:bored I was banded on June 7th 2006 and am feeling really tired. Does anyone out there have that feeling? I thought that is might be the dieting but am not sure and have no one to compare notes with.

Well how much have you lost, don't keep us in suspense? What do you eat and drink? Do you exercise? Are you a diabetic?

No I'm not a diabete. I've only lost about 23 pounds. I'm eating what the doctor tells me to eat just more of it. I was banded last week first time and he told me 2 table spoons full of food, well I thought that was a little restricted so of course ate more, about a half a cup or so. No problems though.....:faint:

I've only lost about 23 pounds

Did you say ONLY 23 pounds.....I guess 23 pounds just drops off of you everyday. Girl that is something to celebrate!!!!

Do you exercise?.

Well I used to before this surgery but now to tired too. :faint:

Heyyyyy you have got to move. You know when you are sick and you are in bed the bed just drains you.

Call your doctor and let them know how tired you are. If you are not taking your Vitamins, I am sure you should and if you doctor says it is ok, you should start walking......start walking in place for 5 minutes or so and build it up. Start lifting 2 pound weights when you are watching your favorite show.

Carol Carol Carol. You are doing great! Your weight loss is wonderful! If you are tired, it may be a lack of protien. Tell us what you are eating these days.

Also, you are banded last week July 7th, or June 7th, as in your first post? That makes a big difference. Give us a sample diet, we'll be able to advise better.

Thanks that is good advice...Have a wonderful day gotta go, it's been fun.

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hiiii carol

I'm wondering if you are getting enough calories? Also, could your iron be low? Also, could you be going TOO low on carbs? Also...are you taking a multivitamin? Also...hey, your body is going through MAJOR changes. I slept a lot after surgery.....

I was extremely weak and tired for about 2 weeks after surgery. Then I felt great. But lately I've been suffering with insomnia. I've tried everything to sleep at night. My doctor has even prescribed sleeping pills but they don't work either. I'm really dragging.

Hi all of you.... here is what I'm eating refried beans, cottage cheese, yogart, cream of wheat, eggs, etc... Yes I do take a mutivitamin, flintstones chewables complete. Also I eat tums 2 everyday for calcuim. As far as the amount I eat till I'm full and that is alot more than the doctor who told me 2 bits is all I need Ha Ha. I wonder if I'll ever see that 2 bits and I'm full day come.

I had my first fill on July 8th and banded on June 7th of 2006. Anyone have any ideas of what to do and your experience of how full you were when you were first banded.

Carol. your weight loss is great but you have to make sure your getting the protien. I will never forget my nurse drilling it into my head that I need get in 60 to 80 grams of protien a day along with a multi vitamin. You may want to add a good whey protien shake to your diet.

I don't know if this would help anyone, but the Smoothie King Gladiator 20oz smoothie has 45 g of protein, and if you add an extra scoop it gives you 67 g of protein. it's a great way to get in protein without getting so full...and it really does seem to give me more energy

thanks so much for the advice, I'll get on the internet and find out where they sell is in Pueblo Colorado.

Boy this is a great way to get info from other people that has had the same surgery as you. I don't know a soul here that has had it done.