I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

Hey guys ! I'm 30 and in Ga...Banded Sept 25th and I'm hungry lol...I need to up my protein I know all my pain from surgery is pretty much gone...I still get sore from sleeping...and still very tired....I'm taking my Flintstone Vitamins with iron like my Dr told me to...any other suggestions on how to put some pep back in my step ?

There are so many ways to get the protein. Find one that works for you and don't stop looking till you find one. You can do it Georgia! Not only does it make you feel full but have you researched what protein actually does in our bodies? It's crazy everything that runs on protein. Also, have you heard about hair loss and low protein levels? That one got me. I can't lose my locks

YES! Hair loss is not an option for me either! I will do whatever it takes...no matter the taste!

Hey guys ! I'm 30 and in Ga...Banded Sept 25th and I'm hungry lol...I need to up my protein I know all my pain from surgery is pretty much gone...I still get sore from sleeping...and still very tired....I'm taking my Flintstone Vitamins with iron like my Dr told me to...any other suggestions on how to put some pep back in my step ?

Protein and exercise. If you're not already doing it, write down the protein and calories you are taking in so you can get an idea of how close you are to the 80-100 grams of protein you need. Also, I've noticed since I started walking that I'm feeling a bit more energy. I'm only walking 20 minutes in the evening but it has to start somewhere right?

Yep that's a good start....yesterday I looked at my treadmill and it looked back and I went to bed....I just didn't have the energy

Yep that's a good start....yesterday I looked at my treadmill and it looked back and I went to bed....I just didn't have the energy

I was banned the 30th and i have tons of energy and can only walk about 30 minutes to an hour a day before i have pain and need my heating pad. I am going stir crazy. I need to exercise more. I miss my rowing machine at the gym.

There's my friend Laney...Welcome!

I was like you. Dragging ass and tired all the time. I'm the complete opposite now. So much energy I can't sleep. What changed for me was I started adding G2 to my drinking everyday and started not only taking my vitamins but supplements as well. I get in 20 servings of fruits and vegetables a day through supplements. Dramatically changed the way I feel. I also try to take in some V8 Splash. That's got fruit and veggie servings as well. I could just tell my body wasnt nourished so I started adding stuff till I felt like I found the right combo

What kind of supplements are you taking ? I'm drooling on my desk im so tired !

YAY, my doctor agreed to let me have my 1st fill on Oct 31st. I only have to wait 3 weeks. I've been really worried that I can eat whatever I want. I'm glad I won't have so much time to wait - it gives me too much time to develop bad habits...

Laney, Im on the Isagenix sytem. Its where I get my shakes, fruit supplement, veggie supplement and calcium supplement. Its also where I get my liquid vitamin. Its all great stuff. I can always tell when Im on it and not. There are tons of options out there though. I know several people on Juice Plus pills and stuff like that. I had a friend start me on Isagenix and have just stuck with it.

Sorry youre so tired!!!!

Congrats Debbie! Guess that means he thinks you're progressign nicely. My doc tried to schedule mine yesterday and I told him I wasnt interested just yet. So far I have enough restriction that Im very satisfied with what Im intaking.

I wish i was lucky enough to be satisfied. i drink all the water i'm supposed to have and get all the protein I need and still I'm able to eat more at eat meal than I am comfortable with. Today for lunch, I ate a whole can of light progresso soup...same as yesterday. 1 can equals 2 Cups of soup. It's only 220 calories and 14 g. of protein but I was able to eat all of eat with no uncomfortable feeling so I called the doctor to see if we could up my appointment. I hope I feel more after the 1st fill...

^{Just a thought. Try adding some fiber. When I was pre-band that always worked for me to help curb hunger. I add a little now but not as much. That could be one thing helping me out now. There is no way I could eat a can of soup. I had about 1/4 cup of pinto beans last night and thought I was going to die. I had over done it and was not hungry again till this morning.}

Ok so I am technically supposed to still be on mushies but I have kinda moved on to some solids - not many but some. I went to lunch today and ordered a taco salad. I only at a little and boy am I full...still. Nothing stuck and everything went down just fine. But I doubt very seriously I will eat anything else.

Ok so I am technically supposed to still be on mushies but I have kinda moved on to some solids - not many but some. I went to lunch today and ordered a taco salad. I only at a little and boy am I full...still. Nothing stuck and everything went down just fine. But I doubt very seriously I will eat anything else.

Please let me know how you are doing. This sounds interesting.

^{Just a thought. Try adding some fiber. When I was pre-band that always worked for me to help curb hunger. I add a little now but not as much. That could be one thing helping me out now. There is no way I could eat a can of soup. I had about 1/4 cup of pinto beans last night and thought I was going to die. I had over done it and was not hungry again till this morning.}

wow, see i knew i was able to eat too much! I'm eating slow and still able to eat more than I thought I would be able to. Not as much as I used to be able to but more than I expected...