Hello All,

I am fairly new to this forum and have enjoyed reading so much information. I am currently waiting for insurance approval and then will hopefully schedule surgery.

I am wondering....how do you describe the bandster lifestyle? What is different about your lifestyle now with the band, what's not different?

I have so many questions!

Thanks!!!

what is different?

i am mobile

i am happier

i am positive

i am losing weight

i am losing inches

i made great friends here on this forum

life is better then it was 4 months ago...

diet is like any other but I need so much less to feel satified and its not salad every meal (thank God) I am new and still learning how to work with it (Aug 20 2012) I like the fact for me that the bands reminds me to eat slow and chew better because it will cause some pressure between the breast. Also I cant eat to much or it is uncomfortable. I am losing 2 lbs a week so I am happy.

ahope that helps

line-dancer

Everything is different. I have changed mh eating lifestyle. I don't consider this a diet, it's for life. I will eat this way for the rest of my life and I love it. I physically look better, I'm more active than I've ever been, my self confidence is up and I like myself again.

I love my band!

It is exactly what my doctor said it would be - I eat less and stay full longer. I do count calories and that helps me make better choices on what to eat.

Diet has such a negtive fibe, but it is kinda a diet, but not in a bad way. You make better choices, you eat less, you stay statisfied, you loose weight.

I do feel better. My asthma is A LOT better. I am able to jog again- yeah! I in general feel better because I am in control of my life.

Hi Jenny ,

I'm new also I will go to my first visit to the dietician on Monday.

That was a great question and the answers very imformative.and helpful.

Looking forward to seeing your success as well as my own.

Terri

Thanks everyone for your responses! I was also wondering about how many calories are you consuming post surgery on liquids only? Is it different for everyone?

Thank you so much for asking this question and for the great answers.

I am on my pre op diet and am feeling a little sorry for myself right now. My diet right now is pretty strict, 3 shakes a day and an extra 225 calories of certain veggies per day. Really doesnt fill me up and I constantly feel hungry. I know there is light at the end of this tunnel but it feels like I will never get there...lol

I was wondering if it would all be worth it and then I found this thread. Gives me hope!

I agree with what everyone here says about life after banding...

For me its never just eatting with out thinking again...this morning 7am I had a packet of oatmeal..and a coffee....I was full all afternoon till about 2 then a cup of yogurt and a cup of Soup...and im fine....Im not always thinking hmmmm whats to snack on...im just good....

Every aspect of my life has gotten better....Im smiling again ..!!!