ADDrienne

The scale is thy enemy. I have lost 50 pounds and hit a wall. So I got a scale and it made me feel worse... When I see my doctor to weigh in it's always at 3pm....So depending on what I eat I weigh more. I keep mine hidden and I stick to a liquid diet for weigh ins.

I'm in Huguenot.. I had 1 fill and I lost 39lbs so far.. I still feel like I'm "dieting" but I think 1 more fill will put me in my "green zone"

Dani... I have had 2 fills and I lost 32 pounds since July 2013. I am in the green zone (7.5 cc out of a 10cc band). Even with the band we still have to watch our diet and exercise. I think it's a myth that you don't have to after you get the band. That's just my humble opinion. BTW I am in Annadale....

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I recently had surgery at Nyu' date=' Dr Kurian was great! I live in Staten island, I would be up for meet ups![/quote']

Hi AbbieL! I had my band done on July 25, 2013 @ NYU with Dr Kurian. I am from Staten Island (Annadale). Do you see her on Richmond Ave?

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Wow good for you. I doubt I could do that. I've changed over the years. I have become much quieter and don't say what I feel.

I used to be more out going. Now I am not. I always say what I feel or need to. Why should I hold the burden? Also I don't care what people think that helps.

Everyone is different. My husband is like you Shazam. Don't beat yourself up it takes all kinds.

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When I first had my surgery' date=' everyone at work would come in the lunch room to see what I was eating until one day I had had enough. I told them this is my journey and none of you need to keep monitoring my food. I got up and shut the door in their faces and that was that.[/quote']

Ha! Very good! That put them in their places!

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I'm very blunt and sarcastic by nature' date=' so I warned those close to me right away: What I eat or don't eat is my business. Unless you want to be stabbed with a fork, keep your criticisms and suggestions to yourself. I got this.

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That's hilarious! Gonna steal your fork stabbing quote!

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Dawalsh THANK YOU! I totally agree with you! I feel better. :-) I also set them straight. Lol

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I can't stand it. I am on a 1200 calorie diet and certain people in my family feel the need to tell me I am eating too much. Apparently my weight loss says I am not. They don't want to know about my weight loss. Also I haven't had my first fill yet.

Anyone else have this problem and how did you handle it?

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I would put it through the blender on puree.... Tastes the same and no worries.

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I've been lucky with the gas so far but I am only on day 2. I have the gas x strips just in case. Have you used anything that has helped? My incisions are a bit sore today. Walked around the park a bit to loosen everything up.

The post op pain of the abdominal gas dissipated yesterday. I have the gas strips too. I haven't taken anything. So I don't know of anything better. But I have just been burping more. My incisions are sore too. That's it I don't have any other issues. The walking around is the only cure for post op gas pain. I didn't believe the Dr and nurses at first but they were right.

Are you keeping a food journal?

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Back home from surgery and feeling pretty good. I don't want to jinx it and I know I only had surgery this morning but I thought I'd be feeling much worse. The no-caffeine headache I had yesterday during the pre-op liquid diet (I was lucky and had only one day beforehand) was worse than any discomfort I feel today. Just tired and sipping my fluids and happy that that dreaded headache is gone. I have my pain meds and anti-nausea meds if needed. How is everyone doing? Anyone who had surgery today or yesterday?

The best to you all!

Hi! I was banded on the 25th. All went well. I did have pain from the gas they use to inflate your abdominal cavity with. That was bad. Worse than the incisions.

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The Psychologist mentioned it to me that I need a councilor. I went and got one.

All I felt was panic so I understand your situation. Then she wanted to speak with my Psychiatrist....that took 2 months to happen...

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Yay! I am going in tomorrow at 9am! WOO HOO!

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Perhaps because you are a mother you need to be there for your children. I know I would feel a bit apprehensive too (I am not a birth mom... But a mom to my niece) I am having surgery on the 25th. You will do fine!

Definitely call your doctor to find out. Everyone has a different variation of a low fat low calorie semi liquid diet. I have a 1000 calorie diet of Protein Shakes two cup limit on non starchy vegetables, 30 calorie limit on sugar free ice pops and Jello.< /p>

Thank you everyone! I feel better. I will also ask Dr too.

Not to be gross.. I do brush, floss and use mouth wash. My mother said I never had this before.....

Has anyone had this or heard of it?

Well this is a great change for you. Me too. But I try to remind myself just because I am smaller/weight less my issues are still there. So I feel I must be diligent in my postoperative time to eat properly and limit the sweets.

Good luck! I follow you on the 25th! I like what you said... Hungry in your head, not in your belly! So true.

I am eating Soup too during this heat wave in NYC. :-) It's yummy when you're hungry!

Hello Banders! I have less than a week to go to my banding. I am on a two week pre-op liquid diet. Which is a 1000 calories, 2 cup of nonstarchy vegetables, and 30 calories of sugar free ice pops and/or Jello. I am going over my caloric intake by 200 calories with my Protein Shakes. I am absolutely starving if I don't. I drink extra fluids to help feel full but it doesn't work to we'll.

What kind of preoperative diets are you on and how are you doing?

I was approved July 11th, started my liquid diet on the 12th and surgery set for the 25th of July.

It sounds weird but I understand! I was hoping my BMI was high enough before my evaluation (it was) so I ate whatever I wanted to maintain it. Sounds bad but in the long run the band will help me reduce my BMI...

Hey all! I have a surgery date of July 25th. I am on my 4th day of the 14 day liquid diet. I have read everyone's post up to here. I wish everyone a speedy recovery and safe surgeries! I would love to chat with anyone waiting or has had the band placed. Cheers! Adrienne

In my case they scheduled the surgery and then they submitted it. I am scheduled for the 7/25, I am calling tomorrow to see if it was approved.