Hey looking for a buddy in Spring, Tx. I got banded on the 22nd of November. It would be nice to have someone I can chat with or hang out with or work out with that's going through the same thing as me. It's tough facing this journey alone. Besides having my mother in my corner.

Hey looking for a buddy in Spring, Tx. I got banded on the 22nd of November. It would be nice to have someone I can chat with or hang out with or work out with that's going through the same thing as me. It's tough facing this journey alone. Besides having my mother in my corner.

Hi I was just banded 12/9. I live in Arlington. Would love to chat! I have questions for you since your further along

Hey looking for a buddy in Spring, Tx. I got banded on the 22nd of November. It would be nice to have someone I can chat with or hang out with or work out with that's going through the same thing as me. It's tough facing this journey alone. Besides having my mother in my corner.

Hi I was just banded 12/9. I live in Arlington. Would love to chat! I have questions for you since your further along

Congrats on getting banded. Sure, what are your questions?

Did you have any side cramps, like a runner type cramp? Its getting better, but when i do a lot of walking or errands, the oain gets worse. Im also moving on to mushies and nervous of all these stuck stories. What eas your menu like during this phase?

I did not have side cramps sorry. But had the worse shoulder pain. That lasted almost two weeks. Still kinda have a little swelling around one of my incisions. My mushy period was just mainly cream soups, jello, mashed potatoes, fish, beans, lentil soup. Nothing too solid.

So far I haven't had any problems with anything getting stuck, it's been going down smoothly. And thank god I haven't dealt with nausea.

What has been your weight loss so far? I know it's my healing stage and I'm not supposed to be worrying about that at this time, but easier said than done Tell me your diet, what are some things you eat? Give me some ideas

Did you have any side cramps, like a runner type cramp? Its getting better, but when i do a lot of walking or errands, the oain gets worse. Im also moving on to mushies and nervous of all these stuck stories. What eas your menu like during this phase?

This might be the muscle that the port is stitched into. Mine actually had spasms and I could see it twitch. But it does go away. For port pain use ice. For shoulder pain from gas use a heating pad.

And if you are eating mushies that are like baby food consistency you won't get stuck. Just think would a baby with no teeth be able to eat it? And once to solids just remember small bites and chew chew chew. Getting stuck does suck but you overcome it and learn to eat properly.

Best of luck!

What has been your weight loss so far? I know it's my healing stage and I'm not supposed to be worrying about that at this time, but easier said than done Tell me your diet, what are some things you eat? Give me some ideas

So far I've loss 32 pounds. For me the healing stage was where I lost the most weight cause you can't really do anything and your pretty much on liquids and mushies. Well when I was on mushies I just had my Protein shake in the morning, maybe Jello in the afternoon if I was hungry or pudding/ yogurt and soup at night if I was hungry. As of right now, I transitioned to straight solids already. I'm having eggs and sausage for Breakfast, protein in afternoon with a yogurt if I'm hungry and for dinner I make whatever, turkey breast, chicken breast with cooked veggies. I still have fish. I just look for new recipes. Yesterday I made a cabbage casserole. I've taken out all pastas and breads. Try not to eat those if you don't have to. I've tried that tuna on the go with crackers, that worked well.

I am in Houston. I was banded Nov 7, 2013. I have lost 30 pounds. Doing good so far.

What are your rules after fills? I had My first one and I'm kind of mad....lol. My doc said 7 days of clear liquids. I just feel beat down. I paid all this money to help with hunger control and restriction and I feel as if I have been starving 3 weeks out of the 6 I have been doing this Trying to stay motivated and positive, but hunger is taking over and making me miserable. I needed to vent....cheer me up

What are your rules after fills? I had My first one and I'm kind of mad....lol. My doc said 7 days of clear liquids. I just feel beat down. I paid all this money to help with hunger control and restriction and I feel as if I have been starving 3 weeks out of the 6 I have been doing this Trying to stay motivated and positive, but hunger is taking over and making me miserable. I needed to vent....cheer me up

Wow 7 days that's too long. It should only be two days of clear liquids, the next day soft foods and the fourth day back to your normal diet. Do what you feel you need to do. If your hungry start off slow of course with soft foods then progress. Hope you get through it. Good luck.

What are your rules after fills? I had My first one and I'm kind of mad....lol. My doc said 7 days of clear liquids. I just feel beat down. I paid all this money to help with hunger control and restriction and I feel as if I have been starving 3 weeks out of the 6 I have been doing this Trying to stay motivated and positive, but hunger is taking over and making me miserable. I needed to vent....cheer me up

Give it time. Your band is not properly adjusted. Search "bandster hell" to see how many others have shared your struggle. And yes. Until you are properly adjusted it can be a struggle.

_{I in in Humble, TX and was banded Nov 14. I lost 15lbs post op and 5 before first fill- I went for my 2nd fill today and have gained 3lbs. No, I have not been very good about measuring and suddenly I have a sweet tooth I never had before. Knowing I gained after I spent all this cash is sobering so Im really going to start trying. I really have not been a good bandster, eating up a phase too soon and things as that. I even drank 1/2 a cherry coke. Obviously I am heading for trouble before my band even gets to work. Im starting to think I need to see a therapist to learn some tools to quit self-sabotaging. I AM however starting to eat before I get full and am noticing I can go 4 -5 hours between meals ok. I just want to eat chips and salsa and ch}

<p>_{I in in Humble, TX and was banded Nov 14. I lost 15lbs post op and 5 before first fill- I went for my 2nd fill today and have gained 3lbs. No, I have not been very good about measuring and suddenly I have a sweet tooth I never had before. Knowing I gained after I spent all this cash is sobering so Im really going to start trying. I really have not been a good bandster, eating up a phase too soon and things as that. I even drank 1/2 a cherry coke. Obviously I am heading for trouble before my band even gets to work. Im starting to think I need to see a therapist to learn some tools to quit self-sabotaging. I AM however starting to eat before I get full and am noticing I can go 4 -5 hours between meals ok. I just want to eat chips and salsa and ch}</p>

Hey thenug, how's your weight loss going? Where do you stay in Humble? I'm in spring off 45 and 1960.

Hey WLS friends. Looking to find some friends in my area to hang out with, chat about our journey, and whatever else there is to chat about. I stay in spring. Maybe we can setup a meeting somewhere close for the people that stay out in spring.