Debbie03

I was starting to get worried I wasn't losing any weight since surgery. Well, I drop 2 pounds finally. I guess going up and down stairs moving my daughter in her apartment paid off. lol. Exercise and liquid diet means losing weight-then its time to get off the couch and start walking now. YEAH!!

Congrats to the new Bandsters! Welcome to August Rush 2010!

Zen: Is this the same Dr. Jose Rodriguez that does the lapband in Juarez?

Congrats to all the bandsters and Good Luck to the ones that are fixing to go thru it. I was banded on 8/10/10 and wouldn't change a thing. I was on a Protein liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery. Now I am on liquids and get to graduate next week to Mushies and can't wait!! I have only lost 6.5 pounds and waiting on the pounds to start melting off.

Thank you for all the advise. I am going to start walking now and will write everything down that I eat. That way I can keep more accurate track of how many calories I am eating. Hopefully I will start to see some weight loss! THANKS!!

Beachbunny: Congrats!!! Glad everything went good!

So after surgery, how much weight have you lost? I don't have kids to chase, but I have a dog I can. lol

If I am lucky, I am getting in about 825 calories. How many calories should I be trying to get in?

So what you are saying is, get in all the calories that I am suppose to and the weight will come off? I gotta try something because I don't go to the doctor until next week and I want to be able to go in with extra weight loss.

I can't figure this out. Everyone seems to be losing weight right after surgery. I had mine on 8/10 and haven't lost any since the surgery. I am trying so hard to get calories in. How are ya'll losing the weight so quickly? I am really starting to get depressed. HELP!

suzmelon: Its like a slimfast drink. I'm not sure if it is considered clear liquids but my doc says drink them cuz they are high in protein. You might want to ask your doctors office if you can drink them. It is very filling and satisfying at this point because you can't eat anything. GOOD LUCK!

hpeters & suzmelon: CONGRATS on your banding!! hpeters: yep, your doc rocks. But thats ok, every doctor is different in their treatment and we will just have to suffer aittle while longer while you get to eat the good stuff. lol suzmelon: just try and get the protein shakes down. Its not easy. I couldn't even get 24 oz down at first. It gets easier. Walk and sip on shakes, water, crystal lite helped me.

Lap2Fab: You should feel guilty. lol. Just kidding. Every doctor is different as you can see reading the posts. Sometimes I wish I had yours just so I can start to eat. What I would do to have some scrambled eggs right now. I still have 1 week left on liquids and then 2 weeks on mushies. You are so lucky!!!

spoiltmom; Can you eat sugar-free pudding or drink another shake? Please tell me because you are 4 days ahead of me and I don't want to feel like that!! lol

Summer134: Welcome to the group and Congrats! Already back to work, thats great. When does your stomach go back from the swelling? Any answers out there?

Beachbunny! Congrats and good luck tomorrow. This will be the best decision that you will ever make!!!

Lap2Fab: Wow! You too. It is kinda funny to read all the posts on here and how every doctor is different post op. I have been real lucky with no gas pains. I bought 2 boxes of Gas-X just in case and haven't opened them yet. Yes, my doc focuses on liquids and protein shakes only at first. Are you able to get the mushies down already?

Steggegirl: How did you get so lucky that you get to start on mushies. My doc has me on 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks mushies and then soft foods.

Pam: CONGRATS on your surgery:thumbup:. Trust me after a couple of days, your gonna want real food. You get tired of all the liquids. I am still post op on liquids and I am ready for real food. I have to wait 2 more weeks of mushies and then I get the real thing. lol I know protein is real important but not sure. If you don't get enough, you can lose some of your hair. GOOD LUCK!:cursing: Debbie 6/5/10 Predetermination 7/13/10 Insurance approved 7/37/10 2 week liquid diet 8/10/10 SURGERY

Congrats Amanda! How in the world have you lost so much weight already? I am so jealous! lol

Diane: I am doing really good. I have been reading about how everyone has gas pains. So far so good for me, I can't complain. I am just sick of liquids. I see my kids eat and it smells so good. lol. How are you doing? Where did you have yours done?

Wanted to join in the August bandsters. Was banded on August 10, 2010. I still can't believe I did it. On liquids for 2 weeks then I get to graduate to mashed potatoes. YEAH!