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I know this may sound really crazy but i dont know if I am not just getting it or is it's the old habits controlling my thoughts. I am 2 weeks post op today. I have no clue exactly what i should be eating. I ate a bake potato for lunch and feel really bad ....I know I should stay away from crabs but at this point i can really only eat soft foods. Also should i be on protein shakes daily? Are they necessary at this point? JUST PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INSITE OF WHERE I SHOULD BE GOING WITH THIS. I dont feel i am losing..I would love to be down 35lbs by my birthday January 25, 2011....

Wow this information is very informative for me.... I just have the thought that it''s carbs because my Dr. is so big on carbs... He wants 30 carbs a day which limits choices. I am even afraid of fruits because a lot are high in carbs. I guess if i avoid all sugars and make small portions than i should be fine. I really have not eaten much but i dont feel comfortable in my decisions. Thank you so much

I can't say i am hungry because I'm really not but the mental is saying I am.... My down fall was sweets and still are. I am post 2 weeks today and I do not feel I am advancing. I get my fill on 12/14/10 but I am not sure it will matter much because it hurts for me to eat food now. How far apart do you have to wait bwtween fills?

I love Laughing cow cheese and I definatley take these meal ideas and apply.... I feel really lost with this. I think because it hurts going down I am afraid of eating. It's sad but sweets go down with no problem and I dont want to go back to old habits... I really want to be sucessful in this journey.

I have been banded 2 weeks today and still I have no idea what to eat... Can someone please advise me of some of the meals you eat so i can get this weight rolling off..... :unsure:Please help me.

Hello everyone, I was banded 11/18/10 which i was very xcited about because it has been a journey for me but it been 9 days and It hurts even when I drink liquids.... Day 7 i was able to have on soft foods but i am still uncertain what i should be eating. I did not expect such a drastic change... I really did not think about the post op part of it.... I lost 7lbs from Thursday to Tuesday on liquid. I still feel really tired. Any advise?

Hi Everyone, I had surgery on 11/18/10... What's your thoughts about taking Adipex pre fill 12/14/10? ...Also is the Protein shakes a daily requirement?

I did contact my doctor and was advised that he do not fill until 30 days post op.. So i have no fill ... It seem to be getting better.As far as energy I started taking liquid B12...Food still soup and protein shakes l but anything other than that is a problem... Post op instuctions day 10 i should have been able to introduce myself to real food but that is not happening. I can not eat meat at all..I did have mash pot which was fine.On the bright side i think my body is just adjusting and it will take me some time. I am just scared of failure... I have no clue of the foods i should be eating because i cannot each much. I go 12/14/10 for my fill so i will pray all goes well. Thank you everyone for supoort... I am addicted to this site now. ...Tomorrow first day back to work

Hello, I did a pre-op diet 7 days before 5 days no carbs 2 days prior clear liquids .... all to shrink the liver. It was very hard for me on the 2 liquid but survived ... Good luck !!!

Coding error:angry:.. . Followup with the hospital Admin and it will be corrected... Do not stress, It happens all the time.. Luckily my inusrance pre approve everything and my Dr do not set surgery without the approval...So hopefully I am good .. Surgery was done 11/18/10...No bill yet.....

Louismom, I started being very mindful that i change is required... I did start sipping and it has gotten much better for me. I think I will stay on liquids for a few more weeks to allow my body to heal. I went in for my post op appoint and was told it's normal because of inflamation. I am also going to start back walking tomorrow atleast 30 mins. I have not done much since surgery because i feel drained. Thank you for the support I find this site to be a learning and support tool for me. @bunny106... I thought about the Vitamins today I will certainly get some tomorrow and I am on Protein now.. Some how I missed the protein when i needed because i was not hungry. Thank you

Hi Lak200, I was banded on Nov 18th and I am feeling some of the same. I have done a lot of reading.It seem to be common to be at a standstill post op. I lost 7lbs with in the first 6 days post op..I had my follow up on Tuesday and everything seemed fine but I find it hurtful when i eat or sometime when i simply drink. I can actually feel the food in my chest. I would not worry to much about the slippage because i read you would be vomiting and a lot more side effects if had a slippage. I had those same thoughts. I think we just have our minds set on certain expectations.

I am feeling the same... I will be banded tomorrow and I am not looking forward to Thanksgiving... I have shared with everyone because I need the support the liquid diet alone has taken a toll on me.