3-4-13 will now be my lucky numbers since that is the day I got banded. Now on day 3 and I am hungry like crazy but have lost weight already which is a nice incentive as I drink another clear liquid. (Blah!).

In any case, I am happy to be here surrounded by all of your ideas and suggestions. I know we can make it through with fellow banders standing by us! (Cue music by Andy Grammer: Keep Your Head Up!)

I'm rIght with you, banded on 3/5. I'm looking forward to talking to my center tomorrow so I can get the ok to start Protein shakes.

Btw love me some Andy Grammer, saw him in concert last summer. Soooo good!

So today it happened. I had my teary moment of frustration of the hunger pains and the gas pains. I basically know that I am detoxing my body from chemicals, sugars, fats, and all those other "wonderful" ingredients that has taken home in my body for way too long. I am frustrated and writing helps me to get it out so just bare with me for a moment. Despite that, I am still mad at myself for letting things get to this point where now I must endure this. But deep down I know that this was meant to be as I have a goal to go to a water park, hot air balloon rides, wearing skirts, and overall wearing a "Yeah...I know I look good" look on my face that hasn't been there for years. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. So for now the tissue box needs to go away and I need to have a serious talk with my stomach as it seems that it ALWAYS has something to say. Just like my teenage daughter! LOL! Stomach, you are on a SERIOUS time out! Back off buddy!

So today it happened. I had my teary moment of frustration of the hunger pains and the gas pains. I basically know that I am detoxing my body from chemicals, sugars, fats, and all those other "wonderful" ingredients that has taken home in my body for way too long. I am frustrated and writing helps me to get it out so just bare with me for a moment. Despite that, I am still mad at myself for letting things get to this point where now I must endure this. But deep down I know that this was meant to be as I have a goal to go to a water park, hot air balloon rides, wearing skirts, and overall wearing a "Yeah...I know I look good" look on my face that hasn't been there for years. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. So for now the tissue box needs to go away and I need to have a serious talk with my stomach as it seems that it ALWAYS has something to say. Just like my teenage daughter! LOL! Stomach, you are on a SERIOUS time out! Back off buddy!

Hey there! I was banded on Monday too! Im kinda opposite, i have so many rumbles, burps and etc, i cant tell if im starving or if i need to slow down. What is ur food regimen??

Hey there! I was banded on Monday too! Im kinda opposite' date=' i have so many rumbles, burps and etc, i cant tell if im starving or if i need to slow down. What is ur food regimen??[/quote']

Congratulations! Band buddies we are are now! You ask about my food regimen? I haven't had food in 5 days. Only liquids and it's killing me. Although I must say, this is the first day that I am okay with it. I chewed on a Cheez-It today and spit it all out. I just had to have a "flavor" in my mouth other than a liquid. I am super afraid of popping stitches so I am really trying despite the rumbling and the grumbling stomach. Since Monday, I have lost 8 lbs which is crazy for me but I am happy to see that my dedication is paying off. I don't care if it's Water weight, air, or whatever....8 is 8.

I'm a few days behind you guys, banded today, now home resting. They said I could have a very liquidity protein shake, as well as clear liquids.I'm also looking forward to having tomato soup in a few days! I hate broth!!!

I'm a few days behind you guys' date=' banded today, now home resting. They said I could have a very liquidity Protein shake, as well as clear liquids.I'm also looking forward to having tomato soup in a few days! I hate broth!!![/quote']

Congratulations and welcome! I hope you are resting well! I used to like broth and now I loathe it. I actually dumped out my broth tonight because it was making me sick. So tired of it. Tomato soup isn't on my list of approved items just yet but I would be thrilled to have it right now. I have 2 more days to have my follow up so I hope that my menu is upgraded. Keep in touch!

Congratulations and welcome! I hope you are resting well! I used to like broth and now I loathe it. I actually dumped out my broth tonight because it was making me sick. So tired of it. Tomato soup isn't on my list of approved items just yet but I would be thrilled to have it right now. I have 2 more days to have my follow up so I hope that my menu is upgraded. Keep in touch!

Karina, I cannot tell you how delicious the tomato soup was, I hardly had 2-3oz, but to have something that didn't taste artificial was amazing! V8 tastes good too. I'm so looking forward to stage 2 when I can have lentil or split pea soup, tuna salad, etc... real food! What is on your list fir the next stage?

My current stage is the mush super soft foods. Cream soups, farina, pudding, etc. I actually can't wait to have a salad! I have had a few foods that weren't on the list this week but all has been well. I have been listening to my body and figuring out the new signals to listen to. Monday will be 4 weeks post surgery so I can move into another stage of more solids. How are things with you?

My current stage is the mush super soft foods. Cream soups' date=' farina, pudding, etc. I actually can't wait to have a salad! I have had a few foods that weren't on the list this week but all has been well. I have been listening to my body and figuring out the new signals to listen to. Monday will be 4 weeks post surgery so I can move into another stage of more solids. How are things with you?[/quote']

I'm good, 3weeks post op. I eat a hard boiled egg and a little soft fruit for Breakfast, lunch is either a smoothie or Protein shake, dinner I have a salad which tastes great, I put Olive oil on, and a veggie patty or chickpea patty. I dice my salad pretty small, pepper skins are hard to chew though. I also have a sugar free fudgcicle (40 cal) or fruit popsicle. If I dare snack between meals it messes up my appetite for my main meals so I avoid it.

I use regular milk in my coffee, I hate the taste of skim milk! I think I can afford the calories because I'm barely getting 700 in.

I cannot eat chicken, it gets stuck, I'm scared to try meats again, maybe in a few weeks.

Glad to hear you are doing well!