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I did that too. I had no pre op diet so it was like "what the heck" may as well :thumbdown: The stuff I think about is really bad/stupid...cookie dough/cake batter/brownies...I love that kind of stuff. The whole reaon I ever wanted to bake was for the pre fun of eating it raw. I do miss sodas sometimes, and am getting SUPER tired of water/crystal light. My favorite last meal food was a pazzokie, its freshly baked soft Cookies topped with ice cream. Man...I really was a bad eater...no wonder I am in this position Anyways, 4 weeks post op and I have only had 1 bite of ice cream cake and 1 bite of a banana dipped in choc. fondue.

I was banded the day before you and I am also on regular foods. But, my limit is 1/2 a cup at a time. Actually its supposed to be a 1/3 a cup but I have been eating up to 1/2 a cup depending on what/how hungry I am. Sorry that you threw up. I am so scared of throwing up! I would just say skip the appetizer next time :thumbdown:

I don't know how you would feel about this, but I rented my wedding dress. I got a dress for just under $500. They will alter to fit you and you only need a couple week notice. I don't know if they have them all over the place, but the one near me was SUPER nice! Just a thought.

When I was doing all my pre op reading I noticed that most books on the market are geared more towards bypass or rny surgery. But, the follow up is totally different with the band. I was pretty dissapointed in the information (book wise)available for the band pre op. I found a lot of information here on this site. You know, immediately post op, I was given the RnY guidelines on what to eat. I think that people, even surgeons tend to LUMP them all together. My point though, is that at 4 weeks post op, I can eat almost anything. I have not yet tried the breads/pastas and stuff that you were talking about...But, I have had carne asada, chicken and other things.

Hey Guys, Sorry if this is TMI. I was banded on Jan. 12th. One week later I started my period and had a semi normal one. Then a couple of days ago I spotted and that was it. Then last night I woke up feeling really sick and went to the bathroom and I was spotting again. I thought it was going to be an actual period, but, this AM nothing else. I am / was really crampy feeling. So, is this normal? Anyone else is the same boat? Thanks guys...

I work in a retail showroom so I am on my feet a lot during the day. I went back to work one week post op. I was pretty tired by around 2. I went home early the first day and I took a nap in the break room the second day. After 2 weeks I felt pretty much back to normal.

I just wanted to give a quick 3 week up date. I am down 23 pounds and feeling GREAT. First week was rough with being sore and not being able to do much. I went back to work week two and was pretty tired, I even took a nap at work the first couple of days. Third week basicallly back to new. I have struggled a bit with just wanting to eat out of boredum, but havent done it :w00t: So, now is the start of week four and I am basically without limits on food, but am still going to be taking it pretty slow. I got on the wii fit band wagon and it is pretty cool! I have a gym membership too and keep debating wheter I should cancel it or not (I have no good time to go, it is in the next town, i carpool to work...yada yada yada...LOL) Thanks for listening everyone! I am so glad to have this board

YAY! Glad to hear it

OH I am soooo with almost all of you! I am 3 weeks post op and have started to have some withdrawls (more like thoughts of: "I can't believe I wont be able to have ...) So here are some of the things that I have been thinking about: Diet Pepsi, The chinese buffet where I would eat 2 plates of crab legs and one of chow mein, cake or brownie batter, milkshakes and ice cream, chips and salsa, candies by the handfull, Peanut Butter and jelly sandwhiches... Ok, thats enough of my list for now. Sad to see how much I really LIVED FOR food. I like others, liked to just eat as much as possible. Its funny how now when I eat, I really make sure that it is something I actually want to eat. Otherwise, I feel like the whole meal was a waste! Before I would just eat whatever was there, and then eat more if I didnt really like it. Sorry my post was soooo long :tongue2:

Yea, I understand that feeling. We keep getting slower and slower and we are over staffed! SCARY TIMES...

1. Full Time Wife - my fav of the jobs 2. Full time Tile & Stone showroom manager - title means almost nothing...retail is not really my thing...neither is management (LOL) 3. Part time student - pre reqs for nursing program Hopefully #3 will pay off so I can quit #2 and only work a couple days a week, then I want to add #4 (being a MOMMY)

Me too! We must be pretty close. Do you go to a support group locally? Where was your surgery done?

I was able to sleep on my side again middle of 2nd week post op. It was funny because I could never sleep on my back before..and now I wake up and think...Oh...Im on my back :redface: The first time I slept on my side and grabbed my hubby (the best way for me to sleep) he was like "Hey, thats nice, its been a long time"...Crazy the things you miss so much! NEWAYS it does get better! Youll be back on you side in no time...

Congrats! I wont be much help with the question because I was only banded 2 days before you :thumbup: I still get really good restriction too, so I hope it doesnt go away...Hope yours doesnt either!

I told everyone. People started asking why I was going to Dr's appointments all the time, and I figured it was best if I told rather than people talk amongst theirselves. Everyone thought I was preggo! It has been a good support. I used to tell people when I was dieting, so I think this is similar. And its nice because people comment about the wl and stuff too!

I cleaned out my closet today. Well partially. I still have 2 boxes and a tote to go through (but, I already know they are size 16-18 and I am 22). I have a nice stack of pants that fit now, and a good stack of 20's. I will be fully clothed (thankfully) for quite awhile. I wonder how long it takes to go from a 22 to a 16? Wont it be so fun to wear these clothes again?

I am 2 weeks post op. My Dr. does put some saline in when the band is placed, but I don't know how much (I don't know how big my band is yet either). But, so far I have had really good restriction. I eat 1/3 to half a cup of mushy/soft food at a time. I stay full for 4-6 hours. At my one week appointment she mentioned, "when you are eating more than a cup at a time, then you come in for a fill". I don't know if that means no fills untill I am eating that much or what. My next appointment is at the 5 week mark.

I was wondering how long you can go with just having a few calories per day. I know some people stay on liquids for up to 5 weeks and that is so few calories. I am on mushies now and am getting less than 500 cals per day. I got scared yesterday because I was up one lb...then today I was back to where I was before. So, my question is...How long until "starvation mode" and you quit losing? Also, if I'm not hungry...I shouldnt be eating right? 'cuz that is the point of the band....

Thats funny! I have noticed that already...I am just glad my max changed. I was trying so hard to get it done last year, but that 12 days probably saved me $1500.00. :thumbdown: Since I have already had surgery, I will just wait for a bill I guess If not, theres a nice bump in my savings account...

Hey guys, I am posting this in Post Op since I have already had the surgery. When I went to the original seminar they said that any co payments that you were responsible for would be due at the time of surgery. My max out of pocket expence is 1500 (down from 3000 last year). So, I figured this would be my final cost since my insurance covers 80%. Well, when my surgeon sent my prior bill it was only $400.00. So, I am wondering...Is this all I am going to pay, or is someone going to bill me. If there is more to come, when should I expect it, and who will it come from??? Insurance, Surgeon, hospital??? My insurance is BC in California... Thanks guys!

now that I am almost 2 weeks post op I have been "feeling around" I am pretty sure that I can feel it now. It is basically RIGHT under my incision. I was thinking it wouldnt be right there. I can feel it pretty easy, so I am HOPING that it isnt going to be sticking out one day :scared2:

are you sick or in pain? why would you think that it has flipped? I don't know where my port is (No fills yet)

Well, It has been a few days and I must say I am feeling 100% better. I had 1 really BAD day with feeling so hungry. I solved that by adding some hot tea with honey. I wanted to comment on my dieticiens protien shakes note...It states more that you can buy special Protein shakes if you want, but in her opinion it is an expensive way to slow weight loss. You can buy them if you want. She isn't saying that protein is bad and forbidden, just that in the first week you would be OK without buying the shakes. Now that I am in stage 2 I am supposed to be buying high protein items. I didnt say that to cause a commotion, so sorry about the no protein comment :thumbup: Thanks everyone for all the help and advice getting through the first week!

I was starving at this point too. I am one day ahead of you. Hot tea with honey works well...I thought I wasnt going to make it through the day. Where in Ca are you from? i am by Modesto

I know what you mean about everyone having such different diets. I am sooooo thankful I didnt have a preop diet, I would have never made it I dont think. No Protein Drinks for me. I think my caloric intake is around 400 cals. My dieticion said that protien slows wl (which I think ou know that from your comment). Today is actually better for me. Someone suggested tea and honey and that has actually been like a life saver for me. Can't wait until tomorrow to see what next week holds for me diet wise. Also, what part of Ca are you from?