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I walked in my first ever 5K today:thumbup: 3.2 miles, 52.23 minutes! Slow I know but it gives me a number to beat in the next race!

IndioGirl55, Preach it Sister!!!!:thumbup:

I chose 3 simply because of the gas the first day. It was only uncomfortable the first 8 hours. Waking up from surgery my only complaint was I was FREEZING! I walked around the block that evening.

Thanks for all the responces! I guess tavimew is right "You will always have a compulsion to eat. That's why you have a plastic band around your stomach!" I come from a family where food was the center of ALL social functions. My Mom (rest her soul) was always telling me I needed to lose some weight but then turn around and bring me a 1/2 gallon of home-made chicken and dumplings! As work the vending machine calls my name! I have been able to fight that by leaving my wallet in the truck and all my loose change at home. Plus the fact that I work in a 50,000sq ft computer center with a hall way around the big room and 5 laps is a mile so I get in about 2 miles a night (I work 3rd shift) :thumbup: So far I have been able to fight off my former BFF but I am hoping after I reach the green zone the cravings will pass. Good luck to all of us!

I was banded on 8/30/10 and so far so good. I eat 4-6 ounces each meal (no fill on the band yet) and I feel full. The question is: How do you deal with the COMPULSION to eat? I have always had a hard time with compulsive eating. I could eat something, nibble on something or snack on something after a big meal. I still feel this way. The only way I have been able to deal with this so far is to not have snacky type stuff in the house. I am proud to say I have been a good little boy since being banded but I fear the day when there are some snacks left in the house and I am alone! “Just one bite won’t hurt” I hear my mind saying. One bite has never been one bite. I used to buy the snack size bags of chips so I would eat 3 or 4 bags. There would be about ¼ of a bag of potato chips left and my mind would say “go on, eat them up just to get rid of those things” then I would buy another bag. L I would have a pizza delivered, when ordering they would say the large is only $3.00 more, “well I can’t pass up savings like that, yea give me the large.” All the time I am thinking I’ll eat 3-4 pieces and save the rest for tomorrow. Tomorrow came and the pizza was gone. I have done extremely well so far. No snacking between meals because I feel full. Has anyone had this problem since being banded?

SO far I have lost 12 pounds post surgery. I have my 2 week check up tomorrow. I hope I can keep up. I have been walking 2 miles everyday and I cannot wait to get in to the gym to begin strength training. I could not be happier! Good luck to all!

I work 3rd shift in a 50,000 sq ft facility with a 8' hall way all around the outside and 5 laps is a mile. When I get bored and the head hunger kicks in I walk a mile. My BFF(best friend food) starts calling me from the vending machine I walk. You know that sound, Cheetos, Doritos, potatoe chips, Snickers, Hostess Fried Apple pies, King Dons... start calling my name, I walk. I have begun leaving my wallet and all my loose change locked in my truck outside! I know once I cross that invisiable line I am doomed so I walk. Usually 2 miles a night.

I thought hookah was something you stepped in in the barnyard! :blushing:

I was banded 9 days ago and I feel GREAT! I flet bloated from the gas for three days. It was uncomfortable but not painful. I stopped taking my pain meds after two days. Just hang in there and keep sipping! This site is a fount of info and encouragment. As for the "what the hell have I done" I cannot help you. I have fought food so long that I was releived to have this tool in my pocket. Food has been your friend and confidante for a while and it is hard to give it up. just don't give up.

I weigh myself on Monday mornings. I started weighing everyday but the natural fluctuation in our weight I figured out once a week is the way for me.

Use water if you want it a thinner shake or skim milk for a thicker shake. To really make it creamy, add a dollop of SF Cool Whip! :smile:

Try Unjury chocolate protein powder with 1/2 a banana and a tspn of p-nut butter in a blender or strawberry protein powder with frozen strawberry's and a 1/2 a banana.

My work week is Tue-Sat. I took off a week. I will return to work on Tuesday. I could have gone back Friday but chose to take the extra time off. ( I have paid sick time off :biggrin:)

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Congrats Lacey! Like I am 5 days post OP and I am doing do great. I have been eating mushies and feeling great. I have been walking and that too feels great. I ate 6 shrimp (chewed VERY well) 1/4 C of mashed potatoes and 1/4 C of pureed peas and I FEEL FULL!!!!!!! Keep up all the good work.

Day 4 and my incisions are starting to itch! The sorness in my bellybutton is almost gone and the gas is almost gone. I have been sticking to a pureed diet of soup and shakes and chicken salad obliterated in the Magic Bullet! I have walked alot today. My wife has been with me throught this all and what a blessing!

I am 3 days post banding and I have the same questions. I have not felt "hunger" yet. I have been taking protein bullets and unjury shakes to make sure I get enough protein. I am eating pureed cottage cheese and peaches and tonight I had pureed chicken salad and mashed potatoes(thin!!). My question: should I eat on a schedule or just when I feel hunger?

honk- I was banded in the States. My NUT said as long as food was pureed, OK. Cuisinart food processor does the finest pureeing job! zeniada- I have heard this for gastric bypass but not for the band. I will check. lml398- Have you tried Clamato juice? Tomato juice with just a hint of clam juice. It is not as thick as V8 (which I love too) Thanks for the encouraging words.

Day two and I am doing great! I had my first semi solid food, Pureed chicken breast mixed in Cream of chicken soup. The funny thing is I looked at that 1/2 cup of soup and thought I cannot eat all of that! I did eat it all but I took 25 minutes and I feel full, not stuffed but full. I have walked several times outside and did great. I am still a bit gassy but that too is working its way out!!! My incisions are more sore today than yesterday but I expected that but Advil does the trick. So for all you future bandsters it can be a breeze.

I am 12 hours after surgery and I am burping and tooting up a storm:tt2: Luckley my wife is sooooo understanding! So far this has been a very easy time. Been outside for a 10 minute walk and drinking/sipping plenty of Water. Hang in there mondaylady:thumbup:

Everything went as planned! I arrived at 7:30, they wheeled me back at 9:10 and I was awakened at 10:00. No gas pain, no port pain and feeling fine. I do have some gas in my belly but that is working its way out! I have a bit of a sore/scratchy throat form the intubation but that too is tolerable I can tell some one has been pushing my insides around but no pain. I did take one dose of the pain meds when I got home but I don't think I'll need anymore. We'll see. The only problem was the IV team. They had to stick me 6 times to get a line inserted. I have big veins that are close to the top. All in all a GREAT DAY. It has begun! Thanks to all who offered up kind thoughts and prayers.

Heading to the hospital!

I check in at 7:30am and am scheduled for sugery at 9:00am. I will be so glad to stop this Medifast soup stuff!!! Let the good times roll!!!!!

Monday, August 30th is the day! I will be a "bandito" I am so excited. My wife has taken a week off work to be here to "take" care of me. She travels for work S-Th so we will take advantage of our paid time off! I do not think I will need a whole week off but since she will be home... Gonna be a great day:thumbup:

:thumbup:FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN!!:tongue2: Monday the 30th I get banded. I am so excited. My wife has the day(s) all planned and has her spreadsheet all updated. She is so orginizied. She is taking time off from work to be here for me. I adore my wife.