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Ooooh, I am so excited for you and everything will go just fine. That is an awesome Christmas gift to give to your self. Two weeks prior to my surgery I was give a list of things I need to purchase before I had my surgery. All my required prescriptions were filled before my surgery and list of foods to eat and vitamins I should take after my procedure. The first week I was told to have clear liquids (broth, protein drinks, and sugar free drinks, popsicles (sugar free), and tea(s) etc. Due to your new band the stomach is very sensitive and swollen. It's not a good idea to think about cheating during your first couple of weeks. It's more mental and I promise you can go an entire week without food. Oh yes purchase so gas-x (extra strength) and Tums for gas. The gas pains will make you think you are having some heart pains, but it's the gas moving around in your body.part1

Hey there, how's your weight loss coming along? Its so hard to give pointers these days since I havent lost a pound in a couple of months now (think I need a fill). The best advice I can give is to make sure you are working out at least 3-4 times a week (I was doing 5-6 times in the beginning) and make conscious decisions of what you are eating. The band does limit the amount of food you can eat, but it doesnt always limit what you are eating. Heavy starches like bread, certain pasta, rice, gives me a hard time but i can live without. Chips on the other hand, is my weakness and it does not limit that for me really. So just beware. Count your calories. Know of what it takes to burn those calories off and you may think twice before making a bad decision. 30 minutes on the elliptical at a pretty steady pace burns about 350 for me and that's pretty hard work. So some times when I go for that bag of chips and thats 280 cals, it doesnt seem worth it.

Hello, just a friendly "Banding" Hello to see how you are doing. Well I have some great news... I went to my cardiologist today & did a 3hr cardio work up & was cleared for surgery. My EGD is on 11/05/10, then my consult & Pyshic appts are the following week. The best news is that I have lost 10lbs of my required pre-op 12lbs. I've been having a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch & a very small portioned size plate of food for dinner & I stopped drinking SODA & juices & am having no problems with drinking just water. I also have started walking everyday. Well I think I am ready for the band & can't wait. Last night I went to a support group meeting & met 30 banders who were very very supportive & full of knowledge...... So how are you coming along with your new band? Let me know & keep in touch......

Yay congrats on your weight loss!! That's such great news! You'll be eating regular food again before you know it! ;o) Thanks for all the info!!

Girl do I know how you are feeling!!! I am STARVING in between meals; the swelling they talk about has DEFINTELY gone down no more restriction for me. I’m about to start my third week of mushies and I am soooo over it. I can’t take it anymore, I want real food. My nutritionist told me that I should only be eating ? of a cup of food but if I’m hungry to eat up to a cup…are they flipping crazy? A ? of a cup would be torture; I’m doing the 1 cup and get hungry like 1 or 2 hrs after I eat. I’ve only lost 10 lbs since surgery as well and it’s kinda pissing me off. I was hoping to lose 5 more lbs by Halloween but that was a no go. Is this what bandster hell feels like? Like you I can’t wait for my fill, it’s scheduled for Nov 15th…can’t come any sooner.

Good luck! Just keep your eye on the prize…slutty Halloween costumes for next year. HAHA Take care! Vivian

That is great that you will have a wonderful Christmas gift (your band)! My pre op diet consisted of no bread outside of nature wheat (no white flour), no white flour or sugars, no corn, potatoes, or foods heavy in cream. I could eat fruits that were low in sugar, lean meats without any skin, and limited fruit juices or half/half. I was encouraged to limit coffee and lots of water. During that period it was suggested not to eat fried foods. The main reason for such a strict diet is to shrink your liver down to do your surgery. It seems a bite hard to do but just look at the bigger picture and what you stand to gain from all of it. page 1

I'm not doing bad at all...gas is all gone (thank the baby jesus) just a little more sore than usual had a hiatal hernia & they repaired it and that is on the mend. Down 19 pounds from nerves 1 week pre-op liquid diet & 1 week post-op diet. See the doctor on the 2nd of november & hopefully I graduate to baby food...LOL!

Thanks for asking

I was told to eat what I wanted, but watch the

calories and not to eat more than a cup of food at a setting and to exercise....

ok, well I guess I wasn't confused! lol! I don't know what I am doing anymore! I

was upset because one person told me one thing and then another person told me

something else. It was almost like it was a wasted doctor's visit. I was so

pissed when I left the office! I over ate driving home and paid for it dearly!

BOY-DID-I-PAY-FOR-IT!!!!! I was very, very uncomfortable from 1pm until 1am the

next day! You would think that I would have straightened up and done the right

thing....RIGHT? Well, NO! I feel like I'm back to my old habits and I don't like

this feeling!

hi! I'm answering your question about restriction. everyone is different so there is no rule book on it....but for me perfect restriction is being able to eat ALMOST anything (cant do sandwiches...but if I wanted I could do toast or something like that) I eat about 1/2 c to 3/4 c of food and am satisfied for about five hours. I have been filled really tight and did not like that at all! I have lost 65 lbs since may and have 30 more till goal!! good luck! and don't get discouraged....the green zone will find you!

ugh being sick is no good ya i was sick the other day to and i hate it! but ya im still kinda haven trouble getting food down in the morning but other then that im doing really good!

I have a 10cc band also. I went for a fill on last week on the 7th and it's my first time feeling some real restriction. It's been so frustrating for me because I am only at 5.5 cc's and my sister that weighs 240 pounds is at 6.4 cc's and it would seem the bigger you are the more you would need but now I see that's not true. Now, I am getting full at 1/2 to 3/4 cups a food and before it was at 1 or more cups. Now, that I have this fill I am starting to lose weight again.

Hi Anna.

Yes, it does seem to be a very strict diet compared to other posts. Thanks for caring about my hunger. Like you, I also do not drink enough water each day. I am supposed to drink 6-8 glasses per day and I only drink about half that amount, usually with tea or coffee. I cannot seem to make myself drink more fluids when I have all these CIB shakes.

Tomorrow is exciting for me because I go for my pre-op visit at New York Hospital. I'll have blood work, an EKG and a chest x-ray done. I'll meet my anesthesiologist. I'll hand in my nutrition quiz which I had to complete. They'll probably go over the quiz and what is to be expected of me both pre-op and post-op. I'll let you know how it goes. This may take much of tomorrow. Just getting into NYC and parking takes about 1 hour each way.

Also keep me posted on your pre-op and post-op journey. We seem to have similar experiences although you get to eat more yummy food. ):

No fill yet. I am scheduled, again, for next week but depending on what happens this week...I have past on the last 3 fills. I lost 5 lbs last week, but only 8/10s of a lb this week. But, I've been losing consistently 3-4 lbs a week since my surgery on 6/21. Prior to surger I was up to 268lbs. On surgery date, I was 151.4 and am now 223. I weigh in and chart my losses on Sunday. If I don't have a descent loss this week, it might mean I need my first fill. I haven't been hungry and I don't think I am eating any more than I have been. I'm at the gym 3-4 times a week. I do cardio2 times a week and combine cardio and weight training 2 days a week. I find I really love the gym.

I am anxious to lose enough to get out of the 220. We'll see how it goes.

You are doing remarkably well. Keep up the good work. Are you exercising? Are you getting protein from your food or are you doing shakes? I am so happy for you and I know you will hit the ONEderland very soon.

I do thank God that the band is helping to control my food portions, but sometimes I want the wrong things any way. I am praying to make the right food choices, but God knows I am not wanting to. This weekend was really difficult for me, because I didn't go any where this entire long weekend. I had to keep my grand baby so my daughter could work. page 2

I have not been able to keep much food down recently. For the last two weeks no matter what i eat or drink it comes back up. What can I do

Continue to be strong my dear friend...God has a perfect plan for you, that includes you being in health so that you can continue to do his will...I am praying for your strength concerning these protein shakes,,,I am on them now 2/day and 1 light meal..I did not do so well today:(. I lost my dear aunt this week and her funeral was today:(..I found myself wanting to devour any kind of food...but I did well..I cut myself a big piece of chocolate cake:scared2: and believe it or not I took a bite and it tastes too sweet..lol God is good..lol. Know that you are being covered in prayer. I am praying for a surgery date that is close to yours...:thumbup:

In His Name,

Jill

I am 39 5ft4 and267lbs. I'm from oklahoma and was sexually abused as a child by a uncle and granddad I didn't have weight problems til I was 16 I couldn't deal with the pain so - begot food. I see surgeon 9-8-10 I'm approved my final psy consult 9-13 hope to schedule surgery end sep or 2nd week n oct

HI, Traciecat! Things are going well! I have hit a plateau. However, I know how my body work...or I least I think I am getting it figured out. I am down 55 lbs. I can't weight to hit the 60 lbs. I am trying to change my relationship with food and not use it so much as an emotional crutch. I have found that I am transferring my love of eating food to cooking food. Keep me posted on how you're doing

Hi... how are you ? I see your surgery was just last month. I was in a lot of pain in the beginning also but after the first day I was just sore... Are you ok ? Are you still on the liquids or are you onto the next stage of foods ?

I was banded the same day in Ft. Myers FL I'm in a rut about food. Same thing is seems like. I don't think I'm getting enough protein but the drinks are horrible.

Yep... I do love food.

Eat good stuff, prepare healthy ways...

I do not eat simple carbs, over-processed, fatty, sugary bad foods. I actually learn not to like them.

But I can not control the portions. in my case PORTIONs of my meals.

Hope band will help :-)

Thank you so much for your help. It's funny but as overweight as I am I guess people don't realize it as much and think that I am not that overweight and can just do it myself. It is so hard and such a daily struggle. I have fought with food (too much and too little) since I have been 9 years old. I know this is not a cure..I am a social worker so I am fully aware of why I eat and what I have to do to lose weight..I just can never seem to follow through...

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for calliing this afternoon. Our timing was right on since I was just getting ready to call you! I wasn't a bit surprised to hear your voice -- you even sound like my friend, so I knew it was you! How weird is that to have a connection that is so sweet so early. Because of the Lord and Because of Food! LoL. It's 10:34 -- should go to bed since I need to be there at 6:30 am, but too wound up to sleep. That's okay, I'll sleep most of the morning tomorrow, I think! Thanks again -- we'll talk soon!

lol i hear ya on the missing food. i miss it too!! It's going to rock when we can start eating mushies then regular food!! I was so tempted today to sneak a couple of puffy cheetos but thought..no way...what if they can tell? lol but believe me i have fallen off the wagon over the last two weeks but i know we are both going to do fantastic!!

I will pray for a speedy recovery for both of us...

see ya on the flip side!!

God bless` Fran

Im doing OK. I am too busy to be worried at this time. I got my time today, I go in at 8:30AM I have to be at the hospital by 7AM. I have been doing OK with the shakes, but I am sick of them so I have been eating more (maybe stress) but I've been sticking to "good food" like egg whites and a little salad. I hope my surgeon doesn't yell at me when he sees my liver. I dont think i've eaten enough to cause a problem but I must be honest. the 2nd week was horrible for me. I miss food!