Ok May banders I'm ready to move on pass all the surgery and liquid diet part. I need someone that I can check in with every night. I need some one that will be my partner that I can tell all of my cheat and victories too. I need some one that will not be afraid to yell at me when I didn't go to the gym like I was suppose to or follow my diet correctly or to cheer me on. I will share my ups and downs. Now I don't have a problem posting to every one here in our group. But If that is what we all agree on than every one will have to check in every night or you will have to post the night before that you will be on vacation and returning on a specfic night. So I'm listening let me know what every one is wanting to do. I think every one of us needs help thru this journey. It is going to be one heck of a bumpy road.

Happy Monday All!

Here's to a great day to a new week. Saturday I'm going on a family beach vacation so this week needs to be a good one. I think I need to exercise first thing this morning so it doesn't take a back seat to everything else today.

Great eating yesterday, Natalie!

Thanks Jen! Great plan to still stick to the program but be able to enjoy the vacation.

Well my earache has gotten really really bad. I cannot hear out of the left ear at all now.. It constantly pops and the oressure is horrible. It is painful to chew or move that side of my face at all. So, I am going to just do liquids today. Water, Gatorade, tea and maybe yogurt. Heading to Urgent Care now.

oh no! I how it doesn't get worse! Hopefully Urgent Care will help you out! Take care.

Thanks Jen. Turns out it is swimmer's ear. The pain is awful but they prescribed me antibiotics, drops, and Vicodin. My left ear is swollen totally shut so they're keeping it open with a wick, which absorbs the ear drops. Can't hear out of it still. Eating hurts so much and my glands are swollen. Hopefully it will be better in a few days.

Going in for fill in the morning. To be honest I love the amount I have in my band now so don't feel I need a fill, but we will see. Hoping I've hit the 100 lbs lost mark.

Today:

No exercise

Water

Gatorade

4oz chicken noodle Soup

Keep it up everyone!

Did not sleep more than an hour. I can only compare the pain to being stabbed in both ears, very sharp and constant. I have been up crying all night and this morning because I've never experienced pain this bad. I took 2 more Vicodin out of desperation which is dulling the pain from a 9 down to probably a 7. My mom is taking me to the ER shortly.

I am also upset because my fill is in 6 hours and I do not want to miss an appointment. appreciate any prayers and positive thoughts you guys may have.

Oh Natalie I am so sorry you are hurting I am praying for you and hope you will feel better soon Try a warm wet compress on your ear to help ease the pain.

Breakfast

Scrambled egg whites with sausage peppers and onions

lunch

Cheeseburger

dinner

1/2 cup Pork tenderloin pieces

French Fries @ 5

(we ate out)

Water

6 8oz glasses

Exercise

Laps for 30 min

Thank you for the prayers. At the visit today the Dr said i have a more severe infection than they thought and that it has spread to both ears. She had me do a blood draw and get scheduled to see an ENT specialist on Thursday just as a precaution. She put me on 2 more aggressive medications and doubled my pain med. I still can't hear or chew, but the pain is less sharp. hoping to get sleep tonight.

I feel like a crappy bandster, not exercising or eating Protein :/ rescheduled fill for tomorrow.

Today -

8oz gatorade

Water

8oz orange juice

4oz mashed potatoes with gravy

4oz frozen yogurt

Hoping to be able to chew again in a couple days

Natalie you need to take care of yourself you can't control an infection hopefully the meds will kick in soon.

Breakfast

Egg white scrambled with Sausage, peppers and onions

lunch

Pork loin on wheat hot dog roll with cheese

dinner

chicken oriental with Veggies

Water

8 8oz glasses

exercise

30 minutes on bike

I go for a fill today at 5:15 hoping this puts me in the green zone

Thank you. I know I need to be patient and follow doctors orders. All these meds on an empty stomach are making me very queasy. I was able to get some mint tea and soup down (just the broth and noodles, too hard to chew chicken) and my sister is bringing me OJ. I had to cancel my fill today and next opening is Sept 26. I hate that I can't exercise or eat my normal foods til this infection is gone. I do not feel its getting any better but the ENT dr will tell me tomorrow.

How did your fill go? You guys are doing great.

Hi all. Almost Friday! I went to ENT doctor today who said my infection is slowly but surely clearing up. She assured me severe pain IS normal for what I have but that it will clear up within 5 days. Night time and morning is when pain is worse, bur daytime today it was only moderate. I was able to get down some soft foods with only minor discomfort.

I feel like I am not doing my best as a bandster right now. I've been drinking juice just to consume enough calories in a day (tough when you can't chew). I am doped up on pain medicine which makes me drowsy. I'm not up to exercising.. Chewing is really tough so I'm not chewing my food down as well as I should. I do not feel physically healthy right now when I can't work out or eat meat, fresh fruits and veggies. I am consipated, my saliva is super thick... Just Ugh!!!!!!! My hope is that I will feel ok by Monday so I can hit the grocery store and start fresh.

Breakfast - hot tea

lunch - 4oz chicken chili, 2 crackers

snack - 8oz bolt house berry juice, 8oz milk

dinner - 2oz fish, 2oz shredded tky, 2oz potato

TGIF!

My pity party is over. I'm sorry everyone had to listen to me. Lol. I still can't hear very well but the pain has lightened significantly. I was able to have 3 real meals today. Made a meal plan for next week to get back on track with.

I wanted to get you guys opinions on this. I've been craving a chipotle chicken burrito really badly for probably two weeks. I've resisted it. Drove by a chipotle today and never went in. I am wondering if just getting the burrito next week (if I plan for it) is it ok. I wanna have self control but i dont wanna deprive. Obviously i would only be able to eat 1/3 or so and save rest for another day. What would you do?

Breakfast - 4oz yogurt

lunch - 4oz chicken noodle soup, 2 saltines

dinner - wheat tortilla with tomato sauce, ground turkey and peppers

Snacks - 2/3 banana, Water, 4oz OJ

Hope everyone's ok and having good weekend.

I am feeling pretty good today but a bit of a tummy ache :/ I have been drinking about 2oz with my meals in order to get pills down (which I can't take on empty stomach or I get very ill). Thank god will be off those pills in 2 days.

Tomorrow going to a potluck so need to remember my portions and taking 30 min to eat.

Breakfast - 4oz oatmeal with skim milk

snack - 4oz orange juice, meds, Water

lunch - ground turkey pita, 2oz applesauce

Snack - 8oz milk

dinner - 2 saltines, 4oz chicken noodle

Breakfast - 3oz southwest egg beaters, 2oz banana

lunch - 1/2 jerk chicken leg, 2oz rice, 2oz apple sauce

dinner - 2oz Korean noodle/kimchi, 2 pieces of plantain, 2oz beef

8oz passion fruit juice

Lots of Water

Exercise - 20 min dancing

Again.. My tummy feels weird. I was very tight this morning and afternoon. It is sore at my port/large incision area. Gonna call my dr and see if I can get squeezed in soon just to reassure me my port is ok.

natalie

I have a cheat day which I will go out with my boyfriend and we may get chinese or a sub or taco's just remember Portion Control and to chew well. My meal always last for 2 or more meals he calls me a cheap date now LOL

I had a fill wednesday and finally feel the restriction everyone talked about which is great for me. I hit 40 lbs down this weekend so that made me feel wonderful.

Breakfast

Scrambled egg (1 lg)

Sausage link (chicken)

coffee

lunch

left over chinese food

1/4 cup rice

2 pc general TSO chicken

2 pc Boneless ribs

dinner

Wheat Pasta with meat sauce (1 cup)

Water

8 glasses

exercise

45 min walking and stairs

I love that idea. How often do you do it? Once a week, once a month? Congrats on 40 lbs down!! Amazing.

Again feel pretty tight today and also bloated. meat not going down well. Little bit of port discomfort. Half a cup and I am stuffed, whereas two weeks ago I could eat over a cup. What gives? I haven't vomited and am still able to eat, just not much, and I do burp a lot.

Breakfast - 3oz kashi, 3oz skim milk

lunch - 4oz beef enchilada, 2 slices plantain

snack - tea, banana

dinner - vanilla Chobani, sliced berries

Exercise - 30 min cardio