RaleighLap

I was banded on 7/30/09 and am on regular foods right now. I had my first adjustment (fill) this Monday. You're about 2-3 weeks out? So you should be doing soft/mushy/pureed foods?

My first advice. Stop saying only! You're 14lbs less than you were. Congratulations! That's awesome!

I've not been doing great with the exercise, but when I go to the gym I mainly walk on the treadmill for about 30-45 minutes at a moderate pace.

I'm sorry to hear you're in pain. Did you tell the doc about it? What kinds of foods are you eating right now? What's worked for me is LOTS of water. I hate plain water so I get those sugar free flavor packets from walmart. And I make sure to get in as much protein a day as I can. Usually for breakfast I'll drink a protein shake so i'm not hungry until lunch. I hope this helps some. Write back if you have any questions.

I'm on Facebook, Chad Perzanowski Hough. I use that all the time with my friends. I guess I have moved through all of the food weeks. The PA at Dr. M's said to try each week about 4-5 days as I could tolerate I could move up. I need to do better about my protein and water intake. Bread seems to be tough to eat. And I need to slow down and chew better. I've had a few painful moments.

I saw you are a patient of Dr. Moran's. I got banded by hime 3 weeks ago today. He's a great surgeon. Not the friendliest person, but incredibly smart. I know several people that have been banded by him and they all sing him praises.

In my opinion this has been the best desicion of my life. I'm still learning about food and exercise, but I feel more in control of my life.

I wish you luck and we're here if you need help.

Weird, I just saw your message and was reading your blog and looking at your photography site. Very good stuff. You're extremely talented!

I'm getting discouraged. The first 2 weeks I lost 25lbs. I was so excited. Then my appetite kicked up a notch, I visited my folks in Wilmington, and have just been hungry. I have my first appointment with Dr. M the end of this month. Maybe I'll get my first fill. I've heard that helps with the staying full. :-(

Hey, I see you're one of Dr. Moran's patients. I got banded on 7/30. What had your experience been like? I got for my first post-op office appointment this Wednesday. Did you get a fill on your first appointment?

Surgery went really well. It was at 8am and I was out of the hosptial by 1030am going home. I slept a lot that day. I've only had to take the pain meds 2 times. I havent' been too sore, it feels like I've done 1000 sit ups. The liquid diet is ok. This is going to be such a huge change.

How are you doing?

I am one of his patients. I thought you looks familiar when I was looking at your pics. :-)

Wow, that pics are amazing. What a transformation. My surg is scheduled for 30th of this month. Soooo nervous!