CindyCam

Reeneea, What kind of chicken are you eating? Chicken broth, chicken breast....baked or grilled? I would be way more scared to try chicken then the beans...the beans went down way to well for me....in fact tonight around 10 i told my husband that i wanted an exray because i dont even feel like i have a band....i mean at sometimes i feel full really fast and other times i feel like i could eat a five course meal....i just hope that i can hold on to my willpower until i get my first fill on july 6th........and then that fill may not even be enuf....who knows....sometimes i dont know what to think. *****Good Luck To All The People getting banded this week.....my thoughts and prays are with you******

Cutie.....My hunger has been back since last week.....today I put a whole can of veggie soup in a blender with extra water and it was wonderful....added a lil zatarians seasoning ...it was liquid but thicker and i new in my mind that i was having potatoes, peas, carrots .....it actually filled me up for longer than an hour. I may have 3 oz of my red beans tonight for supper and some smashed up green beans. Did you know that watermelon 1/16 of a slice has 25 grams of sugar...thats 2 cups.....i have been eating that in moderation.

June 5th bandsters...how much weight have you lost in one week? I am down 11 lbs....wish it was more.

Barbara, Thanks for the information....i did try the beans a day early but this is how my diet is suppose to follow: Day 1 Clear Liquids (32-64 ounces per day) Day 2 Same as day 1 may add protein...40-70 grams a day...Start chewable vitamins and Metanx and continur clear liquids Day 3 Add full liquids, V8 juice , thin cream soups, and yogurt (low fat and no sugar added) Same for Day 4 Day 5-6 Add applesauce, pudding, smoothies and bananas Day 7 Add oatmeal, well cooked veggies (green beans and carrots), veggie soup, and legumes(beans) well cooked. (NO GRITS, RICE, PASTA OR PEANUT BUTTER) Days 8-10 Can continue all items from days 1-7 and can now add soft boiled and scrambles eggs, cottage cheese and canned fruits, and baked potato. ( try adding lo-fat cheese to eggs and potatoes for extra flavor) Days 11-12 Can now slowly add fresh fruits....Chew well, eat slowly and continue protein supplement..ALWAYS CHOOSE PROTEIN FIRST! Days 14-15 SLOWLY add baked fish, tuna ( with no fat mayo), toast or crackers, SMALL amount of rice, pasta, vegtables (except : asparagus, celery and corn) can add whole grain cereal (granola bars and protein bars) Days 16-55 All of the above.......and now you should be ready to try baked turkey and chicken and salads. Day 56 You can now move on to ground beef, then gradually add roast beef, ham and sausage. STEAK should be last !!! GOLDEN RULES: Eat until comfortable....NOT FULL. Choose Protein 1st. Eat slowly and chew well. Dont drink 15 minutes before or 1 hour after meals. Liquids will not satisfy hunger. Exercise daily. GOALS: Protein 50 - 70 grams/day 48-64 oz/fluid per day I guess everybody's doctor is different.....but i did try fish to early and it was uncomfortable so i am following my diet that the nutritionist gave me. But Barbara I will definitely be careful and listen to my new stomach and how these new foods make me feel. Thanks so much....Cindy

Good Afternoon!!!! I had a really great day....finally got out of the house for the better part of the day....My family and I went to church and then we went eat lunch with some friends at a seafood restaurant......that was pretty difficult.....but i sorta cheated a bit.....i had a piece of baked fish and some red beans.....it was the BEST baked fish and red beans i have ever eaten in my life.....it all went down pretty well. I figured i wanst doing to much harm since tomorrow i will be able to eat veggies and beans. I just cant wait until i have proper restriction and know that 4 to 6 ounces will do me in. ****GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE BANDSTERS OF THIS COMING WEEK....YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS****

Poodles...I have the same feeling on my left side which is where the port is....i sneezed and thought i was going to die.....and to turn over in bed is hell and to get out of my bed (i have a bed) is tough, i have to sorta slide out of it. I dont have any bruising at all. Doc told me i can peel off them strips monday. I pretty much feel like normal now cept for port soreness. GOOD LUCK TO FUTURE JUNE BANDSTERS!!!!! MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU!!!!

I am so hungry....even after I eat I still feel hungry ...went to the doctor today and i will have my first fill July 6th.....she said i am hungry becauae i am not getting enough protein......tried to drink a smoothie today the gladiator with all that protein....and yuck......anybody else feeling hungry? Then i get jealous that my family can still eat all ths good food...AAAhhhhh! I know i need patience. I need some support.......:cry

Sissi..... i dont think that i have overfilled my pouch...i havent felt that uncomfortable.....i just have a real full feeling.....but not to where i feel extensive pain.......i am sticking to full liquids...i dont like any of the creamy soups...so i just do broth, pudding, jello and thats about it.....sunday my calendar says that i can have some well cooked beans and veggies or veggie soup. Of course i will mash everything up really good cause i dont want to have that PBing thing they talked about on here......my energy level is still kinda of low......i get tired pretty quick.....middle of back bothers me after standing up for a while....gas is getting a little bit better....never had pains in my shoulder......guess we will learn as we go

How do you know where your port is? I can't feel mine i just know that my left side is very tender.

Reeneea and Cutiern.....does it feel uncomfortable for you to take deep breaths? It was bothering me until i finally made myself burp now its not that bad.....i use to be able to burp all the time now it is very hard to do. I dont think i am gonna do the potatoes again....think i will stick to pudding and milk for now.

Cutiern....I dont know exactly what i am suppose to be feeling....but just now i ate about 3 oz of mushy mushy potatoes in chicken broth....which was heaven compared to just broth and jello. But after i ate the mushy potatoes i got this sensation in my chest almost like i couldnt breathe very well.....is that my stomach still being swollen? I know all my liquids went down like it was nothing.......Now i feel like i just ate a whole thanksgiving turkey.....but i have also been drinking water and tea with my food and forgot i wasnt suppose to do that. This is so confusing....lol

3 days post-op and i am feeling hungry....like i could eat a regular meal....anyone else feel this way.......guess my swelling didnt last long

Hi everyone.....Was banded yesterday ....feeling pretty good.....sore on my left side and sort of uncomfortable when i breathe in deep. They make us use that lil breathing machine have to do it four times a day....spirometer i think. I dont really feel restricted...guess maybe because i am taking all liquids but tomorrow i finally get some cream of chicken and cream of celery. Cant wait.....Some people say they dont feel like eating but i do....it would prolly make me puke if i ate too much. Well glad everyone else that was banded yesterday or before are doing well.....I want RESTRICTION!!!

Poodles i will also be banded on Monday and have the same feelings as you but my doctor only wanted me to lose 2-5 lbs......i drink my optifast during the day and at night have my regular meal....i am sooooo craving outback right now.....told my hubby that before i had to do all liquids on sunday that we needed to go eat a steak...lol......GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY.....MY SURGERY IS SCHEDULED FOR 7:30 AM with Dr. Lavin in Louisiana.

I don't know if it is me that is doing something wrong ....but i cant see some pictures that are on the Before and After Thread. For instance someone will say here are my new pics and there arent any there....was just wondering if its my problem or is everyone not seeing them.

:welcomeB:......and Congrats on getting your surgery date. I am scheduled to be banded June 5th.....I am very excited and scared all at the same time......I am going through Surgical Specialist of Louisiana with Dr. Lavin.......I have heard really great things of him. Good Luck with your surgery.

I am on day 3 of my pre-op diet......(Optifast) its not to bad but haven't lost a pound yet and I have followed it to a "T" I am also wanting to eat everything before i have to give it all up.........I have to do this Optifast diet for 14 day.....11 days left.....I have to do clear liquids the day before surgery.........but i think somewhere in the middle of all of this i will go to Outback and eat a steak one more time before i have my surgery........The first day of that Optifast diet was a killer ...not to bad now......But i surely know where everyone is coming from......and i was informed that i didnt have to do the optifast but since i ordered it already guess i just assume do it......that stuff is expensive!! Good Luck to Everyone!!

Tricia......You look so awesome.....such a major difference........you are my inspiration....as so many others are on this board.....but you give me that hope of " I CAN DO THIS" I know its because i am having my surgery with your doctor......and i see what great success you are having Not that the doctor has anything to do with it......keep up the good work...i really hope i can do as well as you....and yes your tan is awesome. P.S......You deserve that lunch......lol :eek:

Heidi Leather Sizzle.........what a name........:laugh

:welcomeB: and congrats on your weight loss....I can't wait to be in bandland.....I am on my 2 week optifast diet.....and i want to :hungry:eat so bad. I keep telling myself this will all be worth it. Keep up with the good work.

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Email Address.......cindy_m_cam@msn.com

I am scheduled to be banded June 5th with Dr. Lavin who is with Surgical Specialist of Louisiana. I am doing my pre-op May 26th. I am anxious but very nervous......One day i am having the surgery the next day I am not. When I read all the post about the complications i turn into a big chicken......then i read all the good stuff and say Yeah i can do this.......Mixed Emotions here. We definitely need all the support we can get. Good Luck to all the June Bandsters!!!!!

Hi Tonya....and :welcome:.........I am being banded June 5th :clap2:.....I have found many, many , many answers to all of my questions here.....you will find exactly what you are looking for. I am sure you will make plenty of friends here to. Good Luck with searching for your answers. Don't get discouraged when you read not so good stories because EVERYONE is different.