What do you think we should call ourselves? We need a cute group name!!! Something sparkley...something inspiring...something WONDERFUL!!!!!

Yay!!!I got approved and am having my surgery on March 30th 2009!!! I wan to join the group!!

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Thanks for the help with the graphics....will have to see how it looks and wether or not I got it all in there....LOL

I am getting banded on tuesday, and have been on the liquid diet since this past tuesday. I get 3-4 slimfasts and a salad with some chicken in it...and a bit of broth (no cal, no sodium/no nuthin'!)

I will be having the surgery where I work, Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA. From what I hear, there will be 4-5 incisions, including the port one. How you were able to do it all with one incision is great...was it an open or laparoscopic procedure?

I walk alot already, and joined the neighborhood rec center where they have an indoor walking/running track, so I do not see where I will have any problems with keeping up my activity. I GUESS <sigh> that I will have to do some weight training at some point to tone and try to avoid the "droopies" of skin later on!

Good luck and don't get discouraged! Your weight loss is wonderful!

Welcome to all the new folks! And CONGRATS to all of you that have your surgery date!!!!!!!! Some of you are monday and some Tuesday! YEAH! I remember the few days before surgery and how excited I was! My only regret was my "last meal". It was a busy weekend (had my 5 year old's birthday party) and was exhausted and we had chinese carry out for my last meal. (In hindsight I would have had steak and a lobster tail!) Although not required by my surgeon but highly recommended by him and others... I did a mild colon prep. (maily to prevent post op constipation). Day before surgery I had a regular breakfast, but then the rest of the day was clear liquids and had some Mag Citrate.

So now I completed my first week of "soft foods" and will be on regular next week. During my liquid and mushy weeks, I was convinced I had ZERO restriction. These "slider" foods (protein shakes, yogurt, soups, etc...) gave me great nutrition (calories on target and ~80 gms of protein, but I was always hungry. With more regular foods I have felt some fullness finally. My first meal was a scrambled egg with . oz of cheese. 1/2 a packet of instant cream of wheat. My first lunch was a 2 oz piece of orange roughy and 2 oz. of sweet potato. Dinner was 2 oz. of lean lamb and 2 oz. of butternut squash. Finally a feeling of moderate fullness. I am still having to supplement with a Muscle Milk Light (160 cal., 20 grams of protein) to get in enough protein.

I am really excited about the 22 lb weight loss! I know it was due to the liquid phase, but STILL... I am happy. I hope it continues. I am prepared for a plateau during the transition to regular food. I will really boost up the exercise now. I have been active. 6 days a week I am walking 30 min/day. Once I am completely cleared to do ab work and everything, I plan on getting a trainer at my YMCA to help keep me accountable.

Is anyone else using the realizemysuccess web site to do their food diary? I really find it user friendly.

Good luck everyone with their upcoming surgeries! Hang in there to us that are getting used to our bands and new life!

Peace,

Laura

Yay!!!I got approved and am having my surgery on March 30th 2009!!! I wan to join the group!!

I am also going to be banded on March 30th good luck and I hope all goes well :tongue_smilie:

YAYYY 3/30 is one day away.......I am getting a little scared but I know that is just my nerves. I do have question I am suppose to be on liquids...Do anyone think it would be a problem if I had one boiled egg. I am so hungary and to think I will be on liquids the next 2 weeks......Please give me your feedback....

Thanks:blushing:

2 Days until my surgery!! Getting a bit nervous. Just transitioned onto clear liquids only!!!

Conetha, I know how you feel!!! Hungry is never fun!! I wouldn't eat anything your doctor wouldn't be okay with. . .I'm having snow cones today. . . it lets me chew but it's liquid. . . just flavored it with low sugar white grape juice! Hang in there!!! Try some distraction techniques!! For me, when I get really hungry, I read a book, or take a bath, or call my best friend on the phone. . . or go outside and walk, or ride my horses. It works, mostly. . still hungry, but I've been hungry all week. . .

2 Days until my surgery!! Getting a bit nervous. Just transitioned onto clear liquids only!!!

Conetha, I know how you feel!!! Hungry is never fun!! I wouldn't eat anything your doctor wouldn't be okay with. . .I'm having snow cones today. . . it lets me chew but it's liquid. . . just flavored it with low sugar white grape juice! Hang in there!!! Try some distraction techniques!! For me, when I get really hungry, I read a book, or take a bath, or call my best friend on the phone. . . or go outside and walk, or ride my horses. It works, mostly. . still hungry, but I've been hungry all week. . .

Amy thanks so much for the feedback. I like the idea of snowcones. It is just so hard with 5 children and a husband I keep smelling all that good food.

how about the marvolous march melters? sounds sexy lol

I had my surgery on the 23rd and excercise is not even a remote possibility....I am taking it easy walking when I can (from the bathroom to the livingroom) when I get up and try to do things I always end up reaching for something and bumping my behhy or pick something up that I should'nt....My doc says 3 weeks till excersice and I am gonna listen....I am starting to get hungery....It sucks that we have such a long time with no resrtiction....I am always thinkin did I swallow to much water.....How will I know if what I am eating may stretch my pouch and what will the full sensation feel like so that I know to quit eating before I get ill....

Hi Everybody, I was banded on 3/19 and I am doing good. the first few days were rough but I am feeling so much better now. I am wanting more to eat than liquids and yogurt but I know I have to wait a little bit longer. :thumbup:

Hi Everybody, I was banded on 3/19 and I am doing good. the first few days were rough but I am feeling so much better now. I am wanting more to eat than liquids and yogurt but I know I have to wait a little bit longer. :thumbup:

same here ! i was banded on 3/25 and have been doing nothing but sipping down yogurt smoothies & Soup. never thought i'd say it, but i am looking forward to pureed meat ! LOL

Did we vote on a name? Lucky Losers is that the final.

Hi Everyone! I was banded March 19, 2009. I can now have potatoes, oatmeal, eggs, cheese, beans, soft canned fruits and cooked vegetables according to the diet provided by my surgeon. But I think it has caused a problem because when I take a deep breath it feels like something pops in the center of my chest (at the top of my stomach). It's not uncomfortable but it feels funny. Has anyone else experienced this?

On this Friday I just couldn't take feeling so weak anymore, so I have tried adding a little peanut butter to my diet, and also crackers. I was worried I would mess something up, but have since figured out that I am OK. I am going to also add eggs, cottage cheese, and things like that. My doctor gave me a list that is supposed to start at week 2, but I am slowly adding those things in to my diet. My goal next week is to work all day, and to start walking. Have a great week everyone!!!!