After a rough start of it, I am finally feeling good again. Went to my weekly clinic review and lost 4 more pounds in a week. WhooHoo:, a total of 20# since surgery. Only regret is that I couldn't have done it on my own, but whatever, it's a new beginning and a start to a better live. Thats what matters:)

Lisa

Hi Armymom, I'll be 2 weeks on Thursday- and I feel great! I'm down about 16 lbs so far- and I still consider it doing it on my own- I know just how difficult this is, not for the faint of heart, so don't discount your own hard work!!!

It is a new start to a better life, and 20 lbs lost is fabulous!!

hi guys i was justed banded on Sat feb 4 2012 and im feeling much better, what are you guys eating can you give me some tips. im on liquids at the moment but will be moving on to pureed foods.

beach333, I stated off with clear liquids for the first 3 days after surgery, broths, popcicles, water and low cal gatorage. Up intil today I have been on pureed soups, like tomato, cream chicken, pea, etc as well as sugar free fudgecicles, yogurt, protein shakes. Starting today I am now able to have mushy foods, like mashed potatoes, soups. Eggs, applesauce, cottage cheese. Pretty much anything that is smooth and will go down (low cal).

I envy you armymom2012! Seriously I do!

It's tough, honestly I thought my body was going to shut down from lack of solid foods this past two weeks. It made me so tired, but honestly I thought that when they told me I would be eating a half cup at a time: I thought they were crazy. Now I am almost at 1 cup three times a day, along with my fluids intake and an occasional popscicle when I need a sweet kick:). Never thought that aount would be enough to fill a person up. Make sure you take your multivitamins. Good Luck.

What kind of popscicle, the brand name because I cant find any sugarfree only sugarfree fudge popcicles are available. Also, How did you get the tracker.

beach333, I stated off with clear liquids for the first 3 days after surgery, broths, popcicles, water and low cal gatorage. Up intil today I have been on pureed soups, like tomato, cream chicken, pea, etc as well as sugar free fudgecicles, yogurt, protein shakes. Starting today I am now able to have mushy foods, like mashed potatoes, soups. Eggs, applesauce, cottage cheese. Pretty much anything that is smooth and will go down (low cal).

Thanks this helped so much

What kind of popscicle, the brand name because I cant find any sugarfree only sugarfree fudge popcicles are available. Also, How did you get the tracker.

You should try and find the Crystal lite popsicles. I first tried them this summer while dieting and needind smething sweet. You should be able to find them at any grocery store, but I found them at Safeway. Good Luck on your Journey, I'm hoping to be there soon!