E'sMommy
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I'm ok....in Bandster hell. I'm back to foods and back on my low carb, high protein diet. But I have no restriction...I really miss my swollen stomach restriction from surgery. I get my 1st fill on the 24th and I'm looking forward to it. I haven't lost any more weight, but haven't gained any either so I guess that's good. I'll be thinking of you Tuesday and sending good vibes your way.
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I'm ok....in Bandster hell. I'm back to foods and back on my low carb, high protein diet. But I have no restriction...I really miss my swollen stomach restriction from surgery. I get my 1st fill on the 24th and I'm looking forward to it. I haven't lost any more weight, but haven't gained any either so I guess that's good.
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4th of July Challenge!
E'sMommy replied to LeighaMason's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in Bandster Hell :confused: - lots of good food and no restriction. I'm up for the 7/4 challange. Put me in for 20lbs loss. It's my 1st one .....do let me know what to do. Thanks, Kristina -
April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Went to my pos-op yesterday....everything looking great. I get my first fill on May 20th!!! Go Bunnies:thumbup: -
April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW- you're doing great. Congrats on your AIC. I go for my post op apt today and will keep you posted. -
ATTENTION to those who are less than 3 months post-op and discouraged-READ HERE!!!
E'sMommy replied to coloradobanding's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OK...here's my 2 cents. Not many know about bandster hell and I think this post should be in pre-op. This is a good post, this is a place were we can all voice our opinions. :thumbup: The most important message I heard through out the whole process is the band is a tool! I'm on a low carb, high protein diet pre-op and post-op. It's the diet that my doctor wants me on to use my tool. If you expect to just drop the weight without doing your part, you're going to be dissappointed. Again I had a tool put in my body. My body needs to heal. Once it heals, the tool will start working better. Most importantly, I have to do the work and the tool is going to help me (not do the work for me). I'm losing b/c I've change my eating habits, not b/c I have a band. I wish all of the bandsters well :thumbup:...everyone is different and we will therefore lose weight differently. -
April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So how do you know when you need a fill? It sounds like a 1st fill is about a month post-op. Has anyone been filled yet?? -
well hunger has set in....which means I'm healing well. I had eggs today with shredded cheese. I've movef on to more than 2oz. ...but still tolerating food well. WOW was it good. I been approved to have very well cooked veggies and very well cooked baked fish. Your weight drop seems to be going well. Keep up the hard work...the work is the mental part and I think you got it undercontrol. Hope you have a good weekend.:smile:
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I'm 6 days postop and I lost 8.5 lbs with a total of 18.5 since low carb diet. :thumbup:My doc has me on a very strict food plan of what to eat. I'm eating 1 -2oz servings, 40-70g prot per day and 64 oz of liquid. Till my 2 week check up I follow his diet and then back to low carb diet. Tomorrow I can have mashed potatoes and Thursday is scrambled eggs. I was really "tight" today. Still sore but when I eat i get so full. Its the craziest thing. As for losing weight....as long as I lose my 5 - 10 lbs pre-op I was happy. Just focus on the minimal lose needed and let the band do the rest. I'm happy to have you on this journey with me. Hope you're well.
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Feeling good. Still sore at the port site. Good news is that I'm not hungry. Its very weird. Yesterday I had a protein shake for breakfast, a half of a banana for lunch, a protein shake for dinner and a half of a sugar free pudding for dessert. I was starving with the pre-op diet and now post op I can't even eat that much. did you have to start the pre-op diet again yet? Hang in there....its very worth it!!
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April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there. I agree- its very weird not to want food or be hungry. I'm in love with my band (right now anyway).:thumbup: -
Hey everybody....don't forget to take those before pics. I took some from the front, back, and side. Actually, I did it when I was very hungry on clear liquids....pic help me motivate myself again. I took 2 sets of pics ...1) bra and panties (for my own eyes) and 2) sport bra and workout capri (for the world to see).
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April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
24 hrs. post-op and I'm feeling fine. No pain meds; only have discomfort and thirsty. I'm siping water and will try protein shake tom. Thanks for everything guys. -
April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
ok..will check in for surgery @ 10am. I'm very ready, not nervous (as of yet)... but here's the thing. I'm not hungry b/c my butt is so sore from all of the pottying from the Clear liquids.:thumbup:. Wasn't prepared for that. -
April Bandster Bunnies
E'sMommy replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
welcome and good luck. I'll post as soon as I can after the surgery tom. I can't wait:thumbup: -
Thanks. Will update when I can.