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First of all I will introduce myself, I am new to the boards and to the band. I was banded on May 16, 2007. I went to see the dietitian today for the first time--because if some other issues I never met with her before. She said I was doing good, except I was still eating a little too much. I have been eating about 1/2c Protein and then 1/2 cup veggies for lunch and dinner. For Breakfast I usually have these 3 little veggie bites from Boca that are very soft and mashable. Usually before bed I will have a little bit (like 1/4 cup) of peaches or mandarin oranges again, cut/mashe up. She said I shouldn't have any Snacks at all. And occasionally I will have a mini babybel lite or some soy crisps broken up and chewed really well. That way I have been hitting about 80g of protein per day and staying at about 700-1100 calories. She also said to try and eat starch with my meal like mashed potatoes, toast or cream of wheat... Okay now here is my question? Do I have to? Especially since I am eating enough protein? She wants me to supplement with Protein powder or drinks... Which seems unnecessary to me... She said to have more of a "balance." I just find bread, Pasta and potatoes to be trigger foods for me. I have so far never gotten hungry.. granted I do sometimes have a 50-100 calorie snack though, but always a high protein one. Also I have never (knock on wood) gotten sick. I don't eat until I am "full" I allot a small portion eat it and am really satisfied. I am just afraid to deviate too far from this routine b/c it seems to be working pretty good. ( I have lost 18 pounds so far) But I also don't want to do anything that will hinder my weight loss. I figured you all would know best. You have probably interacted with a lot more band patients on a regular basis and also probably hear a lot more about their eating patterns and what works for them "realistically" I guess I just felt like this was a very generic outline. But believe me I am not trying to be difficult, I just wanted your input. Now I am in no way trying to follow a "low-carb" plan--I just find that I am really happy and satisfied with fish and chicken and veggies? Which is so incredibly unbelievable to me! Like tonight I had about 3/4c of this 99% lean turkey chili I made (with no beans) and two mushrooms cut up and sauteed in 1 tsp of olive oil, I would much rather eat that than 1/4c chili, 1/4c mashed potatoes, 1/4c fruit, 1/8c of veggies and 1/8c of cottage cheese... what the handout suggests... Thanks so much for listening--I hope I am not being difficult.

Deb 24 wrote***I lost 17 lbs in 10 days but now I really have to be careful of what I eat. I dont want to back pedal. I hope I can be strong!*** Ha, me too. I felt like as soon as I was able to eat, even though it is so little--like every calorie was catastrophic! I really need to calm down!

Thank you! I'll try to remember that.

Eddie, You are so right... Thank you. Hey, we were banded onthe same day!

Hey robgoblin87 or anyone else that may know, I was banded on 5/16/2007 and I was thinking about getting myself benefiber. I haven't had any real problems so far, but I haven't been really regular either. How much/how often should I take it? Should I just follow the directions? Or are we "special cases"

First of all I will introduce myself, I am new to the boards and to the band. I was banded on May 16, 2007. I went to see the dietitian today for the first time--because if some other issues I never met with her before. She said I was doing good, except I was still eating a little too much. I have been eating about 1/2c protein and then 1/2 cup veggies for lunch and dinner. For Breakfast I usually have these 3 little veggie bites from Boca that are very soft and mashable. Usually before bed I will have a little bit (like 1/4 cup) of peaches or mandarin oranges again, cut/mashe up. She said I shouldn't have any snacks at all. And occasionally I will have a mini babybel lite or some soy crisps broken up and chewed really well. That way I have been hitting about 80g of protein per day and staying at about 700-1100 calories. She also said to try and eat starch with my meal like mashed potatoes, toast or cream of wheat... Okay now here is my question? Do I have to? Especially since I am eating enough protein? She wants me to supplement with protein powder or drinks... Which seems unnecessary to me... She said to have more of a "balance." I just find bread, pasta and potatoes to be trigger foods for me. I have so far never gotten hungry.. granted I do sometimes have a 50-100 calorie snack though, but always a high protein one. Also I have never (knock on wood) gotten sick. I don't eat until I am "full" I allot a small portion eat it and am really satisfied. I am just afraid to deviate too far from this routine b/c it seems to be working pretty good. ( I have lost 18 pounds so far) But I also don't want to do anything that will hinder my weight loss. I figured you all would know best. You have probably interacted with a lot more band patients on a regular basis and also probably hear a lot more about their eating patterns and what works for them "realistically" I guess I just felt like this was a very generic outline. But believe me I am not trying to be difficult, I just wanted your input. Now I am in no way trying to follow a "low-carb" plan--I just find that I am really happy and satisfied with fish and chicken and veggies? Which is so incredibly unbelievable to me! Like tonight I had about 3/4c of this 99% lean turkey chili I made (with no beans) and two mushrooms cut up and sauteed in 1 tsp of olive oil, I would much rather eat that than 1/4c chili, 1/4c mashed potatoes, 1/4c fruit, 1/8c of veggies and 1/8c of cottage cheese... what the handout suggests... Thanks so much for listening--I hope I am not being difficult.

Ha, I had surgery on 5/16/2007 and I am still on the liquids phase for about a week. I am totally salivating reading these recipies. I can't wait.

Hi everyone, I'm Carolyn. I am new to the boards. I am scheduled to be banded on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. Needless to say, I am very excited! I went last week to get my pre-op physical, bloodwork and chest x-ray. Everything came back good except the EKG showed that I have something called Long QT Syndrome, which is most likely being caused my a medication that I am taking (lexapro) for anxiety my disorder. My GP told me that she doesn't see a problem okay-ing the surgery, but problems could arise during my recovery if I get dehydrated, etc. I have to be watched very closely. I also had to go in yesterday for an additional blood test to check my magnesium levels to see if I would need to take something to increase them before my suregery. I am probably the only weirdo that this has ever happened too. Let me know if anone has any advise for me. I really hope everything goes okay and I can get banded, I have waited sooo long for this day! So please keep your fingers crossed for me!

Thanks everyone, I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I can't wait to look around the boards when I have more time.

I am new to the boards, I am also 8 days away from surgery. I am scheduled for May 16, 2007. I can't wait. I am so excited. My doc has me on a "liquid diet" 2 days before surgery. His nurse said it doesn't necessarily have to be clear liquid's though; a shake would be okay. I was just wondering if anyone had pointers or advise or words of wisdom or whatever!!!