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Banded 3-28-13...so far I've lost 16 lbs and 6 inches! I'm pretty stoked about what I've lost so far. Not feeling any restrictions so I'm really thinking before I eat and using that will power as much as possible. Will get a fill May 8th.

I'm a newbie so maybe I shouldnt comment but maybe start logging your food with my fitness pal. I didn't realize how many calories I was taking in until I logged it. A workout friend can help u get back to the gym or just out moving. Its easier for me to go when I have a buddy. . . Good luck!

I'm a newbie so maybe I shouldnt comment but maybe start logging your food with my fitness pal. I didn't realize how many calories I was taking in until I logged it. A workout friend can help u get back to the gym or just out moving. Its easier for me to go when I have a buddy. . . Good luck!

I'm a newbie so maybe I shouldnt comment but maybe start logging your food with my fitness pal. I didn't realize how many calories I was taking in until I logged it. A workout friend can help u get back to the gym or just out moving. Its easier for me to go when I have a buddy. . . Good luck!

Hi March Banders!
I was banded on 3/13/13, and I have lost 30 lbs in total (16 post op)! Loving my choice to get banded! I had my first fill yesterday (4cc), and it did not hurt at all! I am finally feeling less hungry!! Thank goodness! Best of luck, everyone!

I also had my surgery on March 12th and have not had a fill yet. Appointment on the 23rd - have lost 30 lbs including pre diet 20 - didnt think I felt any restriction until I over ate some lasagna yesterday - Felt uncomfortably full for about 5 hours - did that at lunch and thought I better not eat much else for the day so stuck to fluids. Still having a hard time with the slow eating - a work in progress I guess

Banded 3-28-13...so far I've lost 16 lbs and 6 inches! I'm pretty stoked about what I've lost so far. Not feeling any restrictions so I'm really thinking before I eat and using that will power as much as possible. Will get a fill May 8th.

I had my 2 wk appointment today. So far I've lost 16 lbs. Ill go back in may and they will decide if I need a fill or not. Pretty happy with my weight loss so far

Great job, keep it up!

as you should be as you are doing super fantastic

I had my 2 wk appointment today. So far I've lost 16 lbs. Ill go back in may and they will decide if I need a fill or not. Pretty happy with my weight loss so far

I had my 2 wk appointment today. So far I've lost 16 lbs. Ill go back in may and they will decide if I need a fill or not. Pretty happy with my weight loss so far

Yay someone else who was banded the same day. Lol I was very lucky that everything has gone down just fine. Just remember to take your time. I know that's why I am doing so well. I'm in no rush to chow down on my purees lol I even eat with a tiny spoon just so that I don't make the mistake of putting one of my old bites (a heaping one) in my mouth.

And if you have nothing nice to say or act rudely, please don't reply to my post. Thanks!

It takes a few days for all of the carbon dioxide to get absorbed and expelled from your body. You'll be feeling better soon! Best of luck to you!

try Gas X Strips

I'm feeling ok now. I was able to keep myself from throwing up but the gas pain is bad. 2nd attempt at walking was much better

As of yesterday, the 21st, I am among the lap banders. I am little sore in the chest and shoulders, but its nothing I haven't prepared myself for. I am really excited to start this journey.

Honestly, part of it is breaking the mental relationship with food and it sounds like you've gotten past that now! You are going to do great. Now that the countdown is on, isn't it exciting? A little never racking too... but you've got this!

When I mentioned the chicken and potato that was last week. My first week of the pre op diet was rough. This past week its the opposite. I don't feel hungry, I'm supposed to do 1120 calories but but the past few days I've had 700-900 calories and that's because I had to force myself to drink a Protein Shake cuz I know I need the Protein. I know its a process in changing the way u think about food. I'm excited for my procedure this coming Thursday and for my journey.

My procedure is scheduled for 3-28-13. If any of u use myfitness pal, I could use more friends there. My screen name is angelastott

Many of u gave great information and it's much appreciated..thank u for your input.

I know that it is tough. The cravings are there. However, there is a difference in having a craving and the will power not to cave in and cheat. I was put on pre-op well over a month ago because had things went according to plan, I would have already had surgery. Instead, it was stretched out to the point my surgery is in April. This entire time, I have had major cravings. There were moments of weakness whenever I realized my surgery would not be in two weeks, but I stuck to the plan. Only one time in the past 6ish weeks have I had anything not on plan intentionally and guess what?! It was all in my head. I wanted this sweet treat. The problem is that I haven't had sugar in so long that it was miserably sweet. I realized at that moment that I did what I had to do, but I ended up pushing the treat away after only a couple of bites and I have not looked back! My biggest concern is that if you do not have the will power during the short time you are in pre-op, how are you going to handle post-op diet requirements that are so much tougher? I'm not trying to talk you out of it. Actually, I'm offering words of encouragement instead, because I've had my weak moments and it took a lot not to cave in. I would suggest sticking with pre-op strictly from here on out. Will power is key... mind over tummy! You will thank yourself for it and realize how much hard work you have put in to make this successful. Plus, you will get rid of a lot of your cravings now, so that you don't have to deal with it when you are on liquids!
Best wishes to you! I know you can do this!

You've done amazing. No, it shouldn't affect anything. I didn't have to do a "pre-op" diet. I was just required to try to lose some weight. But was not put on a liquid diet. The purpose of the diet is to shrink your liver. It shrinks no matter how you lose the weight, liquid diet or just dieting. If you are losing weight, you are doing what you need to.
Obviously, following dr's rules is best.
Congrats and good luck with your surgery

I can't imagine that having a piece of chicken or a potato instead of a shake would ruin the whole thing. Unless you're talking about fried chicken and french fries - LOL. Your doctor can best advise, but if I were a betting woman, I'd say that you are fine.
I have to admit, I haven't been stellar on my pre-op diet. I was told to eat 1200 calories per day; high Protein, low fat, and all carbs to be whole grain. The last two days (which will be this Sat/Sun) I'm to be on full liquids only. I've really pushed the envelope with this, and though I've been pretty good, I have gone over 1200 on some days. When my doctor told me that he's not too concerned about the pre-op diet with me (because I'm on the lower end for WLS), I think it gave me the feeling that I don't have to be perfect. I'm not eating crap, just a bit more than the 1200 calorie allotment. Now that I'm back from a business trip, I'll probably try & stick to full liquids for the next 4 days, instead of the last 2 days. But I have lost a few pounds; can feel it in my jeans.