osangriared

Here is a picture of me 1 week after my surgery. I was banded on 1/23/08.

I just did a 14 day average on my journal from my-calorie-counter.com. For Protiein I have 68grams and Carbs 49grams.

Beachcomber3: I'm feeling good, I've had no problems so far, I've just been stuck at my current weight since 2/3/08, I went up to 266 for one day last week...now I'm back at 262. The PA had me up my caloric intake to 700 since I'm back in the gym...I don't understand why my numbers are not going down. Dr. Craig Floch did my surgery at Norwalk Hospital, I live down the block from St. Vincent, but I like Norwalk better.

Beachcomber3: I was banded on 1/23/08, I go on to stage 5 (full diet) on Wednesday. I'm scheduled for my first fill on 2/25.

Shortgal: Thanks, I'll check out the January 08 forum also, thanks. Sharona: Thanks for the welcome, these forums are so helpful. It also lets me see that so many doctors vary in this whole process. I'm also only allowed a 1/2 cup of food at each meal and it was puzzuling me how individuals can get in 800 - 1000 calories a day.

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. Momto1plus1......228.2..........228.2.............218...........10 2. Mariegabrieleee...252............252................240...........12 3. TxArcher............345.............345...............325...........20 4. Trixie.................241............241................221.......... .20 5. Longhorn............204............204................199............5 6. Tralynn222.........320............320.................310..........10 7. shalee04............205............205.................197.......... 8 8.ellebrookes..........178............178.................169......... ..9 9. Skinny_Jill...........186...........186..................178.......... 8 10 Shortgal ............189...........189.................184............5 11. Sades...............201...........201..................190..........11 12.lisawach.............300...........300.................285......... ..15 13. BiggestLoser2be..198...........198.................188...........10 14. want2lose..........226...........226.................216...........10 15. Osangriared........286...........263................250............13 I get my first fill on 2/25 so I should have some more restrition then.

Shortgal: Thanks for your response. I'm on stage 4 now until next Wednesday. Was your caloric intake the same at this stage? I usually get in 70-80 grams of protein daily and I keep track of my calories on My-Calorie-counter.com.

Hi, I just found this tread. I live in Brigeport, CT and was banded on 1/23/08 by Dr. Craig Floch in Norwalk hospital. I was on Optifast from Jan 9th until 2 days prior to surgery with a weight loss of 19lbs. I lost another nine after surgery, but once I started eating solids I gained five back. Has this happened to anyone else? I callled the Norwalk office yesterday, and one of the ladies stated this was. So far everything I've eaten has not resulted in any problems. I was given the ok this week to get back in the gym, but I'm not up to the regimen I was doing prior to surgery since my calorie consumption is about 500 for the day. I go for my first fill on 2/25 so we'll see if my weight moves before and after that.

I would cut a round base for the bottom part, and then cut out the band the size of the sides and attach that to the round base, make sure you allow for the seams.

Thanks for your response, I just spoke with the doctor's office and they indicated that I would probably get dizzy working out hard at such a low caloric intake, she says if this happens I should increase to 700-800 calories.

Right now I'm on Stage 3 eating pureed foods. 2oz of protein and 1 oz of vegies or fruit. I'm also drinking the clear Isopure protien. What stage of eating are you at?

Hi, I'm new to the site, I was banded on 1/23 and got my okay Monday to go back to the gym with no restrictions. I was working out prior to my surgery and was wondering, with only eating less than 500 calories a day, how does this effect your workouts.

Hello Guys, I was banded on 1/23/08 in Norwalk Hospital by Dr. Craig Floch (cutie). I had no post-op pain and my first post op apt was yesterday. I've been given the ok to get back into the gym and I'm excited about that. I start the mushies on Wed and I'm scheduled for my first fill on 2/25/08. I was on Optifast starting on 1/9/08 and so far I've lost 28 lbs. Good luck everyone.