Surgery Scheduled for March

[ali is changing 14]

Banded 3/1/13 I'm eating between 800 and1000 cal a day' date=' at least 60g of Protein and working out an hour a day 5 days a week. I lost 10 lbs after surgery and then nothing for the last week! I know the first month is for healing but its just so frustrating! I don't have my first fill until 3/11 and I feel like I need it now! Help![/quote']

I TOTALLY understand. Banded on the 8th. Lost 20 from the post op and surgery. Been basically the same, give or take 2 lbs, since the 15th. I am eating under 1000 calories 50+ grams of protein, no sugar, no artificial anything. Low carb, low fat. And I am starving and exercising and hungry. And it's been almost 2 weeks since I've lost anything. It's frustrating

[ChicagoRose 650]

The scale moved!! The scale moved!! Hmmm....once again reaffirms that I need to only WEIGH ONCE A WEEK...which is impossible for me to do but still. Had I just weighed today instead of every day this week multiple times I wouldn't have gotten so frustrated.

Hand in there everyone...good things are coming your way!

[ChicagoRose 650]

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[aeromech 202]

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[sharon2013 17]

The scale moved!! The scale moved!! Hmmm....once again reaffirms that I need to only WEIGH ONCE A WEEK...which is impossible for me to do but still. Had I just weighed today instead of every day this week multiple times I wouldn't have gotten so frustrated.

Hand in there everyone...good things are coming your way!

I hope my scale moves too! Thanks for reporting back

[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

The scale moved!! The scale moved!! Hmmm....once again reaffirms that I need to only WEIGH ONCE A WEEK...which is impossible for me to do but still. Had I just weighed today instead of every day this week multiple times I wouldn't have gotten so frustrated.

Hand in there everyone...good things are coming your way!

My scale moved and then I went out of town for the weekend and went to family for Easter yesterday and the scale moved the wrong way. I was so good and didnt even touch the Desserts or items that I wasnt supposed to have. This is so not fair. I have my fill on Wednesday so we will see what happends then. I am ready to start seeing a change.

[phxgirl 16]

Hi Everyone Banded on March 21st and starting to feel a lot better. I'm starting the mushies stage, finally ditching the Soup broth! Any good ideas/recipes for this stage?

Also, one other question. When does this port pain subside a bit? I have post-op in about two weeks and a little scared that if it is still this tender, how can I get a fill?

[AbbieL 63]

Hi Everyone Banded on March 21st and starting to feel a lot better. I'm starting the mushies stage' date=' finally ditching the Soup broth! Any good ideas/recipes for this stage?

Also, one other question. When does this port pain subside a bit? I have post-op in about two weeks and a little scared that if it is still this tender, how can I get a fill?[/quote']

I'm 3 weeks post op and still have sharp.port pain. I guess because I have a toddler and am constantly picking him up and carrying him around! I think with rest &no heavy lifting it would heal faster.

During the mushy stage I loved avocado with a drizzle of olive oil, grits with a little low fat cheese, home made fruit purees mixed with Greek yogurt....

[ISIKJallaq 31]

I'm 3 weeks post op and still have sharp.port pain. I guess because I have a toddler and am constantly picking him up and carrying him around! I think with rest &no heavy lifting it would heal faster.

During the mushy stage I loved avocado with a drizzle of olive oil' date=' grits with a little low fat cheese, home made fruit purees mixed with Greek yogurt....[/quote']

I will be 3 weeks on Wednesday. The port pain is just now starting to go away for me! I am walking 4 miles a day and really haven't felt much pain at all for the past two or three days! A good place for recipes is www.theworldaccordingtoegghead.com. If you can't find it that way google "the world according to egg head". She has some good things there. Or maybe it's egg face. Try both and good luck to you!

[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

I will be 3 weeks on Wednesday. The port pain is just now starting to go away for me! I am walking 4 miles a day and really haven't felt much pain at all for the past two or three days! A good place for recipes is www.theworldaccordingtoegghead.com. If you can't find it that way google "the world according to egg head". She has some good things there. Or maybe it's egg face. Try both and good luck to you!

Thank you so much or the info on egg face so many great recipes!!!!

[ISIKJallaq 31]

Thank you so much or the info on egg face so many great recipes!!!!

Your very welcome!

[sharon2013 17]

Hey March bandsters, how are you doing? We should all be post-op now, yay! After 3 weeks of the scale not budging, it finally did for me, so patience apparently is rewarded eventually. Hope you're all doing well!

[astott626 13]

Banded 3-28-13...so far I've lost 16 lbs and 6 inches! I'm pretty stoked about what I've lost so far. Not feeling any restrictions so I'm really thinking before I eat and using that will power as much as possible. Will get a fill May 8th.

[Sandilee0210 75]

Just thought I would give an update. I was banded 3-19.. Have lost 26lbs to date, I feel incredible so much more energy! I walked a 5k yesterday I am happy to report my incisions are healed and I no longer have any port pain! Just challenging myself to be better everyday! Ready for a fill...April 29th!

[phxgirl 16]

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 3/21/13 and am feeling great also! My port pain is finally gone too! I had my first fill last Thursday, and still really don't feel any restriction. I know they say it sometimes takes a few times to hit the "green zone" but I thought I'd feel a little something. Anyways, I'm learning to make better food choices and incorporating exercise now. Looking forward to more weight loss and a healthy life!