lapband06

Had a good dinner. Had some turkey. Had some French green Beans. Some mashed potatoes. Some sugar free strawberry Jello with pineapple and cream cheese. I really wanted some stuffing. I am 3 weeks out and had such a tiny amount of food but it was good!

My main meal was just Protein and veg - (turkey, of course, and brussels sprouts). I had a spoonful each (like, regular table teaspoon) of mashed potatoes and stuffing (because they are my FAV) only after I finished my meal, just enough to get a taste. Worked really well! I was more than satisfied with everything, and I know what I ate wasn't bad at all.
I was sad about skipping the eggnog, though... but I treated myself to diet cranberry juice instead.
I think the key is PLAN AHEAD most of all. Measure out your portions, eat SLOW, and remember that moderation is also a great key.

Hi I had my surgery the day after you and agree it is totally difficult to get your Protein but I saw my doctor already to get my drain out and she said don't worry as much about the Protein but focus on the liquids so you do not get dehydrated. Everyone has already given such good suggestions. I have also been able to tolerate so sf Jello and a few bites of whey pudding but I am mostly living off a few sips of shakes , chicken broth, and a little bit of cream of chicken Soup. Keep sipping you surely do not want to end up back in the hospital!
Valarie/lapband06

Hi everyone! I just found this place on my iPhone, and I can't tell you how happy I am all of you guys are here! I'm a November post-op too! Nov 5th, so I'm 12 days out and I think about 12 pounds down from surgery and 28 pounds down from my liquid diet, I think I'm going go be a slow dropper too, started at 256 but I'm 5'1, and I've had a lot of medical issues in my life preventing weight loss, so I'm pretty excited to see the scale move in the other direction now! Water and Protein Shakes and egg drop Soup (post-op diet for 21 days) has gone down really easy, and I'm walking about 4 miles a day (one mile every four hours) I can't think of anything else, but I'm so glad I'm here!

Im at home being pampered by my wife. She went first and now its my turn. She is awesome getting up all hours taking my temp and giving me my meds. Getting me food and everything. Im the luckless guy in the world!

Thanx dear:) ill be saying a little prayer for u and the rest of the November's... we got this one step at a time

Thank you! I see so much support here..what a great family!

November 13
Kauai, Hawaii
Lets do this November brothers and sisters
Kalena C.

Whoop whoop
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I mean you all have made my wait better

Ladies, the surgery was nothing, really! Id do it 100 times so long as i can come out a lot thinner!

Welcome Lapband. I had a revision from band to RNY as well. Welcome to the boards!

Congrats! ! Im 24 hours post surgery. Much better today! Not hungry at All!

Out of surgery now. Doing well. Pretty groggy and gas pains a little but otherwise good. Hope Marta's surgery went as well. Talk to everyone soon.

I am new to this site but am scheduled for November 14th. I had Lapland seven years ago and it has slipped and now I have a hernia so band coming out and bypass going in.

Hi everyone I am new to this site and having revision surgery next week from band to bypass and would love some suggestions of food to buy before I go into to the hospital and some comments about what to expect. I am excited but very nervous at the same time. Looking forward to reading your comments.

I am new to this site but am scheduled for November 14th. I had Lapland seven years ago and it has slipped and now I have a hernia so band coming out and bypass going in.

My surgery is on the 14th! No turkey for me either!