I have a March 16th 9:30am date with the Band, started the protein meal replacements today.:thumbup:

BigBossMan, sorry to hear of your trouble. Hang in there!

Second week went pretty well, down another five pounds or so, for a total of almost 20 lost since the surgery date (3/19, my surgeon did not require a pre-op diet, only 24 hrs. of liquids before the procedure). Also pulled the belt in a notch, and am contemplating dropping a pant size, from 44 to 42. Mushy week went well, added sugar-free low fat pudding, Chiobani yogurt, Protein shakes. I also managed to eat a few Chick-fil-a nuggets, about four small ones, they went down pretty well and made me happy, since I only love Chick-fil-a. No more buns or fries, though! I get a little hungry at times, so I try some Jell-o, or half a Protein shake, and that usually gets me through.

Fill date: 4/13. I'll report back! Best of luck everyone!

Edited April 3, 200917 yr by marko

Hey Guys,

Well trip to the hospital on Fri. They pumped 2 lts of fluids in me it took 2 1/2 hers. The 1st bag was clear looking Water the 2nd was yellow looking so i was playing a game in my head that that was Mt Dew :welldoneclap: . My doc came in and said that there was swelling and the bottom of my lap band and i have to wait till it gone before i can drink liquids. So i haven't had and to drink since then and i think i might go till Mon before i can. I put water in my mouth swish it around and spit it out. Its a F--king drag. If i could drink i'd feel better.

What are you guys drinking now ? How my Oz are you at ? Has anyone had a soda ? All i want is a Pepsi I don't drink, smoke, or swear much. Pepsi was my only vice.. I wounder if i let it go flat then drink it ? Lol.. I'm getting goofy so i better get off for now. Hope you all have a Great Weekend.

WOW, BIGBOSSMAN, I can't imagine. I drink all I want, I just don't want much. I drink protein water, bottled water with a Special K 5gm protein pack added to it. I think I have to drink protein, since I use to drink 6-10 bottles of water a day, now I am good to get 2-3 in. Just don't want it. I understand about the cokes. I use to drink 12 16oz diet cokes a day, I reduce by one every 15 days till I was diet coke free and have not had any additional desire for them. The only thing I drink now is the protein waters and the shakes. Still just eating one meal a day, but I am feeling good. Hope you come out of this soon, it has to be a drag.

Yeh Gregnlr I just have had the feeling off a ice cold pepsi lol. Still can't even keep Water down with out throwing it up 15 mins later. I hickup then a few mins later up its comes. Good thing as of today i'm 36pds but it sure is the hard way. Can't sleep threw the night because i get the hickup and puke maybe 4-5 times threw the night. I'm calling my Doctor on Mon as he asked me to do. Wish i could keep water down i'd feel better.

Enjoy your Sunday everybody..

very similar to my predicament biggbossman , maybe a mouthful or two of fluids , 10 mins later straight back up again .....

a bit long for me to retype how came about but maybe of interest to you , also a recent bandee

heres link where i mention it

Nick

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/uk-surgery-abroad-because-its-cheaper-my-experience-91374/

Hey guys....Been out of town and didn't have much of a chance to look or post. It sucks for BigBossMan about his ordeals. I hope you keep your eye on the prize. There is a quote that I like to use with my team and it goes something like "the harder you work at something, the more you appreciate it and the harder it is to quit". Keep it going! The light at the end of the tunnel will be so bright it will hurt our eyes. BTW I did experience the hic ups quite a bit the first few days. Haven't had them since.

As for me, I'm good. Staying on the plan and dropping steadily. I must say that I feel a little more hungry than I wish to be but my Pre-op discipline has allowed me to resist. I think I may be in need of a fill. I'm gonna stick it out and try to go the whole month. Other than that, life is good and getting better. My wife has been quite impressed with my recent performances (if you kow what I mean). Wishing you all the best!

BigNik,

Thank you i read what you wrote. Well i hope i can get threw it without them going back in. But if it hasn't clearred up by the end of next week i think that what i going to have done like you did. I did last week tell them to pull it out lol. But then thought about the what i was there for.

Hey Coach glad to hear from you. and i will keep what you say in my mind... Where in Texas are you. I get down there top Ft Hood i have a son 25yr in the Army and he's station in Kleen. If your not to far i'd stop by. I will be going threw the top half of Texas late part of May driving my friends car and dog back from Laughlin Nv and be coming across on HWY 40 back to Milwaukee. i read that your 225pds Wow good job. I was that when i started playing college football. lol

Later guys...

Marko & rbw027 Thanks for the good thoughts Hey whats a Chick-fl-a ? I don't think we have those in the Mid-West....

Hey BigBossMan

It would be nice. I wish I was close to Kileen. I am about 4 hrs south of Austin in the bottom half of the state. I live in Laredo, which is right on the Rio Grande River. But I do get around the state for football clinics. Keep me posted, I might just be at one close to you. Just got back from Dallas (SMU). Went to talk to June Jones and staff about what they do. It was great. Get well soon!

Hey Guys.

Well Water is going down and staying down today !!!:eek:

I'm so happy water taste like the best thing i've had in years lol.. My Doctor said today maybe by the end of the week i can try puddings.

Coach i will let you know when i'm down that way. Maybe we will be able to hook up for a Ice Tea.

Hope you all are doing good...

BigBossMan, that is just awesome. I am so glad you can keep fluids down. Maybe some broth? Hope you get better soon. It should only get better from here. Best to you.

Coach, sounds like your right on target, that is awesome. I had heard that as your weight drops your performance improves. Glad to know there is some truth to that...Continue to inspire.

OMG, I am in Bandster hell. I am frigging hungry. I over did it with eating today. I feel tightness. I haven' lost any wieght this past week.

I know I got to chill. I just needed to vent.

What did you eat today ? Now think of the goal we set all of us and get back on the track. There will be days you fall off. Just make sure you get back on the track and move on to the next day.

Hello All.

I am new to the group. I was banded 2 weeks ago today. So far so good. According to my scale I have lsot about 16+ pounds. I will know for sure tomorrow. No real issues, after the first couple of days. I found that my favorite drink so far is the SOY Protein from EAS. Chocolate and Vanilla. I pmix 8 ounces of Light Vanilla soy milk with the powder. They taste great and keep me very full. You can get it a walmart. It has been great reading all of your stories.