ekels88

I feel the same way! I have already had 2 fills and am going for my third one tomorrow. I am afraid that I actually gained weight since my last fill (I am not certain because my doctor's scale is substantially different than mine). In all honesty, this past month I have been nothing but bad when it comes to eating the right foods and exercising, but I just feel so frustrated with the whole thing. I mean, I was banded on July 9th and, up until like three weeks ago, was eating right, controlling my portions, going to the gym 4 times a week, and I only have a total of 22 pounds gone to show for it. I am almost regretting my decision to get this surgery. At least before, when I dieted I lost some weight, but now I feel that I am at such a plateau and have even gained some of the weight back. I am afraid that my doctor will not give me another fill because of my weight gain which really kind of stinks since I am out of state at school and can't just go to her whenever I want to (she is two hours away). I am also super concerned that I have stretched out my pouch. I don't know if there is a way to check for that or not, but I know that it is possible. Anways, I'm glad that I'm not alone.

So I have been trying to get this surgery for just under a year. I was finally banded two weeks ago Friday and I am supposed to be on a liquid puree diet, but I am having such a hard time with it. I am one of those people that hates the texture of pureed foods. I thought that I would be able to do it and even tried a few times before surgery just to make sure, but I don't seem to be doing so hot now. I find myself eating a lot of runny potatoes (starch = not the best) and soup (which doesn't keep me full for long. I have also crushed up some bananas and mixed them with a teaspoon of low fat peanut butter. Between those and yogurt, that is pretty much my diet. I was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem and, if so, what were some of the things that you did to overcome it.

I never thought of that! Smoothies actually sound like a great idea. I have just attempted some ground chicken with lots of gravy for lunch today (even though I'm not supposed to have that for another two weeks) and so far so good. I will definitely try the smoothies though because they sound really good and filling. Thanks soooo much!