madden

The doctor said to east 1/4 cup my first 3 weeks so that is what I do. I just stop and if you wait 15 min you will feel full. I am now up to 1/2 cup of food and just only eat that. I don't dare overdue it. I am scared of a band slippage. If you are still hungrey in 15min have a few sips of your protein shake. Try to drink up to three a day. Protein heals the body. I mixed mine with skim milk so it really feels me up. I don't think that I am feeling hunger I think it is just my stomach and gas. I will let you guy know if I overdue it because I hate pain and I heard overeating with the band hurts. Madden

I also wanted to add that on my 2nd week. I ate 1 scrambled egg once a day for a meal and cottage cheese for the others. I felt real full off of this. Madden.

My doctors list: Week Two: I could have Cottage cheese low fat yogurt summer squash applesauce cream soups tofu zucchini pears eggs(poached, scrambled, soft boiled) blended vegetables peaches I just chew really, really, well. Week Three; Canned tuna or chicken baked fish cooked carrots banana cauliflower patato brown rice sweet potato hot ceral a few other things Week 4 Mostly everything. Protein yea. I am finally starting my week 4 Everydoctor is different. I have also had 1/4 piece of garlic bread and did okay with it. I feel great. I think the key is not to overeat. I feel it in my throat when I am full. I know I need to throw on a picture and update all my stuff. I just am still working on it. I am having my hysto on 1/18/07 and am trying to get things done around the house. Madden

Hey Guys, I am going on my third week tomorrow and am starting to feel better and better every day. I think my swelling is starting to go down finally. The feeling that you have to burp, well; I still have that feeling and burp terriable long burps all the time. I feel so unlady like. I never did this before. I have not been drinking a much as I should. If I feel hungery; I drink about 1/2 a glass I feel full again. I am loving my band. I had 1/4 cup of oatmeal for breakfast and small bean burrito with red chili sauce on it for lunch and am having patato and hamburg for supper. I am sticking to meals only. I should be getting more protein but it is hard. The stomach pain is starting to go away as well. I hope you are all doing well and hope we can all start exercising more soon. That will be the key. The good news is I am at 198 from 217. I am on my way. Madden

Hellow everyone. I thought I introduce myself. Female,30 and banded 12/21/07. Hoping to lose with the rest of you. Madden

I am also a Dec Bander 12/21 and am so excited too. I just am having a hard time learning to get around this site. I have lost 19 pounds and am so excited. I starting walking again everyday. It is great to see others in the same boat. Madden

That is not very good news but I am sure your doctor can fix this or replace the bad. My prayers are with you. Keep us informed.

1/7/07 A new year and a new me. I have started walking everday and got my energy back. The scale was 198. I am so excited. I can't believe that I can be full on a few bites and am loving it. :clap2:

1/7/07 A new year and a new me. I have started walking everday and got my energy back. The scale was 198. I am so excited. I can't believe that I can be full on a few bites and am loving it. :clap2:

12/21/06 The big day. starting weight 217 12/29/06 Been eating semi solid eggs and cottage cheese. weight 201.5:) Today is the first day I feel like myself. This time next year I will look like a different person. Enjoy everyday to the fullest because who knows what tomorrow brings.

12/21/06 The big day. starting weight 217 12/29/06 Been eating semi solid eggs and cottage cheese. weight 201.5:) Today is the first day I feel like myself. This time next year I will look like a different person. Enjoy everyday to the fullest because who knows what tomorrow brings.

I am sorry I thought you were post op. When I reread this you were pre op.

Hellow, I am sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. Protein helps the body heal faster. I am 8 days post op and am mixing my protein drink with skim milk. I fills me up. Today if the first day I am starting to feel better. A few more days and you have have an egg. Good Luck

My surgon told me to lay on the bed with your butt in the air and your head on the bed. It really helped me pass gas.