chatty826

Hey I was banded Oct 29th and am down 80 pounds so far! I am thrilled. I have had four fills getting fifth tomorrow. i have about 5cc in my 11cc band. Restriction isn't the greatest but way better than pre band. I need to get on track with my protein and vitamins though. I fell way off the wagon. Congrats on your success.

I am about to start the program. For anyone with iphones or ipod touches i found the program on a app that will play with your music and prompt you for each interval. I will write back and let you know how its going.

Hi All, Disappointed? Not really. I mean up and downs and struggles but that is to be expected. I am on very slow weight loss now and had no restriction. Had a fill monday so we will see my doc is happy with progess Ive lost 60 lbs since pre op but I also workout a lot and see a trainer. Want to try running and hoping it gets warmer soon!! I have 4.7 ccs in my 11 cc band. I am just happy when I look at myself I dont see a huge double chin anymore. I looked at one picture of myself about a year ago when I was at my heaviest and I swear I looked like Jabba the Hut lol!! I am really trying to get to 250 and its going slow but I know Ill get there. Keep up the good work everyone we will all make it through!

I was banded on 10/29 and the same thing is going on with me. I am trying to limit my calorie intake and keep protein up. I get my first fill 11/30 so I am excited for that. Bandster Hell sucks!

I have heard of people posting about them on their mushy cassaroles and eating them with tuna. Have you had them on your mushy stage? I know they normally them to melt in mouth if chewed correctly.

My doc has us do liquids for 4 weeks post op before moving to mushies and today I just really needed to have something more filling. We dont get cream Soups only broth so I made tomato Soup and then melted alittle cheese in it. I didnt each much but I am kinda upset I couldnt stick to the whole schedule. I can have tomato juice so I figured soup wouldnt be too far a strech. I didnt have any pain but did have alittle rumbling in my stomach but it does that anytime I put anything but Water in. Any suggestions if you think is this a huge mistep? Did you have anything similar a week after? I dont want to mess up my band but I know I cant stick 100 percent to my docs recc he has all dairy as a no no for life after banding. I can give up carbs but not carbs and cheese lmao!

I want to make a note when you compare your weight loss to someone elses be sure to note the amount of weight that needs to be loss. We are all diff and shouldnt compare but I know we do. That said things have been going pretty steady for me but I also weighed 295 at my banding a lot more than many people I have seen. Congrats to everyone because any weight loss is great and we are all so lucky to have been able to get this tool. There are so many peopke out there who dont.

Thanks. I am aware of their calorie content and am not expecting to eat them everyday. Also I bought the new whole grain ones so they arent as bad.

Hi there. Your doc works out of St. Francis as does mine (Oh) and they have very strict guidelines. I had surgery on Oct 29th and have lost 16 lbs. I was wondering if your walking much cause thats helped me a lot. I am dying though on the liquids and at times have wanted to advance myself (i did cheat and have a spoonful of mashed pot). I am trying to stick in there though. I know its hard Many of my friends on here who were banded are on mushies or skilled foods. I cant stand my Protein shakes now so Id love to have some refried Beans. Since your local if you want to talk we can chat and compare notes or meet up and have a lol Water or crystal light! I really feel your pain I am just hoping its worth it. I would def talk to a nutritionist if your able to.

EA sports has EA Acitve which I have found way better than the wii fit the only downside is it has a leg strap that is a bit too tight for me at first. Plus to this is that it does cardio and strength training!!

I am curious if the way my doc has set up things after surgery as so to limit the time in bandster hell? I had no ccs in my band at surgery time then 4 weeks post op liquid diet then I go in for a fill and after 48 hours start mushies for 3 weeks in which case I can have another fill if needed. Seems that limits the time where I can eat anything because of no restriction? Anyhow anyone else have anything similar?

Same for me banded 10/29 and I'd like to do 20 by Christmas. Can't wait til my excersize restriction is off!

Yes in fact on the nutrition book they gave us they have a list of food to avoid for life. It also includes caffine. The nutritionist said that some people dont follow these reccs to a t but the best success theyve seen is from people who do. His thought i guess is that dairy is fattening even the low fat kind.

Hey but what you can do is heat the water let it cool alittle then mix it in. The powder cant be deated though. Ive made hot choc protein drinks this way!

i am on 4 weeks! but i think its about the healing and what your doc wants. I mean docs place ports in diff places and everything so each doc is diff. I am army wife but had mine done with civilian but tricare played. congrats!!

My doc does 4 weeks liquid post op and I was banded the same day as you. I know hes a nazi though but he has great results and is one of the centers of excellence and has another certification i forget. I am glad to know you didnt have any problems becase I may give in and do pureed Soups like tomato or broc and chez in small amounts. So far Im not hungry except today I fixed hubby dinner and it smelled so good. before I wasnt even interested. Good luck!

Hi there, I was banded last week and I think it is all about mindset and if you really want the band. Someone earlier made the comment about if you can loose the weight without the band do it and save yourself the money/time/stress. I could do that but what I love about the band is that it is a life long tool to help me be fit. I have yet to have kids, women in my family are so very obese I am scared if I did loose weight Id be right back there after kids. Nothing comes easy. The band so far has been a great decision. I have a doctor who is very strict. 2 week pre op liquid diet and four week post op before going to mushies! I admit it is hard but I can do it and the great thing is I have this tool to help me. As far as telling anyone only you know yourself so make the decision for yourself. Close family will and should support you and if you dont have that support find it through this and meet ups. My hospital has support groups so you can even start going to those now. Good luck!!

Congrats!!! I was banded last week and its great to be on this journey. Just remember when your feeling any doubt that this is only gonna get better with every day!!!