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I joined a local ATA (karate) school about a month ago - it is GREAT - they have 45 minute work-outs several times a week - and then a FITNESS class on Saturday mornings....they push you hard - but understand that everyone has limits.:drool: Do a Google search for ATA + your town and see what comes up.... I have lost 1 dress size in a month -- hoping to lose another size by Christmas...........

I have heard GREAT things about P90X --- you CAN get bored and unmotivated with any video type thing - So if you are able to get a group of people together to do it the same time and same days....maybe a church group or at a school (parents in the evening), etc......

I got my lap band on April 28, 2009 here in Lansing .... The surgeon's office has once a month post-op meetings -- but they are lecture style - not really a support group. I am hoping to find a "Support/talk group" in the Lansing area............

Where are you getting the surgery done? I am in Lansing --

YEA -- Congrats -- I am really excited and glad for you!! (And a little jealous too ) I go in for my 3rd fill -- hopefully I will get some restriction.... still working on strict will power....which I am not very good at... Keep up posted on how things go the next few weeks --

Being a year post-op -- you may want to look up the 5 Day Pouch test they are at www.5daypouchtest.com and see if that will kick start you again. You don't need to BUY or ORDER anything from them - just search out the website and you will get the idea of what you need to do for the 5 days. As far as Protein amounts my dr office (the dietician) says I should be getting 70-80 grams of protein a day. I drink a 30g Protein shake in the morning (costco brand)... a greek yougurt at lunch time or two eggs or some tuna.... and then have steak/chicken/fish with a salad at night time... I also eat some fruit and veggies at different times through the day - if I have the hunger pains. Try to get back on track - if you surgeons office isn't real helpful - find some other form of information and support...it is NOT EASY - but you CAN do it, it takes TIME and EFFORT. GOOD LUCK!

Congrats!! Would you be willing to share how much/when your flls were? What you normally eat in a day? and how much/what kind of exercise? I am almost 4 months post-surgery and only have lost 27 lbs..........ugh :-(

I was not aware that the ramen seasoning packet or broth had much protein....how much do they contain?

I was banded in April.......and did not get a fill at surgery. Got my 1st fill in early June - getting my 2nd fill next week. I do not own a scale -- I wait until my dr appts to find out any weight loss. I have had NO RESTRICTION from day one post-op. I have been on "will power" and "self-control" the whole time. Which is helping me with the "mental" side of my eating habits. I can not wait to get my fills -- that will hopefully offer me that physical restriction. I need the tool (the lapband) to get out of the toolbox and start working!!! YES - I have to get it working, but the fills will get it out of the tool-box!! hahaha Good Luck to All of Us!! :tongue_smilie:

I was banded back on April 28 -- and I have stayed away from those high carb smooth foods....mashed potatoes, refried Beans, etc. I just love that kind of food too much to give me that temptation. I also have stayed away from most all starches, including crackers, breads, tortillas etc. I have been able to get my Protein amount in the entire time. That GREEK yougurt has been good - also a pouch of tuna is only 80 cals and 18g of protein!! Most fruit has a high sugar (natural yes, but still sugar) - so I have cut WAY back on fruit. I have increased the "FREE" veggie choices - I have not had any problems (knock on wood) with any foods from day one.......so I have eaten pretty much whatever I have wanted to......meats, protein shakes/shots, cottage cheese, yougurts, etc. Good Luck!!

Those are good questions to ask - I would add: -- what kind of diet and how long (even if you have been told before...I ask the doc at the appt) -- can they numb the port area prior to the fill (it took my doc a little prior to finding the correct area to inject the fill)

I had my first fill on Wednesday (June 10). The dr gave me a shot to numb the area - and then inserted the needle for the fill. When the needle went in I started to laugh and couldn't stop. She waited about 10 seconds and then told me that if I couldn't stop laughing she would have to remove the needle. I took a huge breath and tried to breat slowly and think about something else. But I couldn't help it - I just busted out laughing again. Luckily - in those few seconds of not laughing she was able to get the needle into the port. I got 2 cc's. anyone else have the "laughing" episode?:thumbdown:

Hey there Pudgy -- I can understand your feelings --- my husband has done two deployments in 5 years....and those emotions alone are HORRIBLE to deal with. I was banded on April 28th - and I get my 1st fill next week. I can not wait -I have absolutely NO RESTRICTION what so ever...... Take a look at the www.TheDailyPlate.com website. The basic site is free for anyone to use. I have NOT eaten any bread/pasta products - keep pretty much to meats, green/color veggies and fruits, along with Protein drinks and shakes. I have found that I can get my protein in but I have to write everything down in a journal to make sure I have gotten enough of the protein (60-80grams) and the fluids (64oz +) Good luck -- you are welcome to send me a private message if you want. And THANK YOU for the service that your husband and YOU are making......... keep the faith!!:redface:

I never had any restriction from day of surgery (April 28th) ---- I would call you surgeon's office and ask them about it.

I am sorry that you are feeling pain and are uncomfortable. I was banded on April 28 -- and do not get my 1st fill until next week on June 10....... I can not wait -- and I hope that I get some restriction. keep us posted....k?

what happened is what they call "PB'ing" (productive burp). It has happened to me twice. it is NOT vomiting. It usually means that the food was not chewed well enough - and the little pouch area can not hold it adequately. If you are worried about band slippage - you should call your surgeon's office IMMEDIATELY and get their advice. hope this helps.

walk walk walk I vomited twice within 24 hrs after my surgery -- the 1st was the most painful. When it happened it helped for me to "hold" the belly area of the incisions. But I am not going to lie - it was painful. The nurses and docs said it was probably from the anethesia.

You will still be working with your WILL POWER prior to 1st fill. That is where I am right now - I am 4 weeks post-op with no restriction. Have been able to eat most things - and I do not get that full/stuffed feeling. But don't just sit around to wait for the 1st fill. My surgeon told me from the 1st day of post-op that I need to MOVE my body. Walking at first and then increase the activity more and more - putting in the sweat equity. My weight loss has slowed down these last 2 1/2 weeks -- but working on getting moving more often and at a betting "sweat" -- I am set to get my first fill on June 10 (was banded on April 28). Good Luck!! This aint easy.

The liquids only meant PROTEIN drinks for me...........No CALORIES for 3 days ........ wow!!

Keep the faith -- the first 3 days were the hardest for me. Keep a bottle within reach -- whether it is water, crystal light, anything that is NO sugar and NO calories. The fluids did NOT take away my hunger - but it gave me something to do (instead of going to the kitchen!!:thumbup:) This is hard - but you can do it!

I just got back from my 4-week post op appt. I lost 1.6lbs since my 2-week appt........and boy my doc was upset :thumbup: She had expected more weight loss. She said that I HAVE GOT TO use my will power when it comes to eating -- :sad: and that I MUST exercise harder. The 3-4 times per week isn't enough - she wants me to increase to 5-6 times per week with a significant amount of sweat equity. I appreciated her straightforwardness --- I really hope it gets me to stay on the correct food intake. One thing she said for me to try is to SHUT DOWN the kitchen after 7:30pm. NO ONE is allowed to get any food -- beverages are ok - as long as NO sugar and NO calories. :wub: And I am going to set smaller goals -- some daily - and others will be for these next two weeks. June 10th is my FIRST fill date!!!! Can not wait! :cry_smile:

I LOVE fruit - but since the band I have not yet eaten an apple or an orange. I have kept to bananas, melons, grapes and all kinds of berries.

I was banded on April 28th and am also in BANDSTER HELL.............will power can only last so long (which is the reason I am overweight ... no will power). I am trying my best to eat small amounts - I am able to stick to around 1000 cals a day. Minimal carbs - 70g of Protein. I had an appt with my PCP today - she indicated that she may want me to include B12 in my Vitamin supplements.....geeze ANOTHER PILL.

One week to go!!! Yahoooo!! Good Luck and keep us posted -- and also in case you have not found/noticed. There is now a section for each known surgeon in Michigan -- I found mine (Drs. Lane and Richardson) - So that may be a good source for support and info too!!

Congrats to those with surgery dates!!!