Hi November bandsters!

Let's keep this going to support our efforts though out the wonderful we are soon to begin. Let's start with the date we are being banded and where?

Our weight and goal weight...

My date will be November 7

Dr. Aceves

I weighed myself this morning and I have gained!!! :faint:

Starting weight 225 (highest ever!!! )

Goal 150

10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 215/215/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/219/130 Dr. Carbonell

11/2 prbrooksie 252/252/150 Dr. Malley

11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/278/175 Dr. Ortiz

11/2 pebbles4388 249/249/150

11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) Dr. Ortiz

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/225/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 8 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/13 swilborn (Sherrie) Size 22/???/140 Dr. Rodriquez

11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: -129 Dr. Liu

11/17 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200 Dr. Aceves

11/20 Diana_G 234/234/145 Dr. Huacuz

11/20 Veggestyle 275/?/150 Dr. M

11/20 Laurba

11/21 Jess02 (Jess) Dr. Rumbaut

11/24 aussie_bandit 153kg/153kg/75kg

11/30 Inner_me (Chris) 350/350/200 Dr. Cahill

I am sooooooo PMSing. I want to eat everything in site. I just at a bagel (the first bread I've had since 11/2). I feel terrible right now. My back is killing me between my shoulder blades. It all started after the bagel. I think it swelled up inside...LOL.

I hate the treadmill too! I get through it with music, TV, whatever I can. It's going to be a hard habit to make.

I'm also worried that my Dr. is goin g to be disappointed...so I called their office yesterday whining that I wanted my first fill early, and they laughed and said that everybody says that...so I feel better.

I am sooooooo PMSing. I want to eat everything in site. I just at a bagel (the first bread I've had since 11/2). I feel terrible right now. My back is killing me between my shoulder blades. It all started after the bagel. I think it swelled up inside...LOL.

Sorry about the pain...it was the bagel I have been trying to sneak in mushies. It's funny during my TOM which I am on I seem to be more open and with more appettite as usual. I think it might be closing a bit again...I hope...I am trying to drink a thick smootjie and it is not going down as easy as yesterday. I will be careful with the mishies as I am supposed to be on liquids one more week!:faint:

Vegge glad you are back and doing well! Do keep an eye on the incision. The pain will go away soon! Congratulations!:clap2:

Kim, how awesome! I can only wish to get into size 18 jeans sometime in the future!!! That is awesome!! Keep it up! Iwish I could walk more, but I am having a bit of trouble relating to leg crampong and can only walk a bit at atime...I hope it goes away soon.

What am I suppose to do? The pain is still here. Do I drink to wash it out?

What am I suppose to do? The pain is still here. Do I drink to wash it out?

Brooksie,

Drink just little sips of water and move around so that it moves down. Walk a bit Drink warm drinks, not hot or cold. Warm tea...if you dip bread into warm tea you can see how esily it dissolves, so try that in sips and move. For now also take a bit of liquid tylenol. I hope you feel better soon!

Denise, I am another Nov. 8 Bandster.... I am wondering about your meals, did you mean that you are only supposed to eat 3 meals a day, of 4 oz each? I am supposed to eat something every 2 hours, that helps alot!! I start the 3 meals plus snacks next week. It is no wonder you cheated with so few meals! Please don't beat yourself up! I would increase the amount of meals you have each day and keep your protein level up....You will do fine, but this is a huge adjustment and you need to find what works for you!! Hang in there!!

Karen

Yep, 3 meals a day and only 4 oz. each. I also am to have 2 protein shakes a day at 4 oz. each. One between breakfast and lunch and one between lunch and supper. That's it. It has been hard. At first it wasn't too bad but I think that was because I was full of gas and didn't feel like eating anyway. I go back next Tuesday to meet with my dietician and also my surgeon. They will be moving me to mushie foods then but I am sure I will be on the same schedule. I'll make it...somehow. I have done much better today. Not perfect by any means, but close. Thanks for the words of encouragement donamarie & Karen! I am so thankful for LBT. I couldn't do this without you all!

Denise

Yep, 3 meals a day and only 4 oz. each. I also am to have 2 protein shakes a day at 4 oz. each. One between breakfast and lunch and one between lunch and supper. That's it. It has been hard. At first it wasn't too bad but I think that was because I was full of gas and didn't feel like eating anyway. I go back next Tuesday to meet with my dietician and also my surgeon. They will be moving me to mushie foods then but I am sure I will be on the same schedule. I'll make it...somehow. I have done much better today. Not perfect by any means, but close. Thanks for the words of encouragement donamarie & Karen! I am so thankful for LBT. I couldn't do this without you all!

Denise

Denise,

I am sure you can increase the size of the protein shakes,,,they are thin an go through asily..will NOT stretch the pouch. Add extra protein to them to keep you full. Besides you shouls be getting at least 800 cals per day and at least 60 grams of protein per day, Good luck!

Brooksie,

Drink just little sips of water and move around so that it moves down. Walk a bit Drink warm drinks, not hot or cold. Warm tea...if you dip bread into warm tea you can see how esily it dissolves, so try that in sips and move. For now also take a bit of liquid tylenol. I hope you feel better soon!

I do I do I do believe it is helping. I didn't even that the tylenol.

Thank you!:clap2:

Denise,

I am sure you can increase the size of the Protein shakes,,,they are thin an go through asily..will NOT stretch the pouch. Add extra protein to them to keep you full. Besides you shouls be getting at least 800 cals per day and at least 60 grams of protein per day, Good luck!

Well, I know for sure that I am not getting 800 cals a day. It is interesting to read about other doctors eating plans. I should try the extra protein and see how I do. I thought that maybe the eating plan was so strict for just me because I have so much to lose but it's not, that's their normal diet plan. He too has had the surgery so I know he knows what I am going through. I have been told by other people that my body is probably in starvation mode so I'll have to talk to him about it next week and see if this is normal.

Thanks!

Denise

It's amazing how much difference a week makes. I was banded last Monday 11/13 and this past Sunday while sleeping noticed a big difference in how much my stomach didn't hurt. I didn't take any pain meds yesterday or today and it's very tolerable. It feels good like I on my way to feeling normal again. I've lost 9.5 lbs as of today - 8 days after surgery and that's exciting. I know it will start slowing down but still it helps my motivation. I see my doctor for my first post op visit on 12/2 and hopefully I'll get a fill off some sorts.

One thing is I'm always burping! Small little ones - continuously. Why is this??? Will this continue????

Aloha

Lea

Cassandra, Lisa and Kelly: YEAH FOR YOU....FOR DOING SO WELL AND REPORTING BACK SO QUICKLY!!! I am so happy that you are recovering so well and doing so great!! Please keep posting and letting us know how it is going, we are all here for you!! Keep it going!!

Karen

I think I burp for a long time if I don't chew everything totally to liquid, or gulp too big a gulp. Not sure, but we were banded the same day and it sounds like our recovery is very similar.

It's amazing how much difference a week makes. I was banded last Monday 11/13 and this past Sunday while sleeping noticed a big difference in how much my stomach didn't hurt. I didn't take any pain meds yesterday or today and it's very tolerable. It feels good like I on my way to feeling normal again. I've lost 9.5 lbs as of today - 8 days after surgery and that's exciting. I know it will start slowing down but still it helps my motivation. I see my doctor for my first post op visit on 12/2 and hopefully I'll get a fill off some sorts.

One thing is I'm always burping! Small little ones - continuously. Why is this??? Will this continue????

Aloha

Lea

Lea,

Congrats on doing so well so soon after surgery! I have heard of others who burp continuously afterwards, but I haven't experienced that at all. Maybe you could ask on a different thread, like "Pre-op and Post-op Questions", and find the answer. In any case, you are doing great and I am happy for you. WTG on the quick weight loss!!

Karen

I am having my surgey November the 27th

NewStart: :welcome: to our Nov. Bandsters!! Keep posting and please ask any questions you may have. We are all in this together!!

Karen