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For some of us we are a month out and I was wondering how is it going. I started solids mid week but still tend to go for the softer types of food. People well ask me what can I eat and I always respond with what ever I want, as this is a tool not a diet program and the key aspect of this tool is Portion Control. I was on a great exercise routine but my back issues have started to flare up the past few days and its making me miserable with pain. Otherwise everything else is going great with the band!!

For some of us we are a month out and I was wondering how is it going. I started solids mid week but still tend to go for the softer types of food. People well ask me what can I eat and I always respond with what ever I want, as this is a tool not a diet program and the key aspect of this tool is Portion Control. I was on a great exercise routine but my back issues have started to flare up the past few days and its making me miserable with pain. Otherwise everything else is going great with the band!!

For some of us we are a month out and I was wondering how is it going. I started solids mid week but still tend to go for the softer types of food. People well ask me what can I eat and I always respond with what ever I want, as this is a tool not a diet program and the key aspect of this tool is Portion Control. I was on a great exercise routine but my back issues have started to flare up the past few days and its making me miserable with pain. Otherwise everything else is going great with the band!!

I think you're fine. I would say just try and make sure to get liquid Protein in there. After my last fill, I've hardly had an appetite at all. It's increased in the last few days though. I am totally happy to not have an appetite, because I don't then have the desire to eat.

I've learned that I don't need much food -- I have tons of energy, no weakness or feelings of lacking nutrients, etc. That's what the fat reserves are for, right? I eat when I'm hungry and don't eat if I'm not. My life is so much simpler now! I still love food, just in very small amounts at appropriate intervals and only when I'm hungry. Not for fun or stress relief, nor am I kidding myself anymore that "I should eat."

Thanks for the help, I started muchies today and so far the same!!!

My doctor didn't give me the 30 min. before rule, but did say I'm not to drink anything while I'm eating or for 1 hour after and yes I follow this rule:-)

So I am 12 days post op and still not having an appreciate (not that I am complaining) but I do want to ensure I am getting enough nutrients. I will eat in the morning and then not until night time my stomach sends the hunger signal to my brain and it dawns on me I am hungry. I am still on full liquids and have been doing well when I ate but I do not really finish any of my servings. Should I contact the doctor about it or wait until my 6 week check-in? I am not sure if it's just normal because I see so many who do talk about being hungry is there anyone else who was early into the band that did not have an urge to eat? Am I drinking too much Fluid, I drink at least 100 oz daily?

So I am 12 days post op and still not having an appreciate (not that I am complaining) but I do want to ensure I am getting enough nutrients. I will eat in the morning and then not until night time my stomach sends the hunger signal to my brain and it dawns on me I am hungry. I am still on full liquids and have been doing well when I ate but I do not really finish any of my servings. Should I contact the doctor about it or wait until my 6 week check-in? I am not sure if it's just normal because I see so many who do talk about being hungry is there anyone else who was early into the band that did not have an urge to eat? Am I drinking too much Fluid, I drink at least 100 oz daily?

Wore the same thing today that I wore the day of my surgery. May 8th to today, only 7 lbs diff but seeing changes!
284 vs 277

I have to apologize to you all. That intense pain actually is my port. I had my company picnic and one of the girls from corporate office has a band. She said the place where I thought mine was is actually where the band was inserted. I feel like such an idiot. Now I know what all of you are talking about with the port pain because YES it IS painful! Tomorrow is my first follow up appointment. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Wish me luck!

toooo busy (living my life and riding harleys) to listen to those ignorant people rant/ramble on and on (about band makes your feet fall off and cousin zeek didnt lose a pound and one WLS is better BS)...call it cheating, call it a new life, call it whatever....but this ole gal calls it getting your life back and getting healthy......

Day 4 post op. Took a 20 minute walk today before going back to work for a few hours. I was feeling pretty good. Haven't taken any hydrocodon since day 2 post op. I was able to eat or drink rather more than ever today, I got down 8oz Protein Shake, about 40oz Water and 4 oz of broth. We took a short walk after "dinner" now I'm beat, have nausea, and I think I over did it. Gas pain is worse at night.
Hopefully everyone is feeling good. Looking forward to not being in pain.

Sorry about that!!! But it is a good thing on how you can experience this now and learn how to cope. I have had so many activities over here too but non have been tempting for me and I have surprised myself. Thursday can't come any sooner over here too, I just want to be able to get to full liquids by Sunday for mother's day!!!

Mine is 14 days and I started with a glass of milk last night before bedtime. Today I had thin cream of wheat so far. I have a Soup I am going to make and then clam chowder tomorrow. I will have to become creative at this stage

usually the pre op diet is for liver shrinking, not weight loss.

How is everyone that has already been banded doing?
Just had my post-op appointment and I have lost 25 pounds total.

I went to Vitamin Cottage and bought a Protein Powder mix(chocolate). It's OK but I still have most of the original tub I bought. There are a lot of people here who have one or two shakes every day. I mixed mine with milk. I think you can add bananas and other fruits if you want?

I was experimenting a little before I got banded so I would know in advance what I would like. I tried 1% milk, chocolate carnation instant Breakfast, a little ice, a little Peanut Butter and a small banana blended. I also tried 1% milk, vanilla carnation instant breakfast, strawberries, bananas, and black berries. They were both delicious! My nutritionist told me I could also use silk instead of milk. It's half the calories and tastes so good!!! You could also put some yogurt in! Just make sure it's blended well so u have no chunks. Good luck!!!

I am being banded on the 30th, better late than never I guess. I have had the approval paper in my hands for a few months and chickened out. So now I have made all the arrangements to get this done. I'm excited and nervous. Anyone have any advice?

Good luck!! I am on day 5 of pre-op. Today has been the hardest day so far. Come on May 16th.

You will be okay good luck with everything. I was banded on Monday.

Well tomorrow morning I will be at the hospital, I had a reminder call as well as reminding me not to eat after midnight (like I have done that anyways, LOL) anxiety has taken a toll, I haven't even gotten my bag together!!! I was debating on what to ware home as it says not to ware anything tight on your waist, so what has everyone else worn home from the hospital? Also, what are some good drinks for the first few days, the doctors note says to try the clear Protein drinks but they same to have really bad reviews? Should I just stick with tea, Water, and maybe Gatorade? Good luck to everyone else!!

Well tomorrow morning I will be at the hospital, I had a reminder call as well as reminding me not to eat after midnight (like I have done that anyways, LOL) anxiety has taken a toll, I haven't even gotten my bag together!!! I was debating on what to ware home as it says not to ware anything tight on your waist, so what has everyone else worn home from the hospital? Also, what are some good drinks for the first few days, the doctors note says to try the clear Protein drinks but they same to have really bad reviews? Should I just stick with tea, Water, and maybe Gatorade? Good luck to everyone else!!

Just got my date today. Surgery May 27