Hi all you April Bandsters! We have our own April '09 Forum here. This will be our 1st Master Thread to chat, share dates, diets, feelings, etc. When it starts getting too long (loads too slowly) we can start a 2nd and so on.

Sherry (Sissyh1006) has started a list with all our surgery dates, so she'll be along soon and you can give her updates.

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Can't wait to meet you all! -BG

jerseygirl I'm in a similar situation...I've started eating yogurt with Protein Powder for Breakfast, today I'm going to try premade tuna salad in a cup I've been eating Soups at lunch the meat and soft veggies and dinner I made some meat with condensed mushroom Soup (don't add water) in the crockpot cooks it very tender. I've been adding sugar free popcicles of some sort in the evening or a Protein Shake. I also eat low fat piminto (sp) spread or cream cheese on Triscuts, I can only eat a couple of these but they go down ok and don't get stuck. I find the rules they've been telling us about all this time really have to be stuck to at this point that's why I was feeling so bad a few weeks ago eating to much, to big, not chewing...

I still can't get a lot of Water and my milk consumption is down but a small meal last me a long time.

The whole thing makes Kirk feel bad cause when he's home and we go out I order a side of mashed potatoes and eat a quarter of it.

Edited February 12, 201016 yr by JayTee562
My typing sucks....

I also stalled or had very little loss in November and December. Middle of December, I had another fill and have now lost 10 pounds. Food intake is much less. And I have to remind myself to eat now, never get hungry.

Edited February 11, 201016 yr by Tammy Webb

BG & JT Thanks for the response. No sense calling the Dr's Office as they are at the Hosp doing fills. Awaiting response from the nutritionist.

My problem is that I am no where near my goal! I want to be, but I've got such a long ways to go. I probably should try to meet with the nutrionist when I get my fill. She is new and I really wish the old gal was still there. She was a lot easier to talk to.

BG & JT Thanks for the response. No sense calling the Dr's Office as they are at the Hosp doing fills. Awaiting response from the nutritionist.

JG- Sorry for the earlier post, I realized later you said your Doc already said the band was OK. I think the nutritionist is a great idea. I know I had to 'relearn' how to eat after each fill...what worked before doesn't always work now. I'm anxious to see what tips whe gives you!

Happy weekend all! -BG

Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

BG - The nutritionist via email was no help. It was blah blah blah - we need to talk. I've been super super careful (small bits and chew chew chew) and have not had any PB's since I posted. Still having trouble getting in all my calories.

How the heck do you get in 1200 calories a day when you can only eat 1/2 cup at a time and you're only supposed to eat 3 meals a day. That's what I'm asking Pat when I talk to her.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

BG - The nutritionist via email was no help. It was blah blah blah - we need to talk. I've been super super careful (small bits and chew chew chew) and have not had any PB's since I posted. Still having trouble getting in all my calories.

How the heck do you get in 1200 calories a day when you can only eat 1/2 cup at a time and you're only supposed to eat 3 meals a day. That's what I'm asking Pat when I talk to her.

Hmm...that's tough (my Nut was pretty much useless too...she gave us different directions than at our pre-op class). Me, I'd be eating more than 3 meals a day if you can stomach them now...1/2C, you're right...no way can you get in enough nutrients or calories for the day in 3 meals. I only eat 1/2C for breakfast, but for the 2 other meals I eat about 1C sometimes 1.5C and I also often have one snack...usually nuts. Even if you can only get in liquids between meals, I'd at least try that so you can get in enough nutrients...and make sure you're getting in all your vitamins/supplements until you figure this all out. ((Hugs)) I'm sure you'll get this straightened out soon! Happy VD! -BG

Messed up last night Kirk has this new mustard he got when he was home last. He wanted to try it with a bratwurst so when I was at the store I looked and they didn’t have the kind we usually get, that you grill, so I got mettwurst both hot and mild. I decided to have one for my dinner also and proceeded to cook us up some. Just a note here I only eat about 2 hot dogs a year and these were very much like a hot dog. I cut it up in to small pieces and chewed it really well.

I had one of the worst stuck episodes I’ve ever had I was up for hours throwing up, sliming, BPing and acid refluxing. This morning I’m still sore and not really up for eating I think I’m swollen. I’m gong to give it a couple days before I call the doc I feel ok just feeling really tight once again. Just when I was being able to eat somewhat normal again....NO More Hot Dogs for me.

JT, What were you thinking. I know I know. Some days the band had a mind of it's own.

Just had an Oh Crap Notion. Had to share my latest realization. Pete was just watching a show called Extreme Terror Rides. He is a ride junkie. I can no longer use the excuse that I can't fit on a ride. Damn.

Looks like I wasn't, liquids only today and I'm feeling better.

Lucky for me Kirk's not so into the rides either so I don't have to worry to much about that.

Ouch JT...it's always that stuff that doesn't break down but is pliable...it's like a stopper in the stoma. Glad you're feeling better!

Dr. appt tomorrow and possible fill. Should be interesting!

I took new photos today!!!! I'm so photogenig and my posture is the best

HUBBA HUBBA

JT. You look amazing. Look out reunion.

They'll all be singing "who who - who who".

JT you look soooo good! I agree. No one at the reunion is going to know who you are. Great job!!! You should be so proud.