Dazzle

I am happy to see all of your great outcomes. I know you must be elated. I know I would be. I have not done as well but I will keep on trying. I have lost some weight but have struggled in doing so. I would like some help if anyone can do so. I would like to maybe exchange emails or maybe post a message in my profile.

I am so appreciative about everyone's honest truths here. I got banded on Jan 23rd, of 2008. Its going to be a year soon enough. I too thought this was it. I would actually gain some control over my food addiction and my weight. In all honesty I have not done so. I have lost about 43 lbs and have gained about 3 lbs back of it. I am able to eat almost normal again. I am literally afraid to go back to my doctor's office because of his nurse. SHe practices hard love and Im not into that. I am also ashamed of what I have done to my efforts. Everyday I say this is the day I will get back on track and for some unknown reason I don't do it. Can I hate myself this much that I will not take control and ask for help? SO here I am asking for help, just reading and being able to relate to your messages does help me, for this I am grateful. I dont feel so alone.

I was banded in the 23 of Jan. I eat normal foods now, just chewed thoroughly. A lean cuisine meal is just about right in portion for me. I eat cereal, oatmeal and eggs for breakfast. Lunch a frozen meal and dinner - 3oz of protiean, carb and veggies. I have lost 22 lbs and feeling good.

its a learning process ..my dr. says its ok to take a sip or two at the beginning while eating beacuse it is a hard thing to break..he says to never gulp or drink more than a few sips... and for 2 wafers, hey we are not perfect..just learn for next time.. i have had a few,slips but im learning and will try for the most part to not sabotage myself..we are striving to gt better not perfection since no one is perfect cause if we were we wouldnt have had needed weight lose surgery in the first place...keep ur head up high and keep smiling sweetie.

Mama Java dont feel too bad... as i have been reading i have come across many people like u and once they have their first fill then they start feeling th restriction...i have even read where it takes some people four and five fills and then BAM the weight starts dropping. so pLEASE dont get discourage your fill is next week so be a little patient. just try your best not to regain your lost weight, maybe start excercising.

Man, I am so glad I found this thread. I was freaking out a little too with food intake cause at first i could only have 1/4 c, then 1/2 c and now 3/4 c for dinner. I losing but its slowing down. I get my first fill the 29th of feb. I was second guessing myself like I alsways do and this is my only support besides my doc's office. thansk for your honesty guys...

You really need to call ur doctor. HE/She can medically advise u. I would was the strips with antibacterial soap when in the shower, thats what my doc said. And the reflux?? dont know didnt have it but please call ur doc. Take care and good luck

I understand what u are going through. The gass and the bloated feeling is overwhelming. I went back to work today and had to leave a hour early nd the only thing that helped was to lay on my stomach with a heating pad and take a nap. It helped, but I still feel bloated. Good luck to you. I am 7 days post op. I know your pain!!! Dazzle

Hi whirl winds... glad that ur doing better... great going with that walking. i havent started walking yet..but maybe this weekend.... Agnes...give ur self time to heal.... everyone is different and if ur sick thenouch...its a double whammie... take it easy and just get the rest..u'll get there when u get there its not a race....have a better night take care Dazzle

hi guys just came hm from hospital. had surgery last night, i had to stay the night and glad i did because i was in pain..came home and was in pain and took meds, but the gases ive been reading about here its true. m wonderful nurse called me just to see how im doing and she said to walk around and i did and im feeling a little better. havent really eaten much but she says its ok for first day post op. Well going to take a nap...i dont regret it...i am on y way to being healthier. peace:huh2:

Hey Dawn thas awesome. I chickened out today and called in... but tomw is the big day. feeling much better today.... went to the docs and gave me the ok to include soupy mash potatoes and yogourt and applesauce..so my diet is changing... im glad... how did it go at work today? are u still on liquids only? i still get gasey but its tolerable... i will let u know how my day went tomw... stay strong girl ... we can do it... oh doc said to have boost instead of slim fast, less gas and more protein... just your FYI..take care... Dazzle

Here I am in Nov. 2007, just a few months back i was about 247 here but after holidays i went up 10 more pounds, now after surgery i went down 11 so this weight on me is about right.:rolleyes2:

Taylor, I was feeling a little hungry. I went to doc's today and they oked me to have creamy mash pots and next stage of eating so im so excited. Ive been getting headaches, so i think and so does my doctor that i need more protein powder, so im off to the store to get some, the creamy mash potatoes really filled me up i only had 1/4 cup but holy moly they were good. i neeeded a bit of thickness. i had a creamy chicken herb soup last night and that felt good as well. Keep it up. call ur doctor asap, just to see what they say. Keep me in the loop. oh by the way i had to stay because i had my surgery late after 6pm...and had to be observed because i had cpap orders, and i dont have a cpap machine at home so it was for extra precautions.have a better day Dazzle

Taylor, I was feeling a little hungry. I went to doc's today and they oked me to have creamy mash pots and next stage of eating so im so excited. Ive been getting headaches, so i think and so soes my doctor that i need more protein powder, so im off to the tore to get some, the creamy mash potatoes really filled me up i only had 1/4 cup but holy moly they were good. i neeeded a bit of thickness. i had a creamy chicken herb soup last night and that felt good as well. Keep it up. call ur doctor asap, just to see what they say. Keep me in the loop. Dazzle

Pam, I am post op 5 days and today I can say is my turning pt. Hold on it will come. I bought a heating pad and laid on my stomach until i couldnt stand it no longer and the gases were coming on out. I did that 2-3 a day. Yesterday I was feeling weak and had a cup of creamy soup, chicken herb , nice and hot and i was so full that i was a little worried i went overboard. But the hunger went away and was full for four hours, longer than my shakes. I went to dr today and she said i can have creamy soupy mash potatoes, so first thing i did was make some up. It was not fattening, i added chicken broth to soup it up and just a 1/4 cup has my belly full. so call ur doc and ask if you can have some soup and soupy mash pots. Hope u feel better soon. Take care and keep in touch. One day at a time, remember. Dazzle

Whirl winds, Good Morning to you !!! thanks for the coffee info ..i will make me a cup asap.... something warm in my tomach will feel good too.. I wanted to know how did you change your font when typing I cant seem to find it and add smilies in the sentences? Let me know. Hey are you back at work yet? I am suppose to go back tomw. and I dont think I can pull it off..feeling like I have no energy... everyday is getting better though... little by little... today i will smile a little more too..your reply made me smile thansks for replying.. have a great day!!! Dazzle

Yes, thorn paw you are right stuck in the esophagus.. its horrible isnt it? snd worse whenits stuck in your chest near the heart it felt like i was going to have an attack or something.. well on my 5th day post op and feeling much better.. a little weak though..but gas is much better..you'll get there.. stay strong

I haven't been drinking all of my liquids either. I felt the more I drink the more the gas bothered me. But today is Sun. and ortunately I'm feeling much better. Iam going to try a shake today and see how that goes. Glad you are doing better Amy. Whirl Winds- I think youre mind is playing tricks on you. I havent smelled anything except what my mom has been cooking for the kids and the pizza my husband order for his friends on poker night last night that is. My stomach is rumbling bad today. today makes day 4 and so far lost 6 lbs (unofficially) on my scale. still adjusting. Has anyone started drinking coffee? I want a cup but not sure. Dazzle

I am feeling better today. The gases are finally feeling better ughh so happy about that. I am a little fearful about drinking my protein shake because people tell me it gives them gas. I have been drinking clear liquids up to today. I will try the shake and hope for the best. I plan to go back to work on Tuesday so I must try to get back to normal as soon as possible. Hows the weight loss going girls? Let me know. I stepped on the scale this morning and it was down 6 lbs post op. So that alone put a smile on my face. Thanks for posting :cursing:

Well, Big D, I was banded on Wed. and ave been not dong so well,up to now. The gass pain was horendous. But today I woke up feeling good. i stepped on the scale and Im down 6 lbs (unoffically that is). I feel lighter too. Well glad everything is going good for you. Hey, can you tell me what did you type in for the route and distance for your walk. I want to do that.

Hi there I was also banded on the 23rd. This is my second ay home, I was release the nex day, had to stay overnight. I dont have pain in my shoulder but have bad gas pain. I had a GazX strip and it helped a little, but just that a "Little" I just want to feel normal again. I have been walking around and that seems to work a little bit. Do you work? are u planning to back on soon? Im am scheduled to go back on Tues, but not sure right now. Lets keep this thread going so we can chat back and forth. Feel better

Thanks guys... i really appreciate the "love" here. I stopped taking the pain meds i cant handle being gasey and "out of it" too. Hey Tulips, how many days did it take you to start feeling normal again? And DawnWhite, my first name is Dawn. How's it been for you, we were both banded the same day.Write back

Thats fantastic!!!!! Hopefully I will be banded on Wed. and can lose weight like you. I know that we should lose weight little at a time, but i would love to lose at least 25 lbs my first month. Way to go....keep it up. try to rememebr this feeling so when you want to eat the wrong thins you remember how good it feels when you are losing....

Well, I'm totally bummed!!! My surgery didnt happen today. I guess it will be rescheduled for next Wednesday. However its been cancelled twice. I know I should feel lucky that I will have the surgery, but right now its all blah blah blah.... I wanted my surgery today!! I am so ready for it. I have dieted and struggled twice. I am so anxious. I have lost some weight but feeling disappointed cause of surgery change....

I am glad to be here in this forum. I will definetly be prepared when I get my surgery. Good to here you re doing better, greeneyez