Newbie from Minnesota

[joanielll 0]

Hi my name is Joanie, I was banded on 6-28. Everything is going well. I have just one incision that hurts when I transition from sitting to standing. I am right around 1000 calories a day and feeling satisfied. The weight is not dropping at all, can't figure that out. Does it just take a while ??? :help:

Joanie

[Sweety 0]

:clap2::clap2:CONGRATS ON BEING BANDED!!!!!!!!!:clap2::clap2: I WAS BANDED ON THE 29TH AND I FEEL GREAT. CAN'T IMAGINE GETTING THAT MANY CALORIES IN,:hungry: WHAT ARE THEY LETTING YOU HAVE? I AM ONLY HAVING broth, SF Jello, POPSICLES, AND Water. I DON'T FEEL ANY HUNGER YET, WHICH IS A GOOD THING. I AM STILL A LITTLE BLOATED. I GUESS IT JUST TAKES TIME FOR OUR BODIES TO HEAL BEFORE LOSING ANY WEIGHT. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ON THIS AMAZING JOURNEY.

[joanielll 0]

Hi Sweety,

Congrats on getting banded too!

My doc says I can really eat anything that I want to. I just chew really well and have not had any problems. He said to stay below 1200 cals.

I have a Protein Shake @ 7am and 10am in the morning, otherwise I can't get in enough Protein (they are 195 cal and 35 gr Protein ea).

lunch

applesauce

tuna or chicken

dinner

chicken or fish

vegetable or fruit

I am not ever hungry yet, I just don't eat more than 1/2 cup at mealtime.

[cj_ole 0]

Hey there, Joanie, Im from Minnesota too. I didn't think there was anyone else from here. Up North, Grand Rapids. Im not banded yet, but seriously considering it. Actually, I have two more appointments, then I should get things scheduled and done. Sounds like my ins. company will approve it, so Im just waiting to get everything else done and I'll be ready!

Welcome, and good luck!

CJ

[joanielll 0]

Hi back to you,

I live in the Twin Cities, if you ever have a question for me I would be glad to help you get from where you are to where I am. It is a great feeling!

Joanie

[cj_ole 0]

Thanks, I think I'll need all the help I can get. I am pretty scared about this whole thing. I have a great friend up here to offer lots of support, but I just don't think it's the same as having someone who knows how everything feels to talk to, know what I mean? Anyway, I'll keep you posted.

CJ

[goodtimes 0]

hi joanie; i too am from minnesota. you just got banded, your body is getting used to be cut up, stitched up and healing. give it some time, plus what kind of food are you eating to consume 1000 calories

[pjanes54 0]

hi joanie; i too am from minnesota. you just got banded, your body is getting used to be cut up, stitched up and healing. give it some time, plus what kind of food are you eating to consume 1000 calories

I am in the pre-approval process with my insurance and hope to be banded in Aug, at Hennepin Co Med Center, with Dr Lederer. The post op diet is: 2 weeks liquids, 2 weeks mushies, 2 weeks soft, then regular food. Anyone else have a similar post op? Oh, I have a one week liquied diet pre-op. What about your pre-op?

[cj_ole 0]

My pre-op is 2 weeks liquid. Post op, Im on 2 weeks liquid, 2 weeks mushie, and 2 weeks soft. Pretty similar to you. Im not banded, and haven't got a date set yet. My doctor will be Dr. Margo, from Deer River, MN.

[DeV 0]

I was banded on June 20th...I am also from Minnesota..Banded at MeritCare Fargo, ND. My Dr. had me do the 2 weeks liquid diet prior to surgery and then also 2 weeks after surgery. I am now just finishing up a week of pureed diet...4 Protein Shakes during the day..4 oz. with 4 oz. of pureed unsweetened fruit, 4 oz. of low fat no sugar yogurt and then 1 tray of pureed food from the hospital and this is my current daily food intake. Next I move to soft foods.....funny how all Doctors have different plans. You will have to keep me updated on how you are doing. As far as feelling....I feel great and did right after surgery also. Good luck to you...

[SD Chick 0]

Not from MN but right beside you - I am from South Dakota. I will be banded on the 23 of July - can't wait and by the way - where do you find those neat trackers?

[bevhh 0]

I am also from Minnesota, not banded yet, I am going to the U of M Fairview, I have my appointment with the surgion on July 27th. Good luck to you all!

[pjanes54 0]

Thanks, I think I'll need all the help I can get. I am pretty scared about this whole thing. I have a great friend up here to offer lots of support, but I just don't think it's the same as having someone who knows how everything feels to talk to, know what I mean? Anyway, I'll keep you posted.

CJ

"I'm going to be me again" --I really love this statement! When I think of all of the things I have not done or places I have not been to because of being overweight I get so excited about getting the band. I think, not only will we be able to be ourselves--we will be even happier after having this burden removed from our lives! Then, I get really scared, too-I am a big chicken-no pain for me, please...nope, don't like it. It's a rollercoaster of emotions with this thing, I agree. Thanks for listening. You can return the favor anytime :confused:

[pjanes54 0]

Not from MN but right beside you - I am from South Dakota. I will be banded on the 23 of July - can't wait and by the way - where do you find those neat trackers?

Wow, that's next week! (justs in case you forgot, right?) So are you doing a pre op liquid diet? What else have you done to prepare? Yikes, I am getting nervous and I don't have a date yet!

[pjanes54 0]

I am also from Minnesota, not banded yet, I am going to the U of M Fairview, I have my appointment with the surgion on July 27th. Good luck to you all!

Best of luck to you with your upcoming surgery--you're on your way, now! Who's your doc?