NVanDev

thats awesome!! I just hit onderland this week too! I also have a road to still travel, but so far I'm enjoying the journey!!:biggrin1: Congrats and keep up the great work Nicole

I think with the nature of your job you should give yourself 2 weeks. You need to heal and will not be comfortable bending and lifting. This way you will not feel rushed. Remember you are going to be ajusting to your new band as well, and will be on a liquid diet and may have less energy. I took 2 weeks off and felt that it was just about right. My surgery was on a wednesday and I returned on a wednesday for a short work week. This worked out nice for me. I'm a cook supervisor for the school district and there is not much down time there. If your situation allows I would try to take the 2 weeks. Hope this helps, Nicole

I was on a liquid diet for 10 days before surgery. After surgery it was one week clear liquid diet 2 weeks full liquid diet 2 weeks pureed foods then slowly introducing soft foods for 2 weeks. I did survive this pretty well. I had a good restriction up until about 5 weeks post-op. I was lucky about that. Some do not have this restriction and that would make these phases much more difficult. Your body is healing and it is very important to do what your doctor has asked. This is not the same plan I have seen others have but this was my journey. Nicki

You do calculate your points by putting the calories fat and fiber of the food into the calculator. Remember this number is per serving. Hope this helps Nicki

Weight watchers points. Every thing has a point value based on calories, fat and Fiber. (around 50 calories per point). You have your alloted daily points and then you have 35 points per week of extra points. You can use these however you choose, either spread out through the week or for a special occasion out on one night. Or you can choose not to use them. You do earn activity points. It is based on your current weight and then your level of intensity. For example if you are 200 pounds and do 20 minutes of high intensity it earns you 3 points. Moderate intensity will earn you 1 point. 35 minutes of moderate intensity earns you 2 points. Just to give you an idea. Target points (Daily points) Less than 150 pounds 20 points 150 - 174 =22 points 175- 199 =24 points 200 - 224= 26 points 225-249 =28 points 250-274 =30 points 275-299 =31 points 300-324= 32 points 325-349=33 points 350 and more= 34 points Hope this helps Any other questions let me know Nicki

I went in for a fill today and found out the reason I'm so hungry and could eat larger portions was because my first fill dissipated. Anyone else else have this happen? I was put back up to my 1cc and I can return in 2 weeks if I'm not feeling restricted. Nicole

I would recommend getting help for at least 3 days post-op if you can. You will be sore and tired. Your body will need time to recoup. I napped at least once a day the first few days after I got home from the hospital. My husband took some vacation time to be home with me and the kids. You really need to take some time for you. Let a friend or relative help out. Good luck Nicki

I think family is just worried, I told my immediate family and they were the same until I told them I was serious and was halfway through the steps to get my lapband. That is when they really started to listen and understand. My mom is a wonderful support for me, she is not sure that she could do the same but she gives me a great deal of respect for the choice I made for me. Other relatives I told after surgery. I was banded on December 21, 2005 and am very happy with my choice. ( no problems so far ) Take care Nicki

Welcome and congratulations on your new band. I'm just over two months post op but I found at around 5 weeks my swelling from surgery had went down and I was able to eat a little more. I had my first fill at around 7 weeks post op ( 1cc ). Hope this helps!! Nicki

As I re-read your post I'm almost positive that we met!! How did your re-banding go? Take-care, Nicole

Welcome to the site!! I have had a positive experience so far with PNC and with my band. How are you doing? I was banded December 21, 2005. Did you go to the lapband support meeting? They are the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00. (PNC) So great to meet someone in my area, Nicole

I just got some info about the band meeting today. I plan on going tomorrow night as long as my schedule doesn't change. Hope to see you there!! NvanDev

The next meetings should be coming up soon. I think it was the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. I will have to check for sure. I had my band done at pnc by Dr. Wetherille too. It would be great to meet you sometime. NVanDev

I'm almost 6 weeks post op and have tried some baguette bread and find I do not have a problem with it. Lots of info says to avoid bread. Is this just because of nutrition value? Will I still be able to tolerate bread after I get my first fill? Send your experiences!! Thanks NVanDev