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I started using this app and love it. However It is not specifially geared twords WLS patients because there is no specific feature to choose. The most weight loss option is 2lbs per week. So for me it says my daily intake on calories should be 2310. I am on my 4th week getting my first fill today and starting the gym tomorrow. I am finding it hard to hit more than 1700 calories.I eat three meals mostly consiting of Cream Of Wheat, Cottage cheese, Tuna Fish,Egg Whites with cheese Fruit and some other stuff. I will be starting regular foods but I will stick to these healthy items as staples. I am going to buy poweder for my Protein but also keep my fridge stocked with Coscto Protein shakes in case I need some extra protein. So the app... Its great for counting the calories, carbs, protein and Vitamin intake but I think the calories might be off for WLS people ( 2310 seems very high for me) vs the average Joe. Any thoughts?

I was banded OCT 11th and I am looking to get back to the gym soon. I am concenred about my current calorie intake or lack of and my Water instake during my workout. How long should I wait until I get back to the gym. I am now starting to walk a bit outside but a bit painful yet. I don't know how I am going to plan my calories, carbs and Protein after the 4th week. I am thinking when I get done at the gym I might pass out from missing things in my diet! Anyone tell me what they did and what they are doing? I can't wait to start running after I get down about 50 lbs. Thanks so much!!

I keep track of everything I eat using myfitnesspal.com ( user bustout321). You can add me. I stay at 1200 calories and try to hit the gym min 3 days a week. If you combine these activities, the scale will go down. I also speak with my DR and get fills when he suggest and I do keep an eye on the green zone chart. This lets me know If I need a fill. Also, pounds is not all you should concentrate on. Waist, legs and arms are getting smaller! So stay positive and keep yourself accountable and best luck!

PEOPLE... WTH? The problem was in the second sentence. This is a tool that needs to be used. If you are not getting a fill, you are not taking advantage of this new device. I cannot beleive youR DR told you not to get a fill. IMO he is not giving you sound advice! CRAZY!!

What was your weight starting? I am curious how much you have to lose.

It depends on how far post your are but you should already be on mushy I would think.

Hmm. I think the pain might be your stomach not the port. If you havent used those muscles in a while they will be sore. I started working out and I had pain but that was from working on my muscles. I would just take it easy, walk dont run and see you it goes for the week It could be gas too. If you are concerned, talk with your DR. Hope this helps.

Wow that is very inspiring. I was banded Oct 12th and life if getting better every week. I have some work but doing great and cant keep my pants up even after I buy the next size down.. LOL Thanks for sharing!

Wow you did great. I am way behind you but I try to eat protein as much as possible. Some foods I eat : Fish ( cod, talapia, trout, halibut), Chicken, tChicken Chili, Cream Of Wheat, Turkey Meatballs, vege Lasagna and lean corned beef. I also buy Smart Ones or Lean Cusine. They are easy and once you find a few good ones( there are yucky ones) they help! Crackers and Skinny cow cheese rocks! I can eat anything besides bad stuff in moderation. Did that help?

Welcome and we are all excited for you! You will be just fine. Stay in touch and PM or email me if you have any questions before and Post surgery. We all did it so the info we have will help easy the pain... TTYL

That is great you made the choice to have the Band. I was banded Oct 12th this year and down about 36lbs and I just now started to go back to the gym so very excited. I chose this vs the other because you don’t have the nutritional issues and you lose slower so less skin issues. This has been the best decision ever. This is a tool so eating like we did in the past will not fix the problem. The band basically makes you control your portions as we could not do that on our own without. So you see it's a tool not a miracle fix. I have looked at food in such a different light now. I view it as fuel and not the medicine I need to deal with stress or depression. I wish you the best and stay in touch. The surgery is pretty easy minus the recover week. You will have pain from the incisions but that is about it. Take the pain med's, try to move around after surgery and you will be fine. Bring a soft small pillow or blanket to the hospital; you will need it for the ride home under you seatbelt between your tummy!! See ya on the other side!! LOL

99% of WLS patients have this hernia repair. Just goes with the overweight syndrome. It will be fine!

I was banded 10-11-11. I see most of these posts are very old. Any new people in and around Southeast Michigan?

banded on Oct 12 and I have never felt the band just the PORT!! LOL

I had the same questions and concerns and waiting way too lonh IMO. I was banded Oct this year and have had dramatic changes in my body and mental state. It is so far, one of the best choices I have made for my family and myself. I have been heavy most of my life and it has not been easy. I have not really lived life to the fullest. This surgery is easy, and the least invasive of all. If you want, it can be reversed! None of the other can! So do if for you not the other people who are knocking you down! If you need anything, please PM me!!

Congrats, if you need any support or questions answered just message me. Banded Oct 12th this year and loving it. The food is easy to be around once you figure out it only fuel and you want to feel and look great. Wait until your first pant or shirt size change. Instead of mine going up they go down by 2!! See ya

DON'T WAIT! JUST DO IT> Best luck if you have any questions, please let me know! Ted

Happy for you. Two more days!!! Just relax and all will be fine. I would suggest taking a nice soft pillow or small soft blanket to the hospital. You will need it for the ride home. This is the #1 thing I tell anyone getting WLS. This will create a barrier between your tummy and the seat belt. Best luck and see you on the other side. The band side!!! Ted

Congrats! Its gonna be great. I was banded on Oct this year and don't know why I waited so long. Be great and talk soon!!!

Banded Oct 12th Twenty11 and including 2 weeks prior total 32lbs

Awesone. I went to Walmart bought tons of the Organic Cream Of Tomato in the box. I tried the Cream Of Mushroon too. I bought V8 light juice, Sugar Free Poscicles. Basically anything liquid. Dont worry about calories, you will drop just doing this deit if you stick with it. I did cheat once becuase I never got my "last meal". Let me know if you have any other questions!

Same here. Nothing in because he said too much fat around stomach. I just got a small fill about 2CC's a few weeks back He did it early because he was going out of town. I get my second with more restriction right after Turkey Day. I can basically eat anything now but I find that I want to still stick with simple mushy stuff with some regular food. Funny I almost became a vegitarian without noticing. I eat Cream Of Wheat, Eggs, Cottage Cheese, Tuna, Chicken, Potatoes, turkey meatballs, herring, Smoke Salmon, Whitefish Salad and I am actually eating a lean cuisine Chicken Parm right now. Just chew tons when eating solid stuff. I use myfitnesspal to keep track of just about everything I eat. It works great. I was told not to worrry about calories but I dont have tons of restriction to if not careful I could gain. Please keep me updated and I am so happy for you.

Hi everyone, Just want to meet some new people from Michigan. I was banded on 10-11-11 in Rochester by Dr Gazayerli. Where were you banded and how is Michigan treating you?

Hi all, sorry to bring this up but we are all adults. The last few days I have been a bit loose. Is this normal? Should I be worried? Surgery was 10/11 and I am on regular foods. Does this usually mean a deficiency in something? Thanks!

Wow some of you eat like nothing!!! Maybe that will happen on next fill. B- 1 serving of Cream Of Wheat, 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese 2% Snack- Coscto Protein Shake and or Starbucks Decaf Americano L- Cup of Tuna and Cup Cottage Cheese, Sometimes a 3 egg ommelette with a slice of American Cheese Or Egg Salad D- Chicken Breast ( Small) with Low Cal Ranch, Salad, Lean Cusine, I just try to keep under 300 calories for dinner If I excersise and have room I add some stufff in between I Log as mush as possible in My fitness pal app