Lola'smama

I was banded 4-28-10 and have lost 18 pounds. Are you following Dr's orders regarding liquids only then soft mushy. If so it seems impossible that you wouldn't lose weight. Call your doc and review what you are eating. Maybe to many calories in your liquids. Something doesn't seem right.

I had surgery the same day and I am not experiencing hunger all the time. I try to have 3 protein shakes a day and eat every 2 to 3 hours if I feel the need. I am mixing the protein powder with Almond milk and shaking it with ice which makes it thicker and very satisfying. I have made homemade delicious soups with vegetable like asparagus cooked with a whole bunch of parley, whole onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 carton and one can of chicken broth, some pepper. When soft I beat 4 eggs and add to soup and it cooks and then grate some fresh Parmesan cheese. Blend it to puree and it is very satisfying and has protein in it as well. I have had a can of tomato soup with the almond milk as well which is also very good. I have made a spinich soup and added the egg and a can of garbanzo beans to add texture and protein. Lots of water, diet tea, etc. I have been doing fine. I stared after surgery as I really needed the protein. I get creative with the cooking which helps and I have had yogurt and sugar free pudding. It sounds as if you are not eating enough protein. My doctor said to have protein immediately. You need it to heal. You can eat, just eat smart and not to much at a time.

Congratulations. Don't worry you will be feeling great in no time. Its a good think you can't have a baby! This is nothing compared to that!!!!

Yes you are!

This is a great site, don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch! Good luck to you.

My gosh, you are supposed to gain some weight when pregnant. Don't be so hard on yourself. Just eat healthy and you will worry about losing weight after the baby. You want your baby to be healthy so you must eat!

Get another opinion.

Can someone explain the Chat feature on this site? When I click it, I do not see any chat room.:smile:

Maybe you should tell your Dr. to take a little out so you don't have to go through the being stuck etc.

I was banded 4-28 about the same time as you. For several days now I have been making my own pureed soups and they are really delicious. I add egg and beans and blend which gives a great flavor and texture and more protein which is more satisfying to me. If you want recipes let me know. It helps me a lot to have good healthy soups along with the protein drinks and water because they taste so good and I don't feel as deprived. I also got the chocolate calcium chews from Costco. They taste kind of like a tootsie roll and I just suck on them as they dissolve and that helps my chocolate craving. Also, I have fruity chewable vitamins that taste like candy to me. I went to a Mother's Day dinner at my friends house and they were eating hamburgers, hot dogs, tri-tip and chicken along with salad, potato salad, fresh fruit, etc. To avoid the visual temptation I drank a protein shake before I went so I wouldn't be hungry and brought my soup. As is turned out I didn't eat my soup I ate my first solid food, some potato salad as it was very soft. I mashed it like mashed potatoes and it went down easy and was so yummy. I passed up everything else and was okay. I am having shakes, soup and yogurt or whatever when I feel the need as now is about healing. We must make healthy choices so as not to deprive our bodies of the nutrition they need. This is a process and I think everyone has to adjust individually. I know I am able to eat more now than right after surgery because I am healing inside and have lost about 14 pounds. It is all normal from what I have learned. Hang in there and don't worry, you will be losing weight.

I was scared to death as well. I just followed Drs orders and jumped in. I was banded 4-28-10 and everything went perfect. I have already lost 15 pounds since 4-26-10. Just make sure to check out your Doctor very well and as long as you are in good hands you should do fine. Good luck.

All I can say is you poor thing. How awful. Glad it is working out. I was banded on 4-28-10 and everything went perfect. So far no nausea and no vomiting. It sounds like your band was not on properly. You are one tough cookie!

I was very scared as well. I had surgery 4-28-10 and everything went great. Don't be scared, be happy you have made this decision to get healthy. Good luck.

Hi, I had my surgery last Wednesday. I had all the feelings you are having now. I just decided that I would need to make it work and its all in my head and hell I was just going for it. My surgery went very well (Dr. Michael Feiz). My pain has been minimal as long as you keep the pain meds in and don't lapse. I am on liquid Tylenol now. Also follow doctors orders exactly for optimal results when it comes to the liquid diet and walking after. I think this has helped a lot. I have had no nausea and no vomiting at all. The only thing I felt uncomfortable with besides the shoulder pain is some gas in the stomach and a tightness in the stomach from internal swelling. The incision pain wasn't bad. Drink something warm if this happens, like chicken broth or tea. I do not feel hungry at all and I am watching my family prepare food. I usually just go upstairs while they are eating, but today I sat with my kids as they ate and it didn't really bother me. Again I just keep telling myself this is the way it has to be for now. I had many many years of eating what I wanted and that is what made me fat. So now I am working on getting thin. This beats trying to diet without restriction. Sure there will be tough times, I can see that but I am sure it will be worth it. Hang in there and good luck!

Awesome, if it doesn't feel right don't do it. If you go to another Doctor, they may be able to put it all together for you with your insurance Company. This is a bit of a roller coaster ride but hang in there.

Glad to hear you are doing okay. At least the stress of the unknown is over! Here's to shrinking!

I feel EXACTLY like you do. I am having my surgery on Wednesday and am scared to death as well. I know I need this, but second guess myself as well. It is such a life changing thing. I keep moving forward as I am committed, but I understand. WE CAN DO IT!!

Thank you, I agree with luckyinlove. I am having surgery 4-28-10 and vacillate daily on whether I have made the right decision. You have confirmed that I have!

It does help. Thank you so much for the information!

Hello Banders, My surgery is 4-28-10. My biggest fear is being nauseated and vomiting. :frown: Is this a daily occurance if you eat correctly and do not over eat? What exactly is PB and what causes it? How long did it take you to figure all of this out? Also, is it difficult at first to keep up your nutrition when returning to work. I need lots of brain power at the office and when I don't eat I can't think straight. The unknown is what is scary. I know its a learning process, but I don't want to feel sick. I look forward to your replies.

Hello Banders, My surgery is 4-28-10. My biggest fear is being nauseated and vomiting. :thumbup: Is this a daily occurance if you eat correctly and do not over eat? What exactly is PB and what causes it? How long did it take you to figure all of this out? Also, is it difficult at first to keep up your nutrition when returning to work. I need lots of brain power at the office and when I don't eat I can't think straight. The unknown is what is scary. I know its a learning process, but I don't want to feel sick. I look forward to your replies.:w00t:

I got a personal trainer 2 years ago. I was feeling awful from my weight. Aches and pains, etc. I lost 25 pounds from exercising and I feel so much better just from that. When you lose weight and exercise you will tone as you lose. It is hard, but get your head into it and you will be happy. I did!

Google Lapband Dr's in your area. Do lots of research online. Check the Dr. out with the Medical Board and make sure that the Dr. has lots and lots of experience with the procedure. Ask to speak to other patients they have banded and call them. You don't want a Dr. that hasn't done hundreds of procedures.

Hi, I am having my surgery on April 28th. I am just behind you. What are you doing pre-surgery regarding stockpiling food and liquid vitamins, etc?

I am glad to be of help. I have children your age and I always want the truth. You are doing a good thing for yourself!