IMANANA

I had not exercised in years except to walk to the refrigerator. I told my WLS doctor this, he laughed, but encouraged me to work up to at least 30 minutes everyday. When I first had my surgery (August 05) I bought a stationery bike that I began riding everyday. It really helped to build my stamina and increased my sense of well-being like WOW! I work in a downtown high rise office building on the 13th floor. One day I decided to take the stairs to see how far I could walk up and down each day. I am now on floor six, up and down each day. I love it. That is 96 steps each way. I have lost about 45 pounds and I now consistenly lose over a pound each week and I can eat just about anything I want. Exercise is the nearest thing to a majic trick that I have found. Get those buns moving, ladies, its a Nike thing, "Just do it". IMANANA , with 2 more on the way in April 06.

I joined the "band" wagon July 20, 2005. I am down 30 pounds and really feel great. I am just now eating solids. I haven't gone for a fill yet. I don't feel as tight as I did right after surgery, but still can't eat as much. How much can ya'll eat at a normal meal (volumn-wise) now. I hope that I am not overeating. I live in the Jackson area. Let me hear from ya'll.

I am so glad to hear that others think about a "drink" too. I have'nt asked my doctor. I go back for my first fill in 2 wks, Im only 4 weeks post-op. I probably am eating too much. I can eat a cup or so at the time, now. Is that too much? I was told that after you are banded, you should never drink any carbanated drinks again because the gas could extend your pouch and/or cause slippage. I was really sad about that, I love champagne.!

I am a new member, banded 7/20/05. I weighed 320, 4 weeks later, I am down 24 pounds. I have alot of questions. Mostly about what foods you guys are eating and what are things you cannot eat. I am basically still eating mush and shakes, pretty boring. After this week, I can go to a "soft" diet... whatever that is- How much can you eat at a meal, like 2 oz, or 4 oz, total? Has anyone had a "drink" yet? Help!!!