Missy5237

Just wanted to take some time out and introduce myself. I'm Melissa, a 25 year old newly banded (July 29th), married lady from South Metro Atlanta. :thumbup: I was banded by Dr. Christopher Hart, via True Results. So far so good.....:biggrin2: ~Melissa 318.7/306.2/180

yeah, no more straws. I've noticed I have gas pains from swallowing to much air when drinking out of a bottle, so I try to pour it in a cup and go from there. With water, I gulp or sip. But with my soups or broths I always sip since thats supposed to be the meal, want it to last, lol. :cry_smile:

Hey. I'm on full liquids. I was banded on 7/29. I'm able to get around 1000 calories a day. I have 3 meals a day, plus a shake in between every meal. I also make sure I have 2- 1 cup servings of skim milk a day too. Then if I get hungrey I have SF popsicle or pudding, or apple sause. Most of my calories come from the shakes though. An occasional yogurt too. I buy soups, and put them in the blender with some broth and then strain them with a mesh strainer. There just as thin as broths but taste way better and have more calories and nutrients. I've lost 11lbs since surgery. I also try to drink 64 oz of liquids a day. Not always water, but was told by my surgeon as long as I get 64 oz. in. So for me I have 3 bottle waters (refill them with water, but just as a measuring tool), sometimes with crystal light, 3 cups of sugar free tropicana drinks, and then my milk and sometimes 100% juicy juice. Sometimes its always water and sometimes I mix it up. I was just told as long as I have 64 oz. of fluids addtional to my shakes and meals. It was said to try and make half water. But not required. I try to make half or more water.

I've had some of the same problems, but I've been trying to get through it. The other night DH grilled hotdogs and they smelled so good. I actually took a small bite, chewed it up, and spit it out. Let me tell you it was wonderful too, hehe. I have 6 days till mushies and I cant wait. Although right now my liquids consist of clear plus, blended Soups strained, SF Jello and pudding, LF yogurt (but I think is out just incase) baby food fruits and apple sause, so not too terrible. I did however break down and added two crushed up Ritz crackers to my broth the other day, it was good, no thicker then baby food, but I felt to bad about it and havent dont it since. :Banane21: Anyone else cheat? Looks like we were all banded around the same time. How's everyone feeling? I'm doing great, only a little soreness and thats near the port area. :bananapowerslide: Good luck everyone. ~Melissa 318.7/306.2/180