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So now that my stomach isn't swollen anymore I can pretty much eat what I want when I want how much I want, but I know that I am not really hungry and it's all in my head (sure miss the swollen stomach times). How do you deal with head hunger? I usually go to sleep/nap and forget about eating... any other good advise out there for head hunger? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

at what stage can you start crakers?? I'm on the mushy stage and can eat the tuna salad but not by itself that's why I havent had any yet... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

no wonder i didnt know what it was.... who says that there is a time limit on smoking? I dont smoke anything but wonder why you would have to wait to do it..... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Sorry not really up on the lingo but what is hookah? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I took 4 days off could have gone back after 3 but i was a little lazy on monday so i stayed home... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

:blushing: Mashed potatoes was the fist thing I ate as well.... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Hello I'm 14 days post-op and have just now started mushy foods. I found that when I was on liquids I would eat only a little bit cuz i filled up quick but would get hungry soon after. Now I feel like I could eat and eat and not get full (guess the swelling has gone down) so you go from one spectrum to the other with each food stage. Good luck to you. :blushing: 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I have only been banded for 2 weeks but i know that when i had gas and bloating i used gas x and would just walk walk walk... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

At this point i can only walk since i have not been cleared for other types of exercise, how much is enough? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I was banded on Aug 26th and am A Okay now...still have port discomfort and am still fighting an infection I developed from my IV site but gas is gone!!!

Banded on Aug 26th have lost 12lbs so far!! whoop whoop!

As long as the pill is not to large or you cut it up I dont see why not. I take all my perscribed meds even an antibiotic that I need to cut up with out any problems....

I luv LBT!!! I was also posting on another site which I just deactivated my account with and LBT is by far the best place to come for help and advice about the lap band. I luv that your never bashed or made to feel as if your wrong or stupid for choosing the lap band here, and I am so glad that there is no bickering back and forth between members. So Thanks to all who participate here at LBT for you help, advice, prayers and well wishes! :smile:

Good luck Dave hope all is well remember your friend is still with you! :smile:

I use Isopure powder and ready to drink they are good my fav is the Strawberries and cream....I also drink Atkins shakes when i want something creamy...

I find it interesting how Doctors all vary in their post op diet...I am on full liquids/pureed food (I am 11 days post-op) and i am able to have Protein Shakes I dont have to wait till next week to start them with my mushies. I have not had problems with milk or milk based foods after band but i did before i was banded and had to really limit them from my diet. Now I find my self able to eat yogurt and creamed Soups I even put milk in my protein shakes. Good luck on your journey!!! p.s How do you make a smore Protein shake that sounds delish!!!

I have been on my full liquid portion of my post op diet now for 3 days and have 7 more days to go and have no idea what to make. I have made cheesy broccoli Soup but dont want to eat that every day, i have pureed caned soup and have been drinking drinkable yogurt, still drinking my Protein drinks and lots of Water. If anyone has more ideas i would really appreciate them! thanks Zen :biggrin:

Yeah i have been on purees since Wednesday of last week. it is nice to be off clear liquids but is starting to get boring and i am craving something to chew... I had some very runny oatmeal today for breakfast and that was delish, probably shouldnt have done it but it didnt hurt. I dont know how you can be only only protein shakes and clear liquids for so long i was really crying on my 5th day of clear liquids...Good luck!

That is absurd... I can see putting your fork/spoon down after every bite and chewing 25-30 times but not waiting 2 min to take another bite. you wouldnt even finish your meal you would be eating for over 1 hour and doesnt that defeat the purpose of having the band if your gonna be eating all the time??

Can anyone tell me what is the benefit of having a 4cc band compared to the 10?? I guess i have a 4cc. that really doesnt mean much to me except that i have a band. ha ha will having a smaller band make you lose weight faster or is it something that doesnt matter?

congrats!!!:smile:

I felt tired the first few days but now that i'm on pureed foods i make sure i get lots of good veggies in. I made a pot of cheesy broccoli soup and i know that it is helping me alot cuz i finally get to eat some green veggies...

coughing and sneezing post op have been a very painful thing to do for me, thats why i hold on to my port site very well or use a pillow before i sneeze or cough it helps a little.

Could you share the recipe for the baked potato soup even if it was just a can could you let me know what brand i luv potato's and havent had any in over a month. I would luv to have it sometime this week! :smile:

I had my band placed on Aug 26th and for the first week i had a difficult time as well that is why i drank only Clear liquids even my Protein Drink was clear from Isopure. I too had a lot of loose bm's I just took a Fiber supplement and that helped. If the yogurt makes you feel ok then do that to get your nurishment just make sure there are no chunks and that it is the drinkable kind...Dont give up things do get better!