I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

Good morning all.

Waiting for the family to get up so we can go to the waterpark, another hot one today, going to be 95 degrees here. Hope it will be a good day for all!!

I keep hearing people talk about Bandster Hell, but I'm afraid I've personally never experienced this. I was eating/drinking 3 meals, 4 ozs and 3 snacks, 4 oz a day, and this kept me satisfied all throughout the liquids and mushy stage foods. Those of you that are hungry, what is your meal/snack schedule like? I've been eating every 3 to 3 1/2 hours now, and still feeling full, even before the fill.

Morning everyone. I was told by the dietician at my clinic that many bandsters feel "tighter" in the morning... more restriction. I thought she was crazy when she said this... but its true!! At night I can eat 1 cup of soup or yogurt. In the morning, all I can get in is about 4 spoons of yogurt and I'm full. Cool. Anyone else get this?

Where are you Jeanie? Haven't heard from you since Wed.

I'm off for the day. We're taking the kids to Port Huron (just 45 min away and over the boarder) I like to shop there in August for school clothes and last minute summer stuff.

I'm probably going to eat at Olive Garden (we don't have those here in Canada, and we love them), but not sure how successful it will be since I'm still on full fluids.

I know we're really not well acquainted, other than me reading your posts, but I went through a similar situation as yours - and I must say - 13 years later I am an a fabulous marriage with a very honest, loving, and sensitive guy - my daughter (with my first hubby) is much better adjusted having a stable home life, and I never knew a relationship could be this great, since my other one was the shits. My ex-hubby (among many other things) used to stay up late watching t.v., then would sneak out of the house to go? I caught him coming home one night and met him with a motel key (for him) - that was the last straw...I still can't sleep with the t.v. on because it reminds me of those lovely times. Anyway - there is a happier and better life out there - just do what's best for you and your daughter. Good Luck! Kim

Caolin- bandter's hell mean you have been banded but still feel hungry because no fills yet. With me it happened on day 6. I am not allowed to eat any snacks, 3 meals/day only, but after being starved I found that an extra 1/2 cup tomato soup made me super full, how cool is that?

Kathy- I can't believe they don't have Olive Garden in Canada! Now that's a good business opportunity! Have fun!

Chim- hang in there! It too shall pass.

Lynette-hope you are having fun in the sun!

Jackie- I love the tax holiday also. We will have ours on Aug. 17/18, I can't wait.

Well, I bought a new scale yesterday by homedics, it gives you BMI at the same time as your weight, and when you press your number it tells you what your weight was last time. I tought it was pretty cool. Accordind to it I have lost 9 lbs. since surgery, but because it's new I am not going to trust it, I will wait until I go to the dr. on Wednesday and see how close my home scale is to the dr.'s.

I am going to go to the movies with a few girlfriends this afternoon. It should be fun except we are going to see ' No Reservations' which is of course about restaurant/food. My friends do not know about the surgery and I am planning on telling them today.

That scale sounds wonderful Cazulay! My scale weighs different than the Dr.'s scale so I'm not sure how much I've lost - maybe I should take it with me to my next appointment and synchronize Kim

I've only told my close family members (and one close friend) about my surgery as of yet. Wasn't planning on telling anyone - but then Star Jones "outed" her surgery and some people think she's a little of a shamster for not being open. SO, my dilemma is now should I just tell whoever so I won't be seen as "hiding" my surgery, or keep it under wraps and just let people wonder. I've had people I work with already comment on the quantity (or lack thereof) that I'm eating - what would you do? Or what have you done? Thanks - Kim

Well, I bought a new scale yesterday by homedics, it gives you BMI at the same time as your weight, and when you press your number it tells you what your weight was last time. I tought it was pretty cool. Accordind to it I have lost 9 lbs. since surgery, but because it's new I am not going to trust it, I will wait until I go to the dr. on Wednesday and see how close my home scale is to the dr.'s.

I bought the same scale weeks ago and it is very accurate. A co-worker weighed herself on it and then went to a doctor's appointment the same day. Both weights were the same. I love this scale.

I plan on only telling the people who need to know for now. That means, family and close friends. The only other people I feel comfortable discussing it with those aquaintances who are very overweight and need help like the rest of us on here. This, just like any other health problem, is personal and the world doesn't need to know. Star Jones is another story. She's a celebrity who's opinions matter to her fans. She says "go buy payless shoes" and her fans will do it. Meanwhile, she knows she doesn't wear payless, lol. She damn near lied about not having surgery and gave a lot folks who follow her false hope of being able to lose a lot of weight without surgery. Her responsibility is very different from ours because she is a public figure.

I've only told my close family members (and one close friend) about my surgery as of yet. Wasn't planning on telling anyone - but then Star Jones "outed" her surgery and some people think she's a little of a shamster for not being open. SO, my dilemma is now should I just tell whoever so I won't be seen as "hiding" my surgery, or keep it under wraps and just let people wonder. I've had people I work with already comment on the quantity (or lack thereof) that I'm eating - what would you do? Or what have you done? Thanks - Kim

Kim Star Jones did admit to surgery? I didn't know that. What surgery did she have. Please tell. LOL

Hi everyone

I'm new to this, just 4 days out and still sore. I am having trouble finding clear liquids to eat, other than chicken and beef broth and Jello. Any Suggestions?? I have to do this for the next two weeks. Then non-clear liquids for two weeks. Has anyone else had this program??

Thanks and good luck to all

Susa:)

Star Jones had gastric bypass surgery and then a ton a of plastic surgery.

Hi Susa!

I only had to do clear liquids for a couple of days but here are some suggestions.

popsicles (preferably sugar free but the sugar free ones taste bad to me so I went with bomb pops instead)

italian ices

crystal light

tea

flavored bottled water

Good afternoon all....... 4 days out and beginning to feel that liquid is not going to cut it much longer!!!

Kim - I don't have a problem telling people about my surgery, I mean I'm not wearing a placard or anything (lol), but most everyone in my life knows and has been supportive. And if they didn't agree, I shrugged and said that it was fine, wasn't looking for approval. I'm too old for that....lol

Susa - your post op sounds pretty restrictive!!! As far my list goes, it includes tomato soup or creamed soups (I've even taken chunky soups and added water then blended real well, it's gone down ok). I only had to do "clear" liquids the day after surgery. Hope this helps!!

Hey Lucky #7's ... I had my surgery a week ago today. My doctor required that I do the clear liquids starting the day after surgery for 3 days then move onto full liquids for 2 weeks. Since starting the full liquids, my weight loss has slowed (almost to a standstill) and I don't know if I'm eating too much, too little, or not the right foods.

For instance, yesterday morning I had an Unjury protein shake ... for lunch, I pureed a Campbell's soup at hand creamy tomato with 3/4 C cottage cheese and ate maybe half of it, then had the other half about 3 hours later ... for dinner I pureed some no fat refried beans with salsa and enchilada sauce, ate maybe 1 C of that. Total for the day on calories was around 800 and 60+ protein. I had thought maybe I was eating too much, but was told that I'm not getting enough calories in so I need to eat more??

Can someone, who is in the full liquid stage right now, give me a breakdown of what and how much they eat in a day?

Thanks! :biggrin1: