Post Op

[cathyb 0]

was banded feb 18th,was on liquids the rest of that week,then puree foods the following,and i had dropped another 6lbs, i had lost 20 pre op.

now that i'm on solids or trial and error on foods,i've had a few times thrown up,and i know they don't want that to happen due to slippage,i am going for first fill 4/03

hopefully i 'll notice the weight coming off,i've been at a standstill on the scale,is due to my body adjusting etc.

i'm sort of frustrated here

[Skinny_Jill 36]

Please remember that you are still healing. Any weight loss before your 1st fill is a bonus. It is not uncommon to gain when you start eating solid food again. After you throw up or PB you need to stick to liquids for 18 - 24 hours to let your stomach heal. Those episodes cause swelling which will make it harder to eat solid foods.

Many of us have to "diet" to lose weight with the band. I count calories and have just started adding exercise to speed up the weight loss. If I don't count calories then I tend to maintain my weight.

Be sure to follow the band rules, eat Protein first, then veggies, then carbs if you need them. Don't drink after you eat for at least 30 minutes and be sure to drink at least 64 oz of Water a day. Hard Protein will stay in your pouch and help keep you full.

Good luck!