Hello new friends! It is just past midnight on my seventh day after my banding. My tummy still feels odd but I may get used to it.

I'm a lifelong foodie and culinary historian. Having to cut back on the portions is tough for me but it had to be done. Last summer I looked 300 in the face and said NO and got on the path to here.

I am very keen on developing new recipes, especially for this liquid diet I'm still on.

Glad to meet ya!

Hello ! Sue ...WELCOME and Congratulations on your decission...I have been banded for 3 weeks now and am doing well , no pain or problems after the operation except soreness and I slept for about 3 days ...Now I have passed the 2 weeks Mussy food stage and am venturing onto normal food (small portions) its Great , just take it a step at atime and follow the rules...

Once again Welcome , this is a great place with many banded folk to help with questions and worries , although its always wise to go to your team (doctor/dietitian) with major concerns its great to get tips from those that have gone before us....

Have a Good day its Monday evening downunder and I amoff to catch some ZZzz`s....so Nighty nite from me..

Marion..

Welcome!! It's GREAT to have you here and congrats on your one week anniversary! Can't wait to be there myself! I am just starting the process.. hope to be banded in June or July maybe. Nice to see other "foodies" here... meaning, people who love to cook. I too am looking how to incorporate new ways of cooking and eating into my lap band lifestyle! knowledge is power! Keep us posted on your progress!

Tracy

Welcome, Sue! I'm a lifelong foodie too, but being banded has just made that more enjoyable. What I mean by that is that now I can enjoy a reasonable amount of the foods I love and not have to feel guilty (or get fatter) as a result. And, I can order dessert now without feeling self-conscious that everyone is thinking "Um, do you really NEED that?" :thumbup:

I put a few recipes for Soups and other foods up on my blog (intermittently). Feel free to check it out if you like. I also have done lots of foodie events during the past year, from the NY Wine & food Festival to The James Beard Awards and dinners at all kids of good spots (Babbo, Bar Boulud, Gotham Bar & Grill, etc). No reason you can't still enjoy these things and lose weight at the same time, as long as you largely follow the bandster rules. :smile2:

Best wishes for your success!

Catherine