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!

I'm so sorry! what can we do to help?

I'm sorry Know that I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best!

Amy

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

Hi all,

I was banded 3 days ago and today I feeling so much better. The first two days were rough! I have not had an pain meds today and was able to take a shower. I don't feel hungry at all but for lunch today my husband made mini pizza's for him and my son and I wanted to eat the entire tray!!! I wonder if my mind will ever catch up to my stomach?

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

So sorry for that Shauna... its gonna be alright...

plz let us know if we can help

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

So sorry for that Shauna... its gonna be alright...

plz let us know if we can help

Hi all,

I was banded 3 days ago and today I feeling so much better. The first two days were rough! I have not had an pain meds today and was able to take a shower. I don't feel hungry at all but for lunch today my husband made mini pizza's for him and my son and I wanted to eat the entire tray!!! I wonder if my mind will ever catch up to my stomach?

Hey Emily...

Congrats on ur band... I was banded just a couple of days before u did... n it definitely keeps getting better

Tell me about seeing and smelling the fancy food... I dnt feel hungry as well until this happens ...

Im super excited for the mushies time to arrive

Hi Guys! It's been three weeks since I was banded on the 1st and everything so far is good. I've lost a total of 23lbs between the pre-op and after. I just started soft foods and go for my first fill on August 9th.... so excited. I wanted to share a couple of satisfying recipes I found on here that are really good.

Fat Free Refried Beans mixed with a little salsa and fat free cheddar cheese. Microwave for 30s - 1m and top with a small amount of FF sour cream... Very Good

Put some FF or reduced fat Mozzarella cheese in a non stick frying pan, in the shape of a small pizza... top with some Turkey Pepperoni (run it through whatever you used for your pureed diet). When cheese is melted use a spatula to get it out of pan. When it's done you can dip it in some Pasta sauce... I used some sausage flavored sauce and it was very good.

Hope all you guys are doing great!

Hi, I was just rebanded yesterday July 21st. The post of diet is going to be brutal! 10 days clear liquid, 2 weeks full liquid then 2 weeks mushy. How will I ever be able to do it? Sounds impossible. The first time around my surgeon didn't have me on a very strict diet.

I hope that coming back to LBT I can find the support I need.

Hey, you said "rebanded"...why did you have to get banded twice?? Yikes. I don't think I would go through it again.

Hi, I was just rebanded yesterday July 21st. The post of diet is going to be brutal! 10 days clear liquid, 2 weeks full liquid then 2 weeks mushy. How will I ever be able to do it? Sounds impossible. The first time around my surgeon didn't have me on a very strict diet.

I hope that coming back to LBT I can find the support I need.

Shauna, in what area (state) do you live? Maybe we can all network... what are band buddies for? I'm in DC area.

Mmmmm....that faux pizza sounds good! I'm all for quick and easy. I run into problems when I'm starving and don't have something to eat immediately. Thanks for sharing

Amy

Hi Guys! It's been three weeks since I was banded on the 1st and everything so far is good. I've lost a total of 23lbs between the pre-op and after. I just started soft foods and go for my first fill on August 9th.... so excited. I wanted to share a couple of satisfying recipes I found on here that are really good.

Fat Free Refried Beans mixed with a little salsa and fat free cheddar cheese. Microwave for 30s - 1m and top with a small amount of FF sour cream... Very Good

Put some FF or reduced fat Mozzarella cheese in a non stick frying pan, in the shape of a small pizza... top with some Turkey Pepperoni (run it through whatever you used for your pureed diet). When cheese is melted use a spatula to get it out of pan. When it's done you can dip it in some Pasta sauce... I used some sausage flavored sauce and it was very good.

Hope all you guys are doing great!

Thanks everyone for the kind words!! Well, I did NOT lose one pound......I was really bummed out at first, but your words are all so very encouraging. My doctor said that I am still very bloated (this is true) and the weight loss will begin to show soon.....I hope so!! However, I am over the pity party!! I feel amazing......better than I have felt in over a year. I actually went to the mall yesterday, which I had not done in over a year. I am grateful that I am not out of breath from just walking a few steps anymore......I love my band!

I do not own a scale because I use to hate facing my reality. However, please give me your thoughts on having a scale in my house and if so, I would appreciate your suggestions on what brand.

Again, thanks for all of your support!!

Well, you won't be the first to not lose weight in preop phase. Your banding is a new start. I'm sure your doc will not be thrilled but he wants you to succeed. You'll be fine but start cleaning up act now.

Thanks everyone....sorry for the pity party. I'm in Arizona but don't worry, I'll find something. Just need to move on I guess!

The cheese pizza sounds great~

Hi Guys! It's been three weeks since I was banded on the 1st and everything so far is good. I've lost a total of 23lbs between the pre-op and after. I just started soft foods and go for my first fill on August 9th.... so excited. I wanted to share a couple of satisfying recipes I found on here that are really good.

Fat Free Refried Beans mixed with a little salsa and fat free cheddar cheese. Microwave for 30s - 1m and top with a small amount of FF sour cream... Very Good

Put some FF or reduced fat Mozzarella cheese in a non stick frying pan, in the shape of a small pizza... top with some Turkey Pepperoni (run it through whatever you used for your pureed diet). When cheese is melted use a spatula to get it out of pan. When it's done you can dip it in some Pasta sauce... I used some sausage flavored sauce and it was very good.

Hope all you guys are doing great!

Shauna-

You just survived SURGERY! And one that you voluntarily went into -- so you will get through the job hunt, as well. Just an observation, since you were so intrumental in getting this particular forum up and running -- I wonder if, even if it's very part-time, your surgeon's office needs someone to facilitate support groups, or help in some other way? You are passionate and compassionate. We'd all write you glowing references...

You don't sound so down in the dumps, but I know that losing a job can be really deflating to the ego and life view. If this is the case, you might as well use the nervous energy to focus on your health. After all, you can't control most things, but you can control your eating and exercise.

Good luck and let us know how you are doing on the weight and work front.

Jenny

Thanks everyone....sorry for the pity party. I'm in Arizona but don't worry, I'll find something. Just need to move on I guess!