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NewGalWithABand    0

NewGalWithABand
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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!

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taismommy    0

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

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!!!!!!!

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StLouisGal    1

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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.

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ginger1    0

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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.

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StLouisGal    1

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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.

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tink128    0

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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!

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Amber08    0

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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:

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IllfeelQtagain    0

IllfeelQtagain
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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!

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Spacegirl37    4

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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?

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Spacegirl37    4

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

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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