purposedriven4

I am also a little in bandster hell. Although the last few days I have not been able to eat as much. My problem is as it always is I don't eat enough. Like today Am boiled egg and tea @8:30am. I didn't eat again until about 1:30 pm I ate panera soup. But I feel restriction without my fill. I am going to throw my scale away as well. I am losing the same 6lbs give or take a pound. I am fluctuating between 6 or 5lb lost. I have to get my butt in gear. I was going to do the Fat Smash but you are liminted proteins for the first 2 weeks. So I will stick with what I know works for me weight watcher and exercise. Keep up the support you guys it is extremely helpful.

HI All Been gone for awhile but I have been so busy. I am feeling good just need to get to the grocery store and get me soem decent food to eat at home. Been eating fish like crazy and I want some turkey breast lunch meat. I go for my first fill in March. I have only noticed 6lbs on the scale but my pants are getting very loose. I am going to start in the gym and get that elliptical to working. Well just wanted to drop in and share some love. Congrats to all who had exceptional loss. I feel better not as depressed anymore and I am on my way to an excellent journey. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :Banane43: :amen:

Thanks for all your encouragement. I must say that pants that were once tight fit comfortably. I am going to stay away from the scale. I was also getting a visit form Aunt Flo so the bloating could have been a factor. I will remain optimistic and disciplined because I really have little restriction. My first fill is in March but I am going to get to the gym by the end of this week still not fully painless in the port area. Love you guys

I feeling depressed. I am excited that everybody is doing so well, but my surgery was on the 22nd and I have only lost six pounds. I must b doing something wrong. I realized that ensure was the wrong thing to do. I can't drink slimfast it makes me sick. I do not want to have went through all that discomfort for nothing. my first fill in is march I don't feel like I have any restrictions. please pray for me because I want to get out of this depression.

your stomach is still swollen so it will b hard to get everything in. I believe we have all had this struggle. once u continue to heal it will get better. try as hard as u can. try to get up and walk as much as u can so they gas can come out

hi all I have absolutely no restriction. so at times I find myself nibbling. it was hard to stay on my mushies bcause the hunger attacks would get me. no pb's or retching. I have had some pain but all in all feeling good. not really weighed myself but feel a difference and see a difference in the mirror. having a problem remembering to get vitamins in. well just thought I would post my band confessions. have my first fill in 3 weeks

HI family just an update. First of all, good to read everyone's success. I met with my surgeon today and he removed my bandages. I thank God I only have the glue no stitches or staples. Right now I am going to purchase a pair of black maternity pants because I can't fasten my jeans. LOL. I am just hanging around eating puree and really trying hard to get all my protein in. I am not hungry so it is a chore to eat. Haven't weighed in yet so not sure of my progress. I will keep u guys posted. Love you all.

hi all it is great to be back. internet still down so I am sending this via cellphone. I was banded on monday (22) and I feel good. my only problem is the gas stuck in my chest. I know I am not getting enough liquids in but I am getting better. it hurts so bad to laugh and my family are real jokesters. I got on the scale today just being curious and no change. but that's ok. I am planning on going back to work on monday. first post op appointment is wednesday. I really want this gas to leave. it makes it hard to eat bcause it hurts. I wish I could burp or fart it all out. well until next time. I truly appreciate u all. commited to my band.

well my twin my surgery is at 930 so I have to be there at 730. today I feel a little better on my way to church. I will send up a prayer for you all. thanks baby got back I will add the special k water and heating pad. I will pick them up today. well I am soon to join the banded community. I have decided on a name for mine but I will let u know

hi all my computer is having issues so I am on my cell phone. check out technology. my surgery I monday and I am excited and nervous. I know I am making the right decision but am afraid really of what I am going to look like. see I can't afford the TT and BL so I am going to have live with whatever skin is left hanging. I pray that my days in ballys will help it be minimal. sorry 4 going on. hey I said I was nervous. I think I have everything: liquid tylenol regular and pm. gas x chewable, chewable calcium, whey protein, soup, water, milk, juice. I premade my puree and froze it in ice trays. I have plenty of popsicles, and I bought the glacial milk vitamins. all I have to buy is my better than bouillon. how soon can I drive?

This pre-op is for the birds. I haven't weighed myself but i feel lighter and my jeans are a little loose. my tongue is pasty. i suck on ice tchips. monday is the big day so this weekend i am going shopping to get some items. i am getting a little nervous, but i am sure i will be ok. untill tomorrow.

This pre-op is for the birds. I haven't weighed myself but i feel lighter and my jeans are a little loose. my tongue is pasty. i suck on ice tchips. monday is the big day so this weekend i am going shopping to get some items. i am getting a little nervous, but i am sure i will be ok. untill tomorrow.

Hi BabyGotBack what brand fudgesicles? Also where can I find liquid tylenol pm and Better tha bouillion. I am in Chicago and haven't seen the bouillion and have to admit never looked for liquid tylenol. Also I hate these flinstones is there a great tasting liquid multivitamin? :help:

Hey anybody have Dr. Meyers from Rush in CHicago. I have my surgery date and would like some testimonial about Dr. Meyers.

Hey Puddin I am excited to see the pictures. Do u mind sharing the price of the surgery bcause i am sure i will need one. Thanks. Get well soon

Okay I know I was told not to give up and I didn't but these two days I gave in. :faint: :hungry: . I ate not in excess though, but I had a last meal so to speak. I hate pizza in the afternoon and applebees maple blondie and appetizer wings that night. On Sunday I ate catfish cabbage for lunch, and Burger King for dinner. I got sick :sick Today I am doing great. I made some soup for dinner and drank ensure and water. I am back on track and pray that my surgeon doesn't get me on the 22nd. Well tomorrow is another day and I await to be banded.

ev 1 is every one thanks

Quick question my day is jan 22. How long did ev 1 take off work? 1 or 2 weeks

Quick question my day is jan 22. How long did ev 1 take off work? 1 or 2 weeks

Okay I know I was told not to give up and I didn't but these two days I gave in. :faint: :hungry: . I ate not in excess though, but I had a last meal so to speak. I hate pizza in the afternoon and applebees maple blondie and appetizer wings that night. On Sunday I ate catfish cabbage for lunch, and Burger King for dinner. I got sick :sick Today I am doing great. I made some soup for dinner and drank ensure and water. I am back on track and pray that my surgeon doesn't get me on the 22nd. Well tomorrow is another day and I await to be banded.

This was Friday and I really can't remember. I did good though and made sure not to have any solid food. Now Saturday I can't say that.

This was Friday and I really can't remember. I did good though and made sure not to have any solid food. Now Saturday I can't say that.

Hi all I am a January Bandster. I am scheduled for Jan 22nd. I am excited and I am on a 2wk pre-op liquids. ensure, soups, juice w/ water. I messed up a few times but I am on day 5 and have a awful headache.

I did so good today until this evening. I prepared six ice trays full of pureed food. my mild chili and chicken & broc soup. Then went to a meeting with my ensure and water and was very optimistic. Well the meeting was from 6:30 until 11:20 and I was starving so I ate a chicken sandwich. :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: But I will not lay completely down. I will get up tomorrow and begin again. Still waiting to be banded. on the 22nd.

I did so good today until this evening. I prepared six ice trays full of pureed food. my mild chili and chicken & broc soup. Then went to a meeting with my ensure and water and was very optimistic. Well the meeting was from 6:30 until 11:20 and I was starving so I ate a chicken sandwich. :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: :help: But I will not lay completely down. I will get up tomorrow and begin again. Still waiting to be banded. on the 22nd.