I love that title...Thanks Demmemoon!

March 2007 Bandsters! We have finally been banded!!!:confused:

We thought we'd never have this surgery behind us and here we are at the start of April and some of us are already at or close to the 1 month mark. Now, we are moving on to fills, real food, exercise, and watching those pounds melt away! I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences. Keep posting!

Today I had tuna salad for lunch and it was the first food I've had to chew. I put egg, finely chopped pickle, and fat free mayo and enjoyed every bit of it. I have to say I really haven't been hungry like I thought I would but I can't say I've ever felt full either. I've been able to pass up some really good temptations which has surprised me. Will this not feeling full continue until I get a fill? Perhaps this thread isn't the one I should be asking that on since we're all fairly new at this game.

Me too....I had my first bite of real food today...I made myself Talapia with roasted tomatoes and garlic...yummy. I'll have to try yr tuna salad tomorrow. I was told by a friend today that I need to make my portion smaller since I had one fillet.

congratulations sophie on hitting "onederland" ...i think i would cry when that happens

i'm very happy for you

Yay. Lovin' this thread. I am getting a fill on April 11 and boy do I need it. My appetite is back and I am wanting more and more. I can get pretty much anything down. So this next week will be hard. I haven't put any weight on but didn't lose any this week either.

tammyj you rock!

Hi everyone,

had my one week appointment today - all good. Doc removed the steri strips which were still hanging in there, weighed me (down exactly 10 kg/22lbs) from when I started opitfast 3 weeks ago & gave me the all clear.....to continue liquids for another week lol!:tired I was told that if I transition a day or two earlier to mushies it's not too big a deal.

Anyhow, like Cascadian who was banded on the same day, my port site is still quite sore & my head hunger is driving me a bit mad.

Interestingly though, I haven't had real physical hunger like many of you other folks & thought it was just the band healing yada yada-but was surprised to find out today that the doc had put 3cc of Fluid in the band during the op.

I must admit that this was a pleasant surprise as it sounds like some of you poor folk are doing it tough with the hunger. My only suggestion in coping with that scenario would be maybe go back onto optiyuk so that at least you are back in ketosis and not driven mad by hunger?

I did make one decision today - I am going to enjoy a glass of wine & suck on an Easter egg on Easter Sunday lol!

Take care Marchies!

Cate

What was even better was being told yesterday by a total stranger was "My, how pretty you look today!" But the best is going to be my overall health and feeling good about myself as a whole--and living longer

LoriPA,

That's absolutelty beautiful. I am so happy to learn that everyone is in good spirits and doing well (even with some of the few obstacles).

I, for one, absolutely REFUSE to buy a scale. I wait until I go in for my appts. I had an appt with my family doctor and told him not to tell me how much I weighed. He thought it was funny and I told him that I was dead serious. I did not want to feel discouraged or TOO encouraged (I need to keep my sanity). I just want to take it day by day. My first fill is scheduled for the end of the month.

I advance to mushies tomorrow. Can't wait. Right now I only drink Atkins shakes. I can only tolerate those for the mean time. The doc gave me Matrix, but I COULD NOT tolerate it at all. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Atkins has 15g Protein. I'm shooting for something with about 20-25g.

hang in there honey... it will all be worth it....

I bought stock in sugar free popcicles and had one in my mouth practically all the time.

T

Banded on the 28th, about 1 week out now, feeling OK except for port pain.

I'm VERY hungry, gassy and constipated.

I'm supposed to do 3 more weeks of clear liquids! Argghghh.

I'm going to lose 100 pounds just from the stupid liquid diet- If I wanted to do that I wouldn't have had the surgery! *grumpy*

*sigh*

I am sooooo happy for you hun! What a great NSV!

A great NSV (non scale vicotry)

I was feeling my stomach today (and I have always stayed away from my belly button because it is soooooo sensitive~girls you know what I mean) and my belly button is not so deep~wierd the things we notice huh! I had a HUGE inny and now it is not such a huge deep inny. (the things we share) ha ha

OK I am eating alot of Protein and layering the pouch the way I was told. .

I feel for you. I am still on full liquids. I see my dr tomorrow. I am PRAYING to go on to mushies.

Question? What is layering the pouch?

Pam Banded,

You crack me up!!

I found out where I am loseing the weight, in my hands and wrist. I have old lady hands and my watch spins around my wrist. Is this a NSV?

Weigh-in at the hospital last night and I am down another 2 pounds. Weight loss is slowing down now since I've moved on to soft foods, but I am still happy with the loss because I have absolutely NO restriction. I've been working out like crazy and measuring my food trying to keep the weight off. 5 more days 'til my first fill. I refuse to gain any weight back...I'm OK with maintaining, but I definitely don't want to gain. Congratulations Sophie and everyone else on your weight loss victories and non scale victories!

Pouch Layering- My dietian told me to layer how I eat, for the best success.

You need protein the most, consequently it is usually the heaviest item so eat that first. Then have fruit or vegetable, if there is still not a sensation of fullness, have a little carb's.

So probably this a.m. I will have an egg, a couple spoons of applesauce, then maybe a 1/2 piece of toast.

This is just my dietians plan, please follow what you have been instructed.

Tammy, I am with you, I am so afraid of a gain...

AFRY, I sure give you credit for not going on the scale, I am an addict..LOL

Cate, What do you mean about going back into ketosis?

I just want to say that I love this group. I glanced at some postings for other months, and they are not as positive and upbeat. GO Marchies!

Congrats TammyJ!!!

I started my pre-op on Monday! Good luck on your first fill!

LoriPA,

Right now I only drink Atkins shakes. I can only tolerate those for the mean time. The doc gave me Matrix, but I COULD NOT tolerate it at all. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Atkins has 15g protein. I'm shooting for something with about 20-25g.

I drink those EAS CarbVantage shakes... I like them better than Atkins, and LC Slimfast

Calories: 110

Protien: 17

Carbs: 4

Fiber: 2

Fat: 3

Janine: Ketosis is when your body starts burning fat for fuel INSTEAD of Carbs/Sugar....... (It is a joyous place to be even though the breath that comes with it is BAD! LOL)

Congrats TammyJ!!!

I started my pre-op on Monday! Good luck on your first fill!

Thanks Tracy! Kudos to you for starting your own pre-op diet! I know your Dr. is one of the ones that don't require one. I am so happy for you! I know you are getting excited...you are getting so close now!

Congrats Tammyj on your loss.

Tracy, I hope your time flies to bandland.

Anyone else seem really dry? I have been drinking my water like crazy today and I still have a really dry mouth.