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Hi and Welcome to the talk center for us Banders! You are doing great! You will start to getting some food in now, I chose the High Protein Low Carb Diet to help me lose faster and keep those vitamins up. I never get hungry! High Protein does that for you! I have only felt my tummy growl about three times in 8 mos!!!!! Really, no lie! I did not eat all day one day until 4:30PM and realized it when my tummy growled! It was such a strange sensation, cause I had not heard it in such a long time! HA! I don't do that anymore, best to eat a small portion every two hours, at least drink something that often too but not when you eat! It washes the food through and you don't have that full feeling for very long!

Nana, 100.00 bucks is good, I spent 1,100.00 on books this semester.. It killed me.. LOL But I am in Nursing so I expected that much. I am so proud of you for starting college, It was the best thing I ever did. I have no clue how I have mantained a 4.0 with three kids under 5 but I have. Good luck girl....

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Okies in order! 1st I went to my local college website (ACC here in TX) and from there linked to the F/Aide site where I filled out my F/A info. 2nd I went back to the college site and filled out an application to the college, you will need to know what your gong after. It's okay to pick something then change your mind I did it just causes more foot work later lol. I picked Education 4-8th at first. 3rd I went to cashiers office to pay for my test- 4th I had to go take the assessment test, it cost me 29.00 they say give yourself 5 hours to complete it I did it in 2 hr hubby did it in less than 1.. I'll confess Dropping out in 8th grade didn't do me any favors on the math section! That's the only part I failed though, it looked more like a spelling test with all those letters! So I have to take basic math. I passed Writing and English,. 5th Once you take the test you take your result papers AND you H.S transcripts OR G.E.D to the Admin. office. This is where you will pick your major or change it. Like I said I changed mine from Education 4-8th to A.S in Health and Science This is also where you will double check all your info SS number address phone all of it. 6th I went to sign in to speak with a counselor. They will answer any question and recommend starting classes. 7th I went to the college computer lab and signed into the website and chose my classes. I waited until the last min. so alot of the classes like my belly dance classes were all full So look at dates times days etc pick your classes. It's important to remember that a short semester class (6-8 weeks) will have just as much work as a full term semester class so keep it in mind when picking classes, I could not imagine doing double the work and homework in 8 weeks my head would pop! lol 8th okay- so now I take my printout of my classes I've registered for and go to the F/Aide office_ If you are not applying for F/Aide from here you would go pay for your classes. 9th I took my printout of classes to the school book store and got 2 of my 5 books USED~ 100.00 My math books are whats gonna cost me alot 89.00 each and I need 3... 10th I start class tomorrow, and I am waiting on my F/Aide to come in I don't get enough F/Aide to cover it all so a student loan will be issues once they see how much F/Aide I get in. Those were my 10 steps hope it helps some! If your thinking of going JUST GO! I been chicken so long I just decided to jump in w/ both feet! Also my sister in law (36) is starting college- and My Mother in_law (57) started last year! It's NEVER too late! Hugs! Nana~

I am going for my procedure in 4 weeks and my doctor says that I don't need any blood tests or scans witch concerns me alittle considering my mum just went and had the band and her doctor made her have scans and blood tests?

Hi! I just asked the same question this morning. I was banded 1/14 and had my first fill about two weeks ago. I feel like I am starving all the time. I actually just gained some weight. (I am also dying to get my second fill to get things moving along) The best response I got today was the following, and it seems to make sense. It could be that your body is fully recovering from surgery and 1) your regular appetite has returned 2) your body had been existing on liquids for WEEKS and is roaring back to life. Think of how when you're sick and don't eat for a couple days. When you start to feel better your body goes nuts and wants to eat everything. <br /><br />Do you have a food scale? Even now after many fills I still weigh all my Protein. It is really easy to over estimate and yes I use a small lunch size plate. During this time it IS a diet. You will need to not only actively have smaller portions but also make good food choices. I don't even use the Benecol margarine anymore if I need something I use "butter spray". I've stopped buying nuts (yes I know they be healthy but not when you eat them by the hand full); crackers/cookies (even low fat ones), cheeses (except for low fat laughing cow). Take a good look at your pantry and decide whether a thin person would eat what's in there. If not give it away. FYI I did not get any restriction until 9.4 CC's. So you COULD be many fills away from feeling anything.

I'm also in the post op diet phase, day 10 after surgery. My surgeon and hospital gave me literature that said I could start eating soups with Beans (thoroughly blended to a pea soup consistency) and I just started eating that today which REALLY helped. I made my own white bean soup with lamb, carrots, white beans and a few potatoes and instead of blending it I thinned it (but not too much) with tomato sauce and Water. I ate the brothy stuff and mashed some of the beans, tossed out the bean skins. Having that was heavenly! I felt like I was eating real food finally. I have to say that I haven't followed the no sugar rule with the post op diet because I think that's only supposed to help your weight loss, but it's not protecting the surgery itself like not eating solid foods does. I was getting really naseous and needed some calories and felt better with juice and juice popsicles. Anyway, that's what I've been doing. I also feel like I'm getting ready for the soft foods which I'm kind of scared of because I'm afraid I'll have a miserable feeling if I eat too much of them so I'm going to tighten up my food program in order to prepare for the transition at the end of this week. Also, staying really busy with work or outside helps distract you from the hunger. And maybe going to a support group like Overeaters Anonymous or a Lap Band group.

Welcome! I'm excited too, but getting really nervous the close the day's getting. Not so much about having the band, I'm more worried/nervous about the surgery itself!!! I just want that part over with so I can get this new life started! That's great you have to be on the liquid diet for only a week...not so bad at all!

I bought some random brand whey Protein, but it was in vanilla. I actually like it better than the fruit flavors so far. I prefer chicken broth, but beef broth isn't bad. I had this idea that I was really gonna like vegetable broth (No idea where I got that idea), but I had it and it tasted like boiled mashed stinky carrots. I could barely get it down, and that was pre-surgery when I could stomach almost anything! All the broths I got were the reduced sodium. You could get broth and maybe add some unjury Protein Powder to it to add some protein, I think I'm gonna try that in the next week or so. Some places will have sample packs. I know my bariatric clinic sold nectar brand protein in many flavors in single use packets. I have grabbed a couple flavors and they've been alright so far.

Don't worry about your Protein counts right now. Very, very few people find they can actually meet their protein requirements within the first... I'd guesstimate 2 - 3 weeks post op. I know I could barely get down a few ounces of Water, let along water with anything in it. I've never encounterd two surgeons who used the same post-op diet. I don't remember the specifics of mine now, but it was something like liquids for 3 or 4 days, then thick liquids which included "cream of" soups, yogurt, etc. Then mushies, then soft solids, then as tolerated. I think all in all it was an 8 week acclimation period. My pre-op diet was 2 or 3 days of clear, SF liquids. I never cared for soup before I was banded, but that first taste of "cream of" soup was heavenly - to finally get something with some consistency, and non-fruit flavor. I will never forget that moment.

HCG and 500 calories for 6 weeks at a time. Lost 45 pounds and gained it all back. Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App

@@treciag My heart goes out to you! I am glad you came back here, to BP. In the General Weight-Loss Forum, there is a new "Regain and-back-on-track" Forum. Link below: http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/1261-regain-and-back-on-track-new/ I haven't regained, I am still working towards my goal. What I have noticed, is that if I indulge in sweets, my weight stays the same, or even goes up slightly. So, for me, I have to watch this! I am currently doing mainly very high Protein diet, lot more Water and stepping up my exercise. I log my food, like you in the MFP. And I check in daily here, at BP. I am going through the longest stall so far, however with my high protein diet, I am noticing few NSVs, like my wrist watch is getting looser and looser, today my rings are finally loose, and it shows in my face and my clothes are looser too, despite the scales staying the same. So, currently losing inches/centimetres. Best of Luck and Best Wishes in your journey!

I'm at 4 weeks out. It depends on what I am eating. If it's refried beans, 3-4 ounces. If it's tuna or chicken, an ounce.

I was sleeved August 1st of this year. A month into it, I got a sinus infection...and it was all downhill from there. I had a post nasal drip. I could feel the mucus running down my throat all the time. I became nauseous basically 24/7. I couldn't eat or drink. I tried... I just threw up, even Water. Then I just started dry heaving. One day I would feel ok, the next horrible. I didn't go to my doctor for that reason. I'm the type of person that likes to fix things their selves. I don't like nothing people with my problems. I just thought I could handle it myself... Get myself back on track. No such luck. After 3 weeks of basically not eating or hardly drinking....mind you, I wasn't losing any weight because my body was on store mode. I went to the ER, then was admitted. My doctor said I shouldn't even be here. I should be dead. The first 2 days were all tests to see what was wrong with me. Tests=no eating. All the tests came back good. So my doctor had a pick put into me In half a day, I started feeling better. And was able to start eating a day later. I was in the hospital for a total of 6 days. I am a wife and a mother of 2 beautiful 9 year olds. School had just started. And my hubby had to so it all. And let's just say...it was pretty new to him lol. Moral of the story, when u start not to feel good, get ahold of your doctor. It is their job. Last week I had a check up and I am down 41.5 lbs! The 3 weeks that I was storing fat definitely slowed down my weight loss. But I thank God every day for everything he has done! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Sure, I used to mix my powders with Lactaid milk for a long time as my tummy was intolerant. It tasted exactly like as if I made it with milk. And yes to the fruit. The only fruits to be wary of for the first few weeks are ones with tiny seeds, or ones that are very fibrous. In fact, I'd wait for at least 3 weeks before adding fruit, but once you're over your initial healing they should be fine.

2 weeks - surgeon and nurse 6 weeks - dietician 4 months- nurse, doc if needed 9 months - nurse, doc if needed 12 months- nurse and doc might be some time with dietician in there too at those visits....not sure when

My name is Nena and I am currently in week 4 of Post-op. I've lost over 28lbs and have so much energy! My surgery was performed in Lubbock,TX by Dr David Syn and he did an amazing Job!! I've begun to stall some it seems and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this around the 1 month mark. Still in some discomfort, however, do not regret this decision one bit! This Southern Belle loves to cook (and EAT) THIS WAS MY LAST HOPE TO BE HEALTHY livin LA Vida sleeve

I just saw my dr for the first follow up between my 2nd and 3rd week. I am doing great with no side effects at all. He said "see you in 3months!" I was a little shocked but I will go back in April.

I had my gallbladder out in Feb 07 and i have NO problem with any food.. and i eat all the foods you mentioned... i havent had a problem with any food since day 1....i dont eat much take out... i hear that will bother you cuz you lost your fat strainer... And im having Lap Band done on friday... im only on a low calorie diet for 1 week...

Oh yeah! I stayed the same this week - but I can live with it since I am not 193!

Your stomach is probably still a little bloated from the surgery. It took me a couple of weeks before I felt mine, now I easily find it. Sometimes just leaning against the counter I can feel it.

At exactly six weeks out, my incisions finally healed enough for me to get to the local pool for my aerobic workout. I successfully avoided exercise for my whole life until three years ago when I got hooked on 3X a week vigorous Water workout and lap swimming. I have not been in the pool for my deep water work out for 7 weeks, and it felt great!! I was also wearing new swim trunks as the old ones were too big.... I am going to alternate swim days with treadmill time. My next goal (likely another 50# to go) will be to get back on my bicycle, I need lots of exercise to keep this weight loss going steady -- over 50# in six weeks, not complaining. Thanks everyone for all of your support on these forums.

It is driving me crazy...I had hubby hide the scale this morning before he left for work. After I saw the gain I was about to toss it in the garbage. I know its just a stall but with me being a higher bmi I figured I would lose a little bit faster than I know. 13lbs lost is gone forever!!

I am 5 days post op and have been doing ok on sugar free pudding and liquids. Today I want to try some oatmeal do you think this is ok or do I have to wait another week? I did eat a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter last night and ate it very slow. Also I just want to say thank goodness for stool softeners and don't wait too long before you take them. Have a great day everyone and I love reading the forums.

4 weeks....but that is stretching it for me sometimes.....