Hi, I live in Orem and was banded almost 3 weeks ago. I am loosing weight now because I can't think on anything to eat so I eat very little. Not good to get into such a habit because you get discouraged too quick. Just wondered if anyone has any good ideas for the mushie stage, still have a week left. Sometimes when others tell about things to buy and try they name places only back east, if you know what I mean. I would love the hear from anyone here in utah. :confused:

I'm not in Utah now, (but I did live in Provo about 15 years ago).

How about mashed potatoes, Cream of Wheat, cottage cheese, blenderized Soups, refried Beans, yogurt, puddings.

I know at this stage it may not seem like REAL food yet, but you will get there soon enough. Hang in there.

Terry :confused:

Hi Sandranoelle,

I'm in Riverton, Utah.

I will be banded a week from Monday by Dr. Alldredge (Dr. Hansen's partner). The only information I have for the mushie stage is what Vivienne gave us in the pre-op handout, so I'm not much help.

But, I wanted to say hello and let you know I was here if you wanted to chat.

There's another one of Dr. Hansen's patients on here as well. She will be banded on the 26th. Her name is JDru.

You may want to join us in the October Bandsters thread.

Hope you are able to get some good feedback on your question.

thanks for the quick response. It is nice to know that there are others in Utah. With the same Drs. even. hope we can talk again soon. Good luck on your surgery...

Hi Sandranoelle! I just barely saw this post...I'm a little behind. Have you had your first fill yet?

hi JDru and Auntie Aud It is nice to hear from you. I was banded on Sept 25. So I guess it has been 6 weeks. I am going to get my first fill next Wed. 11/15. How are you two surviving? Still on Mushie stage I guess. I have been eating real food for a couple of weeks now. I live in Orem and teach school in Pleasant Grove. You?

I'm doing pretty good with the mushies. I miss meat though. I thought I would crave sweets more (they were my downfall), but I haven't miss them too much. I just started back to work this week and I'm pretty much exhausted at the end of the day. I'm a social worker at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I live in the Avenues in an old polygamous house. Hope you're both doing well!

JDru - you aren't kidding about missing meat! I went to Albertsons yesterday for a couple of things and walked by the meat counter. I stood there staring at the steaks. I tried and tried to figure out a way of cooking one and making it a "mushy" without completely ruining the steak. Unfortunately (or is it fortunately?) I could come up with anything so I went on and got my yogurt.

Overall I am doing well. The scale has been stuck for a week, and I am getting disappointed with that. I did so well the first two weeks, it upsets me that this week the scale didn't move at all. I even tried uping my exercise - instead of walking 1 mile, I've been going for 2.

Hope you and Sandranoelle are doing well!

Hi all.....a new utahn to join the ranks of the banded beginning December 8th!!! I am excited and scared all at the same time. I live in South Jordan, and love my neighborhood! I have three kids, 10, 2 and 6 months. I am originally from Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been overweight my whole life but the last two years have hovered around 270's. I have lost and regained several times my lowest weight being 140 in my early 30's. I am excited to get back to that!!!! I will have lots of fun clothes!!! Well good luck to you all.....and let me know if you have any good advice for the pre-op and first week of being banded for me!

Welceom Dawnae!!

Welcome Dawnae you are in for a ride. congradulations. We are here to support you and it would be a good idea to get into a Dec strand. Everyone will be going through the same things together. I usually check in nightly at least everyother night If you have any questions. I too am looking forward to new clothes..

sandranoelle...how did your fill go??

Hi everyone, I am not from Utah , but being LDS know tons of of people from there! I get banded on Dec. 4th!

Hello sweethot. Good luck with your banding. It is coming up soon. Are you excited? Are you in Germany?

I didn't get filled. They decided that I was losing on my own now and the band was there when I need a tool to help. so for a little longer I will be superwoman.

yes, I am in germany, but I am an american. We are just stationed here.

Hi Sweethot! Welcome!

Where in Germany are you stationed? We were in Hahn and in Spangdahlem and I went to school in Bittburg. My dad was military and my mom is German - in fact, I have an uncle who lives in Frankfurt.

Keep us updated how things are going!