Looking for a fun gang to "travel" with!!!! :hai l:

I started a thread on the monthly board for anyone who is scheduled for August 2007. Hope to see some travel companions there!

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Glad to hear the rest of the August banders are also doing good. Mine was Aug 30 and 2 more days till mushies:bounce::bounce::bounce:

liquids was rubbish but mushies has been heeps better.

Question: what exactly happens if you go streight onto eating solids after surgery?

well Louise, sopposedly we could stretch out our pouches if we try to eat solids before we are completely healed. I'm not sure if it's right, it what I've heard. I was banded on the 24th of August, down 20lbs. so far. Mushies have been wonderful. I can't wait to be "filled" and see what else I can accomplish! Good Luck You Guys!!

Eating solids too soon after surgery can cause the band to slip because it hasnt had time to heal and get "seated" around the stomach. Do your best to follow your doctors recommendations on what to eat after surgery.

ok guys....I had my surgery on August 20th, I weighed 261 when I went in and am 248 now...down about 13ish lbs. Do you guys think I am on track so far. I am on the mushies stage and not eating 100% but pretty good. By that I mean that like today at lunch, I am having a cup of chili from tim hortons....it is ground really fine but it technically isn't 'pureed'. I guess I gage it by if I can mash it in my mouth with my tongue it is a puree...hell its softer than tuna fish....I am just afraid I should be losing more and I am trying so hard not to compare myself to anyone else. What do you guys think?

Watch out for the chili the meat in it is probly not lean enough for what you need. Although the protein is great as it stands now I was banded on 15 Aug was 286 now 246 so I would say not too bad. try alot of fish and turkey ..get some low carb cook books will help alot. Keep going and believe in yourself and u just like me will get there

I would say based on my experience, you are completely normal. I had my surgery on the 22nd and the day of surgery I was 267 and today I am 252. I have strayed a bit from the mushies and have been eating roasted chicken chewed 4000 times, which to me is mushy. My doctor said this week I can start soft solids like the chicken I have been eating.

I lost a lot fast and then the last two weeks have been a pound here and a pound there. My doctor does not even want me to have my first fill for six more weeks, which kind of bums me out.

But long story short, I think you are right on track.

Watch out for the chili the meat in it is probly not lean enough for what you need. Although the protein is great as it stands now I was banded on 15 Aug was 286 now 246 so I would say not too bad. try alot of fish and turkey ..get some low carb cook books will help alot. Keep going and believe in yourself and u just like me will get there

Holy crap, 40 pounds in one month! That is awesome. I thought I was doing good, but not after seeing your loss. What are you eating and how much? Have you had a fill?

please utep99, tell us what you are doing

hey guys, my surgery was aug 2nd and i am so happy ,,, i'm down 26lbs... how much has everyone else lost?

I have lost 30lbs so far after being banded on the 27th of August. I am going back tomorrow for my 2nd fill. Wish me luck!

Hi my name is Jessica and I was banded on 8/13/07. I have lost 67lbs and no fills yet. I go in three more weeks. Take care!