July 2011 Bandsters!

[sorcia1 2]

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

[Kate rules 43]

I'm so sorry! what can we do to help?

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

I'm sorry Know that I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best!

Amy

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

[emily5000 5]

Hi all,

I was banded 3 days ago and today I feeling so much better. The first two days were rough! I have not had an pain meds today and was able to take a shower. I don't feel hungry at all but for lunch today my husband made mini pizza's for him and my son and I wanted to eat the entire tray!!! I wonder if my mind will ever catch up to my stomach?

[Nouzi 0]

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

So sorry for that Shauna... its gonna be alright...

plz let us know if we can help

[Nouzi 0]

OK, guys, sorry, just need to vent here for a second. I just found out yesterday that I am out of a job. I paid for the lapband surgery myself and put myself in debt to do it. Plus my fills are $370 each. Now I'm not sure if I'll have the money for a fill when it's time.

Just kinda bummed out.

Shauna

So sorry for that Shauna... its gonna be alright...

plz let us know if we can help

[Nouzi 0]

Hi all,

I was banded 3 days ago and today I feeling so much better. The first two days were rough! I have not had an pain meds today and was able to take a shower. I don't feel hungry at all but for lunch today my husband made mini pizza's for him and my son and I wanted to eat the entire tray!!! I wonder if my mind will ever catch up to my stomach?

Hey Emily...

Congrats on ur band... I was banded just a couple of days before u did... n it definitely keeps getting better

Tell me about seeing and smelling the fancy food... I dnt feel hungry as well until this happens ...

Im super excited for the mushies time to arrive

[new jersey 0]

Hi Guys! It's been three weeks since I was banded on the 1st and everything so far is good. I've lost a total of 23lbs between the pre-op and after. I just started soft foods and go for my first fill on August 9th.... so excited. I wanted to share a couple of satisfying recipes I found on here that are really good.

Fat Free Refried Beans mixed with a little salsa and fat free cheddar cheese. Microwave for 30s - 1m and top with a small amount of FF sour cream... Very Good

Put some FF or reduced fat Mozzarella cheese in a non stick frying pan, in the shape of a small pizza... top with some Turkey Pepperoni (run it through whatever you used for your pureed diet). When cheese is melted use a spatula to get it out of pan. When it's done you can dip it in some Pasta sauce... I used some sausage flavored sauce and it was very good.

Hope all you guys are doing great!

[sweethot143 2]

Hi, I was just rebanded yesterday July 21st. The post of diet is going to be brutal! 10 days clear liquid, 2 weeks full liquid then 2 weeks mushy. How will I ever be able to do it? Sounds impossible. The first time around my surgeon didn't have me on a very strict diet.

I hope that coming back to LBT I can find the support I need.

[BandedApril 0]

Hey, you said "rebanded"...why did you have to get banded twice?? Yikes. I don't think I would go through it again.

Hi, I was just rebanded yesterday July 21st. The post of diet is going to be brutal! 10 days clear liquid, 2 weeks full liquid then 2 weeks mushy. How will I ever be able to do it? Sounds impossible. The first time around my surgeon didn't have me on a very strict diet.

I hope that coming back to LBT I can find the support I need.

[Kate rules 43]

Shauna, in what area (state) do you live? Maybe we can all network... what are band buddies for? I'm in DC area.

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Mmmmm....that faux pizza sounds good! I'm all for quick and easy. I run into problems when I'm starving and don't have something to eat immediately. Thanks for sharing

Amy

Hi Guys! It's been three weeks since I was banded on the 1st and everything so far is good. I've lost a total of 23lbs between the pre-op and after. I just started soft foods and go for my first fill on August 9th.... so excited. I wanted to share a couple of satisfying recipes I found on here that are really good.

Fat Free Refried Beans mixed with a little salsa and fat free cheddar cheese. Microwave for 30s - 1m and top with a small amount of FF sour cream... Very Good

Put some FF or reduced fat Mozzarella cheese in a non stick frying pan, in the shape of a small pizza... top with some Turkey Pepperoni (run it through whatever you used for your pureed diet). When cheese is melted use a spatula to get it out of pan. When it's done you can dip it in some Pasta sauce... I used some sausage flavored sauce and it was very good.

Hope all you guys are doing great!

[AtLast0708 0]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!! Well, I did NOT lose one pound......I was really bummed out at first, but your words are all so very encouraging. My doctor said that I am still very bloated (this is true) and the weight loss will begin to show soon.....I hope so!! However, I am over the pity party!! I feel amazing......better than I have felt in over a year. I actually went to the mall yesterday, which I had not done in over a year. I am grateful that I am not out of breath from just walking a few steps anymore......I love my band!

I do not own a scale because I use to hate facing my reality. However, please give me your thoughts on having a scale in my house and if so, I would appreciate your suggestions on what brand.

Again, thanks for all of your support!!

Well, you won't be the first to not lose weight in preop phase. Your banding is a new start. I'm sure your doc will not be thrilled but he wants you to succeed. You'll be fine but start cleaning up act now.

[sorcia1 2]

Thanks everyone....sorry for the pity party. I'm in Arizona but don't worry, I'll find something. Just need to move on I guess!

[Debora Anne 3]

The cheese pizza sounds great~

Hi Guys! It's been three weeks since I was banded on the 1st and everything so far is good. I've lost a total of 23lbs between the pre-op and after. I just started soft foods and go for my first fill on August 9th.... so excited. I wanted to share a couple of satisfying recipes I found on here that are really good.

Fat Free Refried Beans mixed with a little salsa and fat free cheddar cheese. Microwave for 30s - 1m and top with a small amount of FF sour cream... Very Good

Put some FF or reduced fat Mozzarella cheese in a non stick frying pan, in the shape of a small pizza... top with some Turkey Pepperoni (run it through whatever you used for your pureed diet). When cheese is melted use a spatula to get it out of pan. When it's done you can dip it in some Pasta sauce... I used some sausage flavored sauce and it was very good.

Hope all you guys are doing great!