What's up everyone?

[Choirgirl 0]

Cool forum I found here :confused:

I was banded 1/16/06, and have posted on the yahoo bandsters group. It's annyoing though to try to follow responses in an email format. Maybe some of those guys are here, or maybe I'll bring some!!

So I am in the full liquids/ super mushy foods stage. No head hunger to speak of. Incisions are still sore, and I have not returned to work yet. I would turn down a fill if offered to me right now because of the awesome portion sizes I am able to feel satisfied from. 1 pudding snack is a meal! I am carefully getting my Protein and Vitamins, but man, this is cool!!

Look forward to getting to know you regulars

- Choirgirl

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1-16-06

[FunnyDuddies 6]

Welcome to Lap Band Talk! I love it here, and I am sure you will too! Congratz on the band. Looks like you are already losing and that is great!!

Amy

[Guest FunnyFatGirl]

Sweet! You are from Largo? I'm from Bradenton. I am meetin with a Doc here on Friday. I'm SOOOO excited. So are you still in pain? What can you tell me? I'm hungry for info (for a change!)

[justamom 0]

Hey Choirgirl

I'm new to the forum also - I was banded on the 16th as well. Glad to hear you're doing great. I have head hunger though - I've been cheating on food. Today I had 1/2 a veggie burger (morningstar) and yesterday I had 1/2 slice of bread.< /p>

[the best me 6]

Hey Choirgirl

I'm new to the forum also - I was banded on the 16th as well. Glad to hear you're doing great. I have head hunger though - I've been cheating on food. Today I had 1/2 a veggie burger (morningstar) and yesterday I had 1/2 slice of bread.< /p>

Uh Oh! slow down there, mom! If you are going to cheat, at least do it with refried Beans or something! Let that band heal in. You have the rest of your life to eat yummy foods, okay?! Hint: Egg Drop Soup. Let the crunchy Noodles soak reeeeally good. MMMMmmmm good! Filling and full of protien, AND "legal" for your banding stage. No cheating!!! Okay, that's it for my finger wagging. :hungry:

Welcome Choirgirl! Love your avatar. And I'm not crazy about the Yahoo format either. I get so lost on those boards, plus everyone here at LBT is so nice! Who needs Yahoo Groups?!! Anyhow, just wanted to say hello. :welcome:

[marypetunia 0]

Dear Choirgirl,

Congrats! I feel the same way, I was banded on Jan. 12 and a half bowl of broth fills me up! Not being hungry is a very new sensation for me and I love it! I see the nutritionist tomorrow and will move on to cream Soups and mushies... mmmmm.... They keep teling me I shouldn't feel any restriction, but whatever it is (I'm assuming swelling...) it's working.

I know this could be a "honeymoon" phase, but if it's any indication of a consistent weight loss from here on out, even at a slower pace, I am SO HAPPY! So glad for you as well!

(I tried Yahoo too, but couldn't follow the posts easily, I am thrilled to find this site!):clap2:

[PhotoNut 7]

Welcome, welcome all you new bandsters! I wasn banded on Jan 9, 06 and am already feeling like an old timer here. And that's because everyone here is so friendly and eager to help out. It's a great group.

I agree with Kathy, you all be careful not to push that band. Give it time to settle in as the swelling goes down. Dont risk pushing it out of place or anything by eating foods that you can have in a few short weeks. Why risk screwing up such a blessing (your band) for a piece of bread? Hang in there, do exactly what your doctor tells you to, and before you know it you'll be well on your way to safely eating normal foods again.

Grats to you all for your weight loss so far! Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your progress.

[Choirgirl 0]

Sweet! You are from Largo? I'm from Bradenton. I am meetin with a Doc here on Friday. I'm SOOOO excited. So are you still in pain? What can you tell me? I'm hungry for info (for a change!)

What doctor? I went to countryside for mine, and he is SO SO good. I'm just sore now, like muscles and weird twinges, esp with bending or turning/twisting.

What info can I tell you? Hmm. Try not to binge on your last meal(s). I ate like crazy for like a month, and then dieted hardcore adkins right before surgery, then did the clear liquid/ bowel prep the day before. Unnecessary! Esp now that I crave nothing!!

Have someone who can help you get in and out of bed. And someone who can drive you back tot he hospital if needed. I had a worse time than most, had nausea and dry heaves - so NO pain meds for the first 36hrs. And on no pain meds, I had to get in the car and be driven back to the hospital for a swallow study :think. But everything was fine with the study, and I was allowed pain meds after that and it's been better everyday

Stockpile chewable gas-ex, and forget what the lable calls "recommended dose." I took at least 4 at a time, and I'm still here :confused:

Let me know if there is anything specific you'd like to know. I don't know much though, no fills or anything :confused:

Justamom, be really careful with that food. I'd make sure to chew reeeeaaaally good (maybe puree it) and drink a lot of fluids with it to wash it through the pouch. Kinda defeating the purpose, but do what you gotta do!! Just be kind to your internal sutures :Banane21:

Choirgirl

1/16/06

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[justamom 0]

Yeah - you were right the best me - that 1/2 a veggie burger was too much - I didn't PB but I sure was uncomfortable. I'm sticking to my mushies!

[Teresa A 0]

Welcome girls. LPT is a great place to get information and find friends who are willing to help out!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to LBT girls! :Banane23:

[the best me 6]

Yeah - you were right the best me - that 1/2 a veggie burger was too much - I didn't PB but I sure was uncomfortable. I'm sticking to my mushies!

Good for you! There are so many good mushie ideas...there's a thread under the food Forum. Food Stages, I think, and it's a Stickie so it's at the top. Check it out! Post here if you can't find it...I'll direct you!

How ya doin' choirgirl? Ummm, do you sing?!

[JanetC 2]

Welcome to Choirgirl & Justamom (and anyone else I missed)! Glad to have you on board!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Welcome to LBT girls!!! Wishing you lots of success!!!