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makeupqueen
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I was banded on May 7th.The first two weeks I was fine I felt restricted and was loosing.As soon as I started mushies I stopped loosing and now that I am on regular foods i gained two pounds.I am working out the only thing is I can eat alot .Anyone else hungry?I really hope after I get a fill I see a differance I am getting discouraged.:lol:

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sisterc    0

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Please don't be discouraged after I finished the liquids I was starving also until I had my first fill then after my first fill I still felt I could overeat. I went back to my list and look at the food list to see what else I could eat and make. I came up with a few recipes that helped me get through the tough days. Try to mix it up with a few varies and see what you can make it helps.

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I am hungry too. I started mushies over the wknd and am also at a stand still on the scale. Have started exercising more and hoping this will help. Can't wait until my first fill!!!!

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Sisterc.... I was actually asking Makeupqueen what she was consuming... because I wonder if there is a lack of something that is making her hungry... I am almost 2 weeks post op and do not feel hungry.... I also did Optifast for 6 months and never felt hungry... So I was wondering if she wasnt getting in enough quality Protein to help with hunger.....

However... I would love to know your recipes that get you through the tough days... I am always looking for new recipes....:thumbup:

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Wow! you did Optifast for six months - how was that?????? My recipe was for post-op here was one Take ricotta cheese and no sugar spagetti sauce and layer it like you would a lasagua or cook in oven for 5 minutes or microwave for 1 1/2 minutes and you will think you are eating lasagua.

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Yummo sisterc! That sounds really good....I should be able to go on mushies starting this week..... I have an appt on thursday and should get the go ahead...

Yes I did an Optifast program for 6 months... the first 8 weeks I did only 5 shakes a day... And then after that I added 2 ounces of lean meat and 2 cups of veggies for about 4 weeks...I hit a stall point because I was working out an hour a day 5-6 days a week... So then over the next 12 weeks I took shakes away and added foods in over the course of 6 months I lost 100 pounds..... To me it was a miracle...I went the Optifast route because at the time Tricare didnt cover the lapband and I knew bypass was not for me.......I was going to do another 6 month program (3000.00) but found out that Tricare now covered the band... So here I am... almost 2 weeks post op....

I put on about 55 pounds over 12 months after the end of the program... Partly because of eating... partly because reproductive fertility meds. I was gaining weight on shakes... so I figured I might as well eat and enjoy it rather then do shakes if I am going to gain....Bad mistake...I went on a Detour and gained the 55 pounds after a year of hormone treatment... I think it would have been halfed if I kept eating right and doing shakes here and there... so now I am working on getting the weight off again...

I did keep up the exercising during the entire process and after... so I cant WAIT to get back to the gym... I am hoping to get the clear at my 2 week post op appt for that too....

anymore great recipes to share???

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I was banded on May 7th.The first two weeks I was fine I felt restricted and was loosing.As soon as I started mushies I stopped loosing and now that I am on regular foods i gained two pounds.I am working out the only thing is I can eat alot .Anyone else hungry?I really hope after I get a fill I see a differance I am getting discouraged.:lol:

I was banded on May 1st. I feel like I get very hungry at times also. I have started planning my day before I even have Breakfast. I write down what I will eat over the course of the day and divide it into mini meals. It helps keep me on track. Breaking the old habits is my biggest curse!!!:lol:

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Stay Tuned - That was incredible for six months! If you did it before you will do it again! I was so encouraged by your story and know that we can do it just one day at a time we can. This is just a learning curve for us to learn about eating again what works and what does not. I ate that recipe each day for the entire time till I seen the doctor. I ate a lot of Soups, creme soups, and more soups, watered down Cereal which won't too bad. Double check the list and go shopping and try mixing a few. I didn't try the powered eggs - Carrie

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