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To those asking I was banded on Jan. 2nd and feel great. I am 3 weeks out tomorrow n felt back to normal on day 7. I had a huge appetite on that day n thank God the doc okayed me for blended food cause the protein was a big help. He told me on that day to start exercising n to drink lots of water. I have not got a fill yet n have been eating about 1 cup of food 3-4 Times a day. I feel pretty satisfied for the most part. Just been trying to learn to eat between 20-30 min.

Lol. That's cute

Thanks for the responses. I used to take hard boiled eggs to work before to get me through till lunch. Any one have problems with that. I can't see myself being able sit n have a 30 min. Breakfast on . A ten min. Break.

I don't go back to work for another 4 weeks but am wondering who out there has ideas on eating breakfast before work or during work. I start work at 5am n I go to lunch at 10:00 a.m. I have a 10 min break in between but I don't want to wait until 10 to eat breakfast. I would normally get hungry at about 7 am.

I week liquid 1 week mushy 1 week soft I'm on my 3rd week now but I'm gonna call my doc to see if week 4 I can go to solid although I have read up to six weeks on post op diets.

Wow that is great. My kids have been wanting to go to a buffet n I keep saying no cause I don't wanna pay 12 bucks for myself n only eat soup. I didn't know we could eat at child price either. The memories we have from eating at buffets. I would eat till my tummy ached. I hated that feeling

Congratulations to all us January bandsters!!! Good luck to all our future weight loss journey. Down 23lbs n counting.

Does insurance cover tummy tucks. I've heard yes but how does this work?

My doc told me I could take up to six weeks so I said sweeeeeet n took total advantage of it. 4 more weeks to go!!!

My parents also made me overeat. I would have to finish the food on my plate. I don't know why I didn't follow that same example on my kids but I'm glad I didn't. My kids are pretty healthy n not picky eaters. They will eat healthy as long as I cook healthy. As a matter of fact I have a 20 year old 5'1 daughter who is vegan n weighs 106. Good for her.

My doc told me with the band the weight loss would b slow. Like being on a diet. My psychologist told me to start a to do box n every time I felt like eating out of boredom to pull out something to do instead. Keep your portions small as suggested by your doc or nut n include lots of protein.

How many days post-op r u?

Love the success stories on this thread n thanks for starting it. I'm 2 weeks post op n down 20 lbs. 90 more to go. To a brand New me in 2013. Can't wait to see what this year has in store for me!!

I know what you mean. Congrats on your weight loss

Have lots of protein. Follow your docs orders but I was allowed stuff like nonfat plain yogurt, protein shakes, cream of wheat, non fat milk, sugar free pudding, n non fat powder milk for the added protein, to enrich your milk. I didn't really have an appetite till day 6 post op n felt really hungry on day 7. Day 7 I saw my doc n he allowed me to have blended foods. He said mostly protein, lots of water, n start exercise. The blended protein has been great for me n has kept me satisfied. I just have trouble with recipes n trying to figure out what to blend with my chicken, Turkey, n fish with. No red meat for me yet.

I'm 15 days post op n am wondering; how do I know when to get a fill? I guess I'll feel hungry but I don't get it. If we're eating small portions shouldn't we get use to that n not need a fill. My doc said he gave me a small fill at time of surgery and I'll get a fill @ 4 weeks post op. So I've been eating 1 cup of food about 3 times a day n 1 snack a day (bout 1/2 a cup or fruit blended) I make sure most of it is protein n I pretty much feel satisfied. When I get hungry I eat. Why would I all of a sudden start feeling extra hungry again? Honestly I'm a little scared to get a fill because I don't want to get that stuck feeling ( whatever that is) n I read peeps say their band is too tight n what not. I know if I tried I could eat more but I'm stopping at my 1 cup limit.