Carosel2002

Sugar free popcicles!! You can chew them and the flavor is nice and strong so you actually feel like you're eating. For me they really helped with the hunger before and after surgery. Lucky for me though, I only had to do clear liquids for 2 days before surgery and 3 days after.

Good luck!

Tina

Look at the pre-loss requirement as a learning tool. I had to lose at least 10lbs in 6 months. That whole time I learned portions, how to read labels etc....I'm really glad I had to do that and lost 15lbs to boot (^^)!!! It'll help you in the long run. Go for walks to help with the weight loss. It worked for me to get me started on an exercise program. Good luck!!

Tina

My surgeon doesn't want me to have any liquid calories (protein shakes, soup...), and nutritionist agrees. He's wanting me to not "be on a diet". I'm kinda liking the fact his goal is for me to be able to eat just about any kind of food in moderation. I was dropped to 800 cals a day about 2 months ago...body went into starvation mode and I gained a few pounds. Went back to 1000-1200 and I'm back down again. Everyone is different and you'll figure out a good balance for you!

YAY YOU!! Good luck w/the surgeon search!

Tina

Yay you!! Congrats and I'm jealous of that 60lb loss :biggrin: !!!

Yup calories....my surgeon put me on 800 and I started to gain. I upped back to 1000 to 1200 and now I've lost 5lbs! As for the hair loss, try Biotin caplets. I started taking them about a month ago and I think it's helping. (again..OTC B vitamin suppliment packaged under "HAIR, NAILS AND SKIN) Don't over work yourself and take it

easy. I'm the same way with cleaning (I do it in more detail now that some pounds are off!!...hormones??)

Tina

I do the same thing!! I've toted up some and put them in the basement! I'm too cheap to buy new things right now even tho my scrubs are way to baggy (and yes! that's sooo awsome of a problem!!). If your work clothes are too expensive to replace, see if you can find someone to take them in for you. Keep the style, not the size !! p.s. to Finallyncontrol>>I may be in a world of my own but THE 80's CLOTHES ARE COMING BACK!! (I'm determined to wear my spandex, hot pink, animal print skirt and sweater set again!! And besides...I ROCK big hair!!)

Heeheee...weight....love that )

I had 6cc's on my first fill and I thought the same thing.."damn that's alot". The nurse told me that since I have a ways to drive to see surgeon, he wanted to give me a bump up to last 5wks till I saw him again...it worked ! You'll do great and the lbs will just slip off!!

Tina

YAY YOU!! Every pound is a small victory! I'm soooo happy for you! Keep it up or shall I say DOWN !!

Tina

Thanks Sandradee and Bklynike! Yeah I journal food everyday, but one of the rules Doc put on me for 4 wks was "no liquid calories". So no protein drinks or even my beloved fruit smoothies (I would make my own with low fat vanilla yogurt, frozen mixed fruit, protein powder and a touch of milk...tastes just like a melted Dairy Queen Blizzard ...mmmmmm). I'll have to ask Doc on Monday if I can have my smoothies again!! I upped my food proteins and started taking Biotin for skin, hair and nails so hopefully all will be good in the vitamin department! Thanx again for the great words of encouragement!!

I had the 6 month wait too. I can tell you now that it's really worth it. You learn how to eat which makes it so much easier to stick to small amounts of food after banding. I was soo surprised how big proper portions actually are! (not to mention that I actually didn't have to have 2nds to be satisfied ) Good luck and stay positive!!

Tina

Bklynike: I do tend to short myself on water intake at times. I've been craving Pepsi (which I haven't had in a yr ) lately, so I've been drinking fresh brewed iced tea and Crystal Light fruit punch to satisfy that urge. It's working!

Anglov: I hear ya!! I DO NOT miss the cramps, but they are back too! Yuk! I'm dealing but I do miss taking motrin or ibuprophen for that symptom.