bunny106

I understand where you're coming from. Most of my weight loss is pre op, haven't seen much of a change since surgery. I keep reading that youre just supposed to concentrate on healing but thats so hard when it seems like so many people are dropping weight right after surgery...

I had surgery on 10/29 as well and have barely lost anything post op, Im a little worried but Im trying to remain hopeful. I feel like I can eat anything if I didnt restict myself...cant wait for the first fill!

OP, have you been eating sliders or is this just a case of not enough restriction? I had surgery on the 29th of October and went in for my post op today, I only lost 5.8 pds? the NP told me its very easy to gain weight during the mushy stage. If thats all I lost on liquids, whats it going to be like once I start eating solids? Im frustrated...

it does! I was so hungry for the first 3 days and then it seemed to just subside. Stick with it and dont worry it gets better!

thanks for the suggestion, I have to remind myself that this is a temporary situation. Whenever I watch tv I find myself:drool: at all the food ads!

Hi everyone! hope youre all doing well. I was wondering if anyone else is hungry as a horse? I was banded on 10/29 and about 3 days afterward my appetite came back, and since then its been increasing. Does anyone have any ideas about how to keep the hunger at bay?

I agree! I know surgeons who only do the sleeve OR lapband but who will not perform RNY, do whats right for you! If you decided on the lapband do your research and trust your desicion.

we had surgery on the same day:thumbup: Its not just you, Im starving too. I read on here that Protein helps, look in the recipe section and there are recipes for the liquid phase, sometimes you just need something different.

I dont mean to sound preachy or anything but GB is a radical surgery. Rerouting your intestines is serious business, my rationale behind choosing the band is that if Im struck with an unforeseen illness or if something isnt working I can have it reversed and still have my organs intact...like the above poster said, please investigate his motivations, and then do what you feel is in your best interest

ohhhh:thumbup:

I'm lost...please fill me in as to what NSV means?

feeling depressed seems to be the norm, I think its hormonal. Something about surgery throws things out of whack. You've already come a long way and its going to get better! Im already sick of the liquids and hungry:cursing: I've read that more protein wards off hunger so I'll give it a try today. You're not alone in this:smile2:

I had surgery on the 29th too! yesterday was painful and todays a little bit better. I was given pepcid and it didnt help at all. My pain is on the left side too, has anyone taken anything that helped?

Thanks for the positive thoughts my way, They really helped! I had surgery on friday and it went well:thumbup: Im having some bad gas pains but I hear thats to be expected:cursing: I feel fine and I shouldnt have worried half as much as I did. Good luck to everyone who has an up and coming surgery! How are you doing Grams?

I literally giggled out loud when I read your post, I love that idea!! thank you for the words of encouragement. It really does help. Seems like Im getting more nervous as the time approaches:crying:...im ready to get this over with so I can move forward!

thank you! I need all the good thoughts I can get:thumbup:

my surgery is on friday and Im getting cold feet, Im so scared any tips for those who have already had surgery?

Hey everyone!! October 29th here, Im excited and scared but Im confident Im making the right decision. Good luck everyone!!!

Im late but what would you like to know?

she is doing weight watchers, BUT my thoughts were she's combined the lapband with weight watchers to maximize her results. I dont have footage so I may not be right...its just my opinion. Like someone else said time will tell!

I agree that kelly osbourne did! Im aware that Jennifer Hudson is a spokesperson for WW, Im just speaking from intution. Either way they look great

I think Jennifer Hudson did, she looks great!

If youre 5-10 pounds away from qualifying for a surgery that may potentially save your life, then I think you should do it! please dont wait till you have more co morbidities or more pain. I wouldnt do anymore than that weight range though...