Banded122809
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Congrats on getting the band, oh god I'm sure you are maybe sore and I know the post op diet is crazy hard but I think the first week I was just very depressed and I felt like I couldnt enjoy ANY food I use to enjoy at all not even in moderation but it turns out I still can, and the band definitely keeps the foods I eat in moderation. I've lost 12lbs in a month! I wish you the best of luck! I'm sure we'll both loose the weight and be great :]
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Hey just saw your about me I'm a sophomore Bio major in college and am still considering pre med or pre law also. I hope your doing well and have maybe decided that the band was a good decision for you. I definitely had my doubts right after surgery also so don't feel alone there! Keep in touch
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Would You do it again?
Banded122809 replied to purplegirl1818's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
thank you so much for your encouragement! Everyone on here is really making me feel like I can do this, its wonderful! -
aw, thanks so much for your supportive words, people like you really make me think I can do this, but its harddddd!!! but as they say, the harder the battle, the greater the victory? something along those lines...lol
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Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thank you so much! All of your experiences have actually really helped me. Even if I could eat soft bread with no problems, I'm definitely not going to try it! I had a scrambled egg this morning (first solid food since the surgery) and it went down pretty well, but of course I havent had any fills so, we'll see! once again thank you so much, you've really helped me! -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was reading on here, and something clicks in my head: children's menu. I think that from now on when I go out I'll eat from the kid's menu. They typically have a choice of sides (example: mcdonalds offers only fries as a side for adult meals but apple slices or fries in a kids meal), smaller portions, and they are cheaper! I'm so glad I'm not a coffee drinker, it sounds like it was difficult giving up that starbucks drink lol -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thank you so much for your post! I really enjoy salads quiet a bit but my doctor has told me to stay away from lettuce and also tough meats like steak and roast :rolleyes2: you have no problems eatting those? nothing stuck, or no pain afterward? thanks so much about the advice to stay away from fries...they are my weakness but I realize they are no good, I'd definitely rather have a baked potatoe or a salad as my side...if I can eat salad what problem does Pasta cause for you? I love pasta, but I'd like to learn from others mistakes instead of making the mistake for myself, you and everyone else on here are really helping me out a lot -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thank you so much! I'm more than sure that you just saved me a lot of painful moments and time trying to get un stuck. I appreciate all of your help and the help of others! thanks so much! Remember: no soft breads :blushing: -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
that's a great idea! immediately box up half of the meal so its "out of sight out of mind" and also so you dont over eat. when you eat pizza do you order crispy thin crust because it's less likely to get 'stuck' or cause problems for you? or is that the type you like? thank you so much for your answer and help, good luck with your weight loss! -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
it sucks that they had to empty your band! Good luck with refocusing on exercise! Maybe if you live close to a mall you could consider walking around the mall? thats what I did before my surgery and I lost 10lbs (plus eatting better) and as soon as I can I want to get back to the mall. Its a lot of fun to walk around and look at the sales and clothing I'll be able to wear one day! good luck and thank you! -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thank you so much for your answer! It's really comforting to know I can enjoy my favorite foods, just not as much of them (i.e. weight loss) thank you again! Good Luck on your weight loss!!! -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
thank you so much for your answer!! It really really helped me. My family and friends and I actually always go to applebees so the fact that you used that as an example was perfect. I certainly dont mind eatting small amounts over a period of days instead of never having some of my favorite things again :blushing: when were you banded? and how much weight have you lost since then? if you dont mind me asking! :thumbup: -
Does Eatting Out Still Exist?
Banded122809 replied to Banded122809's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
that's exactly what I wanted! Thank you, you helped me so much! I want to continue eatting out with my family (they know about the surgery) and my friends (they dont know) and I want to be able to enjoy what I'm eatting without feeling like I may get sick or stuck. Thank you so much for your reply!:blushing:
