I was just checking on my fellow February Bandsters. I'm doing very well now. Had a scare this weekend with sharp pain in abdomen, but it was my fault. I hadn't taken my Prilosec since surgery and the lining of my big stomach was mad at me. All better now. Down 21 lbs. WooHoo!

Congratulations on being banded and losing 21lbs-THATS AWESOME!

Come on over to the February 08 Bandsters - Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support thread and formally introduce yourself. We call ourselves VICTORIOUS VALENTINES :biggrin:

I will be banded this coming Wednesday and cant wait!!!!!!!

Way to go!!!! I was banded on 2/12/2008. Good luck to ya and congrats on the 21 lbs.

I was just checking on my fellow February Bandsters. I'm doing very well now. Had a scare this weekend with sharp pain in abdomen, but it was my fault. I hadn't taken my Prilosec since surgery and the lining of my big stomach was mad at me. All better now. Down 21 lbs. WooHoo!

Twenty one pounds, wow. I stepped on the scales this am for the first time since surgery on Friday. I'm down six pounds. It won't be official until I see the doctor on Feb. 25 to have my staples out. I can hardly wait. I managed to get in all my Protein and six glasses of Water so far today. I think I'll get the last two in before I go to bed.

I agree that you should join us on the Victorious Valentine's thread. We have a great group and they have been super supportive. Everyone is about the same stage.

Take care.

I keep reading about people drinking protein drinks the first week post op. I had lapband and a hiatal hernia repair on February 13th and can't have anything but clear liquids until a full week (Wednesday). My doctor seems to be very strict, and I'm fine with that, but curious what others are doing. I'm also curious if serious gas/rumbling was a problem the first week.

They started me on Isopure clear the day of surgery. As soon as I got home I was to take 4 four ounce servings of Protein powder mixed with skim milk. Their standard for a protein supplement is twice as much protein as carbs, (20 grams protein, no more than 10 grams carb)

The nurse fussed at me a little for getting 78 grams of protein yesterday (said too much protein was bad for kidneys) She told me to back off to 60 grams and lots of liquids.

My literature says Protein shakes will continue through week 6 when solids are introduced. After that it is ok to take a Protein shake "to make sure" but all necessary protein should be available through the foods eaten.

So far everything he has told me has worked perfectly and I'm sticking with his plan. It is a proven plan. I guess every doctor has a different experience.

Hi everyone!

I was banded on 2/13 and lost 15.5 lbs before surgery. I have stepped on the scale as of this morning and it appears I have lost 11 more lbs however it will not be official until tomorrows weigh in. I have been on a clear liquid phase for the past week and tomorrow I am to start protein shakes. Dont feel hungry at all though! Glad to see this thread. Lets all stay in touch on our journey!

Hey Fellow Feburary Bandster

Had mine done 2/11/08 down 17 lbs!

Hey again

Tell me if my post op is NUTS based on you alls.

Day 1 - 10 - clear liquids

Day 10 - 14 - clear liquids 1 Protein shake

Day 14 - for 4 weeks - blenderized foods

After 4 weeks - for 3 weeks soft foods

Week 7 - can begin to add new foods

I AM HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!! Been doing the clear liquids and 10 mins later I am having hunger pangs

HELP:ohmy:

Hey Band Fans!

I am so excited. I am getting banded Friday. OMG! I am running around trying to get everything together. I feel like I'm nesting for my new arrival. lol. I have a question that I know has been asked a million times before. I apologize but I have been trying do a search and not having any luck....I am looking for a shopping list of things to have at home post-op. I know I need liquid Tylenol, broth and protein but whatelse. I am also trying to find a good deal on a Magic Bullet or Immulsion blender. What else would be essential? Last but not least, Does anybody have protein products that are going to waste, that I may be able to buy or take off your hands? I would pay for shipping and everything.

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone! I was banded Feb 12, 2008. I start the mushy stage today and can't wait for dinner. What did everyone have for their first mushy meal?

feeling good so far!

Banded 11 feb, down 24 lbs and feeling great.Damn I didn't realize mashed potatoes could taste so good. Try YOPLAIT strawberry smoothies.WOW

24lbs! Wow thats great! Have you started any exercising at all?

Just walking, can't wait to swim, and do light lifting.

banding on the 26th 2... cant wait.. congrats to all the fellow feb bansters