betty_s

just wanted to say hi and introduce myself! its always nice hearing from people my age (in my 20s) and their experiences and how everything has worked out for them!
i'm about 1 1/2 months out from completing my 12 month supervised coaching program through anthem cova care. I have two of my doctors appts on jan 6 and I hope to talk to my doctor to see when we can get this ball rolling! this has been such a long process, i'm so anxious to just get the surgery over with!
please feel free to add me as a friend, I would love all the support I can get

just wanted to say hi and introduce myself! its always nice hearing from people my age (in my 20s) and their experiences and how everything has worked out for them!
i'm about 1 1/2 months out from completing my 12 month supervised coaching program through anthem cova care. I have two of my doctors appts on jan 6 and I hope to talk to my doctor to see when we can get this ball rolling! this has been such a long process, i'm so anxious to just get the surgery over with!
please feel free to add me as a friend, I would love all the support I can get

As you progress through the post-op diet phases, you will find what works for you.....and what doesn't. Once you're no longer restricted (diet wise), you will quickly find out what you tolerate, and what goes down without issue. Just make sure that whatever you eat, is taken in small bites, and chewed to a pulp.
I am nine months out, and can eat pretty much anything. Some fruits & veggies go down fine, but they cause gastric discomfort. I feel best on solid animal based Proteins, with a little bit of veggies. I snack on Protein bars and (sometimes) popcorn, but a lot of people no longer do well with popcorn. Our bodies are all so different, but I'm confident that you will settle in and find what is best for you. Good luck!

​Congratulations on being banded. I love the band. As far as foods getting stuck, everyone has their stuck foods. I get stuck when I eat too fast or the pieces are too big. I have never thrown up but I go get the slimes and hic cup and burp. I find walking until I do burp helps me. I eat almost everything I want just much smaller portions. I can not chew lobster anymore and being from NE, that is a staple here. For meats I can only chew filet mignon now. Pork I sometimes find hard to chew but very well cooked ribs I can chew. I guess it's a chew and find out what works for everyone.
As far as the MIL, each to his own thoughts. I have a know it all cousin, RN at that, who says her by pass surgery failed. She eats everything, large portions and drinks wine everyday and cocktails when dining out. I saw pictures of her recently (we don't talk anymore) and she is huge. When her mother was alive she had had by pass also and regained all her weight, which was over a 200 lb loss. You just have to 'try' to be smart. I am far from a perfect eater. I eat chocolate, pizza and tonight I am having Chinese food but I just eat much smaller portions and for the most part gave up all fried foods. I loved fried foods.
Have a great year and just remember we are all different, our doctors and dietitians have their own rules to follow. Those people are the only people you should listen too 100% of the time and you will do great.
​One thing I didn't do in the beginning was take pictures and measurements
Arlene.

I was banded in 2012 and have lost 150 pounds..........................I avoid breads, pizza and Pasta....................and anything I cant chew up to fit down a straw.............my best advice for you is to eat slow and chew..................you will figure out what ur body likes and dislikes...............trust me. Dont be afraid - its your time to shine babyyyyyyyy

Hi Betty,
Welcome to the forum. Let me say first thing that you are going to get a million and one answers to your questions. The bottom line is that everyone is different.
There are some things like bread, Pasta and rice that are consistent with most bandsters as a stickler. Though there are some that are able to eat those things in moderation.
Depending on the level of restriction in your band, (and this does not mean that food sits on top of your band just that it moves slowly through the stoma your band creates) you may have some issues with meats and you may not.
I am in the green zone and I am able to eat just about everything in moderation. It is usually the eating mechanics of not chewing well enough or waiting between bites, eating too fast, and drinking and eating at the same time that cause hang ups for most bandsters.
If you practice your eating mechanics and you are compliant with your band you will be a great success. As far as foods go it's going to be trial and error and a matter of taste of what you like and dislike. What works for you after banding and what doesn't.
Sleeve patients have it a bit different then banded patients in their mechanics and the way they digest food. They do not have the capacity in their stomach any longer and their process is forever changed. Not so with the band.
I have band and plicaion which mimics the sleeve to a degree without the removal of the stomach and even with this procedure the process of mechanics and digestion are different.
Do lots of research, and check around this forum you will find so many helpful posts, articles and tips.
Best of luck to you! Don't be shy to ask questions and share your thoughts. That's what the forum is for.

my wishes:
1. to wear something because I like the style, NOT because it fits my body!
2. hopefully have a smaller shoe size!
3. gain confidence in my entire body, not just my facial features.

my wishes:
1. to wear something because I like the style, NOT because it fits my body!
2. hopefully have a smaller shoe size!
3. gain confidence in my entire body, not just my facial features.

my wishes:
1. to wear something because I like the style, NOT because it fits my body!
2. hopefully have a smaller shoe size!
3. gain confidence in my entire body, not just my facial features.

yeah, that's what I hear. its been a long journey, so being denied would really be disappointing. I work for an independent state agency in va (state benefits) and they put this in place a few years back to discourage people from employment just to receive the surgery (or so I hear).

Hi Betty,
Don't let the Dr. or his office staff run you off the phone. You are a patient there, you are going through pre-op even if you are not on the diet yet. If you are going to schedule surgery with this Dr. you need to get your relationship with that office staff going! I'm sorry to say that sometimes it takes more then a bit of tenacity on your part to get it going and established on the terms that you are willing to accept.
If you want to see the Dr. he should see you even if it's to answer any additional questions you might about the surgery. I'm sure the office has a medical coordinator that sets up the surgical appointments and knows what data is required prior to setting that appointment. Ask to speak to that person, and if you can get to know a few of the people in the office on a first name basis you will be ahead of the game in your future dealings in that office.
Best of luck to you and I hope it all works out!