Hi Guys,

Had joined the April Bandsters but my surgery was April but was posponed to May 1st. Thought would be good to have a thread for our selves to compair stories.

I was banded on May 1st arrived at the hospital 8:00 am, was back at home 2:00 pm. Have to say first few days were uncomforable especailly to sleep but took my meds. Have lost 10 lbs as of today, but am tired of chicken broth. Went to my Nutrisionist today, she said I can start on Non Clear liquids thursday. Am feeling a bit of hunger or something not really sure. The nutrisionist who explained in addition to the medical resons for the diet a big part is to break you of your old habits.

Trying to keep to the plan as much as possible.

Well Take Care ALL

Hi Guys,

I was banded 5/11/09 @ NYU . Stayed in overnight as the Dr. also removed my gallbladder. I did lose 50 lbs pre-op. Lost 10 lbs post -op ( the first week after surgery) and haven't lost a pound since.

Can eat almost anything but I'm really watching calories and quantity. Trying to eat 1200 calories per day and 90 grams of Protein.

Had my first fill last week on 6/11/09. 4cc's were put in but since the lap band was totally empty, most of the 4cc's went to the tube and just inflate the band. I still can eat anything and do not fill restricted at all. Can't wait for my next fill. I have a call into the Dr's office to see if I can step up the appointment. What's the point in waiting ?? if you have no restriction. We'll see. It is fustrating.

I had my first fill last week. It has helped but I'm still a little hungry by the end of the day. I'm now on my life time diet. Told I can eat anything I want as long as it agrees with me and I stay with in the plan. Plan being 2 oz Protein, 1 oz starch, 1 oz fruit or veg. What that means is no Snacks, 3 meals a day with 4 oz each meal.

When I talked to the dietitian, she said my calorie intake should be around 700 to 800 calories a day. She also claimed if I ate in the 1500 calorie range again, I would probably gain weight. It seems there is no real standard with this as I read there are multiple variations. Anyhow that is where I'm at and I have once again began losing weight after about a 3 week stand still. I go again in 2 weeks for another fill.

Edited June 16, 200917 yr by Danimal