kath17268

Hi everyone! I am 10 days post banding and still on full liquids til day 15. I think I forgot what eating solid food feels like! But I guess it's the protein powder but I feel much less hungry than I would have thought. Evening time seems to be the worst. But so far so good... Well, just thought I'd say hi to everyone and wish all the moms out there and wonderful Mother's Day! :mad::party:

Hi Everyone! Just thought I'd check in. I follow the posts on this string and they have been the best help I could ever ask for. I'm still in the full liquid phase (mushies start 5/15!) and I think I'm doing really well. Can't believe I haven't had solid food for over a week and I'm not starving and grouchy (which is what diets usually do to me the first couple of weeks). I think it must be the protein powder, I'm getting in 60-70 gms protein/day. :eek: Hope everyone has a beautiful Mother's Day! FYI-I have three--DS#1-28 yrs old, DS#2-23 yrs old and DD 20 yrs old. No grandbabies yet (a good thing). Truthfully, I am a little nervous about incorporating "real" food in my diet soon, hope I can stay on the 'straight and narrow'. I have a dietician appointment and a transition class next week so I'm sure they will give me lots of guidance and I'm determined to make this work!!! :glare:

I couldn't agree more...no wonder you are weak, poor thing! I had to do strict clear liquids x3 days and thought I would lose it! Lightheadedness got better after started protein shakes and strained creamed soups(with whey protein added) on day 4. My doc's nutritionist starts mushies on day 15. And I thought this seemed rather extreme....I'm told 60 gms protein/day is the goal to promote healing and prevent muscle wasting and hair loss. Hang in there, energy should be better now that you are using shakes.

Wow, I loved the idea of building a bracelet to Celebrate my weight loss but I can't believe the prices on those things! DH is having a mini cow over my telling him tonite that I want to buy a recumbent exercise bike. I have a bad knee and now a heel spur acting up and walking is too hard for now. Think I'll try rebuilding more strength on the bike and ease into the walking. I've had success with that in the past....not as pretty as a new bracelet but, oh well!! Indio-txs for the tip and you are soooo right. I have been experimenting with some of the Soups and it is much better. Still looking forward to mushies....but I think I can make it now.

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Hi Ladies! I am fairly new to the forum and have been looking for a good group and you guys seem awesome! I was banded 4/30/09 and am still struggling through the protein shake phase. Can start mushies next Friday and pureed food never sounds so good!!!! I can hardly wait! Anyhoo, I sure enjoy reading your positive messages and it really helps to hear that it will get better. :thumbup:

you said it so perfectly, bg. to be free of food ruling you would be the biggest joy. I too did this because I know I can't count the points of every morsel for the rest of my life. I hope the LB teaches me to recognize when to stop and allows me to have a "normal" life someday. hang in there lady! I know I suck at keeping secrets so I have told those most important to me. and human nature being what it is I'm sure word is spreading as we speak. But I will have to set limits with them as to what they are able to say to me about it. I will not tolerate negativity and if they can't get be supportive, I don't have time for them in my life. these are the times when you find out who really cares.

Hi everyone. I was banded on 4/30 and everything went very well. Had to spend the night in the heart monitored unit in a semiprivate room so that was not a restful night....but thankfully went home the next day. Haven't really needed pain meds since the first day home and I think I am blessed because I haven't experienced the gas pains everyone talks about. Now on the protein smoothie stage for 9 more days. Not sure how to deal with that, I'm not much of a milk person, but as they say--1 day at a time... Hang in there everyone!

I am new to this stuff, hopefully I did it right. BG-I'm with you--I am trying to be realistic during bandster hell. Bunny Banster's July 4th Challenge Bunny's name ------ Bunny's target loss --- Bunny's start weight --- Current date --- Bunny's Current weight --- Bunny's target July 4 weight PharmaGirl ----------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ?-------------------------- ? NYLady --------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ----------------------? ------------------------- ? Lingling--------------------- 20lb (9kg)--------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? JayTee---------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? MrsMitch -------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? ALuv82---------------------- 30lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? Band_Groupie ------------- 15lb ---------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? Kaner ----------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ?-------------------------- ? Scoobydoo --------------------- 25lb --------------------- ? ------------------ 1 May --------------------- ?-------------------- ? TerriLynne --------------------- 20lb --------------------- ? ------------------ 1 May --------------------- ?-------------------- ? Hopeful41411 -------------------- 18lb -------------------- ? ------------------ 1 May -------------------- ?-------------------- ? Kath17268------------- 15lb ---------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ?

BG--Thanks for the encouragement! It is so comforting to know we are not in this alone! Got my band 4/30. Came home yesterday, 5/1, but was sooo tired, not able to sleep in the hospital. Feeling much better today. Sipping, walking and trying to keep my "eye on the prize".

Well, tomorrow is the big day! My surgery is scheduled for 10:30. Feeling nervous but determined to make this work. You guys on this forum have helped keep me strong and I am so glad to have you guys to go through this journey with! Go Bunny Bandsters!

I am scheduled for Thursday 4/30!!!

I finally got a date scheduled and I am so happy to be joining the Bunnies! I am posted for 4/30 and am really looking forward to getting started on what I hope is a new chapter in my life. I am so glad to have found this forum and find so much info and support here. Good luck go all the April banders!

I am new to the forum and haven't done this type of thing before so I hope I am doing it right! Not banded yet but finishing up preop requirements for insurance and should be scheduled end of April. I would love more info on life after banding, the good and the bad. I have read alot about people fighting hunger in the first couple months and even gaining weight! Is this going to be enough? I am not considering bypass because it is to radical for me. New gastric sleeve procedure sounds like the best way to go but my ins won't cover. I would love to hear from some of you who are postop and have any helpful hints! Good luck to everyone out there fighting this battle to improve health and happiness!

Thanks so much for your replies. I am so glad to finally hear from some people who have lived through this process. Not too sure how I'll deal with these "regurgitory incidents" (love the way you put it!) but I guess that's all part of the process. Susan--if you don't mind, I love to know more about what prompted you to get a revision to a sleeve? As I said that was my first choice but am having ins problems. Maybe I should fight it out with them awhile and go for the sleeve???