finallytime 134 Posted December 29, 2012 So between pre op and 2 weeks post op down 22.... however it was 24 and now that I am back on solids it is tough! Wish my dr has me on liquids of mushies longer, but 15 days out he starts real food. I have done some good things, like spent all day friday and today making turkey meat loaf cupcakes, baked egg cupcapes, turkey taco wontons, two stews and a roast. So I will have all healthy pre-portioned meals available. However I find myself snacking.... At least its a healthy snack (like 1/2 of the turkey meatloaf cupcake, but still....). I have a 10CC band with no fills, so can only hope that on the 21st I will get a fill and that will help. I am confident I can do this, it's just another little hiccup along the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted December 29, 2012 Wow I am calling you Martha Stewart from now on. That all sounds just wonderful! The best advice I can give you is to track every single thing you put in you mouth. And when you reach your calorie count for the day... No more eating, trust me I remember one day I had all my calories by 4pm...it was just one of those days.. Right before a fill....I think I went to bed at 8p just so I wouldn't have to think about not eating any more. Lol Great job thus far!! 4 ♕ajtexas♕, JerseyShoreDisneyDiva, DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted December 29, 2012 Yes it is hard at this point. You have to be aware of everything you put in your mouth right now. It will be hard for a while because that urge to graze is there. But you have to alot your food for the day and that is it. Once you have reached your calories then that is the end. 2 ♕ajtexas♕ and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted December 29, 2012 Being on solids should be easier than liquids/mushies, because the solids will keep you fuller longer. Great advice about tracking... Do it! When I stopped tracking, my weight loss slowed dramatically. Other than that, with what you're cooking, you already sound successful!!! Best of luck!! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finallytime 134 Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks ladies and I have been tracking everything, even the little tastes when I was cooking and the 1 tator tot I ate off my son's plate..... I haven't hit above 850 calories for the day. I am very thankful for myfitnesspal as I track there. And trust me Martha Stewart I am not, but I refuse to not have this work for me, so I will just keep cooking healthy things on the weekends and freeze enough to get me through the week. 2 FLORIDAYS and ♕ajtexas♕ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted December 29, 2012 One key to success is to have strategies in place to help you through the hunger between meals at this stage. Even today I use hunger as a reminder that it is time for me to begin sipping my required daily amount of Water and other SF/FF fluids. There are sensors in your pouch which will trip and send the "full" signal to your brain. However, I time the hour until I can have something to drink again. That strategy helped me get through the notorious "bandster hell"...and be aware that a first fill will not likely create sufficient restriction to dramatically curb your hunger. This will always be to some degree a "head game". Best wishes...you are off to a great start! 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and ♕ajtexas♕ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted December 29, 2012 Quoting B-52 "Until there's restriction, It's just another diet" tmf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted December 30, 2012 And trust me Martha Stewart I am not, Ok Martha...whatever you say.... 2 Maddysgram and ♕ajtexas♕ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShoreDisneyDiva 113 Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks ladies and I have been tracking everything' date=' even the little tastes when I was cooking and the 1 tator tot I ate off my son's plate..... I haven't hit above 850 calories for the day. I am very thankful for myfitnesspal as I track there. And trust me Martha Stewart I am not, but I refuse to not have this work for me, so I will just keep cooking healthy things on the weekends and freeze enough to get me through the week.[/quote'] Just so you know.......there is a very hungry woman at The Jersey Shore who loves to try new recipes.......... 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara005 70 Posted December 30, 2012 I love to cook and I've been making YouTube videos of some lap band friendly meals, if you want to check them out the link is in my siggy below 1 Maddysgram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShoreDisneyDiva 113 Posted December 30, 2012 I love to cook and I've been making YouTube videos of some lap band friendly meals' date=' if you want to check them out the link is in my siggy below [/quote'] Hi, where is the sig? I don't see one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara005 70 Posted December 30, 2012 Hi, where is the sig? I don't see one. Hi, where is the sig? I don't see one. It should be right under my post, but if you're on your phone you can't see it. Here is a link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ashleydgrills?feature=mhee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyShoreDisneyDiva 113 Posted December 30, 2012 It should be right under my post' date=' but if you're on your phone you can't see it. Here is a link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ashleydgrills?feature=mhee[/quote'] Thank you. Maybe it's because I have an iPad I can't see it? But I appreciate it. Yay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pebbagirl 131 Posted December 30, 2012 Mara005, I liked your recipes and I LOVE how you relate to your children! Gotta get me a George foreman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara005 70 Posted December 31, 2012 Mara005, I liked your recipes and I LOVE how you relate to your children! Gotta get me a George foreman! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
