May Bandsters!

[Buffalogyrl 17]

I had my lap-band May 9th' date='2012[/quote']

Me too! How r u doing?

[mrspopeye 69]

My Lap Band with plication is scheduled for May 16, 2012. Tomorrow.

So excited and nervous.

Sending well wishes your way! Can't wait to hear about your experience!

[daisychains7 427]

Omg I have had aa very slow recovery and as I lie here in bed all I seem to see on TV is food! I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this!

I know what you mean. All the commercials suck. I'm feeling a little down today, like I'll never be able to eat food I love again or have a social life.. Guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself. Hah. Tomorrow I move up to puréed foods.

[Lilbelly 31]

Good morning, how do I get the "ticker" thing that shows progress?

I am now 12 days post op, have lost 15# overall (10# prior to surgery on the pre-op diet). But I was disappointed when I tried to wear one of last summer's blouses - I'm still a bit swollen at the port site, and you could see the bruise through the blouse. but it's only been less than 2 weeks, so I guess I shouldn't complain yet, right?

I don't post often, but try to read as much of the posts as I can. Glad to hear everyone is doing great!

I actually had a food "test" over the weekend. We went to a buffet and I had about 1/4 cup of meatloaf, 1/4 cup mashed potatoes, and about the same amount of spaghetti. I mushed it all up together, took teeny tiny bites, and it took me a half hour to eat it all, making sure I put my fork down between bites. The server kept coming by and wanting to take my plate, and I just said, no, I'm a slow eater! HAHA - this time last year I would have been through TWO plates of food in a half hour and heading toward the dessert bar! I was pretty proud of myself! My husband kept looking at me worrying that I was going to throw up ~ but I had no problems at all!

Now I have to get back to work ~ ttyl! Sue

Sue, that is awesome news! That is a huge thing being able to eat that! I can't wait!

I am in day 4 or is it 5 of liquids, I feel bitchiness coming over me......

[Buffalogyrl 17]

I know what you mean. All the commercials suck. I'm feeling a little down today' date=' like I'll never be able to eat food I love again or have a social life.. Guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself. Hah. Tomorrow I move up to puréed foods.[/quote']

I understand daisychains7 I have the same thoughts. I have been sick with chronic diarrhea for 3 days nows I'm feeling very depressed and at this point don't even care about weight loss I just want to keep nutrients in my body! Ug. Better days ahead right?

[lalaj 108]

We're any of you allowed Protein Shakes the day after surgery?

[Heathermarie0407 67]

We're any of you allowed Protein Shakes the day after surgery?

I was not. Day of surgery and day after was Clear Liquids only. Then starting on day three I could add protien shakes, yogurt, Soup

[tanieya 10]

Nope no broccoli and cheddar Soup it's too fattening unless you want to blend it then what's the point? But I had some anyway 2 cups and I should've listened the first cup I could tolerate but the second my stomach hurt for hours. I worked out this morning and I paid for it. I figured when I started I weighed 283 now I'm 258 I think I deserve something for all this right! I'm definitely listening to my doctor they don't tell you this stuff for no reason.

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[daisychains7 427]

I understand daisychains7 I have the same thoughts. I have been sick with chronic diarrhea for 3 days nows I'm feeling very depressed and at this point don't even care about weight loss I just want to keep nutrients in my body! Ug. Better days ahead right?

I'm sorry. I had painful bathroom issues during pre op diet so I know how discouraging that is. The lack of solid foods or eating with friends is really getting to me. But yes - everyone says the beginning is the worst part. At least this phase is only temporary and it will get better in a few weeks.

[daisychains7 427]

Nope no broccoli and cheddar Soup it's too fattening unless you want to blend it then what's the point? But I had some anyway 2 cups and I should've listened the first cup I could tolerate but the second my stomach hurt for hours. I worked out this morning and I paid for it. I figured when I started I weighed 283 now I'm 258 I think I deserve something for all this right! I'm definitely listening to my doctor they don't tell you this stuff for no reason.

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Ouch. I think we will all be learning what and how much we can tolerate, through trial and error for a while. I am surprised you could have 2 cups.. I was told I shouldn't go beyond 1 cup in a sitting though I haven't even tried to reach 1 cup yet.

[Jackie's girl 32]

Congrats Jackie! The first few days are rough but it gets so much better. Hang in there

Thanks, I feel better through the day, I guess the gas settles at night, buti have been up moving around the house so it is not bad now.

[Jackie's girl 32]

We're any of you allowed Protein Shakes the day after surgery?

I had 2 ounces of a protien shake when I can home from the hospital, 2 ounces of soymilk, and the rest Water, tea, and Jello. But today I did Tomato Soup, a protien shake, two jells, water, and tea. This has taken me all day to consume and I still have some of the Soup and water and jello still sitting here. Will take me until I go to bed to finish it. Only drinking one ounce every 15 minutes.

[angeladeflorio 0]

Good Luck to all f you new Bandits. Its a journey, but I am sure you will do great and this site is amazing. So ask all the questions you want everyone is very helpful.

Angie

Down 20lbs.

[Fatsince4ever 6]

Im getting nervous...my sugery date is Tuesday May 22nd. I just hope I don't fail myself and the band my goal weight would be 199 to start I haven't been under 200lbs in over 10 years. I'm currently 290. If I get to 240 it would be a blessing. But at the end of it all 160 would be the best. the day I hit 199lbs I'm breaking down and crying. But the day I hit 160lbs I'm planning a personal vacation no friends just me enjoying my new self.

[Tamg 29]

Had my surgery on Fri May 11th and all went well. Ended up having a hiatal hernia as well that was repaired. Besides some achy pain where the access port is, I am doing well, and actually seem to be down 9lbs already. I have my follow up appoint tomorrow with my surgeon and will be moved to soft food. So far so good. Hope everyone else is doing well!

I had my surgery on May 11th as well. Things are going along well here too. I dont go to the doc until May 31st. That will be my 3 wk check. I have to do liquids for two weeks after surgery and I'm just starting to feel hungry and looking forward to mushie food. Anyways glad to hear your doing well.

Tammy