Banded 9/29, don't know what to eat

[ambraberger 0]

I was banded 9/29, 2 weeks and 5 days ago. I'm having trouble getting in enough Water. I don't know what to eat. Have started trying some things, carefully, and slowly. Haven't had any problems, but just couldn't take mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and pintos & cheese, anymore! And I'm not losing!!!! Dr's office said you're not suppossed to right now, this is the month for healing, but it's frustrating just the same. I eat way less then I used to and the scale won't budge, even gained 1 lb back after starting soft stuff.

I get my 1st fill 10/28, but I wish I could be losing a little by then. Dr's office suggested low carb diet, so as not to gain back what I've lost, 6 lbs preop, and 6 lbs postop minus the 1 lb I've gained back. :tt1: Now stuck. Lst week was my 1st week back at work, 12 hour shifts as a NICU nurse. So I got through that. Guess now I'll try to start walking. Maybe that will help.

Thanks for "listening". Just frustrated. Feeling good though. :tongue_smilie:

Edited October 18, 2008 by ambraberger
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[debbieperez55 0]

I was banded 9/29, 2 weeks and 5 days ago. I'm having trouble getting in enough Water. I don't know what to eat. Have started trying some things, carefully, and slowly. Haven't had any problems, but just couldn't take mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and pintos & cheese, anymore! And I'm not losing!!!! Dr's office said you're not suppossed to right now, this is the month for healing, but it's frustrating just the same. I eat way less then I used to and the scale won't budge, even gained 1 lb back after starting soft stuff.

I get my 1st fill 10/28, but I wish I could be losing a little by then. Dr's office suggested low carb diet, so as not to gain back what I've lost, 6 lbs preop, and 6 lbs postop minus the 1 lb I've gained back. :tt1: Now stuck. Lst week was my 1st week back at work, 12 hour shifts as a NICU nurse. So I got through that. Guess now I'll try to start walking. Maybe that will help.

Thanks for "listening". Just frustrated. Feeling good though. :tongue_smilie:

Didn't the Nutritionist or Dr give you Guidelines. I was on Full liquids for 3 weeks and now I am on Mushies for 3 more. Mushies are ground up tuna and chicken salad, baby fruit and veggies, Protien Drink and I can have 4 crackers. Also, I was told not to drink Water 30 min to 1 hour before or after meals, but protien drink is water so I sip and sip during those times. Didn't they tell you anything? Also you could look here, http://www.lapbandtalk.com/blogs/coltonwade/

Mindy has given some suggestions. Hope this helps. I know my Dr is VERY restrictive in his diet, but for me it works. Debbie