sunshineinbama

Im on the mushie stage with only couple more days to go then i advance a little bit more and am excited but i am so glad i got banded i am hardly ever hungry anymore even though i havenot had solids yet isnt that weird ....but i'm really happy and i wish you all the best and welcome to LBT!!

Hello Kita my name is Cathy and i'm from Alabama got banded Jan 3 2012 and i'd like to say congrats and welcome to LBT and this is great place to talk and ask questions everyone is great about sharing their experiences with us good and bad and i'm only a few keystrokes away if you want to talk, good luck!!!

yes welcome back, and you can do it!!

i am almost 4 weeks banded now and i did the two weeks clear liquids, and on my 2nd week of mushies....then a step up for two weeks then my first fill ....my dr is very set in doing this ...but if it works for you best of luck to you!!

Congrats lapbandbarbie, and Bert Martinez Yarbrough!!!! and all the best to you!!!

I am almost 4 weeks post op and when i went back for my post op appointment at 2 weeks i asked if i could go back to the gym in the pool and he told me i could so after i left the dr i headed back to the gym and have been going two weeks now and i am so glad to be back, and i still havent lost all of my stiches yet...

Congrats on getting banded!! and yes keep moving that does help ...i dont have much advice i'm only 3 weeks out and yes follow drs orders i havent had any fills but i know i dont want much to eat anymore even though i'm just on the mushy stage still dont want to eat only couple times a day GOOD LUCK!! and again CONGRATS!!!

yes my insurance did the same thing 5 year weight history i had to go to primary care physician and then to my obgn cuz my dr didnt have my weight for one whole year thats crazy but yes they make you jump through many hoops to have this insurance cover the surgery ...good luck and let us know how things are goin!!!!

oh what a GREAT work out ...i couldnt wait til tomorrow so i tried just dance 2 tonight ....so much fun.....

i just lets dance 2 for the wii and also bought michael jackson so i am going to try them out tomorrow .....

i have to say i did that tonight i tried something different a little heavier then my mashed potatoes and i have been doing so good but tonight i learned i need to stick to what the dr says i dont eat much i just wanted to chew some but not a good thing i got nauseous i tried soft chicken ....i chewed alot and went down easy but my stomach wasnt happy so now i learned .....so no you arent alone oh and my first fill isnt fro 3 more weeks.....

Thank you over i will look into that .....and i open to hear any more suggestions ...again thank you all!!!

Hello, im curious about the weight watchers diet how do i know how many points i need to eat and do i really need to join?? i havent started on solid foods yet i'm just 3 weeks out and still on mushy food and reccomendations for me? all will be appreciated thanks in advance!!!

CONGRATS!! and all the best to you!!!

I used to be such a diet coke addict ....but i gave it up when i had the lap band and whats so crazy i do not even crave it like i thought i would ...i find i even like water now ....

I am on the weeks 3 and 4 diet and it consits of mushy foods 3 times a day for two weeks ....exciting diet i know ....but i am still loosing so i am ok with it ...good luck to you !!!!

ok you are all are confusing me even more ....my dr has never told me to drink protein drinks and i do not drink 30 mins before or after i eat i am only on mushy foods i'm just 3 weeks out from banding but i am so confused i hear so m any people say you eat this you eat that ....use a straw dont use a straw and drink drink when not eating im so confused i wish all the drs would follow one diet and share it with all of us ....i'm so confused ...and really how much can you chew chew instant mashed potatoes or baby food??? .....im totally lost thanks for listening to me

Thank You for your suggestions!!! i am still learning and have a lot more to learn again THANK YOU!!!

Hello, and good evening everyone, i am 21/2 weeks since being banded i have not been eating much until today for some reason i'm hungry, is that unusual? and are you guys able to just eat that tiny bit they tell us to eat ....its really hard today, any suggestions on what i need to do? please help ......

i havent had my first fill yet and you guys talk of knowing of you need a fill .....how do they know how much to fill??

I do water aerobics 4 nights a week and i love it!!!

thats GREAT!!! keep up the good work, and i hope when i go back to the dr for my first fill it all goes well for me

I ran accross this dessert recipe that i'd like to try on special ocassion and like to share with you all... Serving size: ½ cup Recipe makes: 20 Ingredients 1 sugar-free angel food cake 2 packages sugar-free banana instant pudding mix 3 ½ cups skim or 1% milk 15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries, divided 1 medium banana, sliced thinly 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained 8 ounces sugar-free whipped topping, thawed 1 Tablespoon sugar-free chocolate syrup Directions 1.) Using your hands, tear a part half of the angel food cake into bite-sized chunks and place in the bottom of a trifle bowl (a 9x13 inch glass pan would also work!) Set aside. 2.) In a medium bowl, beat together pudding mixes and milk until mixture is thick and pudding-like. Add ricotta cheese and continue beating until evenly mixed. Layer half of the pudding mixture on top of the angel food cake chunks. 3.) Now you will simply be building layers: take 1 cup of the sliced strawberries and layer them on top of the pudding mixture. Then, add a thin layer of the whipped topping onto the strawberries. Next, make a full layer using all of the banana slices. The next layer will be the second half of angel food cake. Tear into bite-sized chunks and layer on top of the banana slices. Smooth down the rest of the pudding, and lay all of the pineapple tidbits on top. 4.) Finally, cover the pineapple tidbits with the rest of the whipped topping. Put the last ½ cup of slice strawberries on top in whatever decorative fashion you desire (or, none at all!) Drizzle on the sugar-free chocolate syrup, and you have a masterpiece!

im sorry i don't know how many calories ...