Hi everyone, I'm starting this because we are mid way through the month so I'm guessing about half of us have had the procedure done. The October Bandsters thread has been really great with all the positive comments, suggestions and support. It would be great to keep that community going.

I'm two days post surgery. My pain meds are working fine. The surgery was easier than I expected and I hope the recovery keeps going as well.

How is everyone?

I just spent the entire morning making my mushies! I get to start them Wednesday so I made an entire weeks worth of food (I think) and froze it all in ice cube trays. Raspberries & cottage cheese/chicken/salmon/tuna salad/egg salad/beans/peas/brussel sprouts/cauliflower...yummmm I'm getting excited!

Hey everyone! I was banded on Halloween and i feel great! I have lost 4.4 since my surgery on full liquid and not feeling too hungry yet. I lost 12.4 on my liquid pre-op diet and was starving by day 10. My total weight loss since the beginning is 25.8 and I'm super satisfied with that. I look forward to keeping up with everyone

Hey Jess,

You & I have similar stats. I was also banded on Halloween. Started at 250lbs, lost 15 in pre-op diet, and have lost 4lbs so far in post-op. I've probably only been eating about 500-600 calories a day. Though I'm really happy with my results to date.

Just got my first fill, they put 1cc in, didnt know i already had 4cc in it. Back to fluids only for 24 hours. Then soft food for 24 hours, then I can start planning meals. Wow, i can start eating what i make for my family

They gave me a chart of where they recommend my weight each month and I am already 5lbs under where I am supposed to be on the 13th of Nov. yeah I am so excited.

Went to the dr's 2day for my 1 week check up .. Down 20 lbs from start & down 10 sence surgery... Everything look good as far as my belly..Port site is still real sore but they say thats normal. Go Dec 10th for my first fill can't wait..

Hey all,

Ive been on mushies but have been eating soup bc of the convenience. Soup has a lot of sodium so I'm afraid of gaining bc of it. What are you guys eating in the mushy phase? Need help!!

Hey all,

Ive been on mushies but have been eating soup bc of the convenience. Soup has a lot of sodium so I'm afraid of gaining bc of it. What are you guys eating in the mushy phase? Need help!!

I don't start mushies till wednesday, but I made them all today, and froze them in 2oz (ice cube trays) as per the advise of my clinic.

I blended raspberries & cottage cheese, chicken & broth, salmon & broth, tuna & broth & a little mayo, eggs & broth & a little mayo, bananas, plus a bunch of different veges.

Teena you froze cottage cheese and mayo? I didnt know that you cld freeze those foods?

Well I guess I'll find out LOL. I don't think it will hurt it, just may not be exactly the same!

Hi all! I was banded on 10/17. I was filled on 11/1. I did the 3 day liquids after the fill. Now I moved on to stage 3(mushies). I feel I can eat most anything except breads as long as I chew chew CHEW.. That's normal isn't it? So far I am a total of 12 pounds loss.

ladys and gentlemen ive discovered i can run !!! minf its at one minute intervals of one min running one minute power walk and a 20min sequel but still I CAN RUN

ladys and gentlemen ive discovered i can run !!! minf its at one minute intervals of one min running one minute power walk and a 20min sequel but still I CAN RUN

That's great! Be careful of your knees though. With extra weight on, knees can be damaged from running too much. That's why I use the elliptical. I did the whole cross country track on the elliptical and upped my distance 10%! Felt like a rock star! Sometimes I can't believe that I am now a "go to the gym" person!

Hello, I was banded on 10/14 and I've cheated a couple of times. I don't go in for my first fill until 11/27. . But I feel healed and able to eat regular food but in moderation. Am I hurting myself by doing this? Thanks

yea being a gym person is strange but im loving it, im loving the new energy lease i have its fabulous and actually being able to work out hard n not be dying lol and it makes me so much happier with my moods

ladys and gentlemen ive discovered i can run !!! minf its at one minute intervals of one min running one minute power walk and a 20min sequel but still I CAN RUN

Sweeet!!

Hello, I was banded on 10/14 and I've cheated a couple of times. I don't go in for my first fill until 11/27. . But I feel healed and able to eat regular food but in moderation. Am I hurting myself by doing this? Thanks

I feel the same way! I have no idea.