Mom2six

I am jumping in a little late. I just got my second fill last week and still not too much restriction so mostly doing this on will power still. I get another fill in 3 weeks so hopefully, that will be the one for me and the weight will come off easier and faster. I need this motivation! Thanks guys.

Hi everyone! I was banded 3/20. I am really excited to be getting my first fill next Wednesday and boy do I need it. The past few days I know I am able to eat way more than I should. I haven't gained any, but haven't lost much since surgery either. Hope everyone is hanging in there. It won't be much longer now before these bands really start working for us :sneaky:

I just made something yummy for lunch. I am having a hard time being creative with the mushies. I took a can of chicken and added a little mayo and put that in the food processor. It was yummy and filling. I think I might try some egg salad puree tonight :thumbdown:. Any other suggestions for something easy and quick to mush?

You poor thing with that awful flu! My kids all had it last week and I ended up getting it for one day but not throwing up, just the other end which I could totally deal with. Glad you are feeling better. I am definitely starting to feel more normal and feeling happier then I have in a long time

Yes, do call your doctor. They can give you something for the nausea and vomiting. It might be from the anesthetic from surgery. I did this two or three times too and the medication stopped it. You will be very sore and miserable the first day or two. It does get better. Day 3/4 was a big turning point for me. Take your pain meds too. They help a lot! Hope you are feeling better soon.

Ack! I totally messed up my weight ticker and now can't figure out how to fix it. Oops.

I went for my post op appt today and my doc said I could have mushies! I never thought I would be so happy to eat mashed sweet potatoes in my whole life. He wants me on mushies for two weeks, then regular food for a week and then back to see him to see if I need a fill or not. I was able to sleep on my tummy last night for the first time but was uncomfortable when I turned over so may wait another night or two to do that again. How are you guys doing?

Hi everyone! I was banded on the 20th too. How are you all doing? Each day is getting better. I broke down and had a bit of thicker liquids today as I was already hungry (yogurt, cream soup). It helped a lot. Still some gas pains but getting better. I heard day 7 is another big turning point in how it feels, so I am looking forward to Friday :thumbup:

Hi Cheri! I am a March 20th bandster. Got home today. I will send you a private message :smile:

That's my biggest fear between now and next Friday. Getting sick. There have been all kinds of yucky things going around and I am just praying they stay away from me! Hope you sore throat is nothing and goes away soon.

Welcome! I am getting banded on March 20th :mad2: The first two days on the preop diet were really tough for me too. I was nauseated and had headaches. By day three I turned the corner and am feeling better. I am still sneaking in about a half a soda a day but plan to be soda free by this Friday. I hope you feel better soon and that day 3 is the turning point for you too!

Hi everyone! I posted on the other longer March thread before I saw this new one. I am from Maryland and getting banded on 3/20. Began this journey last July, so I am happy to be so close now. I tore my meniscus last Oct and had that repaired in January so that held me up a bit but I am ready. Have been on the preop liquid (with one meal of chicken and veggies) last Friday and feeling better than I did the first 2 days but am hungry today. I come here for support and encouragement as this board really helps me get through the hard days. :mad2:

Checking to see if ticker worked.

Hi all! I am jumping in here a little late, but am going to be a March Bandster as well. I started my journey last July and had to have knee surgery in January so that put me behind about a month. I am happy to say though that my paperwork was submitted to insurance on 3/2 and I was lucky enough to get approval on 3/4. I started my 2 week liquid diet on 3/6 to prepare for my Lap Band date of 3/20!!! Yippee. I have enjoyed reading the posts here and hope that those of you who have had your surgery already are all doing well. I am going to go try to add the ticker and Lucky Losers symbol now.

Thanks for the welcome. It's nice to meet you Shannon. I'm Kim. I will be starting the pre op diet on Friday. That's awesome about the pre surgery weight loss! Your date is getting close! I look forward to follow your progress and talking to another mom to a big family. Good luck with your surgery and let me know how it goes.