racheros73

Hello All! I need your help. I have been banded since July 2010 and Now I am stuck.. I had alot of issues with traveling and having to get fluid removed and alot of various things. Now I am stuck in a rut. My dietician says its all about getting back into it and sticking to it, but I think it is more mental than anything. Has anyone been in the same situation and what have you done?? I have in the past 8 months gained 18 pounds....and I am getting frustrated because I did so good. Any thoughts or ideas about where to start...

This was absolutely wonderful!!! Loved in at Thanksgiving and will make it for Christmas!! I also used the chicken broth instead of butter....I stay away from butter all together...And it had so much flavor.

I had the LAP-BAND® done on July 6th...and I don't have my first fill until Aug 16th..I am starting to feel a little hungry in between meals... How did you manager to get all the protein everyday? What were your easier foods to eat. I am not going to lie and say that it is easy for me...I was a big pasta and rice person, which contributed to my weight, I know that. I know it is easier than i thought it would be, so I am not missing it. I am trying to eat more filling foods. What are some of your more filling foods???? I Love the forums...You guys have a lot of information and recipes which are great. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Congrats!!! Only you know. I took 8 days off and I thought that was perfect. I sit down at my job 9 hours a day and I felt good going back. I was a little tired, but felt well rested and not so sore. Just use your own judgement...Good Luck!!!

I am glad to see that I am not the only one. I have the numbness in my top left outer thigh. I am only 13 days out of surgery and i have had since about 2 days after surgery. I asked the doctor went I went in, he said that it should go away within a few weeks, but if not, let him know and it may be due to a pinched nerve. It is an awful pain that sometimes all of sudden feels like someone stuck a needle in my leg. Has anyone found anything that makes it feel better???

I am on the Same Diet that you are on. I had mine done on July 6th and I am just now starting to work in an egg or cottage cheese slowly as the doctor said that I was able to replace one liquid with one or the either. I am sticking to what they told me, as it seems like the ones that jump the gun are having the problems with digestion or throwing up. I received a really good outline of how my days are supposed to go and what foods are best during the stages. So I am right there with you. :cool:

I Just had my surgery on July 6th and I feel all of you. This site is really neat as it gives you different perspectives and i am finding them all very helpful. I am in the same boat as I am tired of the broths and jello and tonight for the first time I felt hungry... I am just wondering did anyone have some good broths that they were eating?? I am tired of the vegetarian, chicken and beef...LOL...Any help would be greatly appreciated.:confused: