iJenny

here are a few reasons why people fail with the band... slider foods constant grazing poor food choices (not enough Protein, too much fat/sugar) not listening to the body's signals that they are "full" poor restriction from fills/lack of fills There are a million different reasons why people fail. The band can't and won't do the work for you. You still have to exercise self-control, good food choices, etc.

For breakfast I have one of these usually... Breakfast Burrito: 1/4 c. egg substitute scrambled w/ 1 or 2 sliced of turkey bacon and 2 T. WW cheddar cheese in a low-carb Whole Wheat Tortilla Mushroom & Swiss Scramble: 1/4 c. egg substitute scrambled w/ mushrooms (sauteed in 1 tsp butter substitute) and a little swiss cheese. CarbMaster Yogurt w/ GrapeNuts Well-toasted whole wheat english muffin w/ 2 T. Peanut Butter (when I'm on the go) For lunch I really like... Tuna salad (made w/ fat free mayo) on Sandwich Thins BLTA (turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado) on well-toasted diet whole wheat bread. Turkey Spinach Wraps: low-fat roasted turkey lunch meat, baby spinach, and 2 T. fat-free cream cheese (w/ green onions, 1 tsp. dijon, and diced red pepper mixed in) on low-carb whole wheat tortilla (these are great to make three at a time and refrigerate for the next couple days) Egg Salad (made w/ fat-free mayo) on well-toasted diet whole wheat bread. dinner is usually a free-for-all of whatever I come up with... Baked tilapia w/ dill, bbq-lemon meatloaf w/ asparagus and homemade baked sweet potato fries, baked spaghetti squash w/ a little marinara sauce... I'm still working on finding a good list of dinner-type meals.

I'm down around 20 lbs at one-month post-op.

I just found out yesterday that I won't get my first fill until 9 weeks post-op. It was supposed to be two weeks earlier, but my doc is on vacation. So, when did you get your first fill?

just cancel the fill appointment. Easy-squeezy. You're not under any obligation to do what your doctor says, especially when you don't feel comfortable with it.

I have the standard 10cc band. I'm 5'8" and 281 lbs.

yesterday I blended up some chicken salad and while it would have been good "whole" and it smelled good, it was NASTY tasting. The consistency made me gag and I just couldn't do it. I'm going to avoid blending much stuff (especially meats blech!) if possible. I had a soft-scrambled egg this morning. And I have a lite yogurt ready for lunch (w/ a tblsp of drymilk mixed in).

I had the referred shoulder pain with my second c-section (the first was emergency, so no Co2). It was TERRIBLE pain and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. With that said, walking and moving about helped shorten the duration of the pain, but not the severity. I'm certainly going to be asking my doc about the Toradol after my surgery next week. Thanks for the info!

I can't find it! Will someone please link me up?

I think by "diet", your doctor means you shouldn't be feeling hungry all the time. THAT'S when you need to go in for a fill, when you're not getting restriction, thus suffering from hunger throughout the day. But by "diet" if you think that means you can still eat whatever you want, however much you want, I think you've missed the point of the surgery. Its a huge lifestyle change. Our eating habits have to change 100%. If we ate what was good for us and in reasonable proportions, none of us would need this surgery to begin with!

These are all great suggestions! I'm getting banded next week and I'm most concerned about the mushies stage, so this is a great help! Keep 'em coming!

When I can't eat, I write. Or at least, thats what I'M doing. lol I'm exactly one week out from my surgery and on day 2 of my pre-op diet and I've started a blog. Feel free to follow the link in my siggie if you want to follow. There are only two posts, but it's something. Anyone else blogging about this rollercoaster we're on?

The Magic Bullet and I are having a stand-off. I don't want another chocolate Protein shake. *glare* Alas, I know its going to win. Damn, I'm hungry.

Just had my pre-op this afternoon and I "last mealed" myself up six pounds. Oy. So, onto a full liquid diet I go for the next week until my surgery on the 9th. *sigh*

I'm getting banded on June 9th on my 29th birthday. On my 30ths birthday I want to be at least 75 lbs lighter, but I'd be happy as a lark if I could get down 100+ lbs. I want to have a big 30th birthday bash with all my friends and family and celebrate how far I've come! And I want to look hot and sexy in my new (smaller) clothes! lol