Hello 4weightlosssake, Christian0728, Jessicastatzer, bblazer1991, EPRESC0303, MissChloe, AlaskaGirl77, and anyone else scheduled for the 26th

Okay, kiddos. We're one week away from our b-day. How's everything feeling? Pre-op diet going okay? Any particular worrisome things on your mind that we can seek info and reassurance from those who were banded before us?

I'll go first. I am so ready! For one thing, the 2-week pre-op is making me gag. I'm supposed to have 5-6 Medifast meals per day, and I've only been able to choke down 3-maybe-4 each day. On the bright side, I've lost 18# and have gone down 1 size in jeans already.

One thing I'm worried about is quitting smoking today. My previous surgeon required 6 weeks smoke-free, and my new surgeon and his staff didn't mention it. I 'fessed up about the smoking on every form I filled out for them -- 3 forms (at least) asked about smoking. I've only been smoking 1/3-1/2 pack per day, and now I've quit completely -- cold turkey. There's no easier way to quit than the thought that your very life is literally at risk. So anyway, do we have any smokers among us?

I hope all of my 5/26 band-buddies are :laugh: feeling great and feeling ready to go for it!

Regards,

Christy

I had an early morning appointment with my surgeon today. He advanced me to "Phase 3" foods which means I can have meat now...yeah!!`

For dinner I made chicken fajitas and black Beans for my family. I shredded the chicken onions and peppers and mashed up the black beans for myself. It was the best tasting thing EVER!

I also met my Protein goals for the first time today with the addition of "real food" to my diet. I am done struggling with the Protein shakes. They are not working for me...I will just have to be extra diligent to get my protein in the form of solid foods and skim milk!:grouphug:

My first fill is scheduled for July 1.

How is everyone doing?

Doing well...summer is here in full swing and i will say i miss hot dogs and hamburgers...lol...but i did good today...we cook out about 5 nights a week with our circle of friends,so there is no getting away from it....i had my tuna tonight and feel good...I just keep telling myself that 'nothing tastes as good as thin feels" and it keeps me trucking...My dr. said i can start real food on Sunday..but i'm afraid...lol

My weight loss has slowed down since I have started purees. I lost 2 lbs. in the last week which is what I expect to lose with the band. My glue and steri strips are still in place but the wounds are healing well. I do get a pain in my stomach when I am eating sometimes. The Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital said it is caused by eating too fast. My goal for the next few days is to eat slower. I will never make it with solid foods if I can't SLOW DOWN!!! I hope everyone else is doing well.

My weight has also slowed down coming into the 3rd week of life with the band. I am also on pureed foods and moving to real food next week. Since starting pureed foods I can tell that I am getting hungrier and are able to eat more. My surgeon told me to expect to be able to eat more and more until I get my first fill on July 1. I plan to start going to the gym next week and I hope that will help me to start loosing again.

I with you guys. Started puree, haven't lost in a week which is a real bummer. It is hard not to see loss when you are working so hard. But I guess it will come. I feel more hungry now that I am on mushie food. I had tuna for lunch. Those little lunch kits are great (except for the crackers) they are only 3 oz and come with everything already mushie. I have 3 weeks left of mushies.

I have been on purees/mushies since about 4 days post op and I'm so done with them! lol...But I'm still loosing on them. Down 4 pounds this week. Still having 2 protien shakes a day and 3 meals of 1/4-1/2 cup a food a day. Sometimes I only get 2 meals in. And i have to force those...I'm just NOT hungry anymore.:thumbdown:

Hi all,

Today officially makes 3 weeks with the band. I am writing to see if anyone else is experiencing the same things as me. My surgeon told me to start "real food" this week. He advised me to do it slowly and add one new food at a time and see how I tolerate it. So far I have not had problems swallowing or digesting anything since the surgery. I feel good.

Last night my husband made some nice lean steaks on the grill and baked potatoes. I ate about 4oz of steak and half the potato. I am finding that I am able to eat more and more without that full feeling coming on so quickly. I am still not eating the amount of food I was pre-band but I can tell that I would easily be able to get back to that point without a fill soon.

My weight has been teetering between 215 and 212 for about a week and a half now and that is very discouraging.

I'm visiting all of the gyms in town today and deciding on which one will be the best fit for me. I know I will look for any reason not to go so I want to pick one that is the most convenient and enjoyable! Good luck to everyone.

I'm having a hard time not drinking while I'm eating. I don't drink much but I need a few sips to get my food down. Drinking 30 min before and 30 min after is very difficult.

Is anyone else having that problem?

I am in my second week of purees. Sunday I start soft foods. Weekly I attend a class conducted by the Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital I had my surgery and weigh at that time. I lost 2 lbs last week and probably will lose the same this week. I am exercising 5-6 days a week doing aeorbic treadmill, elliptical or bike for 45 min. I am steadily increasing the resistence on these machines to maximize the effect.

Things are going pretty well. I eat 1/2-2/3 c. of food at a meal. I too slip by finding myself drinking while I am eating or having to tell my self to slow down while I am eating. I seem to just go on auto pilot when I eat and am unconcious as to what I am doing. I have to tell myself "wake up and pay attention" It is really funny!!

Elaine:blush:

Edited June 16, 200917 yr by EPRESC0303

I have found that if I put my Water glass far away from me -- out of sight practically -- it helps me get through the meal without being tempted. Also, the smaller the bite, and the more you chew it up, the easier it is to not drink and eat. And, I always try to finish with something wet, such as fruit or yogurt. Makes a big difference! One woman in my support group said she brushes her teeth immediately after a meal. They also sell moisturizing mouthwash (which I use at night to avoid dry mouth) and that could be a good thing to help after a meal.

Good luck! :wink:

OK May 26-er's

It seems as though I have hit a wall completely. I have only lost a pound since June 16th or so. Im frustrated, I don't get a fill until July 23rd because my doctors on a month long vacation. I have a great appetite and I'm constantly hungry. I don't pass more than 1100 calories a day and I walk 30-40 min daily. WTH is going on. Sorry for the vent ladies/gents i guess my frustration point is peaking.

When did you all have your fills or plan on having them, everyone I spoke to seems to have either gotten or is getting their fill within the next week or so.

thanks for reading

I'm there with you! I am at a stand still with my weight loss and needing a fill badly. I am not eating as much as I was pre-surgery but I am definitely eating more than just a cup of food at a time. The doctor told me to expect this.

I have joined the gym and are hoping this will help me hold on until I finallly get my first fill on July 1.

I feel your pain Gonnage. I am in the same place and my fill isn't until the 13th because my Dr doesn't have any openings before then :smile2:. I have next to no restriction and am struggling on staying low cal. I am doing pretty good with exercise though.

I am there with you too. I got my first fill yesterday and he said I would probably want another one in a month. It is a process. I was on clear liquids for 24 hours and then could finally have a meal at lunchtime. I had a small chili from Wendy's, and now, 2-1/2 hours later, I am still not hungry, so I guess it's doing what it is supposed to be doing, for now. =) I was really struggling week three and several people and my nutritionist told me to try drinking a cup of milk while preparing a meal, so that I wouldn't be starving when it was time to eat...it worked. I actually attribute that to stopping the weight gain I was starting. Try it! I love organic milk...it doesn't upset my tummy!:smile2: