Kristin07

Everyone is so quiet today!!!!

Does anyone know why we get the burping thing? It gets annoying! LoL And yes... the rumbling in the tummy is very loud! LoL

So my Dr scheduled me for my first fill on September 13th. I was banded July 19th. Doesnt that seem like a very long time? IT DOES TO ME! LoL When is everyone elses fill spt?

So to anyone who has had a fill.... do u stay full longer and eat less? LoL I'm starting to feel like nothing has changed... i know im slowley losing weight but i just need to know it does get better!!!

I have to admit to you guys, I had a brownie tonight!!!! AGH! im so bad haha .... to tell u the truth though it doesnt taste as good as it used to... but yes i was bad! Ok BYE!

Anna sounds yummy! Can't wait to try it!! Come on Lucky 7's where are all the recipes???? I know everyone is eating... SHARE PLEASE!!! =)

It is a lot of fun but can get a little pricey. LoL

So here is a question for you guys.... are any of the julybandsters scrapbooking addicts? LoL I am!

Does anyone have any good chilli recipies?

How many of us have had our fills already? We need some post fill advice see how they handled everything!

I agree about the drinking.... im not gulping but its deff not 1/2 tbs!!!!! LOL I guess this is normal for the stage where we are at? I just dont want to get in any bad habits and then have a hard time with my 1st fill!!!

Hey everyone!!! Lauren i know what you mean about no restriction!!! Its hard! i try to eat small ammounts but i get hungry in like 2 hours! AGH! i hope the fill chages things! I would freak out if this is how its going to be!!!!

Hey Chim! I know what you mean about starving... just try to drink lots and eat stuff thats healthy. Bandster Hell feels like the food is just falling straight into your big stomach. AGH! Hopefully my fill comes soon!

Everyone is being quiet tonight! Dini, I read that last few pages and what is most important is to make sure you are happy. Right now you need to take care of yourself!!! The end of the month? I would be so pissed!!!! Just make sure whatever you do your happy! Now... what to have for dinner? (I am in CA you can see the time difference i guess LoL)

Hey do you guys think going to a yoga class 2 weeks post up would be to much? Just wondering...

i asked my surgeon what type of band i had and she said the normal 10. Does that mean its 10cc's? Then she said we used the smaller one i think ? hmmm

I am 2 weeks post up and can already tell these next few weeks are going to be a strugle. Is it normal to be able to eat more then 1 cup of food? and why do we havce to sip? i mean i dont gulp but its not what i would consider a sip either?

So does anyone else feel like they can eat more then 1 cup now that htey are on mushies? Is everything working right in there? I mean i do feel full but i can eat more then a cup. hmmm

Hey guys sorry about that mix up!!!! The black beans were supposed to be part of the cheesy black bean burgers!!! LoL I must have messed up when i copied and pasted. BUT I did want to tell u guys I tried the creamy squash caserole and it was SOOOOO YUMMYYYYYY!!!!! Its nice for a little change after being on liquids for so long. Hope to hear some other yummy recipies!

Hey everyone, I have a question. I had my surgery on the 19th and I went in for my post op apt on the 26th and when they weighed me I had lost 7 pounds. For some reason i thought being on liquids i would have lost a lot more then that? Anyone else feel this way? My mom told me i was swollen from surgery and all the liquid they pump into you and of course from sodium in the broth and stuff. I was a little dissapointed i guess. LoL

Scrambled eggs seem to be going down fine! LoL I even added a little cheese, crumbled bacon and some green onions chopped really small. Makes me feel like im really eating something!

Hey everyone!! I have a question.. my Dr. moved me to mushies on Thursday and i have had mashed potatos and was thinking of having scrambled eggs tonight but i feel scared! LoL Did anyone else have problems with eggs?

Both of these recipes look yummy to me and i want to try them! So i thought I would share them with my fellow lucky 7's!!!! Tell me what you think i was just moved to mushys so im waiting a bit. Thanks! Creamy Squash Casserole 4 cups sliced yellow squash 1/2 cup chopped onion 35 buttery round crackers, crushed 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of Water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. You may want to leave the crumbs off the top. They don't really get that crispy, especially after it sits for a while. One 15 1/2 oz can black Beans, drained and rinsed Cheesy Black Bean Burgers 1 lb. lean ground beef(90% or higher) or ground turkey breast 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Preheat grill to medium. Place the beans in a large bowl and mash with the back of a large spoon until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the beef, egg, cheese, bread crumbs and garlic powder and mix until well combined. Divide the beef mixture and shape into 8 patties. Place the patties on the grill and cook until no longer pink inside and an instant read thermometer registers at least 160 degrees F., about 4 minutes each side. Top with shredded lettuce and your favorite salso and enjoy!! Each patty 200 calories 21 g. Protein 8 g fat 11 g carb 8 g Fiber

Warm things seem to go down a lot easier for me I was banded about 8 days ago. They have sugar free hot chocolate! Other then that, crystal light, popsicles, jello, broth etc. I never drank plain water didnt sound very good to me for some reason.

I agree I was banded on the 19th and my port is very tender and sore. I cant wait to be able to not wake up when i roll over @ night!!!!