July 2006 Band Crew

[July5forMe 0]

:bump2: I am 10 days post op. I can finally say i feel pretty good. I don't have any pain except during certain movements. That's all from the port area. Other than that. I'm feeling pretty good.

I've been holding out on thicker liquids till now. I finally got hungary and had about a cup of cream of chicken Soup. I don't remember that stuff tasting soooooo good. :hungry:

But for the last 10 days i've been living soley off of Water, crystal light, and carnation instant Breakfast. A few broth like Soups here and there.

I don't see my doctor till friday so i'm going to try to wait till he says its okay to go onto the mushie stage.

I'm kind of unsure what to eat in the mushie stage food. I have a few ideas but i don't think there are as many options as there were with just liquids.

I've looked at the thread for mushie foods but i have to say I'm no gourmet chef. Any simple ideas? :help:

We'll just checking in. Feeling pretty good. :typing:

[pugchick 1]

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all doing well. Sorry, I have not checked in for a while. It's day 14 for me and I'm healing pretty well. My belly is slowly changing back to one color, LOL. Stitches are out - but I sure won't be showing my scars on that "scar stages" thread!

Take care!

[crteacher 0]

I am one week out today and I feel pretty good. My incisions are healed for the most part. My port pain is minimul. I took my kids to the beach today with a friend of mine. We left at about 1:15 and I had to come home and take a nap but other than that things were great. I am hungry and not very motivated to drink meals anymore. I am down about 10 pounds since I had it done last week. I meet with the doc and nutritionist on Friday. I cannot wait. I want to go to the next eating stage.

[Leona06 0]

July5forMe Here are some ideas- my doc just started me on mushies today and my mom has been on them for a week...

soft boiled eggs

scrambed eggs

cheese slices

cottage cheese

yogurt

mashed potatoes

califlower mashed w/sour cream... some butter - makes a great potatoe substitute

refried Beans

avocadoes

fruit peeled..

apple sauce

crabs

eggs salad

tuna salad

chicken salad

just some ideas.... congrats on your recovery!!!!!

[JMO 0]

Hello everyone...

I am so glad to see everyone is doing good that has had their surgery. It wont be long before we are all banded... YEAHHHHHHH!!!! Thank you all for posting about your recovery and how you are feeling.

Ohh p.s. I went and rolled (toilet papered) the June band crew and they are talking about an egging so watch out and DUCK!!! LOL

Have a nice nite.....

[Huggs040 0]

I was banded July 12 wooohoooo It wasnt as bad as I thought it would be !! Im not real sure how to get that weight scale on here yet but since July 12 ive lost another 7lbs !!1 Good Luck all

[chunkiyetspunky 0]

I will be banded on July 21st. Dr. Horgan in Chicago. I am in day 10 of a 14 day liquid (all liquid all the time) diet. I feel great - lots of energy....but hungry. Its a good mental change for the next stage - banded life!

I have enjoyed this board and all the insightful information.

[Time to love me 0]

DODY, BEST OF LUCK TO YOU TOMORROW, I'LL BE SENDING GOOD WISHES YOUR WAY. LET US KNOW HOW THINGS GO FOR YOU.

[Arcael 0]

July 24th here

[Time to love me 0]

Updates

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<!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->01) July 03 - giggle3474

02) July 03 - dsh0917

03) July 03 - pugchick

04) July 04 - jlm20639

05) July 05 - canada sunshine

06) July 05 - eric's mom

07) July 05 - leona06

08) July 05 - july5forme

09) July 05 - Donna Marie

10) July 05 - DaniellaBella

11) July 05 - kstrehlow

12) July 06 - Olive

13) July 06 - loriely

14) July 07 - Chuckle

15) July 08 - time 2 live

16) July 08 - almost ready76

17) July 10 - fishy

18) July 10 - mysherrijo

19) July 10 - funnyduddies

20) July 10 - rubyband

21) July 11 - marlluvia

22) July 11 - ubermom1

23) July 12 - triciaself

24) July 12 - Kelley B

25) July 12 - Huggs 040

26) July 13 - gochevy3

27) July 13 - GrannyAces

28) July 14 - hip mom

29) July 14 - gatorrev

30) July 14 - Stesti

31) July 14 - biggirlpantiez

32) July 17 - jojo41

33) July 17 - I'm with the band

34) July 17 - MDG

CONGRATS TO THOSE NAMES LISTED ABOVE, YOU ARE NOW OFFICIALLY IN BANDLAND!!! BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL! :clap2:

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35) July 18 - Dody

36) July 20 - Ikc

37) July 21 - vintagehound

38) July 21 - Paulax

39) July 21 - mferra

40) July 21 - Jennifer23

41) July 21 - chunkiyetspunky

42) July 24 - Trish06

43) July 24 - Arceal

44) July 25 - velvetkiss

45) July 25 - Halobabe

46) July 25 - JenMomto3

47) July 25 - luvtoluv

48) July 27 - sabrinajoanne & hubby

49) July 27 - time to love me

50) July 27 - julip

51) July 27 - oktwigs

52) July 28 - giblert

53) July 28 - readytobthin

54) July 31 - lizzilo

55) July 31 - New bander

56) July 31 - readyforchange

[Time to love me 0]

congrats to all of you who have been banded, it seems like you all are doing so good. keep up the good work. I really hope I feel as good as you do so soon after surgery. Keep posting.. Leona.. thanks for the food info. Anyone else have any suggestions on what they liked and didn't like. What Protein powders were good and what ones you could do without.

[ericsmom 2]

Has anyone heard from any of the people who were banded today?

MDG, I'm With the Band, or Jojo41?

[ready2bthin 2]

I'm getting a little nervous everyone!! I guess this is probably pretty normal, huh? Feedback appreciated.

[luv2luv 0]

Hello July people!! and congrats on everyone who has banded thus far. After reading the latest posts, i was encouraged yet i'm still feeling sad:( my date is scheduled for the 25th. i have NOT followed my pre-op liquid diet and my pre-admission testing is actually today @ 8am. Won't be making it to that appt. obviously. I admire everyone's courage sticking to the plan and actually doing it. I could only last 6hours on the liquid diet! 6hrs!!!. As I sipped on my beef broth, i thought: this would be a great marinade for the steak i have in the freezer!! And, i'm not even a big red meat eater!!!! Needless to say, i am losing the battle here. I'm very hesitant to speak with the Doctor @ the Bariatic Center, since this will be the second time i am going to cancel. i wish all of you much success!!! truly! how did you guys make it through the first day alone? my hands were shaking and i felt like i could eat the refrigerator! i know it was carb withdrawal...i love my bread! anyway, i'll keep you guys posted...i'm so confused. Foodstampchamp, keep your head up!! you have made it this far. you can do it!!! good luck:) and i'll make sure to stay in contact with you.

[Born2Lose 1]

I am scheduled to get banded on July 19. I am 32, currently around 215, and 5'2". My goal weight is 145. I included a photo to start my weight loss journal. The first photo is me in 2000 @ 145 (my goal photo) and second is yesterday at 215. Not quite a before and after... but a before & current, and hopefully my "after" will look like my before!