Rashad

I was banded on June 8 in Acuna by Dr. Rodriguez. It was absolutely a wonderful experience. All of the staff in Mexico were wonderful. All of the females were playing with our 11-month-old son the whole time. The friendliness of everyone there really made it an easy experience. I cannot remember much before surgery. I just remember waking up asking my wife stupid questions. I wasn't in much pain. I knew I had the surgery, because I could feel a little tightness in my stomach. But other than that, it really went by fast. My doctor told me that out of all of his patients that week, I was by far the easiest one. Don't know if it had to do with the pre-op diet or not. I only did about 8 days, not the 2 weeks I was supposed to do. Maybe the fact that I don't drink helped? I have no idea. Either way, he said I was VERY easy. The night before, we were told we can eat whatever we want. You better believe I got my groove on. I took the wife to the Cheesecake Factory in San Antonio. I don't know HOW much bread I had. I do know I had a lot of it. I ordered a double cheeseburger with fries. I also ordered 2 different Desserts to go. It was so so good I can taste it to this day. lol Anyway, here I am, 9 days post-op. I have lost about 15 lbs. since surgery. I have been doing pretty well. I wanted to kick myself the other day because I had some sugar free pudding and I'm still on liquids. I haven't been having as much Protein as I should be though. I have to step it up. This low card Protein Drink is just so disgusting that it is making me sick. I guess I'll order powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury or something. I haven't felt much pain whatsoever. My incisions are still healing, but other than that, I wouldn't even know the band is there if I didn't know I have it. In the beginning, I'd get full off of 4 oz. of Water and protein. Now, there is MUCH less restriction. But I still can't see myself eating NEARLY as much as I used to when I am out of the post-op diet phase. I haven't even been really tempted by any junk food yet. If anything, the band has taught me to be discipline. Actually, the pre-op phase did that. Now, I don't know if I don't eat bad foods because I am strong or because I don't want to lose my investment. Anyway, good luck to anyone else who HAS taken this journey or who PLANS to take this journey.

I'm craving something sweet, but can only have about 30 carbs a day. I have a recipe for cheesecake from George Stella's "Livin' Low Carb" book. I've had it before, and it was pretty good. Will it be ok for me to eat this, or do I have to worry about the fat content? Thanks!

I'm craving something sweet, but can only have about 30 carbs a day. I have a recipe for cheesecake from George Stella's "Livin' Low Carb" book. I've had it before, and it was pretty good. Will it be ok for me to eat this, or do I have to worry about the fat content? Thanks!

Add me: June 8!

How's everything going? My name is Rashad and I live in Florida. My wife, son, and I are moving to Fort Worth in June. I browsed these forums a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to decide whether or not to get the band. I decided I'd do it. Mine is scheduled for June 8, 2007 with Dr. Rodriguez in Mexico. I am very excited, just ready to get it over with. I am looking forward to my "new" life. Any pointers? How has everyone here done with their Lap-Band? Do you really think it was the way to go? Thanks in advance!