yaya1397

January 15~ 219.1

January 8th~ 221.1

Name, real or screen~ yaya1397 Goal weight for January 31st ~ 215 Weight on January 1st~ 222.7 Age~ 37 City/State~ Long Island, NY Dietary goal for January~ Choose quality food Exercise goal for January~ 5 days a week Personal goal for January~ work toward my goals Date banded~ 11/18/2013 Total weight loss since banded/pre op diet~ 22lbs New year's resolution~ (short term: get to Onederland) Long term: Reach my weight goal, 150lbs

December 29~ 222.7 only a 0.6 oz lost. I think TOM it's coming to visit me this week!

You Go Girl!!

Yummm! Thanks for the ideas!

Hi ladies!! I was banded 11/18 and so far I have lost 21lbs since pre-op. After surgery I did two weeks of full liquids, two weeks of mushy and now I'm eating solids. My incisions are doing well, except for one that it's taking longer to heal. So far so good, no throwing up or stock episodes. I did expirience mild chest pain( like esopahgus spasm) I called the Dr. and I was told that I was problably eating and drinking too fast. I practiced eating slow and the pain went away. From time to time I also feel pain in my left shoulder not sure if band related or just muscle pain. I have been trying to do at least do some cardio 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes and I have 4pounders weight and I try to do them at least twice a week. I haven't had any fills yet, I think my surgeon wants to see first if I really needed. So far I eat a cup worth of food every 5 hours 3x a day and I'm allowed a snack but I haven't had the need to go for it. My TOM is around the corner and I start feeling hungry a little sooner maybe 4 to 4 1/2 hours after my lst meal. So I don't think is that bad. My next follow up is on 1/14. Let see what they will do. To be honest I hope I can continue doing this without the fills but if I need it I'll be getting them. So Glad to hear that you are also doing well!! Ps. I do need Breakfast Ideas. I been having eggs & oatmeals. It's getting a little boring! Thanks.

December 22nd~ 223.3

Congratulations!!! 21 pounds in less then a month, that's awesome!

December 1st 229.5 December 8th 228.2 December 15th 225.1

Wow! You look great!

Please let us know what he says and I hope you feel better soon!!

I called my surgeon's office and I spoke with the PA. She pretty much stated that it could be that i'm eating or drinking too fast and maybe big gulps at the time and that can irritated the esophagus and caused spasms. She suggested that 15 minutes before I eat to drink something warm to smooth things and if the discomfort continues to call back to make an appointment. I know that I can work on slowing down when I drink . So I'm going to try her suggestions and I hope it works.

I had my surgery on the 18th of last month and today I started feeling a tightness in my chest ( esophagus) is like I need to burp but it will not come out and when it does it hurts. I read that some people get esophagus spasms when they are too tight but in my case, my band is empty. I'm also calling the Dr. tomorrow to find out what is this pain all about.

My surgeon's office recomends using a salad plate with 3oz protein 1/2 cup of fruit/veggies & 2Tbs of starch. Which is a cup per meal. But as mentioned, stop eating when feeling satisfied.

Down to 228.2

Name, real or screen:Yahayra Goal weight for December 31st- 219 Weight on December 1st- 229.5 Age- 37 City/State- Long Island, NY Dietary goal fo December- practice what I learned, choose quality food vs junk and chew, chew and chew. Exercise goal for December- workout 5 x a week. Personal goal for December- Stay away from the scale. Only get on it once a week instead of everyday. Date banded- 11/18/2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet- 15lbs

Yup! I'm from Suffolk County!

Hello and welcome to this site!! I was just banded on the 18th of this month and I'm also from Long Island. Congratulations on your weight loss!!!

Yummm! I wish I could start my mushy food! My doctor recommends two weeks on full liquids & he will switch you to mushy after the first follow up visit. I can't wait till Tuesday!

Thanks for all the great advice! I went back to work this week and I think I kinda over did it! Feeling much better!!

Woot Woot!!! Congrats!!

I'm one week post op today and I'm having pain near my port site. Is that normal?

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!! Welcome to bandedland!!