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Um... ONLY 10 lbs since surgery?!? That's over 2 lbs a week! You are completely on track. You know how much willpower it takes to lose 10 lbs with zero restriction whatsoever? you're doing a great job! I am not exactly sure how much I've lost since surgery day. A couple weeks after surgery I gained almost 8lbs despite following doctors orders. Since then I have lost that 8lbs i gained, plus lost another 1 lb. Happy with that for now. We have to remember the band is slow. If we are losing 1-2 lbs a week, that's a success! Heck... If you're not gaining in the first couple months that's a success.

Thank you for all the advice guys. It makes me feel a lot better knowing what to expect. I will let the dr know about my fear and hopefully she will be gentle with me. :-x

I went on three flights in the past week and had no issue with airport security. Never thought about them seeing my band on the scanner... Lol. Funny.

I saw a similar recipe on here but thought I would post it. I used to make an unhealthier version pre band but have modified it. PITA PIZZA Ingredients: - reduced fat mozzarella cheese - pinch of olive oil - pinch of minced garlic - thinly sliced mushrooms - ground turkey (Italian seasoned Jenny o) - pizza sauce - mini wheat pita - dried basil - dried oregano Directions: - pre heat oven to 375 degrees - brown 1/4 cup ground turkey - spread olive oil on 1 mini pita - top pita with 2 tbsp pizza sauce and pinch of minced garlic - put on your other toppings including Browned ground turkey - sprinkle cheese, oregano and basil on top - put in oven for 10-15 minutes Yummy

Sleepyone - thanks. Yes, I think now that so many are on regular foods and are healed, they're not on as much. I guess im starting to wean myself off posting as much too, but i still need the support. I have my fill on Thursday and I'm VERY afraid it will be painful. I have fear of needles. Also, I feel like I am learning what and how to eat with no restriction... Once I have it I hope I'm not getting stuck all the time. But I am excited not to be starving every 2 hours. My day.. Breakfast - 3/4cup strawberry Greek yogurt Snack - 8oz skim milk Lunch - 1 mini pita pizza (had reduced fat mozzarella, minced garlic, mushrooms and ground turkey as toppings.. YUM), 2 strawberries Snack - 5oz peach yogurt Dinner - 1/2cup tortilla soup, 1/2cup tilapia with mango salsa It's 10pm and I am starving!!! Water isn't helping. Didn't do exercise. Need to get back in a routine so bad.

Wow! Great job! You should be very proud of your accomplishment. Go get yourself a massage or some new clothes.

Congrats Lulu!

No, I never cheated on the pre op diet. Don't even allow yourself to think it is an option. Call your bariatric nurse or doctor when you have a weak moment. They understand how tough this is on patients and are a good support. Hang in there.

Wow, that's great! It's funny how much a difference every few lbs makes. I cannot imagine how good I'll feel when I reach my goal weight. My hunger has been pretty bad today. Only staying full for 2 hours at a time. Guess I will have a snack. Hope I feel differently after my fill this week too. Does anyone know if you have to be on liquids the day of/after a fill? My doctor never said anything about that.

WOW! I love your story! When I hear how well you are all doing it inspires me to keep going. One month out, I am being social again. I am becoming more physically active. I have not weighed myself in a few weeks but last month I bought size 20 Bermuda shorts... Now the size 18 Bermuda shorts are too big! I went on a cruise and wore a tank top in public for the first time in years. I know the weight loss will slow down at some point but I am starting to feel good about myself for the first time in a long time.

Thank you! Looks like you are doing great as well. Where are the other girls?! I am finally back home. Fun trip but anxious to get back on track again. Went to grocery store tonight to pick up fruits, veggies, ground turkey, light dressing, yogurt and whole wheat pitas. Will post tomorrow.

I remember at a pre op appointment, I told my nutritionist I was sad at the thought of never eating pizza again. She laughed and said "who said you could never have pizza again? You'll just have 1 piece instead of 4!" that made me happy. Haha. Haven't tried pizza post band yet but I heard thin crust is easier. Cant wait to try pita pizza soon.

Sorry you are feeling frustrated. I hear cranberry juice helps with UTI's. Also please make sure you are drinking a ton of water.

Thank you truthfully I lost the majority of that during the 6 month supervised diet. I wasn't super strict on myself but I cut out fast food, pop, and started cooking for the first time in my life. I joined a gym, and made sure to exercise 5 days a week. Now just trying to stick to a strict band diet and keep up the exercise. So far so good.

I agree. I am about 5 weeks post op and the amount of information and opinions out there really can make your head spin. Educate yourself on the basics and remember that ultimately, it's about what works for YOU. Do not expect perfection of yourself.

Sorry if TMI but I woke up this morning and struggled to have a BM for an hour. Nothing came out. It was very painful and when I felt what was going on back there (gross I know), it was a hard mass. This happened on my pre op liquid diet and after taking stool softeners for 2 days it eventually broke up & passed. I thought when I was on soft foods it would be better but.. No.. What can I do? Am I allowed to have a couple of stool softener gel tabs at this point? Any home remedies?

Thank you for all the suggestions! I had no idea this was such a common problem with bandsters. I have started taking stool softeners daily, miralax (my doctor said I have to take one if I haven't had a BM in 2 days) and upping my Water. I need to try flax seed. But so far things have been a lot better. Kim, exact same thing happened to me. The pain was excruciating, so I know how you feel. When after several enemas a nurse tells you she has to manually "break up" the stool that's all the way up in your lower colon.... It's not pretty. lol.

Has anyone tried Aqua Zumba?

Hi all! Back in Miami from my cruise. Relieved to be away from the buffets, alcohol and cigarette smoking. I did so-so with my eating. It was hard. Every day I had a treat - one day I had 1/2 piece of key lime pie in key west, another day 1/4 piece of cheesecake, and then another day 3 chocolate covered strawberries. I also had a glass of pineapple juice each day instead of a cocktail. I feel kinda bad for eating all that stuff but trying not to get down on myself. When I feel guilty it just makes me want to eat MORE. I am proud of mysef for being active every day, walking lots, having only 1cup portions, eating protein first and having no breads of fried foods. Before the band, I wouldn't gorged myself at the buffet ALL DAY and had 2 or 3 margaritas a day. Why has this thread been so quiet?! How's everyone doing?

The liquid diet is the hardest part. It was hell for me too, physically and mentally. Trust me it gets better. Don't allow yourself to bend the rules. You can do this!

Thanks ladies! I am in Miami now and getting on the cruise ship tomorrow afternoon. Thought I may as well pop in tonight. I am being very careful but I am allowing myself one "treat" a day on this vacation. For example when we dock in Key West I am allowing myself some key lime pie. I feel like i am losing weight pretty rapidly and am STARVING often. Maybe i need to eat mre... Cuz I rarely eat an entire cup in a sitting ( i lose interest). Sleepy one - I am not sure what your doctor considers mushies. It could be pureed food or soft foods. I started w/ Greek yogurt, chilis, anything ground/shredded in a crockpot with BBQ sauce or Italian dressing. Here is what I did today: Breakfast - 1/2c Greek yogurt lunch - 1/4c tuna salad, 1/2 banana dinner - 1/4c spare rib, 1/4c salmon, 1/4c potato/veggies, 1tbsp bread pudding

Thank you ladies!! I am proud of you all. We are all doing very well, and lord knows that isn't easy.

Thanks for the ideas. whymomwhy - Is there any food you have had trouble with? Breakfast - 1/2cup activia lunch - 1/2cup wendys beef chili, 2 saltine crackers dinner - 1/2cup baked turkey, 1/4cup veggies, 1/4cup mashed potatoes with gravy snack - 1/2cup greek yogurt My appetite was really bad today... I dont think I am eating enough. I am going on a cruise tomorrow and will be back on Monday. I wish I could have had more time on solids before the cruise to try regular foods out. I am gonna have to chew chew chew. Have a great week ladies.