Just an update and a word of encouragement to all newbies.

I'm 6 weeks post op - and since the surgery I lost about 20 lbs. First few weeks on liquids and mushies were kinda sucky - but tolerable. After that - I've been eating healthy foods, mostly lean seafood, veggies, occasional red meat - but very little. I haven't had a fill yet, so without restriction I've been watching my own portions and there have been days where I've eaten more than I should have. I've started on solids sooner than prescribed but I'm pretty well-tuned to what my body wants/needs and because of portion controls I've been able to eat most things. By choice I've eliminated most white carbs: rice, bread, Pasta. I've had a bit of rice and a nibble of bread here and there and I do have oatmeal - otherwise all Protein diet will screw up your BMs and you'll have to supplement Fiber. I really hate supplements or non-natural things, so I've been increasing fiber in my diet while keeping protein high. So far - only slight constipation - I know TMI

3-4 weeks post op I've started working out: cardio about 3-4 times a week and weights on alternating days. That has helped tremendously not so much in increased weight loss as in energy levels and overall healthy feeling.

BEST PART - old pants fitting again!! And shirts and jackets too!! 20 lbs is about 1 size in clothes - so I'm back to L from being XL. Yay!

Tomorrow I'm going in for the first fill - really excited about that. And a bit anxious because so far I've had nothing "stuck" as there was nothing to obstruct my pipes - now it's going to be different. I'm just hoping that post fill, I'll have just positive experience as I've head up until now.

That 20 lbs of weight loss has increased my energy 10-fold - now I'm hoping that the weight loss will continue at a nice, steady pace. By Xmas I intend to look like a Greek god .

So - if you just joined, just had a surgery - the first few weeks are tough but not impossible. After that - things are downhill. Stay motivated!!

Ahab.

Nice post. Congratulations on your progress! Good luck with your fill tomorrow.

Dave

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am about six weeks out too, but am struggling to keep my portions limited as I do not have a fill yet.

I am so happy that I made the decision for banding since I have lost about 23 lbs so far. I am short, so that makes a lot of difference in clothing sizes.

Keep up the great work!!!

Congrats on ur success and thanks for the words of wisdom!! I am only on post op day #4 BUT I am sooooo sick of the sweet protein shakes! I would like to know what veggies you are eating and how you are preparing them.. Since you have not had any stuck episodes then you r doing it all right. Thanks and wish you continued success.

I got banded on July 7 and I'm going for my first fill on Monday which makes me a bit nervous. The first few weeks post-op were kind of torturous with the liquids and mushies, stomach and back aches. At this point I feel much better and can eat most anything as long as I chew and take small bites--salad with grilled chicken, eggs, mac n cheese, fudgsicles, cheese, etc. I have had a few painful stuck episodes but I'm learning.

Awesome! You and I are in a similar place progress-wise. I'm almost at my two month bandiversary. My first fill is scheduled for the 19th of August (I have to go to California and schedule it around work and such, so that's why it's so late after my surgery).

Thanks so much for such a wonderful progress update!!!

I'm with you too! Banded June 27th, 1st fill scheduled for August 18th... I too am eating pretty much anything, it all goes down, so although I've had 1 or 2 bad days (eating too much) I am back in 'weight watcher' mode.

22 lbs down...

Yay us! and good luck to you and roziecakes (and me too)!!

Great job and good luck with your first fill. I am two weeks out and starting to feel deprived from only eating liquids. Can't wait for mushies. Friends were all going out to dinner tonight and I declined. Just figured it would be too hard to just have soup if they were all eating. My hunger has totally come back now so I really think I need a change to mushies at this point. Did you find it hard to lose when you started eating solid foods again? How many calories are you supposed to have at that point in the diet? Just thinking ahead. CAT