3-4-13

[Karina150 34]

3-4-13 will now be my lucky numbers since that is the day I got banded. Now on day 3 and I am hungry like crazy but have lost weight already which is a nice incentive as I drink another clear liquid. (Blah!).

In any case, I am happy to be here surrounded by all of your ideas and suggestions. I know we can make it through with fellow banders standing by us! (Cue music by Andy Grammer: Keep Your Head Up!)

[Robin524 5]

I'm rIght with you, banded on 3/5. I'm looking forward to talking to my center tomorrow so I can get the ok to start Protein shakes.

Btw love me some Andy Grammer, saw him in concert last summer. Soooo good!

[Karina150 34]

So today it happened. I had my teary moment of frustration of the hunger pains and the gas pains. I basically know that I am detoxing my body from chemicals, sugars, fats, and all those other "wonderful" ingredients that has taken home in my body for way too long. I am frustrated and writing helps me to get it out so just bare with me for a moment. Despite that, I am still mad at myself for letting things get to this point where now I must endure this. But deep down I know that this was meant to be as I have a goal to go to a Water park, hot air balloon rides, wearing skirts, and overall wearing a "Yeah...I know I look good" look on my face that hasn't been there for years. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. So for now the tissue box needs to go away and I need to have a serious talk with my stomach as it seems that it ALWAYS has something to say. Just like my teenage daughter! LOL! Stomach, you are on a SERIOUS time out! Back off buddy!

[SaraWalk 30]

So today it happened. I had my teary moment of frustration of the hunger pains and the gas pains. I basically know that I am detoxing my body from chemicals, sugars, fats, and all those other "wonderful" ingredients that has taken home in my body for way too long. I am frustrated and writing helps me to get it out so just bare with me for a moment. Despite that, I am still mad at myself for letting things get to this point where now I must endure this. But deep down I know that this was meant to be as I have a goal to go to a Water park, hot air balloon rides, wearing skirts, and overall wearing a "Yeah...I know I look good" look on my face that hasn't been there for years. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. So for now the tissue box needs to go away and I need to have a serious talk with my stomach as it seems that it ALWAYS has something to say. Just like my teenage daughter! LOL! Stomach, you are on a SERIOUS time out! Back off buddy!

Hey there! I was banded on Monday too! Im kinda opposite, i have so many rumbles, burps and etc, i cant tell if im starving or if i need to slow down. What is ur food regimen??

[Karina150 34]

Hey there! I was banded on Monday too! Im kinda opposite' date=' i have so many rumbles, burps and etc, i cant tell if im starving or if i need to slow down. What is ur food regimen??[/quote']

Congratulations! Band buddies we are are now! You ask about my food regimen? I haven't had food in 5 days. Only liquids and it's killing me. Although I must say, this is the first day that I am okay with it. I chewed on a Cheez-It today and spit it all out. I just had to have a "flavor" in my mouth other than a liquid. I am super afraid of popping stitches so I am really trying despite the rumbling and the grumbling stomach. Since Monday, I have lost 8 lbs which is crazy for me but I am happy to see that my dedication is paying off. I don't care if it's Water weight, air, or whatever....8 is 8.

[AbbieL 63]

I'm a few days behind you guys, banded today, now home resting. They said I could have a very liquidity Protein Shake, as well as clear liquids.I'm also looking forward to having Tomato Soup in a few days! I hate broth!!!

[Karina150 34]

I'm a few days behind you guys' date=' banded today, now home resting. They said I could have a very liquidity Protein shake, as well as clear liquids.I'm also looking forward to having Tomato Soup in a few days! I hate broth!!![/quote']

Congratulations and welcome! I hope you are resting well! I used to like broth and now I loathe it. I actually dumped out my broth tonight because it was making me sick. So tired of it. Tomato Soup isn't on my list of approved items just yet but I would be thrilled to have it right now. I have 2 more days to have my follow up so I hope that my menu is upgraded. Keep in touch!

[AbbieL 63]

Congratulations and welcome! I hope you are resting well! I used to like broth and now I loathe it. I actually dumped out my broth tonight because it was making me sick. So tired of it. Tomato Soup isn't on my list of approved items just yet but I would be thrilled to have it right now. I have 2 more days to have my follow up so I hope that my menu is upgraded. Keep in touch!

Karina, I cannot tell you how delicious the Tomato Soup was, I hardly had 2-3oz, but to have something that didn't taste artificial was amazing! V8 tastes good too. I'm so looking forward to stage 2 when I can have lentil or split pea soup, tuna salad, etc... real food! What is on your list fir the next stage?

[Karina150 34]

My current stage is the mush super soft foods. Cream Soups, farina, pudding, etc. I actually can't wait to have a salad! I have had a few foods that weren't on the list this week but all has been well. I have been listening to my body and figuring out the new signals to listen to. Monday will be 4 weeks post surgery so I can move into another stage of more solids. How are things with you?

[AbbieL 63]

My current stage is the mush super soft foods. Cream soups' date=' farina, pudding, etc. I actually can't wait to have a salad! I have had a few foods that weren't on the list this week but all has been well. I have been listening to my body and figuring out the new signals to listen to. Monday will be 4 weeks post surgery so I can move into another stage of more solids. How are things with you?[/quote']

I'm good, 3weeks post op. I eat a hard boiled egg and a little soft fruit for Breakfast, lunch is either a smoothie or Protein shake, dinner I have a salad which tastes great, I put Olive oil on, and a veggie patty or chickpea patty. I dice my salad pretty small, pepper skins are hard to chew though. I also have a sugar free fudgcicle (40 cal) or fruit popsicle. If I dare snack between meals it messes up my appetite for my main meals so I avoid it.

I use regular milk in my coffee, I hate the taste of skim milk! I think I can afford the calories because I'm barely getting 700 in.

I cannot eat chicken, it gets stuck, I'm scared to try meats again, maybe in a few weeks.

Glad to hear you are doing well!