This may be too soon or maybe already started but I got my date for December 2nd and thought us December Bandsters should start to follow each other. Any takers? How's the preop appointments going? the preop diet? Any news is good news! (except for the fact that I have to quit smoking!!!!) :blushing:

Hi, everybody hope the Holidays were good and you did not gain a lot of weight......

So I've lost about 40 pounds since I started this journey. Got banded Dec 2nd. Far better experience than expected; no a lot of pain only took 1 days worth of pain meds. Only gained about 3 pounds during Christmas. Found out that pork is not my friend anymore but coffee is good (Thank God)

Cottage cheese is good high Protein low fat with sugar free jams is better and a good alternative to yogurt. Chili is good. Muscle milk is very good, no fat or sugar and about 25 g of protein. Tofu is good.

If you have any tips please let me know

Did you already get a fill? Great job on the weight loss. I'm still on the liquid phase.

Nope I get My fill next week. I am just sticking to a Atkins type diet. I did not expect to loose weigh this fast so I'm curious to see what this tool can do for me...

You can try V8 juice its very good and it will take away the salty cravings and you can get it low sodium too.

I got banded Dec. 3, 2009. To date, I have lost 31 pounds! Woohoo! One month and 31 pounds! That is so cool! Though I was self-pay, this was the best money I ever spent on myself. Can't wait until this time next year!

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Hi, everybody hope the Holidays were good and you did not gain a lot of weight......

So I've lost about 40 pounds since I started this journey. Got banded Dec 2nd. Far better experience than expected; no a lot of pain only took 1 days worth of pain meds. Only gained about 3 pounds during Christmas. Found out that pork is not my friend anymore but coffee is good (Thank God)

Cottage cheese is good high Protein low fat with sugar free jams is better and a good alternative to yogurt. Chili is good. Muscle milk is very good, no fat or sugar and about 25 g of protein. Tofu is good.

If you have any tips please let me know

Are you cooking tofu? I've never cooked it before but I'm so curious about it!

I've been banded for 8 days now and still have tons of gas pains/heartburn in my chest and shoulder. I've been walking and moving around a lot (I have 3 little ones to chase). I also take about 6-7 gas X a day.

Has anyone else had it this long? Is this normal?

I got banded Dec. 3, 2009. To date, I have lost 31 pounds! Woohoo! One month and 31 pounds! That is so cool! Though I was self-pay, this was the best money I ever spent on myself. Can't wait until this time next year!

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Congrats!!! Isn't a liberating feeling to know you are in control and not food??

Are you cooking tofu? I've never cooked it before but I'm so curious about it!

No I have not but I like Chinese food and there is a dish called hot pot wich is kind of like a stew. It has different styles but I tried Chiken and salted fish and tofu altogether and it went down fine. It sounds weird but is very good.

I've been banded for 8 days now and still have tons of gas pains/heartburn in my chest and shoulder. I've been walking and moving around a lot (I have 3 little ones to chase). I also take about 6-7 gas X a day.

Has anyone else had it this long? Is this normal?

I was banded on the 29th and I am still fighting major gas pains in my left shoulder. I actually wear a heat patch all day at work and get on the heat pad before bed. I have been walking on every break and after work, but doesn't seem to help. I too have been eating gas x like candy! Glad to know I am not alone, but when will it stop????

I was banded a week ago and I really feel blah. I am keeping up on my protein drinks and fluids. I am growing hungrier each day. I have not had any problem drinking. My doctor said that is because he implanted the large size band in my stomach. I caught myself drinking my protein shake normally as I would have before surgery. Has anyone else experienced this?

I was banded on the 29th and I am still fighting major gas pains in my left shoulder. I actually wear a heat patch all day at work and get on the heat pad before bed. I have been walking on every break and after work, but doesn't seem to help. I too have been eating gas x like candy! Glad to know I am not alone, but when will it stop????

I do have the pains in the left shoulder, but I also have continuous heartburn. I ended up calling my dr. to see if this was normal and they said it is not & that I should come in. I have an appointment in the morning. Will let you know what they say.:smile2:

I got banded Dec. 3, 2009. To date, I have lost 31 pounds! Woohoo! One month and 31 pounds! That is so cool! Though I was self-pay, this was the best money I ever spent on myself. Can't wait until this time next year!

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Congratulations! Have you had your first fill yet?

I was banded on 12/9 and so far so good. I can totally realte on the gas thing though! For me its not left over from surgery, but EVERYTHING I eat gives me gas! I guess I will start on the GasX bandwagon LOL!

My first 5 days were really rough, had a fever of about 100-101 but it finally broke. No infection. After that it was like a swith was turned on! I am down a total of 31 lbs since my first appointment on 9/9/09. I went to my post op and did not get a fill. My choice. I seem to be loosing at a decent pace right now. Maybe in a few more weeks if I stay hungry. Anyway, I hope everyone is doing ok! Remember, God helps those who help themselves and that is what we are doing!

DiAnna

I do have the pains in the left shoulder, but I also have continuous heartburn. I ended up calling my dr. to see if this was normal and they said it is not & that I should come in. I have an appointment in the morning. Will let you know what they say.:thumbup:

Good luck in the morning & yes please let me know what they say! Take care!

I do have the pains in the left shoulder, but I also have continuous heartburn. I ended up calling my dr. to see if this was normal and they said it is not & that I should come in. I have an appointment in the morning. Will let you know what they say.:thumbup:

I hope your appointment goes well!!! Goodbye Heartburn!

No I have not but I like Chinese food and there is a dish called hot pot wich is kind of like a stew. It has different styles but I tried Chiken and salted fish and tofu altogether and it went down fine. It sounds weird but is very good.

I may have to try that. At this point we are game for anything right? lol Do you have a Moe's there? It's kind of a southwestern/mexican restaurant and they have the best Tofu. I've decided that once I get to soft foods I might have to go get an 'open' burrito there with some tofu!