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?

Anyone know how many calories they are eating? I'm on mushies and Myfitnesspal says I'm eating about 500-600 calories a day.

Just wondering what others are taking in.

I'm at six hundred to eight hundred. I'm going to call the nutritionist to see what I should be aiming for.

My nutrition guidelines say this is the hardest week. In terms of hunger, I'm actually having to make myself drink more than I really want to consume. It is very weird to try and have more calories.

I'm at six hundred to eight hundred. I'm going to call the nutritionist to see what I should be aiming for.

My nutrition guidelines say this is the hardest week. In terms of hunger, I'm actually having to make myself drink more than I really want to consume. It is very weird to try and have more calories.

Yeah, myfitnesspal keeps saying I'm not consuming enough calories.

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Just found out that my injury mixes clear. Thanks for keeping me in mind.

I am scheduled for surgery 10/23!! I am so ready to start this journey. I love reading all these posts and am finding them very helpful. But i have noticed that there is a lot of difference in progression of food stages from Dr to Dr. wonder why?

Anyone know how many calories they are eating? I'm on mushies and Myfitnesspal says I'm eating about 500-600 calories a day.

Just wondering what others are taking in.

That's about right!

i was also banded on the 4th im down 7kg since surgury,, im in mushies thank god not so hungry thank goodness,, been walking on my elliptical for 45min a day,, im aiming for 1000 calories a day according to myfitnesspal ill be down 17kg in 5 weeks

Mara, you can set MyFitnessPal to be where ever you want it to be. I am at the same amount of calories you are. I just ignore their message and concentrate on what I am eating, when and how often. It took me a long time to not eat by a schedule and only eat when hungry. Drinking a lot more then I ever did!

I am scheduled for surgery 10/23!! I am so ready to start this journey. I love reading all these posts and am finding them very helpful. But i have noticed that there is a lot of difference in progression of food stages from Dr to Dr. wonder why?

I think that there is such a difference because the doctors have seen the different things that work for their patients and so they stay with it instead of there being a set in stone plan for everyone. Even some of the things they tell us to eat/drink change within their own office. I have paperwork and books from my dr but between all of them it says to do different things. I have been taking all of it and seeing what works the best so I don't feel hungry or feel like I'm going to get sick because what they said to do was too much. I've also been seeing some things that people have posted they are doing and have written them down to see if it is something I could try or use. I think it pretty much comes down to keeping track of what you're doing and what the dr says to do and how your body reacts.

I am now an October Bandster....October 29th!

I also wonder if there is are differences based on which bariatric surgery methods the doctor or practice prefers.

The first practice I visited really tried to steer me away from having a lap band, and told me their patients have not had much success in losing weight with this procedure. Their packet of information also had different information from the one my ultimate doctor provided.

My current doctor and practice are also in Manhattan, and like the first doctor and practice have been listed as a Baraitric Center of Excellence. It is surprising to me that they can be so different and favor different methodologies.

I did it!!! I am officially banded!

Surgery was this morning and I am feeling great!

I am on Water for the rest of the day and start clear Soups and liquids tomorrow.

Still cant believe it!!!!

I did it!!! I am officially banded!

Surgery was this morning and I am feeling great!

I am on Water for the rest of the day and start clear soups and liquids tomorrow.

Still cant believe it!!!!

Congrats! Are you having the gas pains people are talking about? One week from today-I can't wait!!!

I was banded on wed, I'm having trouble getting all my protein in and water?

I am now an October Bandster....October 29th!

Congrats and welcome to THE BEST GROUP on this board...can I get an AMEN?

I did it!!! I am officially banded!

Surgery was this morning and I am feeling great!

I am on Water for the rest of the day and start clear Soups and liquids tomorrow.

Still cant believe it!!!!

Oh I'm so happy for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery with little gas ( ha!)