Jenno2

This is where I get confused. When you eat just a cup of food is that around 300 calories? I am having problems with amounts. I am about 8 wks out and I am suppose to start adding food that I can chew thoroughly. I am not restricted yet so I must be careful. This has been a definite challenge for me. Prior to LAP-BAND® I restricted my calories to 1000 a day.

We are going to St Marteen. Where are you going? I hope I can judge the amounts I will be eating. Cant wait

I am leaving on a cruise 10-17. Makes me nervous. At that point I will be 7 weeks out. Any suggestions to make my food choices easier?

Thank you for the info.

Hi, I have asked this question several times. I need my omega 3 oil. Gummies??? Where can I get some info. I do not like fish so I need a supplement. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

I take LiquiMax from Costco. My whole family takes it.

I take LiquiMax from Costco. I took it before being banded. My whole family takes it. I need a suggestion for Omega 3. Fish is not my favorite. Always took a supplemant but can not take it now.

I forgot to ask what kind of shakes are you drinking? Check the sugar content. Just a thought. My shakes have about 160 calories.

Hi, Are you sure that you eating enough?

You are not the only one experiencing the up and down lbs. I do not understand it either. I have no restriction yet. I am doing 800 calories also. I go down 1 lb and up 2 lbs. They are adjusting my meds also. Scarey to me cause my bp drops 30 points at a time. Guess we both have to have patience. What are you eating?

Please add me. Jenno 9-2-09

Thank you for your encouragement. I guess I just needed to be vent. What is really funny.....I am craving carbonation, not necessary soda but the feeling of carbonation. Weird!

Hi All, Banded 9-2 and getting very down. I have only lost 5 lbs. I am keeping to high protein. My band is empty so maybe that is not helping. I am loosing the same amount that I would loose before I was banded. I am keeping mostly to protein shakes , some eggs, tuna and chicken. Getting disheartened. I am happy for all of the sept banders. Keep up the good work.

It is funny. I lost 28 lbs before the surgery on a healthy high protein diet. It took forever. Dr recommended that I look into lap band. Had is done 9-2 lost another 8 lbs since. Only one person has noticed it. They will say you got new glasses? LOL

I got banded 9-2 last Wed. Being scared is normal. I was questioning my decision until today. The pain after is more of a discomfort. Once they gave me the pre meds to relax me thats was it. I woke up and did not remember anything. I was told to take magnisuim(?) colace (over the couner) the night before. I started it at 4pm. My Dr told me that this helps with the gas. I had no gas at all. Ask your Dr. You have worked very hard to get to this point. If you were not nervous that would be concerning. Good Luck and I will keep you in my prayers Wed.

Comet321, We have a lot in common. I was banded 9-2, older than most on site. My weight goal is the same. I wish you good luck. Sounds like you are on the right path. Would like to keep in touch with you. Maybe you could e-mail me. We can support each other.

I was banded on 9-2. I do not think I have seen this topic brought up....sugar count. I did not know that when you are taking the IV,s etc your blood sugar goes up. Mine was as high as 248. It scared me. I have lost many in my family to diabetes including my 16 yr old sister. I got panicy. I was told this happens often and not to worry about it. I had to get 2 shots of insulin. I would have felt a lot better if I was told that this could be a possibility in advance. So if it happens to do not get upset. It is also taking me longer to bounce back than I expected. Maybe because the hernia was a lot larger then they thought. First time in 20 yrs no Prilosec I feel liberated. Another thought. I lost 30 lbs before the operation. Which is great. I am on blood pressure pills. If anyone is on meds monitor them as you loose the weight. I already had to cut back my dosage in half. These are things I never really thouht of. Can not weight for day that I am off all meds. Then I will know the decision was the correct one.

Banded on the 2nd also. Glad you are doing so well. I am still somewhat uncomfortable. Does anyone have problems getting all the liquids down? Seems that I am always sipping something?

Hi Sept banders, Had mine done on the 2nd. I would like to hear from others that recently had it done. I get confused with the eating schedule a little.Seems like I am forever sipping something. Try to get the water down is a chore and takes forever. Question.... because I have to eat sooo slow how do you have time in the morning before work to eat? What do you take for lunch? Also what protein do others recommend. I have read so much information. I think the I am making it more difficult then it is. I hope so. Good luck to all.

I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 and I am 1 1/2 hrs away. Probably wont get much sleep to nite. Wonder...how long before you plan to go back to work?

Hi, Started Optifast last Tuesday. First day was a slight challenge. I was hungry. Getting use to it. I think I may be having problem with my gall bladder. Wish I knew. I cant postpone my Sept2 procedure. Thanks for all the support. Anyone going throughMayo Clinic?

BooCakes, I like your name. Thank you for your reply. I am just getting cold feet I guess. But my hope is to get off my medications. I want to be healthy. I am going to put it in Gods hands. Thanks again.

I appreciate your response. I am questioning my decision. I want to get healthy so bad. I disappoint myself that I need this tool to accomplish my goal. Noone knows but my husband. I am embarassed about it. My date is 9-2. Please keep in touch. imokru386@yahoo.com I am originally from Chicago.

I am scheduled for Sept 2 also. Only my husband knows about it. I do not want to be judged. I did not even tell my daughters. I am 60 yrs old so this is going to be a major commitment for me. My Dr said my age should not be a factor. It was my sleep apnea Dr that suggested the operation. I never even gave it a thought before so I figured God must be telling me something.