cobrien78

I have lost about 16 lbs. but I have lost 5 INCHES from my waist-WHAT?! Can you believe it?! Also, I used to get in bed and my face would be so hot and red and now that doesn't happen anymore and I don't get so hot during the night that it wakes me up! I do get woken up with intense hunger pains though. Oh well, can't have it all. YAY! So far I really like being banded!

Current weight: 236

I have PCOS and really nothing else so I think they do consider it a co-morbidity. As far as approval, I think it just depends on who gets your paperwork to review. I was worried but I did get approved. Good luck!

I was banded 11/3. I'm on mushies and I feel like I can eat as much as I want. I'm not feeling full, I can eat like a cup of food. Is this normal soon after being banded? I definitely don't force food down but don't feel full after most meals. I'm worried I'm eating too much but don't feel sick or have any other symptoms. Worried, help?

You know I felt the same way. I was miserable on the liquid diet to the point I didn't even want to eat. But let me tell you it does pass that feeling "OMG WHAT THE HELL DID I DO TO MYSELF?!". It went away for me and it will when you see the scale go down. Don't worry every day you will feel better but I know right now it sucks.

Nope I can't feel the band but I can feel my port if I lay on it, it's kind of uncomfortable.

try some oatmeal or cream of wheat or grits. You could even mash a banana in it. I am having the same problem and we were banded on the same day. The oatmeal helps me but protein drink does not. Good luck!

I'm on full liquids so I can have strained cream soups and I can have SF pudding. It still sucks though when everyone else in my house is eating real food.

I was scared too! Just make sure you strain your soup and only put in what you will be drinking. Measure out a 1/2 cup or 1 cup or whatever you are allowed. Use a small spoon and take it slow. You will be ok just make sure you listen to your body, it will tell you when you've had too much. Good luck, hope this helps!

Girl you are singing my song! I'm 4 days post-op and I have been trying to convince and calm myself that this IS a good thing and that the pain and discomfort ARE temporary and that I won't have to go without my favorite foods forever just limit them. It sucks cause I'm so hungry and can only have liquids! I start pureed foods next week. I'm starting to get depressed over not being able to eat. I feel weak and hungry and in pain the majority of the time and it's a miserable feeling.:eek:

I was banded Monday and am doing better but I'm still sore and still have some gas pains. I was able to sleep in my bed last night. I might take some pain meds tonight to sleep better. I started full liquids on Wed. but am still hungry. Next week I get to start pureed foods which I'm pretty excited about. I just have to work this darn gas out! I've been walking every day lots but still have the pain in my shoulder, hopefully it will go away soon.

What does your doctor want you to do? I would ask your surgeon first. Mine only wanted me on 2 days of clear liquids then I could switch to full liquids which I'm on right now and it doesn't help much with the hunger. Next week I get to start pureed foods which I'm excited about.

my surgey weight was 243. my current weight is 239.

IF the economy is the #1 issue in America why would you vote for McCain? He stated not long ago (Sept 15,2008) that the fundamentals of our economy is good:blink:. Seriously? Then just today or yesterday, he said the problem with the economy is corporate greed and would have a commission (much like the like 9/11 commission) study it. WTF?! So basically he is saying he doesn't want to deal with the economy! AND lets not forget his TOP economic advisor stated just a few months ago in JUNE/JULY of THIS year that there was nothing wrong with our economy and that the American people were a bunch of "whiners". Does this sound like a person who is for the people? It is just infuriating to me that this race has become "tight"! I mean it's pretty bad when Karl Rove says the McCain campaign is lying and running a bad campaign!! UGH I will never understand what people see in McCain!

I'm officially banded! Just home today. In some pain but not too-too bad. I had my barium swallow test this morning and saw my band it was kind of cool. Hard to get in so much fluid because you don't feel like drinking anything. Slowly but surely. Good luck to everyone!

I have some gas pain but it's mostly pressure from the bloating and is making me uncomfortable. I can't wait for the soreness to go away cause I can't sleep in my bed! Laying flat is uncomfortable and my port site is UNBEARABLE to lay on. I haven't been getting much sleep! Poor me!lol

Well, I got a call from my best friend from high school who is just one of those people who never gains weight. Anyway, I told her I just had lapband surgery and she said "Did you really get THAT big?". Nice huh?! I'm going today to change my number.

Thank you too! I'm having the same problem!:smile2:

I was banded November 3rd as well!! I feel the same way but I have a lot of gas and bloating. I've been constipated so I'm going to be adding fiber to my protein shake. I'm working on getting in the protein, it's hard when you can't take that much in. Good luck keep me posted!

Well just wondering how those of you who have started their pre-op are doing? I don't "officially" start until Monday but, I did try it today and whoah boy was it hard! I think my biggest problem is drinking plenty of water. I'm not an extremely busy person but I am VERY forgetful and I plain forget to drink. My pre-op diet is not as strict as some I have to have 4 servings of protein drink 2 w/ milk, 2 w/out. The ones not mixed with milk are TOTALLY disgusting I have to choke it down! I''m also allowed low carb yogurt, SF jello, SF pudding, unsweetened applesauce, tomato juice, certain raw veggies, and cream of wheat. I can't do tomato juice or the cream of wheat, I've tried and it's just nasty. I was starving and ended up eating dinner with my kids. It's no biggie as I'm not supposed to officially start until Monday but am worried I won't make it without cheating and I REALLY don't want to cheat but DAMN I was starving most of the day today! So I was wondering how some of you are doing and if you making it through and HOW?!LOL!

:w00t:Tomorrow is my band-day too!! I'm so super excited as well, a bit nervous though. I just want to get it over with you know. I have been having all those what-ifs as well. I think if we just take it one day at a time we will do fine. Good luck to you!:cool2:

This happened to me a couple days ago and then the next day I had lost 2 lbs. I wouldn't stress, it happens. I had even technically cheated on my diet with plain tuna and it was a VERY small amount.

Monday is almost here!! Can you believe it?! I'm so excited and nervous but I just want to get it done and be on my way towards health!!Thanks for wishing me good luck and I wish the same for all of you!

Ok so in the information received from the surgeon and dietician it says the sooner you start preparing the better. Meaning you should start now eating slow, smaller bites, chewing well, etc. So I am wondering if I'm the only one who has been puttin this off? I find it hard to do these things (along with dieting) if I'm not "forced" to. This has been my own personal experience. Anyone else in the same boat?

I have tried the unjury chocolate and it is SO good mixed with skim milk! I also mix unjury unflavored with crystal light fruit punch and it is good.