:bored :bored :bored well well I guess this site has nobody from the chatt. area and let me also guess that no body has been banded at memorial hos. by dr. fromm-paynter-or ponce?? Geez I sure feel like the lonesome stud here lol.

I don't know if I was just a freak of nature, but the gas-x really didn't help me at all. Walking and a heating pad on my back were the only things that helped me. I hope you feel better soon.

It seemed the only thing that helped me with the gas pain was the pain meds they give, which I know sounds really weird.

The liquid tylenol seemed to help me today also. Not sure why. I haven't take any of the liquid loritab they prescribed for me.

That is great. That means you won't have to deal with the constipation that comes along with using the higher powered medicine. I am glad that you were able to get some relief.

This morning I don't have any shoulder pain (so far) and my incisions are healing really well. Still a little stiff but I'm getting up and down alot better. I got some Progresso Beef Broth last night and it is really good, so now at least I can have a change from Chicken Broth.

Are y'all tracking calories? I'm trying to stay at about 1000 calories to keep my metabolism up. Using TheDailyPlate to track calories and exercise. My wife just found out her cholesterol and triglycerides are high, so she is going to join me eating smaller portions and making better food choices (we'll save a lot of money sharing food when we eat out). She only needs to lose about 25 pounds, but she loves chocolate, so it is going to be hard for her. I mainly crave salty foods.

No weight loss so far since surgery, but I think it is because of water retention from the surgery and all of the salty broth I'm drinking. I lost 12LBS pre-op.

I am glad that you are feeling better, and 12 pounds lost is great. You are right about the fluid from the surgery. I know that I weighed 5 pounds more after surgery than I did when I went in. It should go down within about a week.

I use myfitnesspas.com to track my calories. I thought about trying dailyplate, but I was used to the format of the other site. It really does help to get an idea of what you are eating. After a while, you will have an idea of what you are eating without having to track it all of the time.

I don't really track calories that much. I try to follow the South Beach diet as much as I can, so I don't have to count everything I eat. I know it helps a lot of people, but it is just annoying to me!

I don't think I'll track calories for very long, but I wanted to be sure that I was getting enough calories during these two weeks of nothing but liquids. I'm also adding the New-Whey liquid protein shots (42g protein) to Crystal Lite. Once I get to where I can eat meat I won't need to do that. I won't have a problem eating 6 ounces of meat or fish.

I'm near Chattanooga! Trenton, GA- Had my band done 11/28/07, Memorial Hospital, Dr. Robert Sass. I've lost 90 lbs, about 20 more to go!.

Pam Pittman

Welcome Pam! It must feel great to be so near your goal.

I'm near Chattanooga! Trenton, GA- Had my band done 11/28/07, Memorial Hospital, Dr. Robert Sass. I've lost 90 lbs, about 20 more to go!.

Pam Pittman

That is so great! I gives me so much hope when I read about other people close to goal. How awesome!

Thanks everyone! I have to confess- the last 3 weeks I have been eating very badly. Seems like when I can see goal in sight, I self- destruct and hit the milk shakes. I'm also going through a time where I can eat anything and not fill up or get stuck- I'm trying to re-commit today. I have a follow up appointment this Thursday. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Pam

i am between my 2nd and 3rd fills and have restriction that comes and goes. somedays i can only eat a few bites of things and other days i am ravenous with no restriction at all. Anyone else experience this?:thumbup:

That is what I am going through right now. I had my 4th fill on 01/19. I was really tight that week. Now, some mornings, my water slows going down. Other days, I feel like I could eat my way through pounds of food. I know that even on the loose days, I am eating way less, but I just don't know if I should try to get another fill or wait it out. Anyway, all of that to say you are not alone feeling this way.

What is the best protein shake? I drank glucerna for the liver diet but I wonder if that is what we bandsters should be drinking now?