I know there's a special section for this, but it doesn't seem to be too popular so I'll give it a whirl here..

Anyone here to be banded in February besides me?

My surgery date is February 15th.

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when you say snacks inbetween your meals, what sort of things are you eating??

can you tell me what you are having exactly for meals right now?/ im in the middle of trying to prepare and freeze for my first two weeks. so, apart from protein, what else are you having?

Has anyone started solids? If so how did it go?

I have. It has gone okay. I have not had any stuck issues or vomiting. I have been able to figure out my body's signal for being full. If I eat too much I get a pain in my shoulder. It has been an adjustment from soft foods to solid. I am taking it a day at a time.

Has anyone started solids? If so how did it go?

I was banded on 2/24, and this was the first day I was allowed to have soft yet solid food. I did fairly well with following the list of allowed foods, though I am feeling a little nauseous for the first time since the surgery. Breakfast was a small egg omlet with a very small amount of cheddar cheese, 2 oz of banana. Lunch: 3 oz of shaved turkey and another 2 oz of banana. Dinner: 3 oz of grilled sea scallops and 2 oz of steamed broccoli. Now it's time for some milk...I was unable to drink nearly as many oz of free fluids today...having to force myself to eat when not really hungry.

Today was also the first day that I really left the house for an all day excursion since my surgery. Today was a belated birthday celebration, so 2 meals were at restaurants. I believe I did well, all things considered. Though it does seem to me that I must be gaining weight eating so much...

Thats great you all are doing so well! I have been afarid to try fruits and lettuce. I have been wanting a salad so bad! But I was told to stay away from lettuce. I have been able to eat baked chicken pretty well and lunch meat as long as i chew and chew and chew. Green beans are okay too. I am always hungry! I cant wait to get my first fill.

Thats great you all are doing so well! I have been afarid to try fruits and lettuce. I have been wanting a salad so bad! But I was told to stay away from lettuce. I have been able to eat baked chicken pretty well and lunch meat as long as i chew and chew and chew. Green beans are okay too. I am always hungry! I cant wait to get my first fill.

yes, its not goo news about lettuce. im wondering if in time we will be able to have some. i really dont want to stop having salads. im prepared to wait though, as long as i dont have to give them up for good. Has anyone here had salads post op??

I was banded 2/29 and yesterday I had to go to the er my chest and back hurt sooo bad....apparently I have a gallstone and my gallbladder has to be removed. Anyone have this done? How does it compare to the band sugery?

yes, its not goo news about lettuce. im wondering if in time we will be able to have some. i really dont want to stop having salads. im prepared to wait though, as long as i dont have to give them up for good. Has anyone here had salads post op??

I was banded on 2-20 and i do eat salads. I just started three days ago. Why is it no good to eat salads???

I was banded on 2-20 and i do eat salads. I just started three days ago. Why is it no good to eat salads???

..so you are eating lettuce and its o.k.?/ thats so good to hear. my g.p. mentioned that salad veges wouldnt go down well.. also in other posts it was mentioned about raw veges being hard to digest. im so glad to hear that you are eating them... and so soon, as well. keep it up. youve really encouraged me.

I was banded 2/29 and yesterday I had to go to the er my chest and back hurt sooo bad....apparently I have a gallstone and my gallbladder has to be removed. Anyone have this done? How does it compare to the band sugery?

boy... thats rough. have you had pain in this area before?? or has it just started since banding?? do they think that maybe the banding made the gall bladder worse??

I just saw my dietician on Thursday of last week and got the ok to eat salads. I had surgery on the 8th of Feb and came off mushies March 16th.. all I've been eating is protein and salads since then and haven't had a problem at all.. I was never told I couldn't eat salads during all my wt lose classes, just that wouldn't be able to eat them during my mushie stage.. I was given many recipes from them and most include salads..

i to was banded on 2/22 and I am enjoying my salads and fruit already....

I just saw my dietician on Thursday of last week and got the ok to eat salads. I had surgery on the 8th of Feb and came off mushies March 16th.. all I've been eating is protein and salads since then and haven't had a problem at all.. I was never told I couldn't eat salads during all my wt lose classes, just that wouldn't be able to eat them during my mushie stage.. I was given many recipes from them and most include salads..

thats wonderful news. my primary care dr commented on how hard it would be, also it was in a small booklet that i was given. actually the booklet says that raw salad veges are the last thing to be re introduced. various comments the specialist made just gave me the conclusion that perhaps salads were out?? im so happy to hear that they arent. i love salad. im just in the middle of growing lots of fresh salad lettuces and herbs right now.

My dietician is concentrating on me getting more protein than veggies. My skin and nails are a mess. I'm probably not getting enough fat either (never thought I would ever say that). Is anyone else having these issues?

My dietician is concentrating on me getting more protein than veggies. My skin and nails are a mess. I'm probably not getting enough fat either (never thought I would ever say that). Is anyone else having these issues?

I had to up my protein. I am really not a big breakfast person, so my doc has given me the okay to do a protein shake for breakfast, although I need to be on complete solids. I picked up a Body Fortress protein shake and it has 52 grams per scoop. I also take a protein shot that has 26 grams in it. That way between my solid food intake and these items they are helping me meet my protein requirements for the day. Thankfully my skin,nails and hair are hanging in there, for now I guess

I had to up my protein. I am really not a big breakfast person, so my doc has given me the okay to do a protein shake for breakfast, although I need to be on complete solids. I picked up a Body Fortress protein shake and it has 52 grams per scoop. I also take a protein shot that has 26 grams in it. That way between my solid food intake and these items they are helping me meet my protein requirements for the day. Thankfully my skin,nails and hair are hanging in there, for now I guess

did you buy the protein products online?? if you did, can you give me the address please?/ thanks