded myself for doing this to myself lol but as I got better I knew this was the right choice! Can't wait till I'm able to get some jogging in and lift things, post op appt is on the 17 of May..

Congratulations!! We were banded the same day..I'm down 6lbs from surgery date!! Can't wait till I can actually get some jogging in and lift things!!

I can't feel my band, but I definitely feel my port, I feel every day, just to make sure it's still there

I told my daughter, who is 9 years old. She told everyone she came in contact with!! My surgery is not a secret, most all people know, but she would make me upset when she would just blurt it out, out of nowhere. I know she's excited about me losing weight, and she says she's gonna eat what I eat and be healthy too (she is extremely thin) but I told her to stop talking about it, only to her aunt and cousins if she wanted to, she hasn't mentioned it anymore

If you have the pre-made kind (vanilla preferably) add a few frozen strawberries or any kind of frozen fruit you may like and you'll have yourself a smoothie. Very delicious and very filling i can go 5 plus hours before another shake good luck!! Today is my last day of pre-op, surgery is tomorrow!! Yay!

Praying for you!! Good luck! It'll be over before you know it!!

Praying for you!! Good luck! It'll be over before you know it!!

use your heating pad all the time. drink liguid tummies love that. Stool softners/.laxitive or lentil Soup works well to get the gas/air out rest and heal your body is in shock. Hot showers also helped me....this is the worst part life is up hill from here....you will probably need more time off just see how you feel. Really try the lentil soup just need to simmer them 15 mintues then blend them for where u r now they taste good and get the colon working very well and quickly.

I will keep your anesthesiologists words in my thoughts till my surgery date!! It's helping me already!!

Omgosh!! That made me literally LOL!

I don't have any lol so I don't know how either sorry :/ if u figure it out, add me, k?