Getting banded next month. Looking for other newbies.

Musica73, you are so right. For me this journey began when I found out my Mom was diagnosed with Diabetes. I have struggled with my weight since after High School and off and on again with diets but her diagnosis was when I realized that I need to make a real permanent change. It's just so crazy jumping into the unknown.

Musica73' date=' you are so right. For me this journey began when I found out my Mom was diagnosed with Diabetes. I have struggled with my weight since after High School and off and on again with diets but her diagnosis was when I realized that I need to make a real permanent change. It's just so crazy jumping into the unknown.[/quote']

Same here! I have been overweight since I was a teen. Dieting doesn't work. I eat like I should. I exercise alot and show no progress. My mother also has diabetes and was insulin dependent. She is no longer. I too am diabetic. My family has early onset. I hope and pray this will help. Like you I needed to make that permanent change. I want to live a good long and healthy life!

Hi all! I am two days post op. Everything is going fairly well. I have been having some pain in the middle of my stomach, but pain meds are helping. Getting up and walking is helping a lot too. Haven't had too much trouble with gas pains. Excited I can take a shower today woohoo! Stay hydrated everyone and work on getting your protein in. Hope everyone is doing okay who is post op and good luck to all who have surgery coming up.

If you want a really yummy recipe for your shakes - here are a couple: cherry cheese cake- use 1 scoup vanilla protein, 8oz milk, 1 tablespoon sugar free cheese cake pudding mik, 1/2 c. Frozen cherries, ice is optional. Blend in your blender. It is yummy!

Another- reeses peanut butter: 1 scoup chocolate protein powder or 1 vanilla with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 8 oz milk or almond milk, 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, a packet or 2 splenda, and ice optional. Blend together.

These are two that I have found very yummy. My dietitian gabe me several protein shake recipes so I don't have to br drinking the same thing all the time and I have been very grateful! Each of these will give you st least 30g protein per shake.

I am definitely gonna try the cherry cheesecake one! Sounds yum.

Hi all! I am two days post op. Everything is going fairly well. I have been having some pain in the middle of my stomach, but pain meds are helping. Getting up and walking is helping a lot too. Haven't had too much trouble with gas pains. Excited I can take a shower today woohoo! Stay hydrated everyone and work on getting your protein in. Hope everyone is doing okay who is post op and good luck to all who have surgery coming up.

Sounds like you are doing really well!

I am starting to realise just how long and arduous this journey is going to be. Yes I now have the band, but I also still have my bad habits. How is everyone else battling their cravings?

I am starting to realise just how long and arduous this journey is going to be. Yes I now have the band' date=' but I also still have my bad habits. How is everyone else battling their cravings?[/quote']

I am having cravings also but I have been doing other things to keep my mind busy. I have been cleaning and going through stuff and getting rid of stuff I don't need. I am more worried about when I go back to work.

I am having cravings also but I have been doing other things to keep my mind busy. I have been cleaning and going through stuff and getting rid of stuff I don't need. I am more worried about when I go back to work.

I have been fine during the day.. My twins keep me busy! But nights are hard. My hub starts work early in the morning so goes to bed early, as do the girls. So it's just me and the TV. Pre-band this was also my munching time. I think a lot of it is just habit and routine.

If you want a really yummy recipe for your shakes - here are a couple: cherry cheese cake- use 1 scoup vanilla protein' date=' 8oz milk, 1 tablespoon sugar free cheese cake pudding mik, 1/2 c. Frozen cherries, ice is optional. Blend in your blender. It is yummy!

Another- reeses peanut butter: 1 scoup chocolate protein powder or 1 vanilla with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, 8 oz milk or almond milk, 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, a packet or 2 splenda, and ice optional. Blend together.

These are two that I have found very yummy. My dietitian gabe me several protein shake recipes so I don't have to br drinking the same thing all the time and I have been very grateful! Each of these will give you st least 30g protein per shake.[/quote']

Thank you so much for posting this musica73!!! Sounds Yummy!!! I have been drinking Slim Fast premade shakes. After surgery, I need a cheaper option. Will probably buy the powder. How are you feeling today?

OMG....Musica73' date=' those shake recipes sound delicious. My surgery date is tomorrow the 15th and I'm so over these Optifast shakes my Dr had me on. Once I'm on full liquids I'm sooooooo making your shake recipes.

I keep going back and forth. The closer I get to surgery the more I'm like, Am really doing the right thing? But then I look in the mirror and remember that I don't want to be this way any longer. I'm so thankful for everyone's comments on here, it makes me feel like I really can do this. Thanks everyone!!![/quote']

Well said, Musica73! PoohBear22, go with your gut (no pun intended). Go with what feels right. My surgery date is tomorrow too & I'm so excited!!! If you go through with the surgery, we will be band buddies ; ) Take Care!

Thank you so much for posting this musica73!!! Sounds Yummy!!! I have been drinking Slim Fast premade shakes. After surgery' date=' I need a cheaper option. Will probably buy the powder. How are you feeling today?[/quote']

You are welcome Jama! I got my powder thru the Vitamin Shoppe online and it was pretty reasonable. I have several other recipes. My dietitian is awesome! Just let me know if you want more. Will be more than happy to share! I am doing better todsy. Less pain, not hungry at all, but really working hard on getting in my protein. Getting out for short walks are really helping too!

Hi all! I am two days post op. Everything is going fairly well. I have been having some pain in the middle of my stomach' date=' but pain meds are helping. Getting up and walking is helping a lot too. Haven't had too much trouble with gas pains. Excited I can take a shower today woohoo! Stay hydrated everyone and work on getting your protein in. Hope everyone is doing okay who is post op and good luck to all who have surgery coming up.[/quote']

Awesome news!!! Take it easy! Enjoy your shower (it is the little things in life ; ) ) Sounds like you are doing well!!

I think before too long we should start us a post-op support group for all of us august bandsters!

I was banded Monday and came home yesterday. Woke up scared that I had done the right thing for a few short minutes. Then I realized to take It a day at a time. I am sore today, not able to sleep in my bed yet, but feeling more like myself today. Trying to understand what my stomach is telling me. What I think is a little discomfort is my stomach growling. Keeping down the liquids and some applesauce. Limited protein, but you got to work up to that. Starting on shakes tomorrow and I am ready. thanks for all the great recipes. keep them coming. Ready to see some real results in the coming weeks. Good luck everyone.

I was banded Monday and came home yesterday. Woke up scared that I had done the right thing for a few short minutes. Then I realized to take It a day at a time. I am sore today' date=' not able to sleep in my bed yet, but feeling more like myself today. Trying to understand what my stomach is telling me. What I think is a little discomfort is my stomach growling. Keeping down the liquids and some applesauce. Limited protein, but you got to work up to that. Starting on shakes tomorrow and I am ready. thanks for all the great recipes. keep them coming. Ready to see some real results in the coming weeks. Good luck everyone.[/quote']

Glad you are doing well! I had the same feeling of panic if I did the right thing but I realize I did for me and my health.