njrees
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Two weeks out and no restriction?
njrees replied to broadway's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt restriction initially after my first few fills, but it only lasted a week or 2. The feeling lasted longer on my last fill up to 5.5cc's. I was just increased up to 6.5c's. My Dr. said this is normal and when I get to the optimal fill point the feeling will "last". I did notice after the first couple of fills that I needed to be more careful about chewing my food well. -
What was the most difficult to get used to post-op?
njrees replied to Lch8's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Eating slowly and not drinking with my meals. -
High protein, low carb, low fat. Keep porportions down 2-4oz. I do "MY Fit Foods" during the week. I buy the smalls that is 2 meals. I am 2 months out and have lost 33lbs.
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I bought a Magic Bullet blender. Love that thing. I freeze skim soy milk in ice cube trays. I add vanilla whey powder, a few frozen milk cubes and natural peanut butter. Very good. I also use Syntax Nectar powder with fruit for smoothies.
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1 Month Banded and Uncomfortable
njrees replied to mrslamica's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded on 3/2 and just now got off puree stage after my first fill. If I eat too fast and/or do not chew well I get pains in my upper stomach area and feel like the food is stuck in my esophagus. -
Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Doing it is just as irresponsible as bragging about it. Hope you haven't set yourself up for any future complications.
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how do your spouses feel about your choice?
njrees replied to dontgoggilme's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My partner was not exactly happy about my choice, but has been very supportive. She did ask, "what if I gain a lot of weight"? "Will you still want me when you are thinner"? I gave her the same response I got when I first brought up getting a LapBand. "I will love you no matter what". My choice was about me and how I felt about myself. -
I do not like the taste of sweet "milky" protien drinks. I use Syntrax Nectar Whey powder. 1 scoop in a bottle of water gets me 23g of protien, 0 carbs, 0fats. The Fuzzy Navel flavor is good. I sip thru 3 bottles a day and get my daily protien and water requirements.