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Day 12 pre op diet, going good today. My surgery is on Monday 11/21. I am not starving anymore and I believe I am almost ready for this surgery!

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I DID IT!!!! I was banded on Friday and as I sit here in my hospital bed sipping on tea, apple juice and Jello I realize this is the most empowering thing I've ever done... Ya there was pain involved but when I compare it to the pain of trying on clothes or being just a pretty face all these years it motivates me to work harder! I am sooo proud of all of us who have committed to taking control of our lives and not allowing food to be our BFF anymore! I hate that part of me has been embarrassed about getting banded bc in my mind I felt like it was a cop out... If I only buckled down. But now I realize that the true cop out was my binge eating, not taking a step forward to attain the long and healthy life I deserve to live! I have kept this from many who are close to me bc I was scared of what they might say but I can't wait to tell them that NOW I am in controll!! :) thanks to everyone for all your support! I couldn't have don't it without you!

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Congrats Miss Jay!!

You have fabulous attitude and I believe that is a huge part of this journey. The band is our guide, a healthy positive attitude propels that guide forward whereas a negative attitude acts like an anchor and weighs us down or stops us dead in our tracks.

Keep that sunshine outlook!

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So I went through with it! I was banded 11-17 and have lost 7 lbs since Saturday! I am officially in onederland and I love my band! Good luck to everyone!!

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Hello Everyone!!! I was banded on Friday, November 18th!!! 4 days post-op, some lightheadness from meds, Water is ok, but I prefer to have warm tea (feels better), love my popsicles and broth with a little parsley sprinkled in :) Gas pains come and go, not as much in my shoulder as everywhere else, but Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Cherry Flavor has been my best friend!! GAS-X didn't work very well for me. I plan to get on the scale by the end of the week...cant wait to see what it says!!

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So I went through with it! I was banded 11-17 and have lost 7 lbs since Saturday! I am officially in onederland and I love my band! Good luck to everyone!!

Big time CONGRATS ! That is my next Goal, I will be glad to get there.

But this is your Day so YES! Fantastic Job.

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hey its me insane jane got banded on the 15th. everything went great feel good but haven't lost anything gained weight as a matter of fact and I am hungry alot can you bandsters tell me if you went that direction also up not down boy am I bummed but I have to stay positive and believe in the process I know I shouldn't compare t those that dropped weight their first week but its hard not too.

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I know I gained weight.... But it will all come off. Just be patient. That's the key.

Now that you are finally Banded, take advantage of it.

I t will work.

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I didn't realize that i would have to wait so long for my first fill... I am afraid of not losing for the next 6 weeks. I guess it is more of a mind thing right now??

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@shirley, I'm 2 weeks post op and have only managed to Lose 4 pounds. The scale is refusing to change. I am so discouraged as I am sticking to the diet. I have no restriction and I'm still hungry. Can u tell me when this will go away? I'm in banster hell for sure. Just looking for some encouragement. Please advise.

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I have lost 12 lbs but it would seem that I am stuck... I think I will really try to drink all of the Water, eat smaller portions and hide the scale. My first post -op appt is this Weds. I will have lots of questions for my Doc. I still get hungry also! Partner in bandster in hell:(

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hey its me insane jane got banded on the 15th. everything went great feel good but haven't lost anything gained weight as a matter of fact and I am hungry alot can you bandsters tell me if you went that direction also up not down boy am I bummed but I have to stay positive and believe in the process I know I shouldn't compare t those that dropped weight their first week but its hard not too.

I was banded Nov 17..I started being hungry the 4th day and it felt like starvation. I start full liquids on Wednesday which can consist of thinned malt o meal and oatmeal, so I went ahead and made the executive decision to make very thin malt o meal with a sweet n low packet. It definitely did the trick. I was able to eat maybe 4 teaspoons and then I felt full so I stopped eating. I have been doing that every day since. I realize that drs have rules for a reason, but I know my own body and I needed something with substance. I have also lost 8.2 lbs since last Thursday and I am starting to feel better now that I have "regular" food in me. I make enough for one serving (3 table spoons dry malt o meal to 1 cup boiling water) and it literally lasts me all day. By no means am I telling you not to follow your drs orders, I am just telling you to follow your own body. Not everyone is a textbook case. Hope this helps!

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Hi all I am 11 days post op - one of the 11/11's. I am stuck as well - I lost 10 pounds on preop diet and as of Friday 11/18 I had lost 3 pounds but inspite of being hungry the scale has not moved since Friday. I still have the occasional feel of indigestion and a pain under my left breast bone but other than when that happens I feel good. I go on December 2nd for follow up - I hope I get a fill then - hoping that will make the difference in the losing...I am also told because I am not eating the calories that I was that my body has possibly gone into the starvation mode and that will cause you to stop losing for a bit - we'll see just trying to remain patient and remember that though I want to see results for what I have put myself through - I don't want to lose to fast either.

I hope my post finds my other 11/11s as well as all other bandsters doing well. What is everyones plans for Thanksgiving. I am having the family for dinner as usual and will enjoy time with them which is what it's all about and will pick at some of the pureed/creamed items. Mash potatoes, pumpkin (no crust) - I am told I can puree Turkey with gravy - haven't yet decided whether I will take that leap or not. However, you decide to spend the dinner portion of Thanksgiving - have fun and enjoy!!!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone.....

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Forgot to ask a question. Has anyone found that their taste for things have change...Before I didn't mind some of the Protein Shakes, now I am having a hard time finding ones I do like....

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Hi all I am 11 days post op - one of the 11/11's. I am stuck as well - I lost 10 pounds on preop diet and as of Friday 11/18 I had lost 3 pounds but inspite of being hungry the scale has not moved since Friday. I still have the occasional feel of indigestion and a pain under my left breast bone but other than when that happens I feel good. I go on December 2nd for follow up - I hope I get a fill then - hoping that will make the difference in the losing...I am also told because I am not eating the calories that I was that my body has possibly gone into the starvation mode and that will cause you to stop losing for a bit - we'll see just trying to remain patient and remember that though I want to see results for what I have put myself through - I don't want to lose to fast either.

I hope my post finds my other 11/11s as well as all other bandsters doing well. What is everyones plans for Thanksgiving. I am having the family for dinner as usual and will enjoy time with them which is what it's all about and will pick at some of the pureed/creamed items. Mash potatoes, pumpkin (no crust) - I am told I can puree Turkey with gravy - haven't yet decided whether I will take that leap or not. However, you decide to spend the dinner portion of Thanksgiving - have fun and enjoy!!!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone.....

Here is a recipe for a Great Holiday salad Low Cal. High Protein, and Mushie

Ingredients:

1 large cottage cheese

1 large cool whip

1large box of Jello (POWDER ONLY ! NO Water ! ! !)

1 large can of crushed pineapple.

Put pineapple in strainer, and let drain

Put the Cool Whip in a mixing Bowel,

add the box of Jello. No Water Involved.

stir until Jello is dissolved.

Fold in the Cottage cheese.< /p>

Then fold in the pineapple.

Chill overnight, then serve for the Holiday.

This is a Great salad.< /p>

Shirley

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