Hello Junbies ......

I haven't seen a June Band Crew thread yet so thought I would start it .

I'll be banded on June 9th in Texas. I'm getting very excited about it. I know that the band is just a "tool" to aid in my weight loss journey and it will take a lot of hard work on my part to make it successful. I've been overweight my whole life with the earliest memories being around age 4. Although no one else in my family is overweight, I am extremely fortunate to have full family support in my decision. I know that there are many people who's family doesn't offer the support they need. I would love to meet other pre-bandsters being banded in June to walk with me to the banded side of life and offer each other support.

I wish you all the best.

Melissa Lea :hippie:

Pre-bandster 240 lbs

June 9, 2006

Spivak

self-pay

that would be a NO...lol

Hi everyone. I'm new to this, but would love to meet other bandsters. I will be banded on 6/13/06 by Dr. Shawn Garber on Long Island, New York. Anyone else?

I'll try and figure out the ticker too. I've tried and failed before as well.

My husband and I will both be June banders.. We both have surgery June 23rd in Monterrey. We will let you all know how everything goes as soon as we get home!

Well, got banded 6/6. Feeling much better now. 3rd day was the worst. Really not bad overall. I'll be on liquids for 5 weeks, so i'm doing cream of chicken, protein shakes and the like. I do notice that my stamina has been affected... I guess it will just take time. Now, does anybody have any good ideas for low cal liquids that taste yummy?

rebndave: There is a "sticky" on the food thread with some liquid ideas.

The best thing I have found is Gatorade, Shaved Ice, Mock Tortilla Soup, Cucumber Soup (you can search that and find the receipe), and Isopure shakes.

I have tried baby food, broth, jello, pudding, but nothing beats that shaved ice... even with nothing on it, it is so easy on the tummy!

Barbara,

I don't know about Cindy's dr but my dr. only makes us do liquids for 24-48hours and then it is soft diet after that for 4 weeks. Melissa posted a list of soft food on one of the earlier pages that is very helpful.

It's good to see something on here from you. I was getting a little concerned. I've not heard of dilated pupils from anesthesia.

I am still dealing with dizziness. I thought it was getting better but this morning it's bad again. It's causing some nausea but not unbearable....yet. Any thoughts from anyone out there will be appreciated. I ate a few bites of oatmeal this morning with real sugar. Someone had suggested that I might need the sugar. I willing to try most anything at this point.

Happy Monday to all. Good luck to who are being banded this week and to those of us who are still recovering.

seeing if my ticker works

one more time

I give up........

Sissi,

I had problems getting the ticker to work also. I had to try one of the other options other than HTML. I think it is the "bbCode". Also, if you do the preview, it will show you if it worked or not before it sends. Good luck! I hope this helps.

Sissi,

You're getting the same thing that I get. Let me know if you figure it out, I am tired of messing with it too.

Guys/Gals: If you search "tickercentral" in the search section it will bring up about 10 threads on the ticker thing. I went to tickercentral.com copied and pasted the bbcode into my sig... and it worked just fine.

Now for my update.... I am sooooo hungry!!!! I am worried, cause my whole shake went down with no restriction this morning... no pain... Oh goodness... I am going to attack some mashed potatoes or something!!! ***deep breath*** Goodness... I never thought that mashed potatoes would sound so good!!!!

Barbara,

Thanks for the information....i did try the beans a day early but this is how my diet is suppose to follow:

Day 1

Clear Liquids (32-64 ounces per day)

Day 2

Same as day 1 may add protein...40-70 grams a day...Start chewable vitamins and Metanx and continur clear liquids

Day 3

Add full liquids, V8 juice , thin cream soups, and yogurt (low fat and no sugar added) Same for Day 4

Day 5-6

Add applesauce, pudding, smoothies and bananas

Day 7

Add oatmeal, well cooked veggies (green beans and carrots), veggie soup, and legumes(beans) well cooked. (NO GRITS, RICE, PASTA OR PEANUT BUTTER)

Days 8-10

Can continue all items from days 1-7 and can now add soft boiled and scrambles eggs, cottage cheese and canned fruits, and baked potato. ( try adding lo-fat cheese to eggs and potatoes for extra flavor)

Days 11-12

Can now slowly add fresh fruits....Chew well, eat slowly and continue protein supplement..ALWAYS CHOOSE PROTEIN FIRST!

Days 14-15

SLOWLY add baked fish, tuna ( with no fat mayo), toast or crackers, SMALL amount of rice, pasta, vegtables (except : asparagus, celery and corn) can add whole grain cereal (granola bars and protein bars)

Days 16-55

All of the above.......and now you should be ready to try baked turkey and chicken and salads.

Day 56

You can now move on to ground beef, then gradually add roast beef, ham and sausage. STEAK should be last !!!

GOLDEN RULES:

Eat until comfortable....NOT FULL. Choose Protein 1st. Eat slowly and chew well. Dont drink 15 minutes before or 1 hour after meals. Liquids will not satisfy hunger. Exercise daily.

GOALS: Protein 50 - 70 grams/day

48-64 oz/fluid per day

I guess everybody's doctor is different.....but i did try fish to early and it was uncomfortable so i am following my diet that the nutritionist gave me. But Barbara I will definitely be careful and listen to my new stomach and how these new foods make me feel.

Thanks so much....Cindy