Ready_Set_Lose

Hi- I'm in the SW suburbs of Chicago. I had my surgery done at Bolingbrook Hospital. Where are you planning on having your surgery? I'm 6 weeks out and had my first fill today. So far I'm down 29lbs. I'm thrilled with my decision. Best of luck! RSL

I've been doing a cheese stick and a few pieces of deli meat rolled up. Or greek yogart and a handfull of nuts. I dont' have time for eggs in the AM, I'm running out the door, so the food has to be quick and easy to take to work to eat. I do like the single serving cottage cheese as well. Goodluck! RSL

I replaced my diet coke habit with unsweetend iced tea. I get the caffine that I so need in the morning and it has no calories and actually has some health benefits. I make my tea weak, as I perfer the light brew iced tea. I also try different tea's to spice it up every now and again. My favorite is the TAZO black, ice tea. I make it at home or buy it from Starbucks when I'm out and need a drink. Yummy! RSL

I lost 11 lbs in pre-op diet and then week to ten days after surgery I had lost another 14lbs. But now, I'm at 3.5 weeks post surgery and still just holding at my 25lb loss. I'm thrilled I haven't gained it back, but I would love to see some more gone! My appetite is back to normal, I dont' feel any restriction. The one really good thing is that I'm not hungry between meals like I had been pre-band. I'm sure that is assisting in me not gaining back the 25 I lost. I'm still eating less at my meals than I had pre-band, but way more than I would like to. I'm looking forward to my first fill in 2.5 weeks. RSL

Hi Everyone- I was banded on October 1st. I'm doing great. I have my 2 week check in on Friday with my surgeon. I'm hoping i get the okay to move to soft foods. I'm on puree/mushee now. It is hard to stick to the diet, I'm quickly getting bored with my options. I want more variety. The good news is that my appetite is still very small. I do get hungry ( man, I never heard such loud hunger noises) but then I'm full rather quickly and stay full till my next meal. I love that!!!! Best of luck everyone. RSL

Hi Fluffy- That is awesome. Finding the "real" reason we got to this place is the biggest battle and the one that will payoff the biggest i'm sure! Best of Luck RSL

Thanks for the answers folks. I have always been a straw drinker and it seems I can get more fluid in me with a straw. I'm only 8 days post op so I think I will hold off for a while. Thanks!

Why is it that the doctors don't want us drinking from a straw? Is it the volume of what we would swallow? I'm trying to figure this out. On two different occasions now I have accidently drank with a straw. Just curious what you all think?

I just had some refried beans, with a little bit of melted cheddar and some sourcream and picante sauce. YUMMY! I never thought I would have something taste so good again. I think that will be my dinner tonight as well. RSL

I'm one week out today and can honestly say it does get better. I had a rough week, but I'm so glad to finally be here today, with no nausea or gas pains. Hang in there!

Hi Fluffy I'm sorry you are in the same boat as me with the gas pain, it is not fun. However I had some severe nausea before and I'm just so pleased that has passed. I'm hoping to return to work tomorrow, wish me luck! As for the BM, I had 2 loose stools since surgery. I'm not surprised that you have not, we are just not eating enough to warrant that at this time! Hang in there! RSL

Hi Blessed- I'm with you 100% that I will take the neck and shoulder pain over the nausea which seems to have past for me as of today. I'm still scared every time i drink or eat soup that I'm going to get nausea again. Thanks for the update, I'm going try the GasX tomorrow and the heating pad tonight if it gets bad. Smiles RSL