Maurdan

I'm going to start mushies soon and I have a question. When you moved to mushies, did you measure what you ate before you ate it? Did you stick to 1 cup or smaller? I feel like I have no restriction right now, but I don't want to damage anything so I'm curious. I was going to try and stick to no more than 1 cup, but I'm afraid of the hunger and eating more if I'm able to. How did you handle it?

I just want to wish all my fellow December bandsters a Happy New Year. Thankfully, when the ball drops this year I won't have to look on the past year and become depressed because I didn't lose weight. Instead, I can look ahead and know I will be successful this year. It's exciting. I'm staying in because I just don't want to be tempted by food and alcohol this soon after surgery.

I had to do a 10 day clear liquid pre-op diet. It was hell, but I'm so glad I had to do it. It really helped me make it through after surgery and adding in full liquids felt like a treat!

For the past two years I have run out and bought that issue, read each person's story and couldn't wait to try AGAIN to lose weight. This year, after being banded, I'm not even interested in reading their stories. I have finally realized I canNOT do this on my own. I have tried repeatedly and failed repeatedly. I have tried everything from pills to therapy. There is something in me that doesn't have the follow-through. Ever since I came to this realization and made the decision to have the surgery, I've been at peace with myself. I don't CARE if someone else can do it without the band, I don't CARE if some people tell me I'm cheating. I'm doing what I need to do for ME to be successful, for ME to live a longer life.

I did a search for Mexican lap band doctors on the Internet. Then when I came to a site, I read everything on it. The next step was finding an unaffiliated site (such as obesityhelp.com and lapbandtalk.com) for another opinion. I really lucked out because Dr. Rumbaut's site (gastricband.com) was the first site I found.

I lost 9 lbs the first week, and this week (my 2nd) I'm up 1 lb today, though official weigh in day is Saturday. It's a bit frustrating, but this board has helped me deal with it realizing this happens to a lot of people. I do feel better already, though!

At the last minute we had a glitch and I was afraid I'd have to go alone. I was determined to go no matter what, so if I had to go alone I would have. Thankfully, it all worked out and my mom came with me. I have to be honest, I don't know how I would have gotten through it without my mom (or someone else there to support me). I had a few rough Patches and she helped me through it. I do know people who have gone alone and been just as successful, I just think that it helps to have support with you.

I went to Dr. Rumbaut and am extremely pleased. The poster who said he has a great bedside manner wasn't kidding. It's awesome.

I caved and had some instant mashed potatotes, though I added extra milk. I felt so bad I threw away the rest of the box so I can stick to liquids only for the next 6 days. It's hard though.

I almost fell off the liquid diet wagon today. I wanted to move to mushies so badly. However, I've been able to hang in there. I do worry I am eating too much though. 1 cup of soup at each meal isn't doing it for me, but then what I'm eating is too much probably because I feel that old full feeling. Any advice, suggestions, or words of encouragement?

I'm just curious how long you had to wait (per dr.'s instructions) before you moved to mushies?

I am so glad I picked Dr. Rumbaut. My experience was great and I am so impressed with him and his team. They were so warm and caring. Even my mother, who was skeptical at first, was amazed at how compassionate and concerned they were for me. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Today is the first day I felt hungry other than at meal times. However, I drank some milk and I'm fine now. If this lasts, I think I'll make it through. I can't wait for mushies though!

Wheetsin, your face pics were an inspiration to me. I can't wait for my face to start reappearing. I hate how its hidden under this fat now.

I was banded on 12/19 and am on liquids for two weeks after the surgery.

I bought my Isopure from GNC.

Welcome! My port incision is the one I'm most concerned about, but it's getting better each day. I'm also feeling a lot better each day. This site is a blessing, too!!!

I was banded 12/19 so I can relate to a lot in this thread. I was glad to read about the hiccups because I have definitely had them. Had no idea they could be a sign of fullness, though! I think I ate too much Soup last night because I was in discomfort for quite awhile. I couldn't tell if it was gas or overdoing it. I hope soon I'll know what each feeling is. Are we able to have the full feeling on liquids even though they go right through? As for vomiting, I've done it twice. Once when I was taking a pain pill crushed up after I had an antibiotic. The two together just did not go well. Second was Friday night. It was again after the antibiotic. However, I had not had much to "eat" and I was sitting at my desk pressing against it. I'm wondering if the lack of food and the pressure on my stomach did it. Thankfully, yesterday I was nauseous and vomit free. I feel so much better than the first days after surgery. As for hunger, I truly think the pre-op clear liquid diet helped me. I went through my withdrawals, emotional breakdowns during those ten days so this is a bit easier. I'm sure I'll still face bad moments, even days, but at least I know I can get through it.

My doctor told me I could eat pasta during the mushies stage as long as it was only 1/3 cup and it was very well cooked. She also said not to eat it with alfredo sauces, etc. but to stick to marinara. I've been looking forward to mushies so I hope this information is accurate.

I had my surgery 12/19 because I figured if I could make it through the holidays, the rest of the year would be easier. It has been very hard with the pre-op diet, but now with the band I think I'll make it through Christmas day ok. I've already told the family I'll show up after they've eaten.

Hi all! I was banded on 12/19 in Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut and his team (Team McDreamy!). I returned home yesterday and I'm doing pretty well. I had to follow a strict, Clear liquids only pre-op diet and I really think that has helped me. I didn't cheat once on that thing (amazing) so now that I get to eat all kinds of liquids I feel better. Right now I'm trying to figure out what real hunger feels like as well as what a true full feeling feels like. I'm not sure I'll be able to judge a full feeling until I move to solids, though. This site was so helpful the days before I went in for surgery. Thank you all so much!

I absolutely understand!!! I am on day 8 of my pre-op liquid diet and had a breakdown day 5. I've had to avoid pot-luck Friday, an office Christmas party, another office party. It's been damn hard. Sometimes I think I should have done this at another time of year, but part of me figured if I can make it through this I'll be ok the rest of the year. The other part of me dreaded how much I would gain between now and whenever I decided to do the surgery.

Hi everyone. I keep reading how the hunger after surgery has been really hard for some. I've been on a liquid diet for 8 days now. I had MAJOR hunger the first few days and even had a break down on day 5. Do you think I'll have as much hunger after surgery, or has this liquid diet prepared me? (Clear liquid diet at that.)

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I needed them today because I started to second guess my decision. I leave tomorrow for Mexico.

Hello everyone! I finally decided to register here so I could participate. I have been reading so many threads and posts here trying to get as much information as I can. I really appreciate everyone who posts here. I have my surgery scheduled for Dec. 19th in Mexico with Dr. Rumbaut. I'm on day 6 of my liquid diet and craving a salad with chicken so badly. And to think I have two more weeks of this after surgery??? I hope it gets easier after surgery. I want one of those cool weight loss trackers a lot of people have, but haven't figured it out yet. I'll keep looking. :grouphug: