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So I went to the Christmas party last night. Did really well. Kept myself busy with company. But i came home with the horrible pain on my left side. Knew it was gas. I couldn't even move. I got the heating pad and laid down. It went away quickly. Thank goodness. But the really good news is that I slept on my left side and when I woke up early this morning I decided to try and go back to sleep on my tummy and it was the best! I'm so exited! I'm finally get back to my old sleeping habits!!! Now to start fighting the feeling of hungry. My appetite finally decided to come back! Sipping on hot tea and drinking water def helped yesterday. Going to keep fighting it! I will not let my mind win!!!! I'm in i to win it! Haha

Thanks!!!!

Basically like what everyone else said just when u feel well enough! My hubby was banded first and it only took him 4 days. Then I was banded a few weeks later only 11 days post op. I felt ready on day 5 we tried I hurt changed positions and was perfectly fine after that! Haha

Yes completely normal and I agree with honk. Try to spread it out and just keep drinking water in between or some hot tea!

That's great! Keep up the good work.

Not having to be around all the delicious foods and sweets that will tempt me so early on in my journey! Haha I know there will come a time when I will have to face that but I def don't think I'm mentally strong enough now to fight it. But who knows I might be! All I know is I don't even have to worry about it! I will miss being "home" for Xmas this year but being banded was def well worth it! There will be many more! How did u guys make it thru your first holiday being banded and how long after being banded did it come about?

Also I was told wine is better than beer. Stay away from carbonated if possible. I heard its painful!

So I've been doing really well with sticking to my diet of what now consist of creamy soups. I'm still trying to force down food cause I'm not really hungry. I mean if I haven't eaten in a while my tummy growls and I take one bite and feel satisfied basically. Haven't hit the "starvation" mode yet. Today is post op day 10 and I assumed I would feel it by now. I'm glad I dont feel it yet too but on the other hand it's making it difficult to eat. Anyway I woke up feeling much better yesterday. Still having trouble sleeping on my sides which I'm a side and tummy sleeper. So I've mostly stay on my back and occasionally roll to my right not for long but I'm miserable when I wake up due to being a new back sleeper. To add to it I went out to my car to leave for work and the tire was flat. Couldn't change it cause I can't lift over 15lbs so I preceded to drive the truck which the battery was dead. Well I managed to get the air compressor and fill my tire up. Made it to work not too late and thought ok this is normally when I would be reaching for a candy bar. Just the answer to a bad day. Well I didn't even think about it which I was proud of myself. Fast forward thru the day on the way home from my patients doctors appt the mom was hungry so she stopped and got a small burger and fries to eat on the way home. Fries yet being another weakness of mine I managed to keep thinking about how I couldn't eat it and keeping my mind off the smell and sound of crunchy. It was tough but I managed. Then I got home and 2 minutes later my hubby's friend walked in with a pizza and breadsticks... I thought I was going to lose it. Now I'm still not starving but the smell def had my appetite stirred up. I quietly went to my room watched tv didn't eat dinner cause i felt like I couldn't go out into the living room smelling that and fighting the urge. It just ticked me off. So I guess the lack of sleep and calories are finally catching up and I'm so tired of everything now. We have a room mate and I've been mentioning to my hubby about amazing him to move out which we haven't done but after last night with being emotional that just added to it. I want to be alone (with my hubby) and I can't even do that. So I was asleep by 7pm without eating dinner all because I smelt pizza and that pissed me off. I know they weren't trying to inconsiderate and it's not like they need to be on the same diet I just have to find a way to deal with all of this while I'm still new at it. All of this is still fresh to me. Cause 2 week ago I was eating all that. And I know I will be able to eat again and even pizza in moderation and the right way if I want to but last night my emotions got the best of me. The only thing I'm proud of yesterday tat even thru all the pity party yesterday I don't once think about eating something sweet or junky! I haven't had sweets in 24 day and I promised myself if I can hold out til Xmas I will make myself something small for a reward. I think I deserve at least that! Sorry I just needed to get this off my chest and I don't think anyone else would understand! Sorry for such a long story!

Well that's good to know I'm not alone. I mean I should of eaten something (not pizza obviously) bc I didn't get anywhere near enough calories but I felt like if I would of went out there and smelt it I would of either give in and tried it or I would of went psycho on someone. Lol!!! Thanks for the encouragement! I guess I need to here that I'm doing good!

See told u!!!!! That's what I've been doing! :-) glad u found something!

Thanks guys! And he has been pretty good to me. He's been trying to keep the "bad" foods away which haven't been many. Mostly just the pizza last night! I think he realized that it bothered me! We haven't really had a chance to talk about it but we will. He's a huge support! He is also banded! So this was his first time eating pizza since he was banded. I don't want to take away from his rewards. We will figure it out I'm sure! Thank you guys so much! I'm trying hang tough. It's difficult though!!!!

That's great! Glad it's going well!

No pain no gain right guys? :-) haha

That's def how I feel right now! I've been making dinner for my hubby and haven't really had any desires. Now I'm finally starting to get my appetite back but I'm also afraid like u julie! Haha I have a holiday party tomorrow to attend but I feel like I will be fine! I def have the want power. The want to be healthy and get this weight off for good! Thank u ladies!

So I'm feeling much better! Pain is gone for the most part. Still having some gas issues but not enough to keep me from actually eating! Now that I'm off the protein shakes I feel so much better! Guess they def were my enemy. Still trying to work on increasing my caloric intake and water intake. I used to drink 64oz of water before the surgery now I think I'm finally up to half of that. I still have yet to feel true hunger so therefore it's still hard to get in what I need. I'm just doing it bc I know I need the calories! I'm onto creamy soups! I made this lasagna soup for lunch today can't wait to try it! Then for dinner I'm going to make burritos for my hubby so I think. I might make me some enchilada soup or taco soup! Everything being blended of course! The only thing I actually have had that isn't on the list yet is eggs which I have made an egg salad with. Very much mushy. Just having a hard time thinking of breakfast items! I'm down 14lbs and hoping that my success continues! Just wanted to share my feeling better story so that other that have had surgery after me know there is the days when u will start to feel better!!!!!

Of course I just made it up! Lol it's the high Fiber creamy basil soup from progresso 2 oz of turkey sausage(that's all I had) 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese as I cup of cottage cheese. I cooked the sausage with a little bit of the soup then melted the cheese at the end. Then I blended everything together. It's pretty tasty. I think mozzarella cheese would be good too but I didn't have any. Makes a little of 3 1 cup servings. Each serving consist of 182 calories 6g fat 15 G Protein 4 gm of fiber and 17.7 carbs. I would of also added some type of veggies like spinach if I had it but I didn't have time to go to the store!

Count your calories! That will def help!!!

Congrats! Anything is good. The goal I believe is 1-2lb a week. But I think as long as you're trying and losing it doesn't really matter! Keep up the good work!!