sweetchange11

Hello to all. I currently 3 weeks post op and im at the pureed food stage. I will be getting my first fill in september. Ive noticed that some days I am more hungry than others so I def do not think that I will be one of those who never gets a fill. Im trying so hard not to fail at this journey so I guess my question to you all is...Has anyone experienced this feeling and what are foods or things that I can do to lower my hunger levels? I would love to hear any and all beginning stage stories. Another thing that I am experiencing is that my weight varies from time to time its seems to constantly be up and down. Is this normal? Thanks in advanced.....

wooow awesome this is great...I def have some news treats. I didnt know tht there was a smoothie that had that much protein in it. I would like to know something though...how much food are you able to eat because sometimes im hungry and ill eat until im satisfied but its def a whole lot more than wht i used to be able to eat a couple weeks ago. For example I used to be able to only eat like 1/2 cup to 3/4 of soup and be so full, now today i ate a whole can of soup (that needed to have milk added). What amounts of food and liquids are you able to take in(if you know)????

omg how did your stomach feel afterwards??? lol

Yea thats what i said when he told me september....but he explained that he doesnt want to risk a possible slip and that im doing very well and that september would be great for me. However he is one that listens to my concerns so I think i may have to Request that i have a fill sooner. I guess only time will tell.

Yea thats what i said when he told me september....but he explained that he doesnt want to risk a possible slip and that im doing very well and that september would be great for me. However he is one that listens to my concerns so I think i may have to Request that i have a fill sooner. I guess only time will tell.

wooow so i guess i dont feel as bad now lol.My doctor is conservative but he said that I can have mushy foods but he wants most of my food to be pureed. I do eat eggs and other REALLLLLY soft foods but i dont over do it so i try to eat most foods pureed. He does say that after the 6 week i can have complete solids (im so excited). I do agree with you about the failure part. I try t remember that I am already doing 100% better with this than ANY OTHER diet before. I think that i become so consumed and obsessed with the fact that the weight is coming off that i get overly excited so i try not to weigh myself everyday but its hard because everttime i walk into the bathroom the scale seems to talk to me, so Im going to put the scale up lol. Thank you for your input.

Hey everyone. Im going to my pre-op appointment tomorrow and will be banded on Wednesday, June 1. I am so nervous. I have never had a surgery, but thats the least of my fear, Im scared that the lap band wont work, i just dont want to fail. Im 22 and ready to live my life the healthy way. I love my life and there is just one thing missing, the real me on the outside. I love to dress up in my wonderful assortment of plus size clothes but deep down im not happy with whats staring back at me in the mirror because its not healthy. Im scared, nervous, excited, and anxious, but I dont know what to expect!!!! Can anyone give advice on handling this or even on how to get through the first week. I Havent met many young people who have had weight loss surgery. I would love to hear/read similar stories. Thanks

Omg thanks its good to hear from someone thats around my age who has been through what im getting ready to go through....Is there anything that has been a struggle for you? CONGRATS btw for the 56 lbs thats awesome.

woooow thanks guys i TRULY feeel sooo much better....I too have fallen completely in love with this site. Im new to this site so Im still learning how to use the site lol. would it be easier to keep in touch by adding you guys as friends? I will keep my progress up to date. Thanks for the replies guys ))))))