mothering9

I have been following the thm diet. I am hoping to find other bandsters following it. There are many fb groups but I cannot find one specifically for wls. Just looking to share encouragement & ideas.

Trim Healthy Momma by Serene Allison &Pearl Barret has to be the most sensible, wekk balanced nutritional approach that I have ever seen. Wondering if any other bandsters are following THM & would like to hook up for ideas & support? There are several THM facebook groups but none that are specifically for ( or that even mention, for that matter) bariatric surgery. I would rather discuss it on this forum than fb anyway. Anyone interested?

Wanted to add that I am scheduled for my first fill 1 wk from today. Is it advisable to get fill if I am still eating only babyfood textures?

I am 3 wks out from surgery.Dr told me to try blending some solid foods. I blendef a bit of tender meat w/ small curd cottage cheese. The texture was kind of sandy but no large chunks. Ate 2-3 Tbs for lunch fine. It was so good that I ate the same for supper, but this time I experienced pain. So no more to eat that day. Next day only protein shakes & it hurts every time I swallow. Is this normal? Maybe just not healed enough for the thicker blends?

Banded this morning! Dr says it went great. I am hurting, but so happy. I feel full of hope & power. I know that probably sounds weird, but it is how I feel.

I am on day 10 of pre op diet (3-4 protein shakes a day) Not so bad until today...headache, dizzy & weak..feel like I could eat my arm off... surgery 1 week from today..wish I could sleep till then ...assuming this is from die-off caused by detox? Any tips? I can deal with the hunger but the headache is kicking my butt!!

I am on day 10 of pre op diet (3-4 protein shakes a day) Not so bad until today...headache, dizzy & weak..feel like I could eat my arm off... surgery 1 week from today..wish I could sleep till then ...assuming this is from die-off caused by detox? Any tips? I can deal with the hunger but the headache is kicking my butt!!

I am scheduled for April 2nd, too!

After lurking here for years (literally), I am on my way. I have insurance approval, get my pre-op diet instructions tomorrow, appt to set surgery next week. I am excited & nervous at the same time. I have read everything I could get my hands on &feel prepared mentally, so the emotions are kind of a suprise to me. I want this, I need this. So why am I scared?

Would like to find others in my area.Just starting out on this journey & would like to talj to some locals