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Punishing myself? Sabotaging myself? Testing my band? PLEASE help. :(
bandongal replied to RedheadGirl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are quite "normal" I think. I did not have any restriction much until I had a couple of fills. I was scared for months so did not "Test" my band then slowly as the weight came off I did try more and more new things and now with 7.5 in a 10 cc band can eat most things and may get another fill. I am an emotional eater as I figure most of us here are and it is hard , even though I am much lighter now and within goal. It will always be a struggle I think. BUT I can do it and you can too -
1 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary bandongal!
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Not drinking while eating??
bandongal replied to doodlebug54's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you will get used to it:) I was told I can drink "before", but nothing during or 60 minutes after my meals. This helps your band work correctly so you feel full--good luck:redface: -
Losing inches NOT pounds and ready to scream
bandongal replied to Cherishthepast's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you have done very well. I have only been banded since August 26th so I am a newbie. I started taking carnitine 250 mg. once a day about a month after surgery. My surgeon said it was fine to take. I have been happy with my weight loss and do not know if this supplement is helping or not. I do get around 100 gms. protein/day and my calories are a little too low I think at around 1,000/day. good luck:redface: -
What can you eat befor a fill?
bandongal replied to zeniada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got my first fill 2 weeks ago-4cc. I was told nothing to eat or drink two hours before and only fluids for 24 hours after. I did fluids 48 after though just to be careful. I have no restriction except if I eat bread which I did one time and got "stuck" for a bit. Cannot have another fill until November 17th:cursing: -
:thumbup:WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!I am getting close too and have not been in wonderland in over ten years either. It's so cool isn't it??:smile:
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feeling a little down...
bandongal replied to zeniada's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
hi Zen, I with ya gal:sad: I miss my pal too. I especially had 3 bad craving days and it has not been too bad since. I was told not to do anything but fluids until week four so I am still on all fluids except cream of wheat that I mix with skim milk. Are you getting enough protein? I am getting 100 grams a day which I think helps. I was told to still do two protein drinks even when I go to regular food. I am scared that on week four I will eat too much since I will have free rein. I do have my first fill date on Oct. 6th though so I will do my best for those 2 weeks and try to maintain until I get a fill. It may take two or three fills but it will happen. Sometimes a certain food will come to mind and I miss it and realize I will NEVER get to pig out on it again. That is a weird feeling at times. But then like today I put on jeans and they were loose so that was so cool. Hang in there. I need to exercise too...yake care,lynda -
Hi everyone, I just got my surgery date Oct 20
bandongal replied to tannie's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
make sure you are getting enough protein pre-op. I was told at least 60 grams per day. I also was to take 500 mg. vit. C twice a day to prepare for healing and stop any aspirin one week prior. best to you:thumbup: -
CONGRATS!! you will do fine:smile:
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Getting banded in 19 days!
bandongal replied to Kierstyun2010's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I was done on 8/26 and everything went fine. I did have some gas pain though but it was gone within a week. Doing great now. Pre-op make sure you are getting strong for surgery and after surgery. I was told to do protein drinks at least 60-100 grams of protein per day and take 500 mg. vitamin C twice daily. Good luck:thumbup: -
hi Zen, I am getting ready for bed. I have my 2 week post-op doctor visit tomorrow. Maybe they will give me a fill date which is supposed to be 6 weeks post-op. I have MUCH less pain tonight. I have been more satisfied since I have added that cream of wheat. I added up my calories and it is under 800. How many do you get a day? Have a nice day:) lynda
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that chicken sounds yummy:) I have my 2 week post op check tomorrow. I am hoping they will give me my fill date which is supposed to be 6 wks. post op. I lost 10 pounds before surgery and about eleven pounds since surgery. I am feeling ans seeing the difference in my face, tummy and legs a little. going to bed-nite
