Just found out today that my surgery date is going to be February 4th! Totes psyched! Too bad it's such a long wait after my pre-op which was on the 6th of January.

What all do y'all consider mushies? My nutritionist didn't use that word, i am suppose to on pureeds! Need more options

What all do y'all consider mushies? My nutritionist didn't use that word, i am suppose to on pureeds! Need more options

What are you eating presently?

I eat cream of soups, pudding, grits, eggs, frozen yogurt, and protein shakes

I eat cream of soups, pudding, grits, eggs, frozen yogurt, and protein shakes

My handouts say I can blend all lean meats in beef or chicken broth , blend anything I make for dinner , tuna fish, flaky fish, refried beans with shredded cheese, chili and cheese, cottage cheese, deviled eggs, egg drop soup, and Ricotta cheese mixed with marinara or spaghetti sauce and baked in frozen meatballs. You can also do oatmeal for breakfast and I eat cheese sticks for snacks. You can also do mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes

Edited March 12, 201412 yr by MestizaBander

Hello all you lovely February bandits! Just checking in to see how everyone is progressing. I didn't make the February group, but you all are like family so I wanted to share with you all that after playing circus poodle for the insurance company I finally got my surgery date! I'll be banded April 1st. Thanks again for your support on this journey. I love you all. Any tips or thoughtful insite or things you wish you had known before surgery that you care to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for everything! ♥

I'll be banded April 1st as well. I'm on day 3 of optifast only for 3 weeks. I fight with myself because I want to eat so bad! I'm scared about the recovery...

Hi February banders! How is everyone doing? I'm getting my first fill tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous and happy at the same time. My appetite has picked up in the last few days so this is perfect timing.

Hi February banders! How is everyone doing? I'm getting my first fill tomorrow, so I'm a little nervous and happy at the same time. My appetite has picked up in the last few days so this is perfect timing.

I am getting my first fill tomorrow too. I feel the same, that its good timing as my hunger is coming around more. I finally feel like I'm on the right track and that I can do this!!!

Mine isn't until April 1st and my hunger seems to grow as the evening comes....

How much have you lost since surgery day? 12 lbs for me (only lost 1lb this past week) and my surgery was Feb 14.

I am getting my first fill tomorrow too. I feel the same, that its good timing as my hunger is coming around more. I finally feel like I'm on the right track and that I can do this!!!

My first fill is tomorrow as well! I think it's a good thing cause I sure am hungry. I feel like I can eat normally, which is a very bad feeling!

Mine isn't until April 1st and my hunger seems to grow as the evening comes....

How much have you lost since surgery day? 12 lbs for me (only lost 1lb this past week) and my surgery was Feb 14.

We have the same surgery date. I've only lost 10 pounds since day of surgery. I will find out tomorrow if I've gained any muscle when I get on the doctors scale. I find myself hungry every 2 hours and I been really tired since last Wednesday.

I think I overdid it at the gym. After working out my net calorie intake is only 300..I think that is really too low.

I have my calories between 800-1200 a day depending on the day. My protein is 65-80 a day.

300 is definitely low. I found these pre mixed jewels at Walmart and this particular flavor is pretty good. (Chocolate fudge)

I have my calories between 800-1200 a day depending on the day. My protein is 65-80 a day.

300 is definitely low. I found these pre mixed jewels at Walmart and this particular flavor is pretty good. (Chocolate fudge)

Thanks I will try them. I've been drinking the premier protein which has 30 grams of protein in it but I can always switch it up.

Hi all, I got banded on 21st February, got my first fill on the 31st.

Hi all. I'm now 5 weeks out and feeling great, band wise. I was getting ready to discuss a fill with my team, then on Saturday I injured my hamstring. I'm on crutches for now as I can't put any weight on that leg. So I decided now is not a good time to be experimenting with a fill! I'm doing chair aerobics videos to get in some cardio-found them on youtube!! Other than my recent stupid injury, I'm enjoying banded life! Hot into a pair of jeans one size smaller this weekend!!

Uhm, GOT into a pair of smaller jeans.... Don't think "hot" fits quite yet!!