☠carolinagirl☠

my dr told me there is (nothing i cant eat) but that the choice was mine as to whether i chose to eat it or not (meaning high fat/high calories/slider foods). since i newly banded, there is nothing on my list yet. I do stay away from corn and potatoes though as they are very starchy (and peas). i am sure more will be on my list. i see it (the band) as something to help me feel fuller faster but not tell me what i can and cant eat. i make that decision. (for now, havent had a fill yet so i cant comment further).

I agree. In 04, I lost 50 pounds in about 6 months, and had to have surgery for this. Not fun and the dr said that is most likely what happened.

read something yesterday about someone being banded and recently filled. but could eat all they wanted. How about staying with the guidelines? 1/2-3/4 I eat only. I am guessing I could eat more (if I wanted or if I tried) but I am making the mental decision NOT too. Sure the band will help us eat less, but we need to eat less (and better choices) . Just baffled by some posts.

*** This may be true, however, just because you can eat more than a cup of food doesn't mean you should. More often than not, if you eat slowly and stop after eating no more than 1 cup of food, you will find that you are satisfied and no longer hungry despite the fact you could still physically eat more. Quit trying to test your band to see how much you can eat, because the only one that will fail the test is you, not the band. Mis, you couldnt have said this any clearer or plainer than this. This is 100% correct.

i do (if i ate too fast) or if i am not drinking enough. nothing to where i want to throw up or anything. have you called and asked the dr/nurse?

before surgery, you couldnt drink as you were readying your liver. after surgery you were healing. you made an effort to (not drink) as did all of us who had the band. drinking is okay. but do not use it as an excuse because you are not eating. you came along way and did alot to get this band. keep your mental game going.

i have said this before but i will say it again, my copy of bandwagon is so highlighted with greens/yellows/pinks and orange and some blues, that i believe its visible from space and in the dark

Being newly banded w/plication (but not yet filled) I can tell when I am full or had enough to eat by my bodys (signs of fullness). Mine are small hiccups or a small burp. What are your signs of being full or had enough to eat?

sounds okay. but all drs are different. i was not allowed baked potatoes or peanut butter on my mushy/real soft foods. also include sf applesauce, sf popsicles and sf pudding. just a little bit more and you will move on to different foods. stick to it the best you can. i lived on tuna w/ff mayo and refried beans and (i didnt have chicken salad until 3 weeks post op so ask ur dr for specifics) doing great. just keep hanging in there.

sneezing toddy? that is your signature now GF

you will kha, you will experience that (and more or different) soon enough. i guess we are all different. but the small hiccup is what lets me know, hey woman, your done. i can eat 1/2-3/4 and that is it at the moment. i make an effort not to go over that amount. (dont worry about resturants and what could or couldnt happen). just focus on getting there with the band and getting it. you have a great attitude. you will succeed.

(me too after about 1/2 cup. like after a thanksgiving dinner. you couldnt eat another bite). what a great feeling huh?

8 bags of 5lb sugar from me

Karen, thank you for a wonderful response to me. that means so much to me. I am trying very hard. I really am. Just watching/listening to my body for all signs. Thank you again (((hugs))))

i have been heavy and then lost it all and of course regained. my hub desired me regardless. i felt better about (ME) when i lost weight and felt more (alive). by dressing up and be more outgoing. i feel men are attracted to women for many different reasons. but real men are attracted to (a woman) because of whom she is. not her size. and that goes for a woman also. i could be a size 2, gorgeous 6ft blonde w/big fake boobs but a attitude like my sheet dont stink or something, yeah i am hot but a horrible person. all in the eyes of the (beholder). your wife loves YOU. and you love HER. per marriage vows, better or worse/sickness and health..

the hardest thing to do is take the first step and you have. well done. now begin your journey. the past is gone and never to return. not even with a magic wand. just stay focused and be positive.

hi shan, congrats on your surgey and i hope you are doing well

hey, dont give up...you are this close...

i am in raleigh and had surgery in june. how are you??