I had Surgery May 11,2011 and wanted to get in touch with others to see how everyone is doing and feeling. I feel like I have made it past the hump of pain from surgery but now am in the I have no restriction and am trying to watch what I eat. How are others doing?

I had surgery May 11th as well. I got over the pain fairly quickly -- I'd say within about 10 days I felt I was pretty much back to normal activity. I'm still eating pureed food as per my doc's policy; I can start soft foods this Tuesday. YAY! As far as restriction goes, my appetite is still definitely depressed, as is my capacity to eat. Even with mushies and slider foods I'm eating way less than I would have on a normal day before surgery. Half a cup or so of whatever and I'm ready to stop eating. (Considering how much I used to be able to pack in that's a miracle!) I'm not scheduled for my first fill until June 28, so I do wonder how things will play out until then.

Good luck!

Hi Tyler and thebug..

Congrats on making it this far.. I had mine last tuesday the 24th and am looking forward to making it over that hump..

Would love to hear how the first fill goes.. Keep up the great work!!

I was banded on the 18th and just started getting the hunger pangs more frequently. On soft foods, but definitely ready for some "real" food!! The pain comes and go, not so much now just a pang every now and then. I'm still not quite 100% but getting closer every day. Not sure when my first fill will be I go for my 2 week post op on Tuesday.

Good luck everyone!!

I had surgery May 18 and was lucky to be able to move to mushies a week earlier than expected. The dietician at my surgeon's office defined "mushies" as anything that I can cut easily with a spoon. I am doing pretty well. I do get a bit hungry, but am keep my portions to around 1/2 cup and chew, chew, chewing. My first fill isn't until 6 weeks post op. A bit nervous about the "bandster hell" that I've read about. Hope that if it does strike that I can white knuckle it until I get some restruction.

I had surgery May 18 and was lucky to be able to move to mushies a week earlier than expected. The dietician at my surgeon's office defined "mushies" as anything that I can cut easily with a spoon. I am doing pretty well. I do get a bit hungry, but am keep my portions to around 1/2 cup and chew, chew, chewing. My first fill isn't until 6 weeks post op. A bit nervous about the "bandster hell" that I've read about. Hope that if it does strike that I can white knuckle it until I get some restruction.

Sorry, that would be restriction, not restruction

I just had surgery yesterday and definitely feel better today than I did yesterday. LOL. I hate being sedentary. I am walking once an hour but dang!! I will be happy for the day I can stand up off the couch without having to hold my pillow against my stomach.

My surgery was May 26th. I am getting ready to go to Sam's now...lol...not sure if I will try walking or take the riding cart. Still get tired pretty easy. Don't have to use a pillow or anything to get up...but I had two c-sections and a hysterectomy in my past and this is a breeze in comparison. I am scheduled for my post op with my surgeon on the 2nd and then for a fill on the 23rd. Not really hungry at this point.

Good luck to all!

I had Surgery Thursday May 26th. I don't have an appetite but I am very thirsty all the time. I've been drinking the clear liquids and walking every hour. This morning the gas pain was very bad but this afternoon - it's much better. My shoulders still hurt ( gas) but I seem to be much more energetic. I even cooked supper for my son- and I rarely cook but it helped me move around. I am amazed I was able to not even try one bite , Congrats to all May Bandsters - I look forward to years of being thin!

I was able to go to mushies (eggs and Tuna) on Day 11, that helped alot. I do not feel restriction but I do recognize when I over eat it feels alot like when I use to eat way to much and was miserable for hours but no BPing or sliming. Mushies was defined to me as anything I could mash with fork tines so sounds like we are getting the same advice. I just cant puree my food! I do not feel like I am white knuckling it yet but I do stop myself from eating as much as my eyes want me to. Glad to hear someone else is nervous about that first fill....Frankly I am scared to death!

I had surgery May 18 and was lucky to be able to move to mushies a week earlier than expected. The dietician at my surgeon's office defined "mushies" as anything that I can cut easily with a spoon. I am doing pretty well. I do get a bit hungry, but am keep my portions to around 1/2 cup and chew, chew, chewing. My first fill isn't until 6 weeks post op. A bit nervous about the "bandster hell" that I've read about. Hope that if it does strike that I can white knuckle it until I get some restruction.

Wow, you are a rockstar, I wasnt up for more than 30 minutes for the first 4 days! Stupid Gas! I did not feel myself until day 9! Congrats and great job on your loss so far!

My surgery was May 26th. I am getting ready to go to Sam's now...lol...not sure if I will try walking or take the riding cart. Still get tired pretty easy. Don't have to use a pillow or anything to get up...but I had two c-sections and a hysterectomy in my past and this is a breeze in comparison. I am scheduled for my post op with my surgeon on the 2nd and then for a fill on the 23rd. Not really hungry at this point.

Good luck to all!

Hello, I had my surgery on Monday May 23rd 2011 I think I'm doing pretty well. I'm still sore. 14 days of liquids is kinds tough, I can't wait to eat real food even one bite sounds good to me. it sucks because of the holiday weekend and I keep thinking about how much fun everyone is having eating all that potato salad and cheeseburgers hehehe.

I had surgery May 12th. I am getting the hungry feeling alot now I am eating way less then before but boy am I hungry and wanting to slip back into my old ways again I have ate some not so good things today. I am looking forward to a new day tomorrow with a trip to the store to buy food items to keep me on track! I have no pain anymore. I do walk,use bicycle and work on my feet for 5hrs a day. So I am hoping my bad choices today will not make the scale go up! I was wondering what most of you are eating..mushy stage?

For mushies I like mashed baked potato and macaroni chewed very well. I'm going to try refried beans tomorrow. I've also been slipping some real good in afew bites at a time. So far so good!

I had my surgery on the 10th, doing good so far. I am feeling not tons of restriction, but I know this is a long process. I think my first fill will be june14th. At least that what it seems like they were hinting toward at my last appt. I don't feel much hunger, but I don't feel too full much either. When I get in one of those eating bingey moods it's hard to find something to satisfy my hunger, probably because my hunger is mental. I feel this whole process has been way more mentally challenging than I expected!

How much has everyone lost?

I lost 26 pre op, but gained 9 the one day I was in the hosp... Doesn't make much sense, so I'm not sure how to count it. Then I lost the 9, plus 9.6 more since the 10th, total 35.6

I am just hoping for 10 a month and I'll be happy.

Mushies... My doc actually suggested taco meat made with extra lean ground beef, and that has been one of my favorites.

I'm not allowed noodles, would love some though