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Yay! Good for you!

Almond milk is great!

Congratulations! It feels wonderful, doesn't it? I haven't told anyone at work either. People have noticed that I have been getting a little smaller, but I just tell them that I have been really trying to watch what I eat. I don't think that's being untruthful at all.

Hi there. I am very new to this, banded Oct 19th and my first fill will be Nov 30th, but here's some information that my Dr and nutritionist gave me...Both said that at about week 5, I would feel like and probably could eat as I did before my surgery. They told me to call if I began to experience any problems at all with not being able to stick to my post-op diet. My advice would be to call your surgeon and tell them what is happening. I know I don't have much experience to be giving advice, but that's what I would do. Sending you big hugs and wishing you the very best.

I've seen you guys post about NSV's and it took me a bit to figure out what this was, but I had my first one today. A little bitter sweet, but that's okay... I'm 14 days post op and had to go to the Dr. today. I have bronchitis and feel pretty rough, but while I was sitting in the Dr.'s office, very miserable and could not get comfortable, I crossed my legs without even thinking about it. This is the first time I have been able to do this in about 15 years. Woot, woot! :thumbup: Now, if I can just start feeling better and get back to walking.

Hi Amanda. I too have struggled with depresssion and anxiety for years. I had to switch from Cymbalta to Celexa about 2 months prior to my surgery. It took about 6 weeks before I actually started to feel better, but the bloodwork is probably a good idea too. Hope you feel better soon.

I have BCBS New Jersey. My paperwork was submitted by Dr. in August and I did not receive my approval letter until late September. I was just banded on October 19th. My job is like yours - it effects the schedule of others, people have to be moved from other positions to fill in for me. Your BCBS may be a little faster than mine, but I would keep contacting my Dr.'s office. Best of luck!

I'm a newbie Bandster (October 19th), but staying away from carbonated beverages was one of the first things my Dr. talked to me about during my consultation. I was a Mountain Dew addict and when I walked out of the office that day and I told myself that was it - that was in July. I had 1 sip a few days prior to surgery and I almost couldn't even swallow it. Don't even go there. Best of luck!:thumbup:

About a year ago, I cleaned out my closet and gave GoodWill all of my clothes that were too small for me - some even had tags still on them. I don't regret giving the clothes to a worthy cause, but I sure could use some of those right about now. I has resigned myself to the fact that I would always be large and would never be able to wear them. Now, thank God, I have lost 25 lbs pre-op and so far 15 lbs post op. What did you guys do? Are you having things altered (which is expensive) or are you just buying a couple of smaller outfits to get you through the current size. My clothes were size 24 and I really think I need a 20 now. I'm only 3 weeks post op and this sure is making me feel good but I have nothing to wear, but that's a good thing!:wink2:

I was not on any exercise program pre-surgery. I've just felt so great these past few days and I think I just hit it a little too hard today for my first time - and especially with nothing on my stomach. Thanks for everybody's support and advice.

Congratulations on your hard work and success!:thumbup: I haven't seen Onderland since my teen years. I cannot wait to get there. I've got about 62 lbs to go. I can do this and I will do this!

Great advice everybody! I can do this! I can do this! I will do this!:thumbup:

Thank you so much for your reply. I feel like I may have been a little too weak when I did it. I was able to get down only about half of my protein shake at lunch. Since I came in and rested for a while and drank a whole protein shake, I feel much better. My stomach still feels a littel swollen, but I am sure that will pass in a few hours. I am definitely going to try to walk again tomorrow - just not on am empty stomach.:thumbup:

I was feeling so good when I came home from work today so I decided to go for a walk. I walked a little over a mile and I think I walked a little too fast. I feel so swollen and sore. I'm 10 days post op. When did everybody start trying to push the exercise? Did I do this too early? Feeling kind of yucky right now. :thumbup:

I really like Muscle Milk. My son, who is a Marine and is constantly working out, suggested that I try it. I like both the chocolate and vanilla.:thumbup:

Hello fellow Bandsters! I'm 9 days post op and doing really great. I was wondering about this funny taste that I keep having in my mouth. It's almost kinda metallic - if that makes any sense. I've never been one to take vitamins, but have taken my 2 Flintstones a day faithfully since surgery. Could that be it? I keep brushing my teeth and my husband swears that my breath doesn't stink, but it just tastes kinda funky. Thoughts?

I've never heard of Papaya Pills. Is it something that you chew if you get stuck? Where do you get them?

I'm glad you started this thread. I start on mushies next Tuesday and I have been so nervous about it. I keep thinking, "full liquids are not bad - I think I could continue to do this indefinitely" LOL I know we are not supposed to be afraid, but I feel like I will just panic if/when I get something stuck.:sneaky:

Congratulations! What an achievement!:sneaky:

Thanks for the advice, Laura. I am determined to keep moving and I think I would be able to walk alot more if my belly didn't feel like it was about to pop. Good to know this will pass soon.

I am 8 days post op and returned to my job day. I work in an office , but I am up and down a good bit. By the end of the day, I felt so terrible. My back was killing me, my stomach felt so incredibly tight & bloated and I was so weak. I drank a protein shake when I got home and then tried to walk for a while (thinking this would help with the gas pain and bloating) but I was only able to walk about 1/2 mile. How much should I be walking by now? Am I overdoing it or am I not pushing myself enough?

Wow, you look great! Thanks for sharing!:laugh:

You will be fine. I was banded on Oct 19th and had a 1.5 hr ride home. I had very minimal pain from my incisions and no nausea at all. I have just started the full liquid post op phase of the diet. Also, I had my post appt today and I have lost 12 lbs since surgery. Best wishes to you. Let us know how you get along.:laugh:

I was banded on 10/19. I haven't had any problems at all with pain from my incisions or getting up or laying down. I did sleep in a recliner for several nights though because of the gas. When I would lay down flat, I felt like someone was sitting on my chest. I've heard people say that their gas settled in other places, but mine settled in my chest. Hope this helps. Good luck.

I'm using Almond Milk to make my protein shakes. That stuff is great!:blushing: