Bandster Blues

[amo32112 3]

Feeling a little exhausted by all of this :-/ i tried having food today and all the chewing and taking time to eat, the planning, the worrying! I'm not regretting the band, just wanting to know I'm not the only one feeling this way! (almost 4 weeks out- on soft foods) Today i had just one meatball and did well with it but couldn't even eat the whole thing... I felt like the effort of eating it wasn't even worth the calories.

[judych 225]

Feeling a little exhausted by all of this :-/ i tried having food today and all the chewing and taking time to eat, the planning, the worrying! I'm not regretting the band, just wanting to know I'm not the only one feeling this way! (almost 4 weeks out- on soft foods) Today i had just one meatball and did well with it but couldn't even eat the whole thing... I felt like the effort of eating it wasn't even worth the calories.

hang in there.. its always confusing and more exhausting when starting out... but you will get there. it does get easier im told. im still on Soups, in the thicker stage now. ive had some pain in my shoulder after eating, im thinking thats a sign ive overdone it. im getting hungry now im waiting for my first fill. im looking forward to having more substantial foods myself. we are going into winter here in Australia, and hot food is making me more hungry. You did well with the meatball actually. did you make it ?? what was in it?? im getting very hungry for meat now, im sick of Protein Drinks.< /p>

[Mmueller329 4]

Hang in there!! I am 8 months post op and down 63lbs. The first three to four months was frustrating but I am now doing great and the band has been an amazing tool for me! It will get better, be open and honest with your doctor and they will help you get through.

[amo32112 3]

I probably won't do the meatballs again anytime soon... I am too nervous with solids and chewing and what not... Will stick to strictly purees for now. I think once i figure out what i can and can't have, I'll be better.

[judych 225]

I probably won't do the meatballs again anytime soon... I am too nervous with solids and chewing and what not... Will stick to strictly purees for now. I think once i figure out what i can and can't have, I'll be better.

i reckon that purees will be a part of my diet as well for some time.. until i really get a handle on how to go about it all. im a bit nervous about solids myself. Actually... ive got another three weeks before im filled... so its not going to be easy for me, the weather is getting colder and i need more hot food. dear oh dear. lol

it will be 7 weeks from the op when i have my first fill. Is this the normal time frame between op and first fill??

[Ladybug28 73]

I'm tired of liquids too although I'm able to have yogurt and runny cream of wheat or runny oatmeal so that's helped tremendously.

[judych 225]

I'm tired of liquids too although I'm able to have yogurt and runny cream of wheat or runny oatmeal so that's helped tremendously.

what sort of oatmeal?? i mean, is it instant?

[Ladybug28 73]

Judy I had an Opti brand oatmeal, but prefer cream of wheat.

[judych 225]

Judy I had an Opti brand oatmeal, but prefer cream of wheat.

i must watch out for this one. im not sure if its on our shelves or not. i dont usually have Breakfast cereals. thanks for this.

[Ladybug28 73]

Opti can be purchased online but I have found it at my doctors office and at a medical weight loss clinic in town.

[amo32112 3]

Normal time frame for fills is usually the 6th-7th week postop so you're right on track. I get mine 6weeks post op... I'm nervous! I can barely get used to the careful eating without a fill... I worry that i won't figure all this out! :-/

[hunnybee11 3]

I'm getting my first fill tomorrow, which I think is good timing since my appetite has picked up these last four days. I'm a little worried it's a bit early, only a little over three weeks post-op. I'm on soft foods, but have started eating some solids, and as long as I chew and time my bites, I'm okay.

[judych 225]

Normal time frame for fills is usually the 6th-7th week postop so you're right on track. I get mine 6weeks post op... I'm nervous! I can barely get used to the careful eating without a fill... I worry that i won't figure all this out! :-/

i know exactly what you mean. when i think about it i get nervous. its a stepp learning curve all the way. a real challenge.

[judych 225]

i know exactly what you mean. when i think about it i get nervous. its a stepp learning curve all the way. a real challenge.

.fit in my60's... i accidently deleted you from my fiends list... im having some issues today. lol. sorry about that. can you send me an invite as a diet buddy on myfitness please?? and your email addy ?? im not thinking all that well , fighting the flu right now.

[judych 225]

.fit in my60's... i accidently deleted you from my fiends list... im having some issues today. lol. sorry about that. can you send me an invite as a diet buddy on myfitness please?? and your email addy ?? im not thinking all that well , fighting the flu right now.

lol.. see what i mean? that should be fRiends... lol.