ksaug21

So far for breakfast I've had Kashi Creamy Ceral (9 grams protein) with fruit mixed in and that has been a good one to hold me for a while.

I had scrambled eggs and I was able to manage them just fine. I mushed them a little bit. I'd suggest the first time you try some food you take 1-2 bites then wait a good 10 minutes to see how you are handling it. Call and ask your surgeon too. Scrambled eggs were so helpful to me the first few days!

SueBee- the egg sandwich you list sounds yummy I will have to try that in a couple weeks. Not ready for the bread yet! I do really enjoy oatmeal with fruit. One of my favorites and it keeps you full! The Kashi has 9 grams of protein. Their creamy cereals are good too!

You look fabulous! congratulations!!!

You should probably call your doctor and ask the nurse- she/he might be able to help you or they can speak to the doctor. I know that my port is sensitive but I was banded two weeks ago.

congrats!!!!

Thanks Everyone!

I was banded 4/29 and it took me a full 9 days before I was back at work and feeling better. The best thing that everyone says is true, lots of walking. Don't sit for too long, keep getting up to walk a little bit and keep yourself hydrated.

hmmmm...what are you eating/drinking? any sort of exercise?

Thanks! I'll give it a look too!

How do people tolerate coffee? I haven't had any since I've been banded.

GOODLUCK!!!!

wonder if I could handle a pancake occasionally just for something different with some light syrup.

That naked smoothie looks different! I might have to try that. Thanks! I like oatmeal and used to eat it before the band. Haven't tried it yet, but I hope to soon!

That sounds like a great omeltte, I do like eggs so I'll have to try it! Thanks!

I took a week off from work and then extended it another 2 days. Then I was fine going back.

Just thought I'd give a quick update here...Today it has been two weeks since my surgery. I have my 2 week update later this afternoon with my surgeon. My incisions seem to be healing well. I've lost 30 pounds and I'm feeling good. I try to work through that gas the best that I can...ugh that can be painful! But I've been walking and walking and drinking a tea at night that has been really helping to push things through! I've had scrambled eggs to eat, Protein shakes, unsweetened tea, lots of Water, SF Popsicles and a little bit of mashed sweet Potatoes. Wonder if I'll be able to add anything else into my diet after seeing him today...guess I'll find out.

amazing!!!! way to go!!!!!

Hi- I have Atena. I was banded 4/29. Go to your primary doctor and ask them to write a letter showing your weight for the past 2-3 years. That is what my surgeon's office had me do and that was submitted with my other requirements to Atena. I had tried all of the dieting crap, WW, jenny craig, etc but didn't have a "record" of them. But my primary doctor did give the letter with a two year weight history and stated that he believed I was a great candidate for Lap Band. I got approved in 3 days after all the paperwork was submitted from my surgeon's office.

those are great!!! LOL!!! I know it's amazin how much we now can't wait for the gas to just let go!!!!!!

ugh, I'm in the same boat. Banded 4/29 and yesterday and today has been the worst and most painful it has been to date. I'm taking Gas X now and it made me burp a few times....I'm walking and walking...it's really painful. It's brought me to tears last night and today.

You guys have your hands full!

5 days into my post-op my surgeon told me to try a scrambled egg, eat it slow and see how I handle a couple bites...it was heavenly! I was banded 4/29...getting there!

congrats!!!

I didn't have staples either... Awesome job!