Wow what a difference from just almost 3 weeks ago! I have lost 13 pounds and im getting compliments and lovin it when i first got banded, i did not know what i had done to myself. I was weak, in pain, and the liquids were going to kill me...or so i thought. Everyone told me it would get better but at the time, it was hard to believe but it really has. I start solids this wednesday and although im a little scared, im excited to actually eat real food again. I cant wait to have a piece of chicken Anyway...i just wanted to say thank you to everyone on here who has helped me and answered my questions and made me feel so much better when i really thought i wouldnt make it through the liquid stage. You guys are the best!!

Xoxo

Angela

Just be careful with that chicken! Make sure it's moist, take tiny bites and chew, chew, chew! The last thing you want on your first day on solids is any kind of problem!

You should copy and save your post from today. In the future you will see many newbies posting how discouraged they are and are so concerned they have done the wrong thing to be banded. Your words will provide some guidance and validation to many that they are on the right track and that they just need to stay the course.

Congrats.

tmf

Just be careful with that chicken! Make sure it's moist, take tiny bites and chew, chew, chew! The last thing you want on your first day on solids is any kind of problem!

Is it better to make chicken salad with low fat mayo instead to make it moist? I take it BBQ chicken or broiled chicken breast is out of the question...

I was wondering about the chicken salad as well. I boiled some chicken pre-surgery and put it in the freezer. I figured that way, I already had some cooked and ready.

I eat baked chicken all the time. I do add salsa or veggie spaghetti sauce. I have BBQ chicken breast on occasion. 3 oz no skin. Yes I do weigh all protein.

Wow what a difference from just almost 3 weeks ago! I have lost 13 pounds and im getting compliments and lovin it when i first got banded, i did not know what i had done to myself. I was weak, in pain, and the liquids were going to kill me...or so i thought. Everyone told me it would get better but at the time, it was hard to believe but it really has. I start solids this wednesday and although im a little scared, im excited to actually eat real food again. I cant wait to have a piece of chicken Anyway...i just wanted to say thank you to everyone on here who has helped me and answered my questions and made me feel so much better when i really thought i wouldnt make it through the liquid stage. You guys are the best!!

Xoxo

Angela

Excellent!! Got any advice for a soon to be newbie bandster? I'd love to get similar results! Is that 13lbs from surgery or including pre op diet?

Keep up the good work!!

I wasnt required to do a pre op diet so the 13 lbs is since surgery. My advice would be to just hang in there! It will be hard the first couple of weeks but i promise it does get better. Best of luck to you