Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

Learning how to eat again!

This is difficult! Take smaller bites, wait, chew.... And no drinking while eating!

Lots to learn!!

Learning how to eat again!

This is difficult! Take smaller bites' date=' wait, chew.... And no drinking while eating!

Lots to learn!![/quote']

Ugh. So true. Still learning here too. Hey it's a 37 year habit for me that I have to break so yes, it's gonna take time. I've been using baby spoons n cocktail forks to eat n really helps. My bites aren't as small as they probably should be but they are not a table spoon big either.

Ugh. So true. Still learning here too. Hey it's a 37 year habit for me that I have to break so yes, it's gonna take time. I've been using baby spoons n cocktail forks to eat n really helps. My bites aren't as small as they probably should be but they are not a table spoon big either.

That's what I told my husband last night when we went to dinner and I had tomato soup and a small portion of mashed potatoes (the waitress looked at me funny for just a sec lol) and I got the soup first and was sipping and sipping, then got the potatoes and was taking small nibbles, but I had to keep reminding myself to set the spoon down, and before I know it, I'm FULL! He's like, you need to remember the rules dear, and I'm like, ITS A 30 YEAR HABBIT!!!! hahaha. Oh this will take sometime. But worth it obviously!

Learning how to eat again!

This is difficult! Take smaller bites, wait, chew.... And no drinking while eating!

Lots to learn!!

Totally agree blondie! I have been having trouble not wanting to drink while I eat something! I bought a toddler set and eat with that spoon and fork when I am home. I always use my smaller plates when I am eating as well! When I have gone out, I have used the tip of my fork for reference. It sure does take some getting used to when taking the "time" to eat! I work a lot and am in school so planning has been my downfall, I am determined to plan better this week as I move into soft foods! Yay!

hello everyone! i was banded on january 25th and have lost 21lbs so far since the pre-op diet <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> recovery is going well.. gas pain all gone thank goodness and just began the mushies stage..... tonight for some reason i am in great pain on my left side....not where my port is but further back.. when i breathe in its a killer <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i am getting worked up on googling stuff to see what this could possibly be... so i decided to come on here and ask ya'll for your help before rushing to the emergency(my anxiety takes toll of me so im just trying to calm myself <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> ) .... has anyone ever had this???

I know the exact feeling that you are having! I've noticed the pain too and called my doctor. They said that it was probably gas so I've done everything to expel the gas. Then a few days ago I noticed that the pain came after I ate. I really think that it's your body saying, whoa, something is different here. My advice would be to eat super slow and very small portions. Since I revamped my eating, the pain is not as strong.

Hello errrbody!

Finallly, I'm postin on this thread. I was banded on 1/14/13 in Worcester, MA, at St. Vincent's Medical Center by Dr. Michael Potter (TMI?) hahaha and tomorrow marks 1 full month post op. So far I am down 30lbs!

I've had lots of struggles thus far and am not recooping like a lot of you folks (lucky duckies!), but I'm trying to remain strong! Congrats to all of you on your new journey!

Friend me so we can chitty chat!

Much <3

Hello errrbody!

Finallly' date=' I'm postin on this thread. I was banded on 1/14/13 in Worcester, MA, at St. Vincent's Medical Center by Dr. Michael Potter (TMI?) hahaha and tomorrow marks 1 full month post op. So far I am down 30lbs!

I've had lots of struggles thus far and am not recooping like a lot of you folks (lucky duckies!), but I'm trying to remain strong! Congrats to all of you on your new journey!

Friend me so we can chitty chat!

Much <3[/quote']

Hi there - I was banded 1/21 and I am now starting to struggle some. I wont have my first fill until 2/26. I have gained 1.5 and not sure why ugh!!!

I gained a pound too... it's Water weight! You can fluctuate around 5lbs, don't worry. Are you weighing yourself everyday? I know it's tempting, but can be destructive, at least that's what I've found. I can guarantee you're not consuming enough to gain 1.5 lbs...

Keep at it girl, you go this!

I gained a pound too... it's Water weight! You can fluctuate around 5lbs' date=' don't worry. Are you weighing yourself everyday? I know it's tempting, but can be destructive, at least that's what I've found. I can guarantee you're not consuming enough to gain 1.5 lbs...

Keep at it girl, you go this![/quote']

I also know I don't get enough Fluid in. I have tried, but just don't make it. I don't remember to drink until I'm thirsty. I hate that too

Girllll... That's been my biggest challenge is drinking too little and eating too little protein. I'm just too full most of the time. I try to keep the cap off my water bottle so I constantly remind myself to sip all day long. You'll get there tho.

Hello everyone. I was banned on

January 8, 2013. Just thought I would post to show how my journey is going.

I am 5'7

Starting weight -248

First fill 2/13/13 weight-226

Down 22 pounds

At the doctors for my first fill. Down 28lbs since pre-op diet. Yay me!! Continued success to all of us January bandsters!!

I was banded jan 25th. Down 30 since preop, 8 since surgery. Just starting solids to day.

i started solids today and i definately over did it trial and error i guess ) my husband brought me a small chicken shawarma for lunch and i thought i was taking my time... i didn't eat all of it but afterwards and up until now (3 hours later) and im still hurting like chest area? has this happened to anyone? and i keep belching... like a lot!!!!! (tmi sorry) any tips on how to know when youre full without feeling that full feeling?!!?

i started solids today and i definately over did it trial and error i guess ) my husband brought me a small chicken shawarma for lunch and i thought i was taking my time... i didn't eat all of it but afterwards and up until now (3 hours later) and im still hurting like chest area? has this happened to anyone? and i keep belching... like a lot!!!!! (tmi sorry) any tips on how to know when youre full without feeling that full feeling?!!?

Measure out your food and eat that and stop. You don't want to eat until you are full just satisfied. It's hard I know my head says eat more eat more but I stop and then glad I do.