illuminationlady

Thanks for your post!!!

I enjoy your posts!! Thanks!

I enjoy your posts!!!!

How are you doing? I see your posts and think of your struggles. I am in the same boat as you are except I can get in to see my doctor. Hope you are well and not too hungry. You have lost a lot. Be proud!

Thanks for your informative posts. They have really helped me a lot!

Thanks for the good info and well wishes! I get discouraged and then I just remind myself that I need RESTRICTION! Patience is a virtue...

Sorry, I don't know who it is. Wish I could help.

Nut is short for nutrition.

I had one appointment 2 weeks after my surgery and my next one will be for the first fill the third week of January. My two week appointment included a nut class that lasted 2 and half hours!

Welcome back! We missed you!!! When is your first fill? Mine isn't until the third week of Jan. I don't know if I can wait that long. I drink wine every night too. I looooove it. I try to stick with one glass. How many calories does it have?

Just wanted you to know that you're posts have inspired me to start walking. I started Thanksgiving at 10 min a pop. I need knee replacement but started anyway. Even when I got home from the hospital I walked up and down my street. I've only been banded for 2 weeks. I can still only do about 30 min of brisk walking but it's something. I want to add more exercise but don't know where to go from here. Any suggestions? Thanks so much for all your posts. You are an inspiration!

How is your protein intake and your fluids. Those were both key in my recovery. You should be getting 60-80 grams of protein a day and 64 oz of fluids. I had to force myself and sometimes still do. Also, I walk and walk and walk. I walked every day, outside, and still am. I'd say after about 10 days I was better, blueswise. Now I'm almost normal 16 days out. I forget, when was your surgery? How long ago? Not too long, if I recall. I layed around alot and watched dvds. Let me know how you are and I'll pray some more. Can't hurt. Take care. Hugs to you...

How are you feeling? Any better today? I'm two weeks out and feel great. Walking all around the park everyday. Take care and hope you're better soon.

I live in Southern California and my real name is Dottie. I had my surgery on Dec. 16th and I have lost 35 lbs. to date. I started my journey through WW in Aug. I needed a "controlled" plan to get approved and just kept going. I have since quit WW and now go to my doc's support group. Since surgery I've lost 10 lbs. I did not do well the first day of surgery and couldn't keep anything down. So they drained all the fluid from my band. Therefore I have little restriction. So, I have been sticking to the diet they gave me. I'm still hungry but not nearly as much as before with the preop diet. Things are going well. I'm healing and lovin my band. I think once I get a fill it will be a lot better. Where are you going on vacation? When? Do me a favor and don't refer to me as "Dottie" on the message boards. No one knows my real name. I don't mind telling but it's been kind of a mystery...lol Take care and write when you can. Hugs to you...

Good to hear from you! Glad you're home and recovering. You'll be up and around before ya know it! Happy New Year!!!

Sorry for your loss. Her name is Boo. She used to weigh more but got fatty liver (can you believe that?) and almost died. Now she has all this skin hanging around her middle. I hope that's not me late on down the line...lol

The doc says I can start real foods. I had a 2 and half hour nutrition class and she checked my stiches. All was good. I've lost 9 lbs. since surgery. They want me on all foods by the time they try and fill me. She also said no more Volterin for now but if I really need it to take Prilosec with it.

I was schedlued for the 22nd but they moved me up to the 16th because I had lost enough weight.

I noticed that you have had your fills slowly over time and have been succesful. I think that's the way I want to do this also. You should be very proud!!! Congrats to you!!

Thanks for the tip on the ibuprofen. I am stopping the Volteren until i hear from my doctor tomorrow!

Cool! I've been thinking about you. I haven't been on in a couple of days. But thought of you over the holidays. Glad to hear your fine!!!

Yes, but it is very hard!!! I have not gained anything but have not lost. I ate scrambled eggs yesterday. I know I'm not supposed to but they went down so easy. Now I feel sooooo guilty. What to do????

Do you feel any restriction? I don't! But I have no fluid in my band? I emailed my doctor but he hasn't gotten back to me. I am very worried.

Abby, My thoughts and paryers are with you!!! Good luck today!

Post as soon as you're able!! I'm so nervous! Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Best wishes and my prayers are with you!!!