ThomasLeroy

I got to start my mushy foods today, had some scrambled eggs this morning and they were awesome. Not feeling too much restriction yet, but I have not had any fills yet. Trying not to overdo it. If I ever have to drink another Protein shake it will be too soon....lol!

2 weeks out today, So now I get to eat some real food. Mushy food....but real food. After a month of liquids I had scrambled eggs this morning and they tasted awesome.

I'm 2 weeks out today from my surgery and though I am still sleeping a bit longer than usual. Its amazing how good I actually do feel.

My doctor told me it will take at least 6 weeks to fully heal from the surgery, so give yourself som more time. I sleep a lot too.

I just got my bill from the surgery.... $31,266.89. We shall see how much Medicare covers, I'm on disability. I almost fainted when I saw it...lol. Its only 3k less than what I bought my house for 20 years back.

Ok curious.....Pork Rinds? Can anyone eat them without them getting stuck?

I bought chewable Multivitamins, I bought the ones for kids because they had the same stuff in them and were $3 dollars cheaper than the 'adult' ones. So it looks like I have fun animal shapes for the next couple of months. How long do I have to keep grinding up my pills? Forever? I know Vitamin pills are big but what about asprin or other pain killers?

A little humor...for my fellow bandsters.

I always was a fan of beef jerky or even slim jims before my banding, I know the sodium is too high. But can you eat either of these after? I'm sure the jerky is a no, but not sure about the old Slim Jim...color me addicted.

Cool...another high protein snack I can have. I will definitely chew, chew, chew. Hey...I'm Thomas the Train. LOL!

I am doing real well, been 8 days since I was banded and I feel 90% normal. Still some twinges depending how I move, plus I still get that brick in my tummy feeling from time to time. But its going a lot better than I could have hoped. My kids and my best friends keep telling me I look like I'm losing weight, but its hard to tell being such a big guy.

Yeah...I had that for the first couple of days. Trust me you will feel loads better a couple days from now. And sleep as much as your body tells you too, I slept like crazy and always felt better everytime I got up.

I got a lot of nice literature for my lap-band diet from the Life Help Center in St. Anthony's Hospital here in St. Pete, FL. I looked to see if they had the infromation online so I could link it. But could not find it. If you give them a call they might mail you a diet guide, its has a lot of good meal plans in there.

I start my pureed phase on Tuesday the 17th of July. Then I have to be on it for two weeks, then I get to switch to regular foods.

Congrats to you! I am anxiously awaiting my first barrier to break.

These are the things I am allowed on my pureed phase Proteins Ground Turkey or chicken Fish/Tuna cheese or Soy Cheese 1 egg or 2 egg whites or 1/4 cup of Egg Beaters Thin Deli meat - no beef Cottage Cheese Tofu Fage Greek strained yogurt, fat free Dairy Smooth Light Yogurt Skim Milk or 1 percent sugar free pudding Light Yougurt Drink Fruits/Veggies/Starch Applesauce, unsweetened Mashed Pears, no syrup 4 inches banana, mashed Mashed Potato or Sweet Potato Pureed Butternut Squash Low Fat Creamed Soups - use 1% milk Cooked Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat or farina Mashed Beans Fat Butter, margarine, mayonnaise or oil (1tsp) Light Margarine, Light salad Dressing, Fat-Free Gravy or Light Mayo (1 Tbs) I hope this helps!

I have not had any drinks as of yet. I might try a vodka and cranberry this weekend see how that goes.

They just did a study on this very thing... http://news.yahoo.com/may-drink-more-weight-loss-surgery-study-160607502.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CQHsfxP6TwALaHQtDMD Check it out.

I was banded 7 days ago, although I don't have gas pains, I do burp more frequently than I used to. Plus I still have this brick in my stomach feeling that won't go away.

Thats it....straight shots. LOL!

I am certainly gonna miss my drink of choice. Cap'n & Coke. But Jeager shots have no carbonation...lol. (I know I'm terrible.)

Wondering the same thing....I like to have a cocktail...or three with friends on the weekends.

I just mixed mine in a shotglass with some Gatorade....it got it down,

Had my surgery Tuesday and I was sleeping on my side last night with no discomfort. Still a little sore but feel loads better than I did on the 4th.

2 days post op and I was able to get my first protein shake down. Burping a lot, gonna have to get some Gas-X. Pain around the midsection not to tragic, just feels like someone punched me real hard.