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Hi Kathy! I've been on real food since my post-op visit 2 weeks ago.

Broth- I used Leana's (voiceomt2002) recipes for that and the soups I made. I've made several other of her recipes as well. She's writing a cookbook now!! have fun.

Chicken Broth- TimeSaver Mushy Recipe Part One- Basic Chicken Broth - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Soups- TimeSaver Mushy Recipe Part Three- Cream of Vegetable Soup - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Beef Broth- Basic Beef Broth - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Good luck tomorrow!!! I am still a little over a week out ... Liquid diet is going well... I try to stay busy and exercise when I feel I want to eat... I def know the difference now from wanting to eat and needing to eat. Nice to hear from you!!! Once again good luck tomorrow. Talk to you soon ...

Hey I cant wait till then. I am on 5 Slim Fast High Protein a day and then a 200 calorie meal at night for 2 weeks b4. Let me tell you they are not good all or I dont like them. I got one to try today and its nasty but its only for two weeks I can do it..I am so excited so I think I will b able to handle it..Where are you having yours done..did your dr tell you how much you could lose in a year bc mine was not very informative about that he just said about half ur extra weight but everyone i have seen has lost more so i was just wondering what yours said

It went really well! I was in pain for about four days, but I'm feeling much better now. My post OP diet is/was very flexible, so I was eating mushies and soft foods three days out with no problem. My doctor says I can start easing into a normal diet now, but I'm taking things slow. (: I've lost 9 pounds since Monday, and I hope to keep losing!

How did yours go?

Lol, that sucks that you might be getting a reaction from the bandages, maybe you should ring your nurse/surgeon and tell them? Yeah I'm totally over liquids at the moment, mainly because I miss chewing lol, I'm due to start mushies either today or tomorrow not entirely sure but a bit worried about how that will go. Dunno how much I've lost yet but I've noticed the back fat is slowly reducing (disghusting I know lol) and one of my multiple chins is disappearing as well which is fricken awesome lol. I wasn't put on any protein shakes, I guess it's just more common in the states but I've noticed my hair feels a little thinner so I might have to find something for that. Other than that pretty good 2 weeks out, incisions are still pink and now they've got this weird bubble thing under the surface, hard to explain but I've been sticking on stuff to help them heal so hopefully that'll work =)

Hey taylor52, That's really exciting, no need to be worried though, sure it's a little nerve wrecking but you'll be fine. I have had really good results so far I hit a plateu once, but that's normal. I would deffinatly say that you should be way under 200 by then! I started with a BMI of 37 and a wt. of 213, I loose about 2-3lbs a week generally. So far I've lost 48lbs in 4 mo. Hope to loose 35 more lbs. If you have any other ?'s Keep me posted and goodluck!

I am working with Dr. Patchings and still do not have a date because I have not gottent the five day a week exercise down yet. By my next visit I will be able to say I have been doing the exercise as required and I actually like it. \

As you have been banded by Dr. patchings I would like to add you as a friend so I can follow how things are going with another patient of his.

First msg. dropped, Yeah over the hump again, I do believe that you will see even more loss after June fill, are the ml's on your ticker the same as cc's? I have a 10cc band and first fill was 4cc second was 1.75cc so now at 5.75cc total, 3rd scheduled for June 15, plateaus are scary, just came through 3 week one also, so down 3lbs today, you just know it will continue for a while if we eat healthy, cause a few times in there I was eating bunch of junk again, not quantity but real bad food choices! I am just speaking this into your life that by the time you hit your 2 year bandiversary you will be at your goal weight, don't doubt it!!!! Have fun on fill trip! Nancy

Hi Rachael - thanks for making me your friend! As I said on the chat line I'm just all new to this and am just finding my way around this forum. So how has it been for you? I'm having John Dunn next week - eek! Would love to know how much you've lost - whats been the hardest/easiest? Thanks Gail

Hi there.. I see you had surgery not to long ago! How are you doing? I am Mary Anne and I am just waiting on incs to pre appove and then I can take that next step... Feels like its taking forever.. kinda depressing just waiting.. I have started wotking about 30 min a day for 5 days a week.. I am worried about my arm fat hanging around so I lift weights to,,, do you have any adive for pre and post op

I definitely understand my gas just passed over the last couple of days... It just lingered in my chest and my left shoulder still causes pain! All I can say right now it keep taking your pain meds b/c I am a pretty strong person but I took my pain med for about three days especially before I went to bed! I also stayed in the hotel the next night and just prompted myself up on the pills for the first two nights... then I started sleeping on my right side and that helps also. I also found some liquid Tylenol at wal-mart. The biggest thing I'm having trouble with is HUNGER!! I'm always hungry... I started the day of surgery at 198 and I'm down to 193 and I haven't weighed in the last couple of days either... I lose about 1-2 lbs a day... That's good but I just can't feel hungry. Like right now I just feel like I'm trying to get all my protein in so I'm living off of protein shakes. YUCK! I just started runny mash potatoes last night and was in heaven!!

Hi Kim

Well its taken a week but I feel great. I went for my 1 week postop and I lost 18lbs!!!!!! The food is starting to gross me out and I stare at people eat like a starving child but the weight loss is worth it.

Any word from your insurance? I ended up calling myself to find out, why don't you try that.

Good luck with it and let me know.

Rosa

I lost another pound last week so im at 38 pounds lossed so that is exciting...i would like to loss 2 this week so im going to push the exercise and see if that ups it!!! Yes can't wait for next fill !!! Good talking to you

thanks so much! how are you doing? i see we both get fills the first week of june so lets keep our fingers crossed for another 10 lb loss! :-)

I see you are 19... my son will be 19 next week and is having surgery on 6-11-09... How are you doing so far? What is the hardest part socially? Did you tell your friends you had this done? Any words of wisdom I can give him would be great...

Thanks!

Yoga is a great idea! I was thinking about joining curves, but don't know if I am quite up to it yet. Maybe in another week. My 1st goal was to hit wonderland by the first of August, but I think I'll be there a lot sooner. I weighed this morning and was at 211. so I'm down 1 more lb since surgery for a total of 14 lbs. since surgery, but 18 for the whole journey.

Over one week on pre-opp. Under a week to the surgery. Hate the pre-op diet.

1 more week of clear liquids and protein drinks and then on to mushies.. Kinda excited about that Hope all you other bandsters have a wonderful day.

I am a week post op.I feel pretty good.

3 weeks post op///only 3 pounds lost

I thought this was going to be really tough not eating "real food". This protein/clear liquids is not driving me nuts yet. My mind wants food when I cook for my lil girl and honey but I dont. Good thing cause my doc wants me doing it for 3 weeks. I guess its all worth it to watch those numbers on the scale keep dropping.

I had my surgery Tuesday.It went well.I am moving around to help move the gas.I have not had any nausea or vomiting.I am just a little sore.I have not taken any pain meds today.I go back to see my surgeon on Monday.This week is the clear liquid diet.

is having my first resturant outing. 3 weeks post ops. so nervous.

is offically on soft food.. i am three weeks post op.. I have gotten a little bit down today because I haven't lost any weight from week 2 to week 3. Feeling a little down.. but I will overcome this..

ON THE WAY TO S&W FOR MY SURGERY...2 WEEKS OF PROTEIN SHAKES AND RAW VEGETABLES...17 POUNDS DOWN AND HONESTLY NOT TOO FAR TO GO...GOING FROM FABULOUS TO F'N FLAWLESS, HAVE MERCY!!!