Ricksgal_96

Oh my word.... I am 8 weeks post op today and a friend I haven't missed showed up today with a vengeance.... Hunger! I know it's important to eat right, but this is the first time in a long time I want to eat everything! Yikes!

Name, real or screen~ Sandie Goal weight for September 30th~ 182.6 Weight on September 1st~ 190.6 Age~ 37 City/State~ Litchfield Park Dietary goal for September~ protein first Exercise goal for September~ regular exercise and trying new things in that area Personal goal for September~ declutter... with house, pantry, and fridge Date banded~7/18/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~29.6 Favorite Fall Activity- decorating... I LOVE fall decorating

I make sure I have things easily ready.... I get in trouble if I don't have quick options.... I cook lean ground beef with taco mix and put it in measured amounts and then throw it in the freezer... when I'm ready, I throw it in the microwave, top with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes. Having things like that ready to go in minutes really helps me with variety when I am stuck feeling like I'm eating the same things, but don't really want to make the effort to cook all the time... Good luck!

I make sure I have things easily ready.... I get in trouble if I don't have quick options.... I cook lean ground beef with taco mix and put it in measured amounts and then throw it in the freezer... when I'm ready, I throw it in the microwave, top with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes. Having things like that ready to go in minutes really helps me with variety when I am stuck feeling like I'm eating the same things, but don't really want to make the effort to cook all the time... Good luck!

OH MY GOSH!!! So awesome to know it's NOT just me!

OH MY GOSH!!! So awesome to know it's NOT just me!

I SO LOVE THAT IDEA!!!! I would love recipes!!!

I SO LOVE THAT IDEA!!!! I would love recipes!!!

Yes, I agree... and chicken stock tasted better than broth to me....

Banded July 18th... 7 weeks today. Have been to the doc 2xs declining a fill both times.... I have another appointment in a few weeks and I think I'm starting to think I will ask for it, but a VERY small one. Not having problems with appetite at all still (thank goodness) but I am definitely starting to forget how fast I'm eating... I'm full after just a little bit, but I know I shouldn't be able to eat that fast.... guess it's time to take my timer back out lol... anyone else had that problem??? Meaning appetite control, but eating too fast and not having consequences? I am still losing consistently (2lbs a week).... just curious...

Oh man, I hope that stuff knocks out that ear stuff! I've had to deal with that stuff before and it's no fun. Glad your fill was just the right amount. Good luck!

I loved the heating pad for the shoulder pain/gas pain but wanted to not be laying down.... went to Walgreens and got a portable heating pad (had Beans in it kinda:?/)... it's the one you put in the microwave to heat up... worked wonders and I was able to still be active... good luck

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that! BUT sounds like you're right on track now!! Doing awesome over here.. down 25lbs since surgery :-) I started out with a lower bmi so that equals going from a size 16 to a size 12 for me :-) went for my first fill last week and decided against it... I'm sure a time is coming when I'll be starving, but it's definitely not here lol... I struggle to get all my protein and calories in now.... have another appointment September 30 to see where I am, but I don't see a change in appetite right now...it's encouraging to hear that when your struggling, there's something we can do about it... one of the main reasons I had the surgery in the first place enjoy your weekend!!

Banded July 18th and went in for my first fill yesterday.... I asked to please NO to getting a fill... I was worried because I thought I might leave and feel like I needed one right after lol... but the way I feel now is perfect. Weight loss is consistent, not hungry, not struggling with portion sizes.... Asked why and my doc said they started me with a lot more fluid than normal (I have a very small band) and I may not need a fill for months... kind of scary. I'm afraid I'll wake up one day and eat everything! Lol