twostepsatellite

Hey everyone. I was just banded on July 26th. I'm 21 and from Seattle. I was just hoping to find someone (or even a group would be nice) around my age to talk about this with. I have a lot of support from my family and friends but I think that having people who understand the process and are experiencing the same things is important. I don't even really have any questions. Just hoping to make a few friends on here.

Yay! Good to hear you are doing good! Yah I remember the first week I wasn't hungry at all. The second week I wasn't hungry either but was fine with the liquids. And then the third week I was annoyed with the the liquids...the 4th week I was just thinking "I give up let's just get this stupid Protein shake part over with." I didn't do the mushies stage. My doctor has his patients do an extra week of liquids and then go to soft foods. So I got pretty sick of liquids.

Oh, the you should be fine. Just take small sips at the beginning and see if it feels fine going down. How are you feeling so far? Any troubles?

How far are you? I think at about 3 weeks I could sip some wine and it was ok. I'm two months in and alcohol goes down fine. I haven't even had any problems with fizziness.

Hey everyone! I am crap at this. It has been a busy couple of weeks. Updates on everyone noooooow!!!! I'm down 40 pounds and I'm feeling good. The passed few days I haven't felt as good as I have just in terms of I have been hungrier. Hmmm. But I'm passed my 1st fill and have my next app set for Oct 28th. I just started back at class last monday and so far it's going great. A little wonking with eating at the right marks because my classes don't mesh well with it but i'm definitely getting my Water in.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll get the ok to head onto Soft Foods. Can't believe I lasted 3 weeks with just liquids. Actually...it went by pretty fast. Well..the first week was fast...the second week SUCKED....and this past third week was actually decent. Had some amazing Pho broth. Yum. I'm not even really sick of soup/broth. I've become so addicted to Water it's ridiculous. Haha. I can't wait to start on the actual small portions. The part I think is going to be the hardest is not have water with meals. How is everyone doing? I've been without internet for days so I feel out of touch. Haha

I'm doing nectar Protein. Glad it all went well! Um the gas lasted a bit more than a week. The soreness, for me, didn't last longer than a week. Plus as long as you keep up with your meds for a bit you are going to be fine in that department. mmmakala I can start eating soft foods next week. Tuesday or something. excuse my language but...fuck protein mixes. Haha

Duuuude. I don't even get Jell-O or Pudding! *supersadface* LITERALLY just broth, Water, crystal light, Protein powder. Finally had the gas pain though, huh? Bleh. I'm sooo glad it's pretty much over with for me. So uncomfortable. If I neever ever have to have a protein mix drink again...I will live HAPPILY. UGH.

mmmakala How has your first weekish been? I wish I could add some banana or strawberry. Strictly liquid. No pulp or cream or anything. My doctor is very badass apparently. Haha. crazylegs Gas has SIGNIFICANTLY subsided and I am feeling so much better. Recovery went GREAT. I'm feeling good. The scabs are all coming off. I'm settling with the nectar Double chocolate.

Hey there! So exciting that you are getting banded tomorrow! I was super anxious the night before...and really for a while before but I had nothing to worry about. The surgery went extremely well! All the doctors and nurses were helpful and awesome. The most annoying right after is that every time I had to pee I had to get up and I could really feel the soreness. And I had to pee a loooot. Hahaha. Good luck with your surgery!!! Happy to help with any questions. I'm only 2 weeks in. Got banded on the 26th of July. Anything you want to talk about...just let me know.

One week in and feeling pretty good. The only downside to having family so involved is the fact that they are around all the time and I've never noticed how much people talk about food. And my sister is in town and we are having people over...so there is a lot of amazing food being cooked. Haha. Here I am on this 3 week liquid diet sipping broth while they eat lasagna..salad...and french bread. Haha. I'm getting used to smelling things and pretending I'm tasting them. How is your post-op diet going? My doctor has all his patients on 3 weeks of Liquids(no jello/pudding/yogurt/creamy things at all) and then the 4th week is when I can start the soft foods. So we skip the mushies entirely. I'm feeling great though moving around. No trouble at all with that. The one thing I'm not liking is the gaaaas. Ugh. So annoying. And I have pretty much been doing less on the Protein and more water/broth. Well for the first week I did. But I am knuckling up on the protein. I just don't like any of the flavors very much. It's going to be a bit tough for the next two weeks. Just have to choke 'em down. Haha. Wow. I really just rambled off didn't I? Sorry about that. How are you doing? You must be in your 3rd week?