I just wanted to update on how I'm doing since my December 18th surgery. I'm off all pain meds (for over a week now) and have really no more pain, just slight discomfort in the port area when I walk for awhile. I'm sleeping on either side with no trouble, even on my belly sometimes though I'm not really a belly-sleeper. My scars are very minimal and healed up really nicely.

I drink 16 oz of Water in the morning, then have a small Breakfast of a Protein shake or scrambled egg. I eat slow and chew well, swallowing tiny bites at a time. I then wait 2 hours before I have another 16 oz of water and have some lunch- usually about about a cups worth of creamy Soup or 1/2 cup of well mashed casserole. water before dinner and usually something similar to eat as lunch. I have 2 more glasses of water before bed and that's 64oz total.

I DO feel hungry sometimes. Usually late at night if I don't get to bed at a decent hour (such as tonight ) but I just remind myself that once my tummy realizes there's nothing there for it then my metabolism will kick in and grab a bite to eat elsewhere (i try to will it to aim for my big 'ol gut:heh: )

the head hunger is better now that the holidays are over. I am much more in control about what comes into our home food-wise. I've even gotten my husband to help out making healthy dinners and where we use to serve it all at the table, I now make a plate for everybody in the kitchen and then serve it to them at the table. That way everyone has more reasonable portions. I've always been bad at serving veggies but guess what- I've learned my kids actually LIKE them!!!

We're changing our whole family and the band is what is doing it. I must admit alot of it is psychological- I have hope now and not to mention I spent a lotta money for this little bugger!!! BUT- at the same time, I get full WAY faster than I used to, too.

I wanted to put this out there for all those considering the band because I want you to know that after the initial pain and -- liquid diet (ick) life can start to get back to normal but with a new hope for the future. I can't believe its only been 2 weeks!!!

Good luck everyone!!!

congrats for a great job your doing .. keep up the good work .

I was banded on 6 of dec .. I doing good . started to be off mushies today .. had a piece of chicken and some potato . its funn yhow you start filing full .but the best is that you se the scale going down . I agree I am happy the holidays are gone and food is back to normal . in my house not that I ate anything I was not to but the temptation was there .

again congrats and keep up the great job your doing

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I Was Also Banded On The 18th Of Dec And I Feel Awesome My Diet Is Very Similar To Yours

I Just Usually Eat Shredded Meat For Dinner And Mashed Vegs.

My Scars Have Healed And Looking Nice We Are Some Lucky Bandsters

I Do Not Know If U Are A Reg On The Dec Bandsters Thread But We Would Love To Have U

My Pov I Now Recongize Your Name And Realized You Are A Reg Keep On Posting

Mypov, you are doing great. YOu have the right attitude. I like the fact that you are having your family work with you. It makes it so much easier. Keep up the good work.

I had my surgery on dec 19, i feel great just a little worried on when and what to eat. Any advice

I just wanted to update on how I'm doing since my December 18th surgery. I'm off all pain meds (for over a week now) and have really no more pain, just slight discomfort in the port area when I walk for awhile. I'm sleeping on either side with no trouble, even on my belly sometimes though I'm not really a belly-sleeper. My scars are very minimal and healed up really nicely.

I drink 16 oz of Water in the morning, then have a small breakfast of a Protein shake or scrambled egg. I eat slow and chew well, swallowing tiny bites at a time. I then wait 2 hours before I have another 16 oz of water and have some lunch- usually about about a cups worth of creamy soup or 1/2 cup of well mashed casserole. water before dinner and usually something similar to eat as lunch. I have 2 more glasses of water before bed and that's 64oz total.

I DO feel hungry sometimes. Usually late at night if I don't get to bed at a decent hour (such as tonight ) but I just remind myself that once my tummy realizes there's nothing there for it then my metabolism will kick in and grab a bite to eat elsewhere (i try to will it to aim for my big 'ol gut:heh: )

the head hunger is better now that the holidays are over. I am much more in control about what comes into our home food-wise. I've even gotten my husband to help out making healthy dinners and where we use to serve it all at the table, I now make a plate for everybody in the kitchen and then serve it to them at the table. That way everyone has more reasonable portions. I've always been bad at serving veggies but guess what- I've learned my kids actually LIKE them!!!

We're changing our whole family and the band is what is doing it. I must admit alot of it is psychological- I have hope now and not to mention I spent a lotta money for this little bugger!!! BUT- at the same time, I get full WAY faster than I used to, too.

I wanted to put this out there for all those considering the band because I want you to know that after the initial pain and -- liquid diet (ick) life can start to get back to normal but with a new hope for the future. I can't believe its only been 2 weeks!!!

Good luck everyone!!!

Hey mypov... my surgery is tomorrow so I am thrilled to read your post! YAY you!

My surgery is a week away and I am trying to be prepared for anything so I am reading up on this site. Thank you for the positive! It helps a little with the fear!

It great to read these success stories. I'm 4 weeks out from surgery today 6/26/08. I lost ~20 on pre-surgery diet and another 30 since the surgery. I have followed the instructions and started a walking program. Today I had my first piece of Salmon at a business lunch. Small bites and stopped at first sign of being full. I go for my first fill in a few weeks. I have alot more energy and don't get out of breath putting on my socks.:Angel_anim: