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I was thinking the same thing....I am newly banded...only 5 weeks out and I have lost 24lbs. I have just been eating things in moderation and exercising. The band isnt about dieting persay. Its about portion control and satisfaction. Dont limit yourself too much because it will be that much harder later on. You wont b interested in those foods everyday. I applaud your effort for a healthier you because its sooo hard to make the transition from our preband food to our post band food choices Dont be so hard on yourself! Crystal

I am almost 5 weeks post op and I remember starving my butt off during that phase. I had the audacity to have the surgery 3 days before Christmas. Christmas was really hard. I chewed food and spit it out ....yikes. Anyhoo... I loved diet hot chocolate by swiss miss with some Protein powder added to it. I loved carnation Breakfast shake. It takes way better than any Protein Shake out there. I also had some Soup from saladworks because campbells just wasnt getting it. I ate non fat yogurt and by week 2 I made fruit smoothie Protein shakes. Its a rough phase but you will get through it. I just had my first fill last friday and feel 0 restriction. The doctor said I could come back this Friday for a little more. I am on solids now Hang on because it will get better. Crystal

I just called to confirm and they said that I could get another one as soon as this friday if I didnt feel any restriciton. I have decided to get .5 cc to 1 cc which will give me a total of 6cc in my 11cc band.If this one doesnt work then I am going to wait awhile for the next fill and give my body a break. Crystal

I have been reading conflicting stories...I received my first fill last friday. She put 5cc in my 11cc band. SHe then told me that if I didnt feel any restriction which I probably wouldnt she said I could come back next friday..which is only 1 week later for another small fill this time. That just seems like alot too soon! Crystal

I even called to verify this information generically and thats what they told me too....I am just reaching out to other sources or just getting a second opinion I guess

How the hell are you guys doing this? Maybe I am eating the wrong things or consuming too much. I just got banded a month ago...I am sooo inspired!!!! I have been stuck at the same weight for the past 2.5 weeks Crystal

See this is why I lost this website...I was banded on 12/22. I have only lost 16lbs since the surgery and have been around the same weight since 2 weeks ago with no weight loss. I am glad to see the same stall in weight loss happend to you guys too! Swore I was doing something wrong. I had my first fill yesterday 1/20/12. She put 5cc in my 11cc band. It seems like alot but I handled it just fine. No side effects so far. She told me not to start solids until Monday. I am kinda scared though because 5cc seems like alot. How much did they put in your first fill Sandymax? She also told me if I didnt feel any restriction that I could come back in a week for another fill!!! Lets keep in touch Crystal

I tried phentermine many years ago. I took it for 3 months and lost 40lbs. I gained about 60 back. I say that to say that it does help you lose weight, but you will be fine with not gaining it back since you are planning on having surgery. I do remember having frequent headaches on it as well as chest pains every now and again so please be careful. Good Luck Crystal

Thanks so much for responding everyone. THis has been truly helpful

Hello All, I have done all the classes and had the surgery. I begin solids on Monday and I am scared because I have no clue what to eat. I just got my 1st fill today. Everywhere I read says no bread, no pasta, no this, no that....so what can I actually eat and enjoy! I hate eggs...just thought I would put that out there. I have been doing blueberry banana smoothies with a 1 scoop of protein. I can normally drink an 18oz cup of that in about 40 mintues. Am I drinking too much? I feel so lost! I want to be successful at this so I welcome any comments! Crystal

Hello all you banders, I received my 1st fill today. I was banded exactly 4 weeks ago! I had 0 restriction post surgery. The NP gave me 5cc in an 11cc band today. Is this large amount normal? She also told me if that didnt work that I could come back for a little more restriction as early as next friday(a week from today). From what i have been reading, this seems like alot to start! Also I keep reading you have to wait a few weeks between fills dont you?I know every practice is different, but does this seem normal? Crystal

Thank you all...I am still so new at this and I worry about everything ...Happy Saturday!

A wild ride is what I am afraid of...LOL...thanks for the response

You girls are lucky.....At preop all I was allowed to have was optifast shake every 2.5 hours, and water...That was it. No yogurt, no lettuce, no fruit or veggies. I did drop 11 lbs before the surgery though. Good luck ladies....The 2 weeks after surgery were the hardest for me on the liquid diet. I am 4 days shy of being 4 weeks post op. I start solids on Friday and I cannot wait

i love it...I wish me and my mister could have done it together. I think he would be more understanding to all the changes I have gone through and still going throough. I couldnt convince him though. I secretly think he resents me for wanting to lose a whole lot of weight. I hope it doesnt affect our relationship too much! Good Luck to the both of you! Crystal

I had my post op appointment last friday. My check up sounds exactly like yours. I have no restriction right now. I get my first fill January 20th. I cannot wait. My appetite is back with a vengeance and I am so ready to be done with mushies. I was banded back on 12/22/11. I am 21lbs lighter and loving every minute of it. Looking forward to even more weight loss in the weeks to come. Crystal

Sounds great to me! If you break down the numbers, you have only been banded for 3 months. You have lost a total of 33lbs thus far! The estimated weight loss with this surgery varies person to person but on average a healthy weight loss is 1-2 lbs a week or at best 8-10 lbs a month. You have exceeded that, so keep up the good work. I am only 3 weeks in. I lost lost 21lbs but most of that was presurgery Optifast diet they put me on. I have lost about 10lbs since the surgery and have been stuck ever since. I have "0" restriction right now, and I am scheduled for my first fill next friday. I cannot wait! Crystal

Do u guys crush your calcium supplements too? I have yet to start taking mine ....smh

I was banded 2.5 weeks ago...I definately need to know your secret

I feel like i definately plateaued....Stuck at 15lbs since surgery and 9 presurgery. They scheduled my fill for January 20th. I cannot wait. I will be 4 weeks post op by then. So we will see what happens

I was banded 2 weeks ago, and I officially started mushy foods yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed tuna w/low fat mayo and I really couldnt tell the difference in taste. I also just made low fat mashed potatoes and I added lowfat shredded cheese and light sour cream for flavor. It tasted better than regular ol mashed potatoes w all the fat . There are ways of making food appealing . There will be things that we are going to have to sacrifice but it will all be worth it in the end ! Good Luck

Hello All, I was band 12/22/11. I physcially feel great!!! I am just starving to death and feel hungry all the time despite my daily regimen of decaf tea, pina colada protein shakes, sugar free hot chocolate, and popscicles. I am frustrated because the scale has not moved in a week. I went from 243-224, and the scale said I gained 1 pound this morning. I feel so discouraged. I stopped today and had lasagna soup from salad works. After I ate it, I feel super guilty becaue I swalled the noodles as well as the meat, and it felt great going down. I start mushies friday but I am afraid that I am going to gain my weight back that I lost so far. Has this happend to anyone before? Have you gained weight after mushies and how much should I be eating once I start mushies? FOr instane, if I eat tuna fish, how much can I have because I havent had any restriction yet. Can I have crackers with that tuna fish if I crumble them up real fine? Also for those of you on mushies, how often do you eat on a daily basis? Assistance please Crystal

ok...thanks sooo much for your input...I greatly appreciate it

I was able to shower the day after surgery. As far as sex, my going home paperwork said no sexual activity for 4 weeks!!! Hope that helps

you are soooo not by yourself...I was just talking to my mother about this today and she looked at me like I was crazy. I too was truly attached to food. I didnt realize the relationship I had with food until I was forced to start optifast on 12/9. I recieved my lapband on 12/22 and the emotional roller coaster ride has only just begun. I am sooo happy that the holidays are over, so I dont have to hide and cry when my family sits down and eats their feast. I am hoping things will get better soon as I approach the next phase of mushies in about 4 days. Yes I actually have a countdown ...Good Luck and just know that your not alone