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Bandster Gal    0

Bandster Gal
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I've lost 42lbs so far -- 15lbs before surgery. I feel so amazing. The last week... I've lost a pound a day, for a total of about 6lbs. I know it wont last for long, but I am just so psyched that it's happened now. I need to add in exercise soon or I may plateau for good. :thumbup:

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Desdemona    48

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You Go Girl! Isn't it fun!? Yes, it will slow down as you go along and you will have to work with your band BUT you will also find this a LOT easier than all those other times when you tried to do it without the band. There is nothing like success to motivate us to do more. The band will also curb your appetite and cravings so that you can handle them much better/easier than before. Nevertheless -- you will still have work to do --just more manageable. Stick with this board because you will learn a lot and make good connections. You will feel "held" in your journey as you travel the road with us. I wish you the very very best.

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That's so awesome...I'm so jealous! And so proud, and excited...Thanks for the post, it's always refreshing to read something that reminds me why I'm being so patient :thumbup:

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ja4332    0

ja4332
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I've lost 42lbs so far -- 15lbs before surgery. I feel so amazing. The last week... I've lost a pound a day, for a total of about 6lbs. I know it wont last for long, but I am just so psyched that it's happened now. I need to add in exercise soon or I may plateau for good. :thumbup:

That is incredible!! I'm so happy for you!! I love hearing success stories like yours ;o) I am scheduled to be banded next Monday and I'm very excited. Can you tell me about your post-op experience? How long did you have swelling for, gas, etc? Basically, how long was it before you felt normal again.

Thank you,

Jane

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SugarBean    0

SugarBean
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Bandster Gal,

I too love my band!!!! I am down 76 pounds!!! 30 before surgery (March 24th) and 46 pounds since.

This is the best thing I have ever done for myself (and my family). I have finally taken charge of my life with the help of the band. Yes, I said help from the band. I am responsible for what goes into my mouth and the band is simply a reminder for me.

Best of Luck to you!!

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w104jmr    0

w104jmr
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That is great!! I can't wait to get mine. I truley hope I drop a significant amount of weight right off the bat like you that way I am motivated to work harder!

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pinkdots410    1

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Wow!!! Way to go!! I haven't lost more than a pound in just over a month! Hopefully with this fill that I got on Thursday - the scale will start moving again! What are you eating? Some tips would be appreciated!! :thumbup:

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MLicea    0

MLicea
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Good for you Bandster Girl!

Reading your message gave me hope. I had my surgery on June 10, 2008 and lost 15 lbs in eight days. Then when I switched from full liquid diet to purees, I gained some Water weight, but quickly lost it in three days.

What does your daily meal plan consist of now? Curious to know...doing this alone and need some tips.

Thanks & Keep up the good work! :thumbup:

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Bandster Gal    0

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This is pretty typical:

Breakfast: cup of cottage cheese

Lunch: Yogurt cup, cup of mixed fruit

Dinner: Fish fillet (like Flounder or Tilapia) and cup of cooked veggies (like carrots)

Snack: sugar-free popsicles

My best advice, don't slack before you get real restriction. Fake it till you make it. Also, I pack all my day's meals into one lunch box and don't eat anything else. Preparation is the key for me.

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Bandster Gal    0

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That is incredible!! I'm so happy for you!! I love hearing success stories like yours ;o) I am scheduled to be banded next Monday and I'm very excited. Can you tell me about your post-op experience? How long did you have swelling for, gas, etc? Basically, how long was it before you felt normal again.

Thank you,

Jane

I had bad gas and pain for 4 days... the worst. I wanted to hurt someone. By day 10, everything was better... my mood was better.. by 2 weeks out, it was like nothing ever happened. But I have to tell you... the first 4 days sucked (feelings or regret are very normal at that time)... maybe I'm just a big baby. :tt1: lol

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SugarBean    0

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You probably need to calculate how much protien you are getting for a day or two. You will need at least 50-60 grams of Protein. You will lose some hair and muscle mass if you do not get enought Protein.< /p>

If you are getting enough, then do not worry about it. If you are not, add some. We want you to be healthy.

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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. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      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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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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