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Today was my 1st day back to work it went well glad I prepared everything the night b4. I was super busy at work so not as hungry as usual so that was good. Half way through the day my main incision started to hurt and it was like a burning sensation it became uncomfortable. I figured I was just doing to much so I just kinda took it easy after that. But overall a good day back at work. Hope everyone else had a great day.....

Hey Brittney I can't start my mushies until this friday btu I have already made a list mashed potato, mashed sweet potatos, yogurt, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese. Other then that I open for ideas. As far as being hungry it's getting btr I drink a Protein shake in the morning and I take a protein shot for lunch which helps with hunger. I drink tons of Water and Powerade zero and then a another protein shake. I also have pudding that has protein in it it's delightful. I also snack on crushed ice and sugar free Jello. Im 10 days post op today and I can honestly say each day things tend to get btr. Hope it helps and good luck at you dr apt....

Your welsome Tray I havent had that orange one but the berry and grape don't taste to bad. I have a six star protein shot today I found at walgreens$2.50 28g of protein and 0 calories but it tasted horrible. So I think im going to have to order more shots from amazon... [

Tray I got mine at my dr's office they have a store inside there office full of bariactric friendly foods and protein. They also have a larger (looks like a large test tube) shot with 42 grams of protein will try that one next just needed to make sure it tasted ok. But I just looked right now and I found it on amazon search Sunkist protein shot it looks like a little 5hr energy shot. It's kinda thick but the taste isn't that bad. They are actually cheaper on amazon I pd $3 for mine and amazon they are $2.59 so I will be getting them there from now on. I was going to check costco too. Will let you know i don't know where your at so im not sure if you have a costco. hope it helps..... Hey Twin well good luck on your dr apt hope everything goes great and keep us posted on it. I also have been feeling nauseous just today it's linda frustrating becuz when I get that way I dont want to move or be touched. I took some medicine that the dr gave me for it but it's not helping ugh... Hope you get to feeling better. You should ask your dr about it and then let me know lol.... Have a great night everybody off to dreamland i go......

I also wanted to tell you guys friends nad family are very supportive but only you guys know what Im going through so thank you being here and responding. We are on this journey together it may get a little bumpy at times but thats when I need ya the most. WE GOT THIS!!!

Well tomorrow is my 1st day back to work since surgery kinda lookinf forward to it. I have been in the house for to long. I packed a lunch bag and an extra bag with Water, Powerade zero and cottage cheese. Im taking my Protein shaker and extra portein to make through out the day. I just want to be prepared for when my tummy starts to growl. I even went and got extra sunkist protein shots for a quick shot of protein they are actually pretty good and seem to do the trick. They have 24grams of protein and it looks like a 5hr energy shot so they are easy to take if you dnt have time for a snack or Protein shake. Had a nice relaxing week off time to get back in the swing of things. I weighed myself this morning just becuz lol I lost 2lbs since friday at the dr. I proud. I have started to exercise a little bit at a time trying to work it back in. I also purchased a jogging stroller for when it's time to go walking/jogging at the park. Im super pumped about this life style change. You can't really tell of my weight loss physiaclly but mentally i feel it and Im finally on the right track. I hope everybody going back to work tomorrow is ready and prepared and has a great day!!!!! WE GOT THIS!!!!

I was banded on the 23rd and Im still having a little bit of trouble bending it doesn't hurt it's just uncomfortable. Im not going back to work until monday. I went to the dr yesterday and then shopping all day. I woke up today and i was so tired and didn't feel like doing anything I had no energy. Im not sure if being home for the past week and doing nothing but resting and then finally getting out and do something took alot out of me or what. But I can't have that. I took all my Vitamins and drank a protien shake amd still nothing. Im not allowed to lift anything heavy or do tummy exercises and im supposed to try and limited time i have to bend if i can until my port is settled. mwest when i came home for the 1st 4 days i slept on an incline with like 6 pillows under me it helped. You have to get out of bed slowly but each day gets better. Keep your head up and make sure you walk and drink your liquids. We r here if ya need us. We got this!!!!

That's AWESOME!!!! So proud of us WE CAN DO THIS!!! Before the lap band lol my scale and I weren't seeing eye to eye so I took the battery out lol im so silly. But the day I came home from the hospital I put the battery back in and now the scale and i are on better terms.... OPERATION GET SKINNY AND HEALTHY LET'S GO

Hey Tray yes when i got my band my dr took out my gall bladder due to it being inflamed. But I found out what the pain was it's gas. I went to the dr and I had to take xray to check my band and make sure it's ok and dr told me thats what it is. So im just going to taking deep breaths and more gasx. Also my dr told me I would be ready for a fill in 2-3 weeks. I guess thats a good thing. My dr also told me I can start eating chunky Soups like with veggies or meat. He made my day!!!! Still having some discomfort sitting for long periods at a time due to my port it's in the middle and still sore. But dr said everything looks great. Lost 10lbs in a week he was ok with that. So all in all good visit!!! Hope everyone is having a great day!!!!!!

Also I wanted to say CONGRATS to you guys for being banded a week! WAY TO GO !!!!

Oh no Im so sorry you guys had a bad day! Im hoping you guys get plenty of rest and hope you feel better. I was supposed to go back to work last Tuesday but I knew I wasn't ready I was still relying on my meds so I talked to my boss and figured I would start fresh on Monday. Today was my 1st day to drive it felt diff to me. I felt uncomfortable right in the middle of my chest. I don't know i tried to move and adjust just couldn't get comfortable. Tomorrow is my follow up with my dr so hope everything goes well. I have been having this sharp pain in my side of my stomach when i cough or laugh or take a deep breath thought it was gas so i took gasx but it didn't help still hurts. Any ideas?

Thats awesome!!! I can't wait for that day!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Ok so today I started my restore powder I put it in my protein shake. It's very different to say the least. Does anyone else use restore powder? Any other good ideas on what to mix it in (liquid only)?

I struggle with self acceptance and Im not sure y? I hoping with the weight loss and more respect for myself this will no longer be an issue. I have always wanted to fit in with my girlfriends but I feel I stand out like a sore thumb. I used to be a social butterfly and now a days im a hermet crab. I struggle with being around a crowd of people It makes me very anxious. Im not my normal bubbly friendly self. Im shy quiet and come off rude and snobby but by no means am I any of that. With this weight loss journey im on im hopping to find me again. Lose weight and gain self acceptance and I know I can do it with support and motivation. And When I go out I can feel great and have a good time instead of worrying about hiding my fat rolls or when I sit down can you see my back fat.....My goal is to go out have fun for me and no one else and look great doing it...... Being a single mom I don't go out often so this will be all new to me again. It's a chore to get me to go to the store then I have to worry about what Im going to wear (not to look cute) just to make sure I don't look like a clown in clothes that are to tight or that don't fit me. I usually wear jeans and an oversized t-shirt that way Im covered and don't feel suffocated. So im just kinda of rambling on then point of my blog is to gain self acceptance back. I have taken responsibility for me being overweight and out of shape now I want my self acceptance back and I WILL GET IT!!!!

Hey Tray im looking forward to going out to dinner and eating off the kids menu. My friends have already said that I won't be any fun to go out to dinner with....How long did it take you to go out to eat after your band?

From Houston,TX Banded 3-23-12 and loving it 16lbs down

I totally agree with you about rice im white but I love rice pasta and bread lol. I have been searching the internet for a safe rice or safe pasta. I came across some soy pasta it's worth a shot. However we are all in the same boat and no what we can and can't have but your only human if you fell off we are here to help you get back on your bike and keeping going. We have to stick together not point out our mistakes. So Glori I thinking your doing great just keep your eye on the prize and we can do this. We will be able to have food again just a matter of time. You guys are going to have to make these "Pastelillos" for me they sound so yummy.......Keep it up!!!! No turning back!!!!!

So with this new journey that im on i have been thinking alot about bathing suit shopping. Keeping in mind i haven't owned a bathing suit in about 8 years. When ever we go to the beach or lake i usually wear tank top and shorts no big deal or I just don't go becuz lets be real im a bigger person and i sweat in heat and i hate to be hot. So with my on day 4 of my post op and 16lbs lighter im looking toward summer and all the fun things i plan on doing with my 2y/o son. On the other hand how comfortable am I going to be showing off that much skin?? My 1st reaction is like HELL YEA!! show off my hard work but I didn't do it for anybody but me. So im struggling mentally what kind of bathing suit will i get? will i still cover up? how comfortable will i feel? So much to think about..... But im really missing the big picture here I WILL FINALLY HAVE OPTIONS!!!!!! Like b4 going in2 a store like lane bryant and spending $100 on a swim suit that i don't really like or going into a store and just getting a plain black one that supposed to hide everything. Now I will be able to go into diff stores try on whatever I want and in diff colors and won't have to pay extra for the bigger size!!!! So excited for that!!!!!

You are so crazy Twin lmbo but you know that sounds so good I probably would have done the same thing! I miss pizza like mad!! My dr told me I can no longer eat bread, pasta or rice. I feel im going through a really hard break up with that. I need to find something to replace that void. My sister came over today eating Chik fil a right in front of me like nothing. I wanted to choke her narrow behind but i held back thinking that when her butt starts to jiggle and Im looking awesome then i will be #WINNING.

Ok Twin you have got to tell me what snack you had? I have been dying for some cheese it'z lol. That just makes you human. You know what you have to do and I think you have been doing great!! Thats what we are here for support! No worries just keeping going and we can get through the rough patch(liquid diet) and on to regular food in a couple of weeks. Everyone deserves a cheat!!!!

Im so glad to here your doing great!!! Sounds like your on the right path we just need to stick together and support each other since we all know what we are going through. Im often on here when im having a moment where im hungry or irritated and I read ppl's post and know that im not alone and that I can get through this so it does help alot just to post something little about your day and how your doing you never know who you are helping.......Keep in Touch.....Keep up the great work!!!!

Wow thats great that you have support with your kiddos! I know how that is. Well today is 4 day post op and Im feeling the best yet. No pain and no gas pain. I actually had coffee earlier and took my Vitamins and cleaned the house up a bit and did some laundry. I was burning calories and drinking Water I actually felt great. One of my bandages fell off which i was scared to look at but it's not that bad. Now sitting here on the computer drinking a caramel Protein shake it's super good and realxing before I start making dinner for my son and bath time. Your lucky I have to be on 2 weeks of liquids b4 I can start mushy food. But yes Im looking forward to scramble eggs myself. Well stay in touch hope you have a speedy recovery!

My dr and his office staff were very strict on my post op diet. Im supposed to have nothing but liquid powerade zero. vitamin water zero, water, sugar free jello and protein shakes. I have yet to go to the store and get another flavor besides vanilla of protein mix. Im already tired of vanilla. But beside that I have been reading other ideas on here about what everyone is eating post op and Im like how can they eat that??? IM HUNGRY im not going to lie my stomach starts to growl and my ming starts to wonder about food. This is something Im going to have to overcome on my weight loss journey however I can't kill myself and torture myself I just have to be a little bit more creative with my choices. Im not saying this road is going to be easy but it will be worth it. I had some soupy cream of wheat yesterday I had maybe 4 bites of it and had to put it away and when i came back it had thicken up and when I was eating it I wasn't feeling as satisfied and I felt very uncomfortable afterwards. So today I think im will take things slower. Im going to have my morning protien shake but this time im going to put in a tablespoon of sugar free flavored coffee creamer.

I want to take them off too but Im scared. I know it's going to feel so much btr once it's off...... So how is your protein intake going?

No I haven't touched my bandages I have a follow up with my dr on Friday so I hope it all goes well and he changes the bandages or takes them off...