Greetings to all!

Here is a place for us to meet up after our surgeries for more specific post-op discussions. Hope to see everyone here!

Thanks, Kate.

I have my first re-check on the 20th, hopefully will be better by then, I don't want to be Dr. Nain's first removal at the first recheck!!!

Lisa

Hey Lisa, sorry you're still struggling. I have my up days and down days. I've been hurting today and not feeling any restriction so I've wondered what did I do? But I have my first fill August 16 and imagine the benefit will show up then. Hope you are fully up and at it again soon! - Kate

Hi everyone, I had gotten banded on thursday 14 July. It went really well, gassey shoulder pain for sure. Just couldn't get the preop diet together today Like I thought I would

So tommorows another day.

I had an oatmeal and two cibs and some suger free Ice tea.and 2 sugar free jello's I am guessing I didn't get enough Protein in. I tried grits man are they gross, I must of missed something in making them,

Right now I am in a bit of pain, Mostly the gas pains in the chest and shoulder. making breathing in a challenge without wincing.

I am going to take my medication and hope for not pain in the morning. I am excited to be posting over this side now.

Dawn Marie

I think I have finally figured out my eating schedule to eliminate the rumbly tummy!! It took me a week on mushies (still another week to go). I had meals at 9AM, 1PM, and 6PM. No hunger in between, just made sure it was protein packed. Today's culinary masterpiece was chicken, salsa and cheese for bfast and lunch and for dinner I had BBQ chicken, I bought a rotisserie chicken and ripped it all up, I will have meals for days. Tomorrow might be some hot sauce chicken...mmm. Good thing is that this stuff is good for me. My perfect amount seems to be 1/2 Cup and no water for an hour after eating. Holds me for hours as long as there is good protein. I still can't believe it has only been two weeks since surgery...the bad days are disappearing from my memory!!

Keep these ideas coming until we can join you!

I don't think I've shared this, but my #1 recommendation is.....< drumroll > Glass custard cups with lids (by Pyrex or Anchor)!! I bought them at Walmart (4 cups and 4 lids) for about $9.50.

These are great because....

---They hold 1 C each, making my 1/2 C meals very easy to "eyeball"

---When I make a meal, I make a couple of extras, slap the lids on, and freeze them

---They're easy to eat out of

---Dishwasher safe (lids and cups)

---Contents don't ever stain (because they're glass!

GO BUY SOME!! I have two sets now (8 cups) and I'm going to buy another two sets tomorrow. So helpful!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pyrex-8-Piece-1-Cup-Storage/15114589

Hi i was banded July 13.... I am still in pain...and even though i am barely eating i dont feel like i am losing any weight, Is it too soon? lol i didnt do the 2 week pre-op diet,,,, i was too busy going to eat everywhere and everything i wasnt going to be able to eat once i got the band. Not sure if that was a great idea... But it's the truth. I am determined to have this work for me, but i am doubtful and i dont know if that will be my demise. I am following everything just switching to mushies in the diet. Day 1 & 2 i did NOT do the strict 3 meals...i ate and sipped when i could...i guess now is the time to pay attention to the 3 meals etc...

UPDATE

I am home and feeling so much better today. I was banded on the 13th but my surgery was not until 4pm. I have had some pains but walking has helped me a lot. Now comes the real work but it can only happen one day at a time. I look forward to nothing but better days. For thoses who are still trying to make up your mind...i say go for it...I did...and i love it.

Good Morning

I am getting ready to go to the hospital for my surgery today.My time is at 2:30 and I am a little nervous but happy to be on my way to a new way of living. I would like to say thanks to all the people that post about their experiences becasue it has taken a lot out of the unknown. I am praying fro speedy recovery for those who has just went thru and faith for those who will journey soon. As soon as I can i will post my experiences.

Gina

highest weight 307/1st Doc visit 300/ PreOpp Diet 288

I'm here Just really hungry all the time. I'm sure that my weight loss is stalling but i haven't gotten on the scale lately.

I went to support group last night at my surgeon's office. It was good. We talked about how our body is a temple and reflected on how we are treating it.... And then our homework is to write a love letter to our body. Praising it for all the good it has done for us in our life...taken us through many adventures and carrying us despite our abuse. It was interesting.

I am eating mushy stuff....really want some tuna salad. I had scrambled egg beaters last night and cottage cheese. It was good.

Hi...I was there too, next month we must find each other...I was the one with my two kids (hubster did not get home in time)...it was quite embarassng, my daughter had to use the bathroom and I had to cut across the whole crowd...I am struggling with the weight loss stall, it really frustrates me...scheduled my first fill for July 29 though, so I am looking forward to that, and clothes are already fitting better now at least...

I don't think I've shared this, but my #1 recommendation is.....< drumroll > Glass custard cups with lids (by Pyrex or Anchor)!! I bought them at Walmart (4 cups and 4 lids) for about $9.50.

These are great because....

---They hold 1 C each, making my 1/2 C meals very easy to "eyeball"

---When I make a meal, I make a couple of extras, slap the lids on, and freeze them

---They're easy to eat out of

---Dishwasher safe (lids and cups)

---Contents don't ever stain (because they're glass!

GO BUY SOME!! I have two sets now (8 cups) and I'm going to buy another two sets tomorrow. So helpful

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pyrex-8-Piece-1-Cup-Storage/15114589

If you have an allergan lap band, our surgeon office told us they are making portion bowls and plates (I ordered them but not in yet) and they are supposed to be very helpful with "eyeballing"

Good evening all..I am new here and was banded on July 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm. I am feeling pretty good and just a little sore. I am off pain meds and even took a walk around Home Depot today. The most I have eaten was today and it feels like I am full up to my neck. 1/2 cup of Carnation Breakfast, 1/2 cup of broth, popsicle, and 2 sips of hot chocolate plus WATER, WATER, WATER:) I am down 10 pounds and feel full even after a sip of something. It takes me an hour to drink 1/2 cup. My advice is walk, walk, walk after. The gas pain was terrible esp. in my shoulder and now the only pain is at the port sight. I am glad I found this sight and look forward to snooping around more:) Hugs all

Ohhhhh....sounds way cool!!! I'm going to have to ask around! I've seen the drawings of a plate with the shaded portions for the food groups, but I bet they're going to make a whole lot of money on plates!! Why didn't I think of that?!

If you have an allergan lap band, our surgeon office told us they are making portion bowls and plates (I ordered them but not in yet) and they are supposed to be very helpful with "eyeballing"

I just googled it and found where they sell the plates and bowls. Dishwasher safe but not microwave safe. They have Lap Band written on them. LOL. Not that I really care a lot, but I wish they had just left that part off. After shelling out all this money for the surgery, I think I'll have to just look at the picture I have printed out and pretend that it is drawn on a plate.

They're 4-5 bucks each, but a minimum order of 25 of each piece - so mostly designed for doctor's offices to order.

http://www.lapbandtools.com/products/Portion-Control-Bowl.html

http://www.lapbandtools.com/products/Portion-Control-Plate.html

If you have an allergan lap band, our surgeon office told us they are making portion bowls and plates (I ordered them but not in yet) and they are supposed to be very helpful with "eyeballing"

Hey all July Banders,

I apoligize now if I upset anyone.....but I am at the point of saying "What have I done?" I know this feeling will pass, but I don't feel well, I don't feel "right", I always feel like I have indigestion or heart burn (i have never had either), I still don't know if I am hurting from hunger, healing pains, or gas, or hernia repair and since Wednesday evening, I am pouting even watching a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial!! Again, I know this will pass, but I do hope that this "not quite right" feeling goes away soon.

On the up side, I am down 15 lbs since last Thursday, but I still can't hold in my stomach and walk up right!

Please, early banders, tell me it will get better!!!!

Lisa

I was like that the night after my surgery, I was bawling my eyes out and is agony and it was horrible. I didn't start to feel better for several days. Oh god, every food ad that came on tv was (and still is) KILLING ME! No matter what it is!

Me too!! I feel like I'm learning my body all over again. I ate soup that gave me a lot of gas pains and it took me a little while to realize that they were actual gas pains... they weren't extremely painful, I just felt like a hot air balloon. I kept thinking, is this gas or am I hungry??? Turns out I was both lol I'm still getting used to the portion sizes. I find it strange that I can drink water fairly quickly and eat yogurt at a normal rate and not sense my band. I'm thinkikng I'll probably need a fill in a month once I'm healed? Ah who knows, I guess I've got plenty of time to figure it out.

I have restriction even when drinking. PBing is the worst!!! I can definately eat more now the swelling has gone down but if I eat more than 1/2 a cup *bleh!*

I NEVER realised how much I boredom ate until I couldn't boredom eat!!!

TMI alert, I apologize in advance!

Everyone has been talking about constipation...I am having the opposite problem - never have I not made it into the bathroom before, but twice today! Has anyone else had diarrhea vs. Constipation???

I had it after eating some ice cream (I have problems with dairy sometimes...) It was AWFUL!!! (But I did lose some extra water weight from it!)