hiltoncats

I totally understand what you all are saying. I was banded on the 7th. I have been on liquids and last week (Thursday) I added my Protein shake with skim milk...so much better. I felt full and it holds me most of the day. Returning to work last Wednesday (1 week post op) has been helpful to keep my mind off of hunger. I found that watching tv all I ever saw was food. I never really noticed that before. I have tried the unjury chicken soup. It has protein so it keeps the hunger away. I also made cream of wheat (never liked it before) but ate a bowl of it Friday night. I pretty much have my shake for lunch, broth for lunch, Jello, pudding or apple sauce for a snack, and broth for dinner. I have found that the homestyle chicken noodle from campbells is great tasting (I strain off all of the noodles and bits). My DH loves to collect them for 2 days then have a bowl of soup himself. This Thursday I can start mushy foods. I think the first thing I will have is an avacado! It has been hard, especially at the marching band competitions with all the funnel cakes and nachos nearby. I just keep telling myself that this phase is temporary. I can get through it to live a better life. Way to go and keep it up!

So today is the first day back at work. It is nice to see all of my co-workers and to know that my students actually did miss me. Surprisingly, I have managed to do the routine as normal without any real restrictions. I think being up all the time has helped me. If I were at home I probably would have been sitting a lot more. Many people have told me that they can tell that I have lost weight already. I only had the surgery last Wednesday, but with the pre-surgical diet and the week of clear liquids, I have managed to lose 20 pounds already. I have a follow up in another 2 weeks. Also, I did find a local support group finally. Funny thing, I was getting my hair done when another client started talking about it. It was ment to be...

So today is the first day back at work. It is nice to see all of my co-workers and to know that my students actually did miss me. Surprisingly, I have managed to do the routine as normal without any real restrictions. I think being up all the time has helped me. If I were at home I probably would have been sitting a lot more. Many people have told me that they can tell that I have lost weight already. I only had the surgery last Wednesday, but with the pre-surgical diet and the week of clear liquids, I have managed to lose 20 pounds already. I have a follow up in another 2 weeks. Also, I did find a local support group finally. Funny thing, I was getting my hair done when another client started talking about it. It was ment to be...

I was banded on Oct. 7. I had all the same doubts and still do. This is my first day on the website. I feel that it will help me a great deal. The liquid diet hasn't been that bad. Today is the first day since the pre-op diet that I have felt hungry. Good luck.

So this is my first attempt at a blog. I am new to all of this. I just had my LAP-BAND® surgery on October 7th from Dr. Larry Hobson at Atlanta Medical Center. Since there are no support groups that I can find in the middle GA area, I thought this might be a great way to connect with others. It has been 5 days now. I am starting to feel some hunger pains. Nothing that I can't handle yet. I am wondering if I made the right choice, as I read through all the material available on the internet, it is kind of scary to think of what I have permanently done to my body. I keep telling myself that it is for the best. I guess it's kind of like buyers remorse.:confused: It would be great if anyone else from the middle GA area is on the website too. Maybe we could get a support group organized locally. I look forward to chatting with anyone who is going through the same thing.

I just came onto this website and am having all kinds of doubts about the surgery I just had. I also love to cook. I would love to have some of your recipes once I am able to eat. I was banded on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful blog.

So this is my first attempt at a blog. I am new to all of this. I just had my LAP-BAND® surgery on October 7th from Dr. Larry Hobson at Atlanta Medical Center. Since there are no support groups that I can find in the middle GA area, I thought this might be a great way to connect with others. It has been 5 days now. I am starting to feel some hunger pains. Nothing that I can't handle yet. I am wondering if I made the right choice, as I read through all the material available on the internet, it is kind of scary to think of what I have permanently done to my body. I keep telling myself that it is for the best. I guess it's kind of like buyers remorse.:thumbup: It would be great if anyone else from the middle GA area is on the website too. Maybe we could get a support group organized locally. I look forward to chatting with anyone who is going through the same thing.