ArcherGrl

I did it 2 weeks bakc and it really got me back on track and helped alot. Try it, it can't hurt and just might do it for you.

Here is my day... B - Atkins vanilla shake & 1/2 hard boiled egg L - 4oz venison taco meat w/ lettuce S- Low fat yogurt D - 4oz pork loin & aspargus Have a good one!

The Easter Bunny came and I fell off the Low Carb Wagon! (I had warned the bunny NOT to come to my house but the DH allowed him in and he brought evil evil chocolate) Back on plan today!!

I had surgery at 8 in the morning. Had to be there at 7 and was home by noon.

My guys think it is funny. They keep saying "wow, mom actually does burp". I never had this problem before banding. Keep laughing boys, just keep laughing.

I had my fill 2 weeks ago and lost my way on this winding road of weight loss too. I had a long talk with myself and went back to basics. I have not lost anything in the 2 weeks since that fill and can eat anything! I went back to liquids for 2 days, mushie proteins for 2 days and then weigh, measure and log everything. I have anouther fill scheduled in 2 weeks so I KNOW I can do this. Decent restriction is coming soon and until then....... WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!

I am 11 days post op and jsut started the mushie stage. I never thought cottage cheese and refried beans would taste sooooo good! I am trying to keep it to 1/4 to 1/2 cup but I too am starving. Found sugar free fudge pops great to take the edge off the sweet tooth. Actually had to ask my hubby if the pictures of my band were actually IN me and not some one else. Hope the healing inside is coming along as good as the outside.

I mix the Vanilla with a little peanut buterr and skim milk. It is actually not that bad. Even the kiddo will drink it.

I was also banded on the twenty fourth. I just don't feel hungry or thirsty. I have to constantly remind myself to sip the water that is just inches from me. I go back to work tomorrow and am worried that I won't dring anything since I will no longer be a couch potatoe.

I was banded last Thursday and also not very hungry. I have been sipping on apple and grape juice just to keep my sugar levels up. It seems to help me with the light headed feeling.

I am 3 days post-op and everything is great except my back. I think it is from the gas and how I am getting around. Trying to protect my incisions from pain that maybe I am sitting/standing funny and now my lower back is killing me. Any sugestions would be very helpfull.

I was banded on the 24th and this is day 3 post-op and am feeling much better today. No shoulder pain here but I think the gas is in my lower back now. Glad to hear everyone is doing good!!!

I usually get my Muscle Milk at GNC. Most cities have one. You can also order on line at the GNC websit.

I too am being banded tomorrow!!! It is scary and exciting at the same time. Good Luck and I pray for an easy recovery.

I just stated with the cough yesterda and am worried about getting canceld too. I think it is allergies. Luckily my doc says I can still take my allergy meds and possible cold meds. I am going to load up on OJ and rest this weeked and try to beat this cough. I have 6 days to get rid of it. Hope you feel better!!!

I get banded in 7 days and I have been trying to get a handle on the no drinking with meals. This seams to be the hardest part for me! My question is...can I chew gum after meals (to get the taste of the food out of my mouth) instead of drinking somehting?? My doc said gum is OK but should I chew is right after a meal or wait a few??? My pre-op is a modified Atkins with 60-100 grams Protein and 30 grams carbs so I get to chew for 7 more days!!:tt1: Thanks in advance for any advice y'all can give!!!

I get banded in 7 days and I am trying to get a handle of the no drinking with meals. This seams to be the hardest for me! My question is...can we chew gum right after meals? My doc says gum is OK. I would usually drink something to just "freshen" my mouth after eating, especially at the office. To chew or not to chew. I have a call into my dietician but think getting so input from people who have been in my place is a great idea!!:tt1: My pre-op is a modified Atkins with 60-100 grams of Protein and 30 carbs, do I have a few more days of actual chewing food.

My eval went super smooth.. I answered a questionaire mostly about my weight history and family weight history. Took only 30 minutes (took longer to drive to his office). We discussed the procedure and the outcomes. The psych doctor I saw sees WLS patients and he was very nice.

Day 2 of pre-op and alls well. A little hungry but lunch is a few minutes. My pre-op is only 60-100 grams proteing and 30 carbs. I just keep singing a little diddy in my head " I'm shrinking my liver" over and over and over.

Sixteen days and counting!! Have my pre-op tomarrow and STILL gathering information. Every single post on this board has been read and re-read! Thank you to all that have posted!!

My pre-op diet starts next week. Luckily I do not have to go on an all liquid diet. Mine will consist of only 70-100 grams Protein and 30 grams or carbs. Yesterday I started with just doing 1200 cals a day or less just to get ready for it. I have the support of my hubby since he is starting a program at work also next week (he wants to win the $500 prize) but my teenage daughter has not choice BUT to go along. There will be no junk in my house starting next week (she works-drives and can get her own). Hope everyone has a great and rewarding 2008!!!

Hi There!! I am in Austin and ready for my jouney to begin!!!

What exactly is "sliming". I have read about it a little on the board, but really do not know what to expect?

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YEE HAH!! I got the surgery date!! I was able to get the date I wanted (have to plan, plan, plan). My new birthday is January 24. :whoo:I can hardly wait! This happens to be my daughters 17th birthday and she is not too happy that I won't be celebrating with her. You know...cake, dinner out and more cake. I told her no cake at the house but she can still go out to dinner with her friends and they can get cake at the resturant. But she is happy that I am getting it done. I am starting the pre-op this week, just to see how it is. My pre-op diet is not too bad. High Protein (70-100 grams) and low carbs (30 gram). It is really interesting to see how many carbs are actually in ALL the foods we eat, the good stuff too! Just had to share the great new!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: