sunnysea

No restriction here, wide open:nervous Sunnysea

My mirror broke in my suitcase from the airlines on the way there!:omg: The day after surgery I was telling Dr. K that I wasn't supersticous sp? and he said good thing I didn't mention it before surgery:confused:

Hi, I just started eating some regular foods this last week, before that I was on the creamy soup stage. I've been eating regular foods like fish,sweet potatos,manderine oranges,oatmeal,string cheese,dinty moore, the other day I had'nt had much to eat so I did have a Filet-o-fish and a small shake from McDonalds (some habits die hard) I took off half the bun and no frys. My nutr. said to eat 3 healthy meals a day, selecting foods from all the food groups. I don't know I am so new to this, that I am also reading everyones posts to see what works for them. :eek: Sunnysea

Marjon9 and Lap dancer, You can at (freeglitters.com) LOL! Can you tell I like vacations and bling:D It's sad I spent hours goofing around with the glitters last night, i'm just figuring out how to do it. Up until now I was only good at shopping online! my husband is thrilled, do all the glitter you want hon:) Also,can you tell I haven't been able to seperate my paragraphs! still working on that. Question to anyone that has had a fill, does Dr. K have us go on liquids for a few days after a fill? Sunnysea

Machale, I was able to down liquids easily right away, I stuck to the clear fluids for like the 1st 4 days. But when I started the creamy soups, etc..., I would feel full pretty easy, it was Great:) That feeling is now pretty much gone, my band has matured (swelling has gone down) I'm ready for a fill, well in a couple of weeks. Sunnysea

Shesha, I just wanted to know how you were doing with your 1st fill? I had one scheduled for the Tues. after Easter so that I could go to the support group meeting but I changed it to the week before instead. I know that it is only a week sooner but I have no restriction and it is going to be a long couple of weeks!:decision: Sunnysea

Machale, Just wanted to let you know that popping in a piece of SF mint gum right after downing that wicked tasting pain medicine really helped me. Congratulations on being Banded,:welldoneclap: Sunnysea

Everyone is so different, my surgery was Feb. 28th and I feel like I didn't even have surgery:omg: I was able to drink right away. I did have restriction and loved not being as hungry. Just go slow like you have been and it should get better soon. I can't believe how fast mine went down.

I would be, i'm about 4-5 hours away.

I've read somewhere here that Aloe Vera Juice helps heal after an episode like this!? Has anyone tried this? I guess you drink just alittle bit of it. I have no idea if this really works????? Sunnysea

Teacher, I know that every Dr. and Nutritionist have differant ideas. Mine tells me to drink 1 cup of a high-protein supplement between each meal and another before bed (3 cups total). Choose a protein supplement with 15-20 g of protein per serving and 100-150 calories (Carb Solutions, Edge Body for Life, Atkins Shake,or Slim Fast High Protein. And to stay well hydrated, sip water or a calorie-free beverage (crystal light or sugar-free tea) between meals, after your protein supplement. Try to consume 30 ounces a day of water at one sip a minute. I am new to this so I have been consuming my protein shakes but I know that some of the others that had their surgery by Dr. Kirshenbaum don't follow this. I think for now it is helping me get my protein in. I cannot sip it slowly nor can I sip water every minute all day! So i just do the best I can getting my fluids in. I think the protein shakes will help keep hunger down between meals, I'm not sure what I will do as time goes on?!?! I did find that I like the Body For Life shakes and they have 17g protein and 110 calories. Sunnysea

Kelsey, Try a drink with at least 15 grams of protien and 110 to 190 cal., like Slimfast High Protien,Atkins, Advantage, etc..... I don't think the Carnation Breakfast has much protien if I remember right?!? Hope this helps, Sunnysea

Hi Lise, I'm feeling good, I'm back to work [cosmetics at Walgreens] which is 32 hours of on my feet running all day which is a good thing. I have started mushy soft foods, it seems like one day I'm hungry and the next not as much. I am really tired after work which is to be expected having just had surgery 2 weeks ago. Anyhow I have to run now, talk to you later, Sunnysea:D

Hi Lise, I was banded on the same day! Even though I weigh more than you it looks like our BMI's are about the same and the amount we want to lose. Good luck and keep us posted, Sunnysea

Macale+Chula, I understand your nervous,excited,anxious, having to fly to some strange place to have surgery, but i'm sure you are going to love your experience and your band! I didn't mean to say that Denver was a strange place!!!! I know that I am new to being banded, so I have alot to learn and or experience. But Dr. Kirshenbaum is really detail orientated and a great surgeon and I feel that the surgical center was better care in the short time I was there than our local Hospital. Good luck with everything, I have to go to work. Bye, Sunnysea

:hungry: I just started adding creamy soups and stuff to my diet but anyway I just made something good and simple. I made a cup of chicken broth and added instant mashed potatoes keeping it still thin enough and added alittle olive oil margerine. The broth was the softer cubes that knorr's makes.

That makes since,why didn't I think of that [MONEY] Thanks, Sunnysea

Thanks, I had never heard of that, I wonder why they don't just use it all of the time????

What is omnipaque????

Jackal, Thanks for the reply, it's so true everything we do this 1st month post-op is the opposite of trying to fill that pouch to stay full for a few hours. I know even when I down a cup of soup I'm thinking ok that was maybe too much and then I realize no that this phase I need to do this:confused: Anyhow, keep the advice coming. You have done a GREAT job at working your band. Congratulations! Sunnysea:)

Mandy, Thanks for the tip, I had heard of grapes being frozen, bet grapes are easier to peel when frozen?????

How do the pre-packaged manderin oranges do?

Lap Dancer good luck to you too! Things move pretty fast after the phone consult. I usually do more reading than posting, I guess I am pretty happy to be this far. DynamoMini I look forward to meeting up with you, I'll keep you posted as to when I'll be getting a fill. Have you attended any support meetings yet? Sunnysea:)

You Go Girl:cheer2: work that band:clap2: :Banane43:

Thanks DynamoMini, I'll keep you posted. You are so lucky to be right there in CO., do you live in Denver area? If I ever make it out there for a fill on the support group night I look forward to meeting you. I did order some Unjury protein powder that everyone raves about and today at Sams Club I purchased some Atkins pre-made shakes, Paula will tell you the amount of protein and calories to look for. Congratulations on your future banding!!!! Sunnysea