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I've got to take off now for work. But I wanted to reply to Kat. I have a very dear friend that had cardiac ablation after years of added beats, skipped beats, taking meds. The procedure didn't take long at all and he was and is back to tip top shape...without problems and living a full life. That's my prayer to you for hubby that this will fix his problems.

I was banded April 9th this year and still sip even though I don't have a fill yet. Since I can really eat most things now, I try to sip and chew/chew to stay in practice. Your stomach will relax some after the swelling goes down from the surgery and you will be able to drink more quickly. I just think it's not a good idea to get into the bad habit of eating or drinking fast like we use to.

Yea! SARA:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: You can do this!!! BIG SUPPORT VIBES COMING YOUR WAY!! Kity..I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. No matter how long we have them it still hurts to loose them. Hugs..for the time ahead.

Doctors say...will loose approx. 60% of your weight in one year. THAT'S an AVERAGE!!! Who here is AVERAGE? NOT ME!! Calories in Engery out! Plain and simple. Plateuas are not fun and everyone will hit them. Let your body adjust for a week or two after that..it's something you are not doing correctly to loose. Why do I know this? I was the orginal poster girl for every diet known to man. After the inital loss..I got bored, complaint, etc and of course I didn't lose. Look at WHAT you are eating. Is it dense? Takes time to chew and eat and doesn't slide right on down? Excercise? Just walking does wonders for burning calories and mood enhancing. What I'm trying to say is..you can loose all the weight YOU want to lose. NO ONE can say X number of pounds and the band won't let you lose more. Only YOU can do that. Be happy that you have a tool. Get in the right frame of mind to continue your journey. Hugs to all!

Terridoodle...yea!! I was wondering how the first fill would be. What size of band and how much was put in? Jennifur...great going into construction management. Is that a college major or a school in itself? Welcome Monterrygirl..this is a loving and fun bunch! Homeschool...prayers coming his way! laura..wonderful house..your first and that one is always special! tecymom..hey bandster twin..glad your healing. :clap2: hello and great sucess to all the rest! It's a new day!!

I loved spicy food before and love it now. I eat hot n sour soup, which at my chinese food resturant has chili paste in it. Spicy doesn't bother me, just try a tiny bit and see. I also grown peppers and tomatoes for homemade salsa. In Texas we LOVE Tex-Mex food!:clap2:

Does anyone else think that looks like Rachel Ray on the top of the page??????????

Just thought I would post. Checking on everyone and seems like I'm in the same boat. Bandster hell. I've eaten so much SF jello that I wiggle. I walked tonight all by myself. Which is a big thing. I would always call someone to walk and if they didn't want to...I didn't walk. Well tonight..I thought I had better get my butt out there since I ate more than usual. O.K. let me rephrase that. I didn't eat anything close to what I use to ..but after eating soup, mushies and tiny bits for 3 weeks..I feel like I'm Ms. Piglet when I eat 1200 calories. Still my hunger is B A C K. So I have to be EXTRA careful.:faint: It pisses me off that after everything this monster called hunger is back gnawing at me. But this time it won't get me. I'm fighting it for all I'm worth. One bite wrong will NOT derail ME!!:hungry: Bandster Hell? Just a mind set..it's MY LEARNING CURVE.

Hello Everyone, My Band Doctor wants his patients to stay eating like Weight Watchers or Phase3 of South Beach. I was off and on WW forever and they have a great website with free receipes and message boards (community boards only). I thought it might help with light recipes. Plus you can always get used WW cookbooks at half price book stores or amazon.com.

<P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Since we were all banded in April of 07, then we need that to be part of our name.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">As in:</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"></FONT> </P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=purple size=4><STRONG>Shrinking Violets 4-07</STRONG></FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=4>or</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=4><STRONG>Shrinking Violets April 07 Bandsters</STRONG></FONT></P> <P><STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=4></FONT></STRONG> </P> <P><STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=3>Of course we want that cool look that TeachLady has for the Shrinking Violet part.</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=3></FONT></STRONG> </P> <P><STRONG><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=3>Anymore ideas?</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#800080 size=4></FONT> </P> <P><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=black size=4></FONT> </P>

TracyinKS, I'm 18 days out and notice the hunger about at day 15. When I eat out...my favorite thing to do (well almost *G*) I felt I could eat a lot. BUT I didn't. I COULD eat more than I had been eating. I was only taking in about 600 calories a day and the nurse said I needed more food. A bad thing to tell ME. Anyway, since I'm eating more about 1,000 calories a day..my weight loss has stalled. Since surgery I was losing a #1 a day. Now ..nothing for 3 days. I'm going to eat more protein and not mix in the carbs...to see if that might work. It's a journey that's for sure. Good LUCK!!

I like the idea of having a Texas Thread also. I think the other thread will be called Shrinking Violets soon. I was banded April 9th. A lot of pain right after surgery. I was an outpatient. Doctor wouldn't give much pain meds..so I *HURT* for about 4 days. Each day got better..but WOW:omg: . Getting a little hungry now..having to watch it. My Dr. won't allow a fill for 90 days!!!

I haven't seen the patient consultant at Dr. Carters office yet. They say since I'm so far away she will call me. I've called twice but no call back. I did talk to one of the nurses and she said I wasn't eating enough to eat more.:omg: :omg: NEVER tell me to eat MORE!!! Anyway I guess because they haven't seen me..they set my date for May 30th. We had surgery on the same day didn't we? I sent you an email but maybe it didn't go through. I missed the monthly meeting. I had appointments all day and couldn't spend the 2 hours there and 2 back. I'm fighting the hungery bug at every meal. I'm not eating anywhere near what I did but I don't get that full feeling like I did a week ago.

I want to have a poll on pain after surgery. 1. hospital stay vs out patient (NO COMPLICATIONS) 2. what you were given for at home pain 3. pain after surgery for how many days 4. degree of pain...10 being your arm was cut off and 1 being a paper cut. 5. Doctor and state where surgery was done. I need help doing this...since I'm computer challenged.:help:

:omg: I'm 18 days out of banding and now feel hungry for the first time. :faint: I HATE that feeling!! I've been loosing a pound a day but for the last two days I haven't lost anything. Sorry to vent but I'm just po'd at the moment. I'll get over it..but my doctor won't do a fill for 90 days!!!!!! May 30th is my first fill.:clap2: KAT...prayers coming your way for hubby. Sounds like they are taking good care of him and moving him where he will get even better care.

Good Vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and prayers for TRACY!!! My prayer is that your surgery will be uncomplicated and you will have little pain and fast healing. HUGS!

What are you eating? Have you talked to the diet person? I can't get hold of her yet and don't know if I'm eating too much or too little.

Hi all, Finally getting to have mashed potatoes and soft casseroles. Anyone know what the heck that would be? I've heard horror stories of pasta, so I'm not sure if that would include pasta type casseroles.

I had surgery on April 9th. I've had two vertical C-Sections and a gall bladder surgery. No problem with lap band surgery.

How's Tater Bug?

Prayers to Tater Bug for surgery!!!

Thanks for the great link to the protein!

Hugs and prayers to all that will be banded this week. Remember to take care of yourself and put yourself first for ONCE! This is your new beginning. For those that their boyfriends or husbands aren't on board about this..ask yourself why? Are they scared of losing you? OR scared of you not being what they want? Make sure you sit down and calmly talk this through. Good or bad you will understand the real reason. Be strong in knowing that you are in control of what is best for you...where ever that takes your relationship. If someone loves you....really loves you...they will be there for you and cheer you along.

I'm trying to find a new protein..what is IDS and where do you buy it?

I have a print out of what I can and can not eat but not the amounts. I just wondered if I'm *normal*. I drink a Dr. prescribed Protein/fiber drink ...powder mixed with 8 oz. water. *takes me a half of a day to drink it all* 1 jello cup SF..still haven't finished it 1 applesauce cup with Slenda..still not finished For lunch and supper I had a 1/2 can of cream of chicken soup. (1/2 cup at a time) Mixed with my half cup of CC soup I added and 1/8th of a cup of pureed squash with a 1/4 tsp.of WW butter. I've drank 16 oz of water but that's the hardest to get in since I don't like drinking water...I'm working on that. I'm going to calorieking to figure out the calories...but I didn't know if your suppose to graze all day (trying to get it all eaten) or just eat 3 meals a day.