monkeymama

I also experienced some doubts/anxiety/depression in the post op period.... It does pass- and watching the scale go down helps alot Good luck on your journey

I don't know if I could eat that 2 weeks post op- I didn't even consider trying. Was that all for breakfast or was that three meals? I would steer clear of all those carby foods (waffles, corn bread, sandwich bread) and stick to proteins. Carby foods make you more hungry. The proteins will fill you up and keep you feeling full longer. As is said on here a lot- the band is just a tool to help with the loss- the work has to come from you.

Are you still losing weight?

I second (or is it third) the protein shakes for breakfast- counting as a meal. I also keep one in the fridge at work for those days when I am running late so I don't eat the usual office snacks. When I drink it then I count it as sort of a snack and have a light supper when I get home.

I was told to strive for around 4-6oz an hour of liquids

Congrats to all the new folks in twoderville!

After three weeks of not much at all I lost 9.5 this week!!! YEAH! I am so happy :biggrin: Three things happened, I went back to the gym, I got my first fill and I increased my calories :smile2: Here the link if anyone needs it http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AhyOQ0oN4zWhdHlVTWxORnd3c2l2SG5Fd2dQYV90M2c&hl=en

awesome post!!! I agree 100% all this negativity isn't going to help anyone- just make people feel bad.

I have been taking pills since the day of surgery. Like previous poster I was prescribed pain meds in pill form. I have no problems with them. I have 5cc in my band and took my vitamins today with no problem. Some docs do tell folks to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs like advil and alleve...

That seems to be the million dollar question... I had a fill the same day MY doc said liquids the rest of the day then advance your diet tomorrow if you are ready= I did liquids until this evening- had some pudding... so I guess that means mushy tomorrow ... BUT I have seen so many other versions of the post op diet on here.. from 4 days liquid post fill to no diet at all. What did your doc or nut say?

I have the realize band and its on the other side pretty much where the blue line is... I have heard of other lap band people having a port where your new one will be and they like that they can show their new flatter tummies off with out the port sticking out.

Danielle- Why are you taking the heparin? Clots?...

I don't get the shocky pain.. but there are times when I feel like I am more acutely aware of my band. Vague is a good word indeed. I shrug it off cause after all there is a foreign body in me:tongue_smilie:

Is anyone or has anyone taken this medication? My surgeon prescribed it at my post op but I didn't take it. When I went for my fill yesterday he said I should really take it. It has some nasty side effects (or so I am reading)... was wondering if any of you have any experience with it.

My doc allows me to take pills etc... I was taking all of my meds with no problem- even the big Omega 3,6,9 gels. I took giant prescription ibuprofens with no problem the other day. I didn't have a fill until yesterday so it may be different now?? I have chewable aspirin in the house in case I need it (I'm a hypochondriac about heart attacks lol)

I was eating around 800 a day and I stopped losing. I bumped it up to 1000 give or take and started losing again.

I was banded on 4/27 and had a glass of wine on 5/21- no problems but I couldn't even finish the glass. On memorial weekend when I was out of town I had a bloody mary (on the rocks)- no problem there either (and it was so tasty!)...

That's so exciting to hear! Glad you had a good trip :frown:

Grape frost is my favorite too... You can add a crystal light or other "to go" sugar free packet to it if you need better flavor but can't do the sugar lemonade.

I live the EAS advantage low carb shakes when I am looking for super convenience ($5 for 4 at Target- cheapest I've found). Another easy protein for me is I mix the GNC unflavored powder with a G2 gatorade- it makes it look weird but it tastes good still. I also add the unflavored powder to many of the things I eat during the day.

Banded 4/27 32 lbs lost- First fill today and it is taking me HOURS to finish a protein shake (11oz) YEAH!!!

That's great Froggie! I love how you put it. Keep up the great work

Had my first fill today. The doc found the port in less than a minute. He didn't numb it at all- It hurt for less than a second- 5 cc in and it was over. If you ever had dental work it hurt a lot less than the novacaine needle did.

Headaches could be from carb withdrawal. If it's really bad I would call your doc- it seems many have been allowed to advance when the hunger got unbearable.

Sugar free sucking candies help with the sweet cravings for me. I haven't found a good solution for the salty cravings yet...