I thought I would start a thread to see how everyone is doing, whether you have had surgery yet or not. What are your feelings since you have been banded? Are you happy? Adjusting well? How are you healing? How is eating/drinking going at your current stage? Social events?

I'll start...

I am on the pre-op diet of mostly liquid Protein, but I can have some yogurt and cottage cheese, strawberries/blueberries in my shakes. Egg Drop Soup has helped too. I find if I keep myself satiated I do fine. When I get hungry I get REAL hungry and I have to have something or else I feel like falling off the wagon. Today is day 7.. 4 more days to go on the diet, surgery is on Wednesday. I am ready to go!! I have been reading everyone's experiences who have had surgery before me and appreciate all the information gained. I have lost 10 lbs in this past week a good jump start but I am sure it is a lot of Water. :sneaky:

Who is next? :biggrin:

Thats what I'm thinkin!!:ohmy:

HIGH Protein LOW CARB pumpkin PIE shake

1 cup skim or light soy milk (very cold)

1 scoop vanilla Protein powder (20 grams per scoop) use whatever brand your surgeon said to get

1 packet splenda (to taste)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons pumpkin pie filling (cold)

Blend ingredients until smooth, pour over ice or blend with ice

Nutritional facts per smoothie:

Protein 26.0 grams

Carbohydrates 4.3 grams

Fat 2.5 grams

Sugar 1.5 grams

Fiber 1.3 grams

I've had this a bunch of times. it goes down easy. is so delicious :wink2:(a bit earlyfor fall flavors but hey whatever) and its a good way to get those nasty protein powders disguised

ENJOY!

Its not too early for pumpkin flavors!! Just today I saw that Starbuck's is offering their Pumpkin Spice Latte's... so, it is just in time!

Sounds delish... I plan on trying it tomorrow!!

Thanks, :wink2:

yeah not too early!!!!! Ugh Hobby Lobby has their Christmas trees up.. bleh!

My surgery was 8/24 so today is one week!! And I feel good. My doc wants me on liquids for 3 weeks. That seems to be longer than most. But I like him and I'm going with his advice. And right now I'd be afraid to eat anything more solid.

My scale is telling me I've lost 30 lbs since 2 weeks pre-op. But I don't believe it. I spoke to my doc this morning and he wants me to increase my calories to at least 800 a day. I've been closer to 700 a day. But I'm not sure what else I can eat to find another 100 calories. (There's a problem I NEVER thoguht I'd have.)

hey guys,i was banded on aug24th, so far its goin alright,but now i am starting to think more about food,last week was easy except for trapped air in my chest and shoulder,thank goodness it resolved itself,as for the walking,its very hard i'm exhausted after only 10 min. and feel like i walked 1 mile,like i ever did that lol, i try to get 48 ounces of liquid a day,i keep track of it for now,i'm at home don't go back to work for another week and a half,but i'm so bored!! lost 8lbs so far, i c the doc on friday c what he says, well thats it for now goodluck everyone later

My surgery was 8/24 so today is one week!! And I feel good. My doc wants me on liquids for 3 weeks. That seems to be longer than most. But I like him and I'm going with his advice. And right now I'd be afraid to eat anything more solid.

My scale is telling me I've lost 30 lbs since 2 weeks pre-op. But I don't believe it. I spoke to my doc this morning and he wants me to increase my calories to at least 800 a day. I've been closer to 700 a day. But I'm not sure what else I can eat to find another 100 calories. (There's a problem I NEVER thoguht I'd have.)

have another Protein shake:lol:

Hi,

I was banded on August 28th. I'm still feeling pretty sore and sorry after the surgery (softy that I am!) but getting better daily. I was up and about quite quickly after the surgery, albeit a little light headed from the Clear Liquids only.

I am managing ok on the liquid phase at the moment, although my Dr really didn't give me any info. I have found some helpful information on other websites, and of course, from everyone here.

Biggest problem for me so far was pain management. I was given oxycodone and paracetamol from to take home with me from the hospital. Paracetamol did nothing, and the oxycodone knocks me for six! Hubby found a nice middle of the road medicine yesterday, and I'm feeling much more human again today.:blushing:

I'm longing for a bit of texture in my food though! Bring on the mushie stage! I love the look of the pumpkin shake, but I don't know if we have pumpkin pie filling over here...

I'm longing for a bit of texture in my food though! Bring on the mushie stage! I love the look of the pumpkin shake, but I don't know if we have pumpkin pie filling over here...

If not and you really want to try this.. lemme know i would be happy to post you some :blushing:

I had my surgery 3 days ago, Aug.31. The gas is a problem, but walking helps. I am able to drink only about 4-6oz at a time, so I'm a bit concerned about being dehyrated. Sleeping laying down was painful the first night so I slept in a recliner. Last night and today was much better.

Only my husband, daughters and co-workers know about the surgery because i was afraid people would be watching me too closely. I was also worried that this may fail also and I didn't want to hear that this was foolish.

I'm looking forward to feeling better. No regrets.

If not and you really want to try this.. lemme know i would be happy to post you some :blushing:

Haha, thank you! Very generous of you. I think though, that by the time it arrives here, I'm never gonna want to see another shake:blink: Might just have to look for a recipe and make up some of the pie filling myself. LOL

I know what you mean, skinnyBwannaB. My husband and a close girlfriend are the only two people who knew about my surgery at all. I was a bit upset though, because my surgery was scheduled for a hospital that another friend works in, and she was very quick to phone me and question me about it all, especially since I'm self pay, which is almost unheard of here, by the sounds of things. She's a bit of a gossip too, but I'm hoping patient confidentiality wins out.... I dunno... People are judgemental enough about fat people, I just don't feel like I need to hear any more 'input' from people who just don't have a clue telling me I should just 'move more and eat less' instead of choosing surgery... BAH. Don't you think if it were that easy I would have done it? LOL:tongue2:

Ohhh... and try some peppermint Water if you've got gas pains. It works a treat :ohmy: