Hello All!

I am new to Lapbandtalk.com - I was recently banded in Juarez MX by Dr. Jose Rodriguez - so far so good! I am in Stage 3 purees/mushy food as of today 6/11/08 - taking it nice and slow.

Including my pre-op diet a week before my surgery until today I have lost 25lbs! My energy is skyrocketing and I can hardly believe what a difference I feel!

I have purchased several resource books that I have found to be useful - "The Lapband for Life" by Dr. Ortiz, "Before & After" by Susan Maria Leach and "Weightloss Surgery for Dummies". (lots of recipes and helpful hints)

I am thrilled to find this helpful forum for support!

Christina:wink_smile:

christina40,

congratulations on your new band. I, too, was banded on May 27th. It seems as though you are doing all the right things. Your weight loss is unbelievable. I won't be on mushies until tomorrw and BOY, I CAN"T WAIT TIL THEN! I AM HUNGRY!!!!!! But, keep up the good work and hopefully both of us next year on our bandiversary can write about our wonderful journey of weight loss.

Hi SunshineLady!

It is wonderful to be losing weight and for me a bit unbelievable - considering the years of dieting! (Trying every diet imagineable - the good, the bad and the ugly!

You will be so happy with the mushy food tomorrow - take it slow! Today I tried a canned chicken (2oz) mixed with a tsp of no-fat mayo - yum! (And I get to chew!)

Best of luck - we can do this!

Christina

Hi Christina,

Yes, I am finally on mushies!!!!!! I ate 3 tbsp of baked potato and 1 tsp spoon of chili. It was sOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Anyhow, I agree with you.....WE CAN DO IT!!!! Thanks Christina and Good Luck to you as well.

SunshineLady - Are you having problems staying away from the scale? I am so obsessing everyday I jump on - I know that's bad! :biggrin:

Hi Christina40,

yes i did have an issue with staying off the scale. I told my daughter to take the scale when i left the house and hide it from me. I haven't weighed myself since the beginning of the month. I became so obsessed that i was doing it 7-8 times a day and looking in the mirror. I still have the mirror out but the scale is gone!!!! My daughter is only allowed to let me have the scale on Sunday mornings; no exceptions!!!!!!! I've been doing good without it. I use my clothes now as an indicator as to am i having any weight loss. Taking the scale away makes me work even harder because I know that i have 7 days to move the numbers down on the scale.

"hohum......to lose or not to lose?....that is the question"

Hi Ladies,

I was also banded on 5/27 and have lost 24 lbs. I have started eating regular foods and think I may be over doing it. The dr. says I should only eat three meals at 4 oz. but I feel like I'm eating more because I am hungry. Was your band filled at your surgery? My dr. said mine is empty right now and my first fill isn't until 2 July. Are either of you hungry all the time?

Hello - my surgery date is 6/25. Any tips on what I should avoid during the first week of liquids?

I followed what the dr. said for the first week - hot cereals like cream of wheat, soups (blended or stuff taken out), lots of sugar free popsicles/jello. I had a hard time with the protein drinks (still do). Good luck to you on your surgery! The first two weeks are a challenge, but you'll be fine.

Hi Ladies,

I was also banded on 5/27 and have lost 24 lbs. I have started eating regular foods and think I may be over doing it. The dr. says I should only eat three meals at 4 oz. but I feel like I'm eating more because I am hungry. Was your band filled at your surgery? My dr. said mine is empty right now and my first fill isn't until 2 July. Are either of you hungry all the time?

Yes - I am hungry - I wouldn't say all the time but it definitely there. I think at this time is more will power to get to the first fill. (My band is empty - first fill is July 11, 2008) I try to find the highest Protein items when I eat - like chix in the can (Valley Fresh chicken - 13 g of protein) - Egg Beaters w/low fat cheese mixed in - Ground Soy Burger (13 g of protein) w/stewed tomatoes - pinto Beans mashed w/low fat cheddar and 1 tbp of FF sour cream - 12 g of protein)

Some deli shaved meats are okay too - ham or turkey baked w/low fat cheese dipped in mustard.

Greek Yogurt Fage 11 grams of protein w/tsp of blueberry preserve.

It definitely tough - we are working for the band! I try to be creative to look forward to different foods...

Also I bought - Reynolds storage cups with the number of ounces stamped on the bottom - so I could measure what I was eating and then eat from the same container.

Keep it going - it's so worth!

Christina

Edited June 14, 200818 yr by Christina40
left out fill info

Hi Christina40,

yes i did have an issue with staying off the scale. I told my daughter to take the scale when i left the house and hide it from me. I haven't weighed myself since the beginning of the month. I became so obsessed that i was doing it 7-8 times a day and looking in the mirror. I still have the mirror out but the scale is gone!!!! My daughter is only allowed to let me have the scale on Sunday mornings; no exceptions!!!!!!! I've been doing good without it. I use my clothes now as an indicator as to am i having any weight loss. Taking the scale away makes me work even harder because I know that i have 7 days to move the numbers down on the scale.

"hohum......to lose or not to lose?....that is the question"

OMG - that is a great idea to have someone hide the scale - it will have to be my husband to do this for me! Thanks! I was driving myself crazy - like today - the scale hasn't moved - I wanted to kick it!

I followed what the dr. said for the first week - hot cereals like cream of wheat, Soups (blended or stuff taken out), lots of sugar free popsicles/jello. I had a hard time with the Protein drinks (still do). Good luck to you on your surgery! The first two weeks are a challenge, but you'll be fine.

Hi! Have you tried the Protein Drinks mixed with Water or soy milk? Maybe it's the lactose that is not agreeing with your band.

Have a great day!

I had my lapband less than a week ago on June 9th. I am doing OK but am getting sick of juices, clear liquids, jello and bullion! I always considered myself a sweet lover but could be happy right now to never put another sweet thing in my mouth! I feel fairly listless, not a lot of energy.... did you feel the same during the first week? The thought of being able to have protein shakes and some more solid things (custard, pudding) next week sounds like it will make things easier or at least feel a little more normal. I am very excited about the lap band and hope that I start feeling a little more energy soon. I'm so glad that my sister found this site for me and that I'll be able to talk to others who are a little or a lot ahead of me in this process!

Yes - I am hungry - I wouldn't say all the time but it definitely there. I think at this time is more will power to get to the first fill. (My band is empty - first fill is July 11, 2008) I try to find the highest Protein items when I eat - like chix in the can (Valley Fresh chicken - 13 g of protein) - Egg Beaters w/low fat cheese mixed in - Ground Soy Burger (13 g of protein) w/stewed tomatoes - pinto Beans mashed w/low fat cheddar and 1 tbp of FF sour cream - 12 g of protein)

Some deli shaved meats are okay too - ham or turkey baked w/low fat cheese dipped in mustard.

Greek Yogurt Fage 11 grams of protein w/tsp of blueberry preserve.

It definitely tough - we are working for the band! I try to be creative to look forward to different foods...

Also I bought - Reynolds storage cups with the number of ounces stamped on the bottom - so I could measure what I was eating and then eat from the same container.

Keep it going - it's so worth!

Christina

I'm going to get those reynold's storage things hopefully, they sound really helpful.

Those food ideas you gave omg made my mouth Water.

I had my lapband less than a week ago on June 9th. I am doing OK but am getting sick of juices, clear liquids, Jello and bullion! I always considered myself a sweet lover but could be happy right now to never put another sweet thing in my mouth! I feel fairly listless, not a lot of energy.... did you feel the same during the first week? The thought of being able to have Protein shakes and some more solid things (custard, pudding) next week sounds like it will make things easier or at least feel a little more normal. I am very excited about the lap band and hope that I start feeling a little more energy soon. I'm so glad that my sister found this site for me and that I'll be able to talk to others who are a little or a lot ahead of me in this process!

O'my yes - I was so tired of juices, broth & jello-(sugar free popscicles - even sugar free Rita's Waterice) it is huge welcome when you can move onto the pureed stuff. I know it seems to be going slow now but the good stuff is coming and your energy will return. (you will kiss the scale when you see the results from the liquids)

Hang in there!

Christina

I had my surgery may 27th......so that makes me......a little over 2 weeks. I am getting hungry but I can only eat about 3-4oz. I am almost consumed with finding and eating enough protein. It seems like thats all i've been concentrating on since surgery. I guess I am too vain and don't want my hair to fall out (LOL). It's funny because I don't think about food the same way I used to. It's just something I have to deal with in order to get by. It sometimes is an inconvenience, so I deal with it 3x a day and get it over with as quickly and safely as possible. AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT FEELS THIS WAY?????? Christina40, I forgot about deli meat!!!!!! I've done everything else except deli meat duh!! The reynold's storage containers are awesome; they've been a life saver for me. Oh yeah today was scale day and I'm now down to 217lbs. YEAH!!!!! Goodluck ladies and again, WE CAN DO THIS!! XOXOXOXOXOXO - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.