Outrageous Octobers

[Loosing it for Life 0]

Hi October family - Yahoo... I'm on the other side... Well the first 2 days I felt more pain than I do today - Yesturday I walked & shopped for a few hours, and then did some house errands... I was pooped by the time bedtime came... BUT... I did find these great things - my mom previously had a stomach surgery for cancer and they gave her these belly bands... put that puppy on, and instantly felt better. Just that little amount of constant pressure made it feel great. Today, I've done house hold things - made a couple blankets, doing great...

Went into the hospital @ 253 and today I'm 248... Thats 7lbs down from surgery - That is AWESOME....

Love you guys! Hope your all doing great.

anyone have any good recipies for the liquid stage? I'd love to hear them.

[katiejane 3]

congratulations Leah, I was banded on Oct 15th and havent had much pain except when I hiccup. I really enjoy reading these threads and seeing how eveybody is doing.

[KBME 1]

Hi October family - Yahoo... I'm on the other side... Well the first 2 days I felt more pain than I do today - Yesturday I walked & shopped for a few hours, and then did some house errands... I was pooped by the time bedtime came... BUT... I did find these great things - my mom previously had a stomach surgery for cancer and they gave her these belly bands... put that puppy on, and instantly felt better. Just that little amount of constant pressure made it feel great. Today, I've done house hold things - made a couple blankets, doing great...

Went into the hospital @ 253 and today I'm 248... Thats 7lbs down from surgery - That is AWESOME....

Love you guys! Hope your all doing great.

anyone have any good recipies for the liquid stage? I'd love to hear them.

Woo Hoo....Congrats on getting banded!!!

From your profile story it sounds like you have been on quite a journey already but THIS ONE will be truly LIFE CHANGING!!! I was just banded on Oct 4th and know this has been the best thing I could have ever done for myself!!!

I feel lighter and happier every day. It's so great to share this adventure with others who have felt the way I have.

Yay for you... down 7 lbs and on your way

[R gran 1 0]

Yeah for Leah our thread starter. Welcome to all the new comers. Yesterday was two weeks since surgury and I really feel so much better. Physically and Mentally. I hope all my kids feel the same.

[Karenwinpa 1]

Yeah Leah welcome to the other side:thumbup:

Yes gran from one of your older kids, I feel 10 years younger, and I'm enjoying all the complements I'm getting .

[Alijacmom 0]

Hi everyone - Well tomorrow will be one week since surgery and all in all I am feeling pretty good. Still very sore near the port but all else feels ok. My Dr. did 2 days clear liquid prior to surgery, 2 days full liquid after surgery and then mushies for the next 4 weeks. It is really hard to find some different things to eat. So far cream of wheat (the higher Protein one), tuna, light cream Soups, cottage cheese, apple sauce. I am afraid a little to branch out of my comfort zone but I am getting bored. R Gran 1 you are an inspiration. You sound like you are doing great!! Keep it up. I have never been happier to be a week older. I find that when I am walking the pain is much less severe then when I sit or lay for a while and then get up. Well - every day I hope to be stronger. Not weighing myself until 1st followup at Dr. 4 weeks out. Kind of surprised that my dr. waits 4 weeks for followup but I guess he knows if you do not feel right you will come in earlier. Keep up the good work everybody!! So excited for all of us. I feel like I was reborn!!:blushing::smile2::smile2::smile2:

[ahealthylife 0]

Good luck Lori. We are all GonnaBeFit! Leah and Alijacmom you are on my mind today. I'm willing you both to walk. Ahealthylife and Tannie Good luck to you both too. Trust me you all are going to be fine. Ten days after surgury for me. Tomorrow is my first pre-op visit. I'm on soft food, no pains and very little soreness. If a over weight granny whos kids are older then most of you can do it you can.

Aw thanks R gran for remembering. I havent been very active on this forum...

Well, my surgery all went smoothly. Tomorrow, Im 1 week post surgery. Day 2 I was walking around, and managed a couple of hours shopping. Day 3 I flew home. Im feeling pretty good today (Day 6 post op). I just feel a bit of discomfort when Im moving around (getting up, or walking).

[ahealthylife 0]

and then mushies for the next 4 weeks. It is really hard to find some different things to eat. So far cream of wheat (the higher Protein one), tuna, light cream Soups, cottage cheese, apple sauce. I am afraid a little to branch out of my comfort zone but I am getting bored.

Hi Alijacmom

I start mushies in 4 days, so exciting. My doctor also refers to it as the puree stage. For dinner I intend to just puree up whatever I cook for my partner. Scrambled eggs and mashed potato are 2 things I know I'll be eating. I also puree'ed up some lasagne, that's in the freezer waiting for me.

[elikis 0]

Had my 2 week post-op Dr. appt today and it went pretty well! I am 25lbs down from my highest weight and 22 lbs down since beginning pre-op diet! I am feeling great!

I am worried, though, since I am not scheduled to get my first fill for another 5 weeks! It was supposed to be at 6 weeks post-op, but they are not scheduling fills Thanksgiving week. Dr. says I can eat whatever my stomach will handle as long as I remember to eat slowly and chew, chew, chew, chew!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

[R gran 1 0]

Don't worry. The reason we all signed up for this was because we could not do it alone. We are learning and the Drs and their staff are teaching us. If we never had fall backs we wouldn't be where we are today. This is a year or two process plus a life long change. Lets sit back enjoy the ride and learn.

[Alijacmom 0]

Hi everyone. Doing a little better today and am very glad that everyone in our group sounds really good! I seem to still get the gas pains at night in my left shoulder and when that comes in it is rough. I am still sore around the port incision but other than that I really feel I am coming back to myself. I have no appetite at all. Do all of you feel the same? I cannot believe it since I had quite an appetite before. I am on the mushy stage and have been managing pretty well. I have to say I read a recipe on here and it has been a great dinner for me. Part skim ricotta cheese, very, very shredded mozzarella mixed in the ricotta and 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce. Microwave for 1-2 minutes and it is delicious. Tastes like lasagna without the noodles and it is very creamy and mushy. Thought I would pass that on to all of you. I am now 8 days since surgery and curious if anyone else is still getting that awful gas pain and port pain. Still thrilled to death that I am a week older...:laugh:

[mnguest 0]

two more days til surgery anyone else on the 29th of October? 8 days into my liquid diet and I am not even hungry. I think I know why they want you to do this, so that you are commited to making a life change. I have already made so many huge changes and the best is yet to come. What a great tool we all have to get us going. People may think this is the easy way, but I KNOW this is just something that will help ME do the hard part. So excited, scared, nervous. It has taken so long to get here.......

[RUMiller 0]

two more days til surgery anyone else on the 29th of October? 8 days into my liquid diet and I am not even hungry. I think I know why they want you to do this, so that you are commited to making a life change. I have already made so many huge changes and the best is yet to come. What a great tool we all have to get us going. People may think this is the easy way, but I KNOW this is just something that will help ME do the hard part. So excited, scared, nervous. It has taken so long to get here.......

How did your surgery go? I was banded on Oct. 5 and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself! My first fill is scheduled for Nov. 18. Right after surgery the band seems tight because of the swelling but after awhile that goes away and you can eat more. I'm at that stage now and am trying to keep the portion sizes small. Looking forward to the fill so I can continue to lose. I've lost 31 lbs so far and love how much better I feel. People are starting to notice and that's cool too. :wink2:

[mnguest 0]

How did your surgery go? I was banded on Oct. 5 and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself! My first fill is scheduled for Nov. 18. Right after surgery the band seems tight because of the swelling but after awhile that goes away and you can eat more. I'm at that stage now and am trying to keep the portion sizes small. Looking forward to the fill so I can continue to lose. I've lost 31 lbs so far and love how much better I feel. People are starting to notice and that's cool too. :wink2:

surgery went well but had to stay in the hospital an extra day due to feeling nauseous Just got home so had procedure on Friday morning home sunday at noon. was unabke to pee which was NOT fun at all, but other that that on the road to recovery. Much harder that I though it was going to be that for sure, but everyone is different

[Loosing it for Life 0]

Hi Everyone - I thought I would start a new thread for Monday weigh ins. This keeps us responsible over the weekend (which are my tough days) and we can all see our progressive weight loss.

Feel free to include strugles or accomplishments or new ideas that we've found over the week/weekend, and we can talk these out and give encouragement.

Hope you'll join me..

XOXOLeah