nikki_b335

I love free help! I am 30 days post op and had my first fill on this past thursday on 12-11-08. My doctor says I am doing well. I am down over 20lbs. I am just worried about what I should be eating. when I do eat I stop when I am full and I am fine after that. I was raised on soul food so that consists of lots of carbs. I not sure what I should be eating and what my plate should look like. for example for dinner I had 2 baked chicken wings some mashed potatoes and some peas. I ate my chicken and my veggies and didnt finishe my potatoes because I was full. am i doing the right thing?

wow! are you serious why cant you have protein shakes? Protein is so important at this time. becaus you body is not getting as much as it should. wow all these dr. are different!

Hi Julie, I was just banded and looking for a buddy. I am only 6 days post ops and feel good besides the gas! contact me anytime to talk and or vent! take care!

HI Wanda, I am so sorry you are not getting the result you desire. I am new to being banded. Only six days in. just some advise I was told.... you have to be patient and stick to eating the right foods. you could have gained weight because of water retention. pray about it and continue to seek support. We are all in this together girl!

Hey Newme2008, Well first we have something in common we both were banded on nov 14th! yippy! I just came back from my post op appt and I am down 15 lbs and I have moved to full liquids. Over all I feel good I am just real Gassy! I was told to walk alot but I really didnt do alot of that because the more I walked it seem the gas would get worse. The other day I cried and really second quess my self about choosing to have the lapband because I felt like crap! at that moment it felt like I was going to be jacked up forever! I prayed and did a little research and learned all of this will pass and we will be normal again! Thank GOD! well keep in touch we can encourage each other!

Hi Carrie! I also was banded on Nov 14,2008 how are you doing so far? I just came from my post op visit and I am down 15 lbs! hope you are doing well if not better! Keep in touch!

I hope you are feeling better since your surgery! I got my surgery nov 14th. just went for my post op visit and I am down 15 lbs! I also advise to full liquids. so I am happy about that! keep me posted!

okay, I have read alot of posting on how people have cheated on their pre-op diets and it seems like nothing! I was suppose to start on monday and have not done well! I have eaten donuts yesterday and freakin pie today! I know tomorrow I HAVE TO DO BETTER! I go for my surgery on Nov 14th! I really wasn't nervous at first but the past two weeks I am really eating and just going wild! I need some advice and some encouragement! thanks:confused::smile2::thumbup:

I go for my surgery Nov 14th!

Hello everyone I am new here. I am in my pre-op stage. it took me a year to decide if I was going to get get the surgery . I made up my mind that being over weight was not an option anymore! Mr doctor told me I was pre diabetic that was enough to say lets do the darn thing! well I do have some question and I hope I get the answers here and in the future be a support to others on their journey. :confused_smile:`