How Would You Describe It?

[jennygirl37 47]

Hello All,

I am fairly new to this forum and have enjoyed reading so much information. I am currently waiting for insurance approval and then will hopefully schedule surgery.

I am wondering....how do you describe the bandster lifestyle? What is different about your lifestyle now with the band, what's not different?

I have so many questions!

Thanks!!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

what is different?

i am mobile

i am happier

i am positive

i am losing weight

i am losing inches

i made great friends here on this forum

life is better then it was 4 months ago...

[line-dancer 810]

diet is like any other but I need so much less to feel satified and its not salad every meal (thank God) I am new and still learning how to work with it (Aug 20 2012) I like the fact for me that the bands reminds me to eat slow and chew better because it will cause some pressure between the breast. Also I cant eat to much or it is uncomfortable. I am losing 2 lbs a week so I am happy.

ahope that helps

line-dancer

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Everything is different. I have changed mh eating lifestyle. I don't consider this a diet, it's for life. I will eat this way for the rest of my life and I love it. I physically look better, I'm more active than I've ever been, my self confidence is up and I like myself again.

I love my band!

[Kime-lou 648]

It is exactly what my doctor said it would be - I eat less and stay full longer. I do count calories and that helps me make better choices on what to eat.

Diet has such a negtive fibe, but it is kinda a diet, but not in a bad way. You make better choices, you eat less, you stay statisfied, you loose weight.

I do feel better. My asthma is A LOT better. I am able to jog again- yeah! I in general feel better because I am in control of my life.

[Terri_121 9]

Hi Jenny ,

I'm new also I will go to my first visit to the dietician on Monday.

That was a great question and the answers very imformative.and helpful.

Looking forward to seeing your success as well as my own.

Terri

[jennygirl37 47]

Thanks everyone for your responses! I was also wondering about how many calories are you consuming post surgery on liquids only? Is it different for everyone?

[kyrasgrandma 228]

Thank you so much for asking this question and for the great answers.

I am on my pre op diet and am feeling a little sorry for myself right now. My diet right now is pretty strict, 3 shakes a day and an extra 225 calories of certain veggies per day. Really doesnt fill me up and I constantly feel hungry. I know there is light at the end of this tunnel but it feels like I will never get there...lol

I was wondering if it would all be worth it and then I found this thread. Gives me hope!

[dee257 1,516]

I agree with what everyone here says about life after banding...

For me its never just eatting with out thinking again...this morning 7am I had a packet of oatmeal..and a coffee....I was full all afternoon till about 2 then a cup of yogurt and a cup of Soup...and im fine....Im not always thinking hmmmm whats to snack on...im just good....

Every aspect of my life has gotten better....Im smiling again ..!!!