beckyrlnd

my first mushy meal was ff refried beans with rotel tomatoes with cheese. and i still love them. i like the ricotta cheese with spaghetti sauce too! the coolwhip jello and pineapple recipe is a favorite too. but i dont eat it much because of the carbs in the pineapple. but go to the kraft recipe website and there is a cool whip dream pie that is to die for. cool whip jello and yogurt. awesome! i am making myself hungry now!

i lost a 5000 BTU Air Conditioner. LOL! I will have to tell my husband that. But the other day it struck me funny as i weighed in that i have lost as much as a sack of horse feed that i haul to the shed. Then i think i used to haul that sack with the weight prior to this surgery. Boy what a change. Everyone keep up the good work!

well, i had surgery in December. Everything was fine. My husband has spinal cord surgery one week after mine. i began losing weight and going through an emotional roller coaster. He and i have been in therapy since February. i unltimately wanted to end my marriage. it all came down to this. i was using food as a comfort when i got upset. i gave up smoking for my hsuband while we were dating. i gave up coca cola (red bottle) due to my kidneys. then gave up caffeine in preparation for the surgery and changed to sprite. then went completely off carbonated drinks. so after surgery i just could not go in the kitchen and stuff my face. so i began allowing my emotions and frustrations to show through. i had nothing to fall back on and my husband did not want to face my pinned up frustration i had for him. because i always fixed things and compromised. i cant do it anymore because i have nothing to comfort me except to vent and tell you what i think. my husband and i are still together due to a wonderful christian marriage counselor and prayer. we have had to work alot and hard to get my emotions back under control and for him to undertand i cant be quiet and deal with things anymore. i have more confidence. and i feel our marriage will become stronger with time. in a support group we discussed the divorce rate with this surgery. they say it is quite high. i know several in my circle of friends that have called it quits. i have faith that God will keep my husband and i together and help us mend our hurt feelings. we talk more now than before. This surgery is not a cure all. it will make you happier but you must also deal with other issues that you have suppressed because of food. because the majority of overweight people are foodies. we have to understand why we eat and when we have this surgery how are you going to cope with those same emotions and stress. because food is not a security option any more. Unless you want to blow all the money you have spent doing this out the window. I dont know if I came close to anything you were looking for. I will say a prayer for you and hope all works out for you and your family and you all make transitions to a new life. God Bless!

beckyrlnd checking in 5.7 lbs down. I got a fill last Monday. I hope it continues to go down. Everyone have a great week!

Even though i dont like to take pictures i take one picture a month. nothing fancy just a plain stand up shot to put in my progress book. amazing how your body changes. i had plateud for about 4 weeks but my body composition was changing. pants fit differently and such. they may not be the most pleasant thing to do, but i use them for incentive to keep going. I am enjoying smaller clothes, no achy joints and compliments. Everyone have a great weekend!

i love this tape. i lost my copy and have been trying to find another one.

What got me on the previews is they showed the 5 Tablespoons of food. We eat more than that. And the food we eat may be smaller portions but it counts more in nutrition than others eat. We have to have a hgher protein and lower starch/carb ratio. I have not decided if I want to watch the show or not. The previews did not give me a good outlook on the show. I am just so thankful for this surgery. because with my health the way it was going was headed toward a wheel chair. so blessed! Everyone have a great day!

Congratulations!:bananapowerslide:

I was banded in December 2010. I have been very pleased with my lose. I am down 50 lbs. i have been stalled for about 3-4 weeks now. Not gaining and not freaking out. food portions are good. not over eating in that aspect. so i began food journalling. I discovered that i was eating to many carbs. i have no veggies or fruits in my meal plans. I eat Protein and do indulge on a serving of grain or two but not every day. Have a major sweet tooth that has been acting up. but is controlled. veggies are my down fall. i dont like the way they taste or smell. my family loves veggies and i fix them for them. but i dont eat them. i like veggies if they are mixed in with a casserole type. like squash dressing. i like broccoli and cheese but i never get it fixed like i like it. so i dont eat it. you can only eat so many string Beans. Fruit. i love fruit but they have carbs. i could eat fruit all day if i did not have a carb restriction. So what do you do when you are stuck in a food rut. what can i do to vegetables to make them more inviting and taste good. i feel if i get more veggies in my eating my carb cravings will disapate. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

beckyrlnd checking in. no loss. 0 lbs up or down. It is time for my first fill i guess. Everyone have a great week!

beckyrlnd checking in. no loss. 0 lbs up or down. It is time for my first fill i guess. Everyone have a great week!

When i was having this problem, I spoke with my nutritionist. She said to make sure is was getting my daily Water and if i still was not going that i could incorporate fiber supplement into my regimen (metimucel etc). I consider this a side affect. because we concentrate so much on getting our Protein we really dont get enough fiber to keep us regular. Other tries are the activia yogurts. I reved up my water and so far things are flowing smoothly but i do still have to take something to help. I have heard some take a stool softener regularly. (I personally am not a fan.) Good luck on finding a solution.

The head hunger was what i had to work on before the surgery. So after the surgery i was content with what i had at whatever stage. i am not going to say i was not anxious about advancing to each phase but i can say that i was satisified with the amount i ate. my Protein supplement really helped during this time. i added the powder to everything. Soup, broth, milk, etc. I have a friend thinking about the lapband and i told him the head hunger is the hardest part to work through and conquer. I got really hungry one day not long ago. I could not get enough to eat. but i kept my composure and drank me a protein milk and the craving passed. Great questions to ask. Some times we just wish we had a book and everyone had the same situation. But all is different. Good luck on your search!

i got very nervous on the trip up to the hospital. i got there and they wer rushing me to change. asked me if a nurse had called me about a cancellation. I said no and she told me to do this and that and they were waiting for me. I had no time to get nervous or say no before they were wheeling me down the hall giving me a little cocktail to calm me down. i remember the ride in the elevator and dont remember getting off. i woke up in recovery groggy and ready to see my husband. i had to stay over night so i had time to wake up and begin walking my laps in the hall. my recovery went well. i am really pleased everything that has happened. God Bless your journey!

I use the BE Pure Isolate Protein powder unflavored from Bariatric Eating. (they also have alot of other flavors.) I mix it with everything. During my clear liquid phase i would not have made it through without adding protein to my broth. I did not like the Protein drinks or other protein powders i tried. Now that i can eat regular food, every morning i mix a scoop of protein powder with milk and little sweetner and a dash of vanilla and drink it on the way to work. boost my protein first thing in the morning. Everyone has their own favorite protein they like to use. Good luck finding your favorite!

yes your nerves tend to get the best of you at times. This was the best decision i have ever made. I started my family eating healthier prior to my surgery so it would not be sucha shock to them as well. I have really enjoyed finding new recipes for my family and also enjoying activities with them again. Best decision i have ever made and look forward to losing more weight. Good Luck and God Bless!

that is too funny! but really exciting! Congratulations on your journey and keep up the great work!

Good Morning! Beckyrlnd checking in. Down 2 lbs this week. total is 249.6. Thank goodness the scales have moved. Been stalled for two weeks. Everyone have a great week! Keep up the great work!

Good Morning! Beckyrlnd checking in. Down 2 lbs this week. total is 249.6. Thank goodness the scales have moved. Been stalled for two weeks. Everyone have a great week! Keep up the great work!

I had a conversation with my doctor about that also. he said as long as i was losing he would not fill. He told me he was proud of my control during this unfilled stage and to wait and see. I have been three months with no fill yet. Just talk to your doctor and find out what is best for you. That is a awesome question! Thanks for posting it!

i used the tylenol Liquid Blast for adults. Did not like the cherry flavor but it really helped me. i would recommend it. Good Luck!

I think all of the post op people went through the phases of the "last supper sydrome". A friend of mine at work kept saying that to me and at one point really upset me. What i kept telling myself was that i would have to modify my eating. it would not be the last time i ate a cheese burger but i may have to eat it differently. I began looking at my favorite foods and trying to find different ways to prepare them in a healthier way so i will be able to eat them too. If during my mushy food stage i wanted something the fam was eating. I usually just added some chicken broth and pureed it with my mixing wand. May not have looked as apetizing but tasted the same and i felt more comfortable sitting at the table with my family and enjoying dinner with them. I even started planning my menu for my soft food stage and even my favorite Desserts too. So it is not the last time you will eat your favorite food. you will just have to modify it. Good Luck on you Journey!

during my preop stage. i upped my protein but i added the supplement to my food broth or clear soups. I did not drink the shake, to thick and sweet for me. I did this to help promote faster healing. i was on a clear liquid preop for 5-6 days prior to surgery. So the added protein mixed with my broth satisified more than just regular broth. Now when surgery came around i began putting protein in everything i drank to help the speed up healing and satisify my hunger again during my two week post op liquid phase. I still supplement my eating with a protein milk (FF milk, protein powder, sweetner and vanilla). I drink this first thing in the morning. This boosts my protein and allows me to eat good portions of protein on my own. If I calculate from journalling i still have not had enough protein i will have another protein milk in the evening. Definitely speak with your nutritionist about adding protein. I supplement with protein powder but still do not rely on it as my main source of protein. You have to begin searching for protein rich foods, meat, spinach, legumes, some like tofu. Congratulation on your upcoming Journey! it is one i will be eternally greatful that i did! Changed my life. Good Luck and God Bless!

i completely agree. my husband and i have had numerous conversations. i too have been very vocal. i explained to him. i dont have food to fall back on now. i used to smoke so i could go outside take a smoke and cool down. i used to drink and sip a glass of wine and think things through. but food was the main comfort food to drowned all the sorrows in. So we voice out. our loved ones are not used to this either. but it is a shock to us and them. you are right they do not prepare you for that during the pre-op stage. I too am in therapy to help with this adjustment stage and my husband is too. I will keep you in prayer and hope all goes well. But you are definitely not alone. Good Luck and God Bless!

beckyrlnd checking in. 0 lost but none gained. Everyone have a great week!