ladytru84

im about 5 weeks post op and iv been on solids for about 2 weeks now..but the problem is is that im slipping up here and there, im trying to stay focused and eat very healthy. for example yesterday me and some friends went to the chinese buffet.. and i knew i shouldnt have it but i got the bbq and orange chicken and some plantains and veggie lomain:thumbdown:.. i didnt have alot of everything just a little of everything but i still knew what i was eating was a no no. i also had some veggies with ALOT of dip!! last week.. little things .. i just dont know if this is normally behavor and its just gonna take some tyme getting used to the new me or if im just being really bad.. any input would be great!!!!! p.s im not snacking in between meals.. its just my meal choice isnt great:sad:

ok now i know my post op diet says no celery and onion.. i dont know why? but does this mean i can NEVER have that again?

sawyer... i like ur virtual person.. how did u do that?

ok.. now im 23 days post op and hungry all the time.. i eat my 4 ounces within the 30min window and i dont drink 1 hour before or 1 hour after i eat.. after i eat the 4 ounces im still so hungry i dunno what 2 do.. is this common? does it get any better after my first fill?

i have 4 incisions according to my doctor he said that during prep time on the surgery table he will asses ur stomach and see how many incisions are needed. not everyone qualifies for the 1 incision.. i have 1 below my right breast.. one on my right side 1 above my belly button and the big one on my left side were my port is.. so its really just whatever ur surgeon thought was needed.. and congrats by the way

well my insurance wont pay for one for 91 days so i got like 2 more months of starvation

well i was told 30min to an hour before food and now my doc and nutricionsit want me off protien shakes the said no more liquid calories.. i know its just a tool.. but im tierd of only thinking of food all the time.. im gonna try the toothbrushing thing and im going to see if drinking before my meal helps any P.S jennrobb.. sorry to hear about ur mom :0(

i was told by my doc whenever.. but he didnt recommend my fiance being ontop because hes a big guy to. We had (sex) 6 days post op and than there after.. and i felt NO discomfort.. so its really up 2 you.. have fun

banded on march 5th and down 26 pounds 2day.. everything is great only the first 5 days was crappy.. my main problem is that im soooooooooo HUNGRY.. thats whats killing me. i definitly feel like i can eat more than 4 ounces but im scared to lol .

yea im a scale nut i weight everyday lol and i always see the number change.. but i only log it once a week.. my doc said its good to weigh once a week to keep urself on track and monitor urself

they say we should be doing low carb but they say we can have mashed potato?.. i dont get it. isnt it bad for u..

mom.. ihavnt had a fill any dont know his reasoning behind it but il be Pissed off with u about it lol.. thats support.. lol

ok im 17days post op and iv been on mushy foods for a few days.. like fish cottage cheese canned fruit turkey chilli etc.. but im way outta dinner ideas.. my doc said i ont have to puree andything as long as i keep it moist and chew very well... so anyone have any dinner ideas.. i got another 11 days on this stage so please any ideas would be great!!!

thanks guys

ok fridays ill be 3 weeks post op.. im going out to celebrate my friends divorce with like everyone i know.. now i want to hear some honesty... do u think its to early to have maybe a very small low cal drink(shot size) has anyone done that this early.. just want some honest feedback.... thanks guys

thanks guy.. n no im not driving.. i was gonna ask my doctor but its his job to say NOO lol.. i just wanted some feed back.. i havnt decided yet.. if i was gonna have a drink it was going to be vodka straight.. but i dunno we will see maybe ill just have water .. thanks guys

i still cant figure out my full signal and im 17 days post op and on mushy food.. so i just eat the 3-4 ounces that my doc told me to eat cause im definitly scared of overeating.

my incision sites are itching me like crazy that im even waking myself up in the middle of the night relizing im sleep scratching lol.. any idea on how to help the itching?

Hey i am now 14days post op but the first 5 days were horrible chest pains .. I tried the heating pad but didnt really help.. I walked alot.. When the chest pains got really bad i would walk up and down the stairs and it definitly helped i think from the elevation and the little bounce you do from walking up and down. Id say i would only be sitting down for maybe 20 min at a tyme than walking around. I went to bed on day 5 with really bad pains woke up day six and it magicaly disapeared and i havnt had pains sence. Well good luck and congrats

Sandi.. U had stitches? I didnt just a whte peice of tape that came off after a few days.. Im 14days post op and i know there ichy cause there healing but its annoying lol.. So when did u have ur surgery

Congrats to u ...yes u should be proud of yourself and u have earned it. This isnt an easy journey and uv worked hard to get here so be proud of every pound u loose. Yiipppiiiiii huuurraaayyyy!!!!!

ANYONE HAVE A BUTTER SUBSTITUTE? I KNOW TO USE PAM COOKING SPRAY BUT I CANT SPRAY THAT ON MY FOOD :scared2: I KNOW WERE NOT REALLY SUPPOSED TO USE BUTTER BUT IF I HAD TO WANTED TO KNOW WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST.. THANKS:thumbup:

linda.. i went to this girls page and followed her directions here the link http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

i dont plan on using alot of butter just a tiny bit when i think its needed and i just wanted to know what my healthiest option was.. thanks everyone.

went back after 10 days including weekends