May Bandsters!

[azhoselady 17]

I have been buying laughing cow for a while it is really good. I love the strawberry cream cheese too have you tried it? How is everyone doing for the long weekend? BBQ's everywhere....

[shy2012 43]

Even though I'm not on mushies, I did a little sampling today! Soooo, my hubby made some veggie burgers on the grill, chicken sausage, feta and spinach chicken sausage and he made bush veg. Ff baked Beans and put crumbled ground turkey in them. And I had a spoon of everything. I felt fine. I chewed chewed and chewed. I was full after tasting-- I took a little piece of the veg. Burger, and chicken sausage. Yum! Back to my full liquids tommorrow!

[shy2012 43]

I have been buying laughing cow for a while it is really good. I love the strawberry cream cheese too have you tried it? How is everyone doing for the long weekend? BBQ's everywhere....

I need to try the laughing cow cheese- I've always bought the Cabot 50- Jalopeno and the cheddar.

[Divine_swoman 5]

I was banded on a Monday and went back to a desk job on Thursday and I was fine.

If you're getting a hiatal hernia repair you may need more time. I was in more pain from my hernia repair than anything else. I got the hiccups one day, it was so painful I thought I was going to die!!!!!

[Divine_swoman 5]

18 days post op now. My pain is pretty much all gone but I'm scared to sleep completely on my side. lol.

I feel like I need to start working on my exercise now. Before surgery I was working out 40 minutes 5 days a week. I was doing elliptical and zumba class. Now it's like I have very little stamina or endurance. Walking a few blocks makes me tired. I went for a 15 minute walk with my dog today. Is this normal, or do I need to push it more?

Are you still on liquids? I've been cheating a little- by that I mean dr's orders were no solid food for 4 weeks....but I was so fatigued I asked my mom to make homemade chicken Soup. No rice or noddles, just peas, carrots & bits of chicken. Lifesaver!!!! Also if your dr put you on Reglan - beware it causes drowsiness.

[daisychains7 427]

I have been buying laughing cow for a while it is really good. I love the strawberry cream cheese too have you tried it? How is everyone doing for the long weekend? BBQ's everywhere....

Tried some tonight. I didn't love it but I just tried the plain kind. I've only ever had cream cheese in cheesecake (lol guess we know why I need the band huh?). The weekend went ok for me but I have family visiting and we are going to TGI Fridays tomorrow then Red Lobster on Thursday. I know I won't be able to eat more than a cup at either but I'm scared of making the wrong food choice.. Especially since I have gained weight the past week (despite following the rules). I am soft foods so I think very saucy chicken, fish or shrimp with steamed veggies will be ok. How is it going for you?

Are you still on liquids? I've been cheating a little- by that I mean dr's orders were no solid food for 4 weeks....but I was so fatigued I asked my mom to make homemade chicken Soup. No rice or noddles, just peas, carrots & bits of chicken. Lifesaver!!!! Also if your dr put you on Reglan - beware it causes drowsiness.

Hmm... No I am not on any meds anymore, just Vitamins. I am on soft foods, so my Dr has ok'd me to eat soft veggies and ground/shredded meats with sauce on them. Of course I have to chew chew chew. My energy has been better since getting off liquids but still not where it used to be. Next week I am determined to exercise 5 days again.

[azhoselady 17]

Natalie,

I am good. I made steak, cedar plank salmon and steamed broccoli, carrot and cauliflower and red potatoes for the family. I took 4 potatoes, and 2 of each veggie and processed them in my food processor. I also did 1oz of salmon and blended it. Ate my salmon first then the potato/veggie mix. It was very good! I don't care so much for the plain laughing cow cheese. I really didn't like the queso one. But the cream cheese was good. LOL I would rather have the cheese cake that's why I got fat too! Good luck with the restaurants I am not ready at all to go that route yet!

[kah1213 311]

Hi May bandsters! My surgery is tomorrow. Wow, even typing the word 'tomorrow' makes it feel scary. Lol I'm headed to the hospital early and staying overnight. I'm getting anxious. Any words of wisdom for me from those banded earlier this month?!

[kiwijo 2]

Good luck kah. I was banded on 14th May and whilst it's not been a smooth road so far, I have lost 17.6pounds in 2 weeks and I've not been hungry once. I have had Constipation issues so my advice is keep up the fluids and Benefiber as much as possible from the start. And allow yourself time to heal well before returning to work. I have had 2 weeks off and back parttime for this week. I'm lucky to have an understanding boss.

[erin313 44]

Good luck kah!

[shy2012 43]

Hi May bandsters! My surgery is tomorrow. Wow' date=' even typing the word 'tomorrow' makes it feel scary. Lol I'm headed to the hospital early and staying overnight. I'm getting anxious. Any words of wisdom for me from those banded earlier this month?![/quote']

Countdown! You are going to do awesome...it will be done before u know it and you will be on your home. I'm excited... Are you ready?

[cek31076 7]

I am Christine and I was banded may 22 just wanted to say hello and meet everyone!

[Sara75 8]

How long did it take for your steristrips to come off?

[cek31076 7]

Mine are not off yet but I'm only 6days post op

[kah1213 311]

Good luck kah. I was banded on 14th May and whilst it's not been a smooth road so far' date=' I have lost 17.6pounds in 2 weeks and I've not been hungry once. I have had Constipation issues so my advice is keep up the fluids and Benefiber as much as possible from the start. And allow yourself time to heal well before returning to work. I have had 2 weeks off and back parttime for this week. I'm lucky to have an understanding boss.

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Good idea. I'll go buy some benefiber!