missyb10

I had my surgery June 7 and I've lost 35 lbs total. But that's from may 22 til now. I am still hungry and just like the above post stated, right now it's just a diet. It is a real struggle right now, but I log my calories and exercise. But it is absolutely a conscious effort to eat healthy and not go out and blow it!!! Hang in there, they say the first 6 weeks is healing!!!

Many of us were able to eat as before surgery. Till your band is adjusted it's just another diet.
Going back to liquids serves no purpose. Use this time to fill up on healthy food. Protein first then veggies.

Yes, the carbs is not what I need. Like I said, I get to start introducing solids on Friday so I'm over it already. And I can them concentrate on Protein and a larger variety of good! Thanks for all the replies! It's all so new!

I will be two weeks post op Thursday. I've had mashed potatoes, I'm controlled portions, and I was just making sure I wasn't hurting anything! I never got a "list" of foods for each phase but I meet with my nutritionist this Thursday at my first post op visit!

Yea, I never had a meeting with a nutritionist. Thursday will be my first time. But the dr's office did give me a guideline and it just said anything I can up a straw. My plata toes have been pretty creamy, consistency of a thick milkshake, so that's what I've been going by. They say on day 15 I can start introducing solids. Like meatloaf, turkey chili, deli slices etc!!! It's just all so new to me and somedays I feel overwhelmed.

Thank you! I'm better this morning! It didn't help that my mother was cooking up a gourmet meal of meatloaf and all the trimmings!

I'm thinking it's mostly in my head.

Thank you! I'm better this morning! It didn't help that my mother was cooking up a gourmet meal of meatloaf and all the trimmings!

I m fond of Isopure "flavor free" Protein powder. It is low calorie, and since it is "flavor free" it can be mixed into all sorts if things. I like it in my coffee. I say "flavor free" because it does have a little flavor. It's like very muted dry coffee creamer. Also, here is one if my favorite shake recipes from my dietitian:
1 Cup Orange juice
2 Tablespoons fat free Cool Whip
1 Scoop vanilla Protein Powder
1-2 Packets Sweet-N-Low
6-7 Ice cubes (depends on the texture you want)
Just like an Orange Julius.

I was banded on Jan. 30th, my preop began on the 15th. I say this truthfully. I made alterations to my lifestyle before being banded, but when the 15th hit it was an OVERHAUL entirely, so much I didn't take to mind was a big change. I kept telling myself "no last meal!" Over and over again, and no regrets of not having one. You got this! You're almost there, and guess what, you've made it farther than most people, and you're going to go sooo much farther. It takes so much courage to dedicate yourself as much as you have so far, and there is a wonderful life ahead of you.
Before I got banded I looked up every kind of personal stories from people, and from what I've learned. When I began to feel weak, and life would beat me down with my diet, I pushed back, and I pushed back hard.
269lbs to 193lbs as of this week.
Congrats, keep us updated.

I am 5 months out - I have had pizza, but never a whole slice. I can't tolerate that much.
Here's what I do instead of doughy pizza from a pizza shop - I take a Carb Balance Tortilla shell, top with pizza sauce, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until done.
Seriously - it's a great thin crust pizza. My husband requests this pizza often. I also make one with BBQ Sauce and chicken, then top with cheese.
It's a nice alternative.

I had lap band with plication on Feb 26. I am down 51 pounds as of this morning. Honestly I can say this is the best thing I ever did for myself. I may get hit by a car tomorrow but today I feel like I gave myself life.
Good luck to everyone on there journey!

I'm having my band put in tomorrow morning! I'm nervous/super excited! I have a friend that's a fee years out but not nobody recent! So I need a buddy And support please!

I'm having my band put in tomorrow morning! I'm nervous/super excited! I have a friend that's a fee years out but not nobody recent! So I need a buddy And support please!

Thanks so much! I'm overwhelmed reading all the posts and threads in this forum! The support is amazing! And it's so comforting knowing there are so many people going or who have gone through the exact same thing I am!!!! I will update as I go from tomorrow!

I'm having my band put in tomorrow morning! I'm nervous/super excited! I have a friend that's a fee years out but not nobody recent! So I need a buddy And support please!

Thanks for the advice! I will def update after tomorrow.

Thanks so much everyone!!! I am so excited and am so blessed to be able to have this done!!

Thanks so much! I'm overwhelmed reading all the posts and threads in this forum! The support is amazing! And it's so comforting knowing there are so many people going or who have gone through the exact same thing I am!!!! I will update as I go from tomorrow!

I'm having my band put in tomorrow morning! I'm nervous/super excited! I have a friend that's a fee years out but not nobody recent! So I need a buddy And support please!

Thanks so much everyone!!! I am so excited and am so blessed to be able to have this done!!

Thanks so much! I'm overwhelmed reading all the posts and threads in this forum! The support is amazing! And it's so comforting knowing there are so many people going or who have gone through the exact same thing I am!!!! I will update as I go from tomorrow!

I'm having my band put in tomorrow morning! I'm nervous/super excited! I have a friend that's a fee years out but not nobody recent! So I need a buddy And support please!

Thanks so much! I'm overwhelmed reading all the posts and threads in this forum! The support is amazing! And it's so comforting knowing there are so many people going or who have gone through the exact same thing I am!!!! I will update as I go from tomorrow!

I'm having my band put in tomorrow morning! I'm nervous/super excited! I have a friend that's a fee years out but not nobody recent! So I need a buddy And support please!