How are the banded Notorious Novembers???

[xtightend 0]

4 days out and starting to feel less swelling. I am heading to the gym this morning for some VERY easy cardio.

[Sleeved12/29 2]

Good Morning everyone!! I can't believe November is almost over. AND we made it!! It's 11 days post-op and I'm feeling better everyday. I even went to JoAnn Fabrics for yarn yesterday....didn't get there 'til around 11am because I didn't want to get in the middle of the madness.

Today my big adventure is the treadmill. I'm sipping my oatmeal watching QVC. Once I know the oatmeal has settled...it downstairs for a walk. I have dozens of Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds tapes but my surgeon's nurse said I may have to wait 3-4 weeks because of the aerobic activity....I'm also reasy for my Tony Little Gizelle. My apointment is Tuesday at 4:15. I've vowed not to weigh myself until then....

WE DID IT.....NOTORIOUS NOVEMBERS!!!!

[LSF 264]

I was banded on 11/25 and right now I feel like I am starving myself to death. The broth is yucky and I am drinking propel, Water, and eating sugar free Jello. Has anyone else been so hungry they just can't stand it.

Thanks,

Joan

Joan - Get your Protein Drinks in - you need that to heal and the Protein will help to fill you up. (I'm on the mushy phase now - can't wait to eat food again)

Also, I found that just some plain Tomato Soup helped to fill a void of what I was craving.

[TklMeSkinny 0]

Good Morning everyone!! I can't believe November is almost over. AND we made it!! It's 11 days post-op and I'm feeling better everyday. I even went to JoAnn Fabrics for yarn yesterday....didn't get there 'til around 11am because I didn't want to get in the middle of the madness.

Today my big adventure is the treadmill. I'm sipping my oatmeal watching QVC. Once I know the oatmeal has settled...it downstairs for a walk. I have dozens of Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds tapes but my surgeon's nurse said I may have to wait 3-4 weeks because of the aerobic activity....I'm also reasy for my Tony Little Gizelle. My apointment is Tuesday at 4:15. I've vowed not to weigh myself until then....

WE DID IT.....NOTORIOUS NOVEMBERS!!!!:thumbup:

Hi Elkridge! I'm in Pasadena, over by Glen Burnie! It's good to hear that you and everyone else are doing well. I'm on my 3rd day post-op and actually had a great day today! Every once in a while i feel the hunger pains, pretty bad sometimes, but for the most part it's been ok. I'm drinking my Protein Shakes, and find that if I Water down regular apple juice that's good, too. And, as much as i disliked Crystal Light before all this, it tastes pretty good now!

Have a question for you or anyone else though: what about Soups? Like cream soups: chicken, Tomato, etc?

Good luck to all!!!!! Lets keep it up!

Rhonda in Pasadena

[Sleeved12/29 2]

Hi Rhonda,

Where did you have your surgery? Who was you surgeon. I've been straining chicken noodle Soups and Tomato soups. The cream soups didn't settle well. I went to Panera yesterday & asked if they would sell me just their broth & they did. I strained it and was really good. I also have bought their tomato bisque and strained it. I'm still having a difficult time with the Protein Shakes. I've been adding Water to the bullets and getting a lot of my Protein that way. E-mail me at my personal e-mail. I go for my follow up visit Tuesday....how I'm looking foward to mushies. BTW....your stats are great!

[ddgalarza 0]

Ok, so I was banded on the 19th and I am still in shock that I havent chewed anything ssine the 17th. I have zero hunger, and am just relly staying busy which keeps my mind off chewing. Hunger or no hunger I am so over this liguid diet and cant wait for it to be over. The interesting thing is going to be tomorrow, at Disneyland. But hey I figure if i can get through Thanksgiving, Disneyland should be a piece of cake....Yumm did somebody say cake!?

[gentylwind 1]

Doing fabulous here! Put up all the holiday stuff yesterday, baked Cookies, did housework and helped Joe with the bathroom renovation we are doing. I get a little more "open" every day, but I am not stressing about it. I have my postop appointment today and will make my appointment for my first fill today too. That will happen in three weeks.

[heather.vasquez 0]

Doing fabulous here! Put up all the holiday stuff yesterday, baked Cookies, did housework and helped Joe with the bathroom renovation we are doing. I get a little more "open" every day, but I am not stressing about it. I have my postop appointment today and will make my appointment for my first fill today too. That will happen in three weeks.

Good for you!! I'm going to attempt some X-mas Cheer shortly.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Fellow Notorious Novembers,

Nice to see everyone checking in!:thumbup:

I was banded on November 17th - no problems there. The surgery was pretty fast - it actually took them longer to find me a bed for the night! After getting settled, I slept most of the night and into the morning. I did get up at 4 am and walk because I was suddenly wide awake.

More thirsty than anything else, port and surgery sites were a little sore. It's too funny - I was the subject of a lot of 'viewing'...lots of med students and residents. I didn't mind too much - they have to learn by talking to someone!

Took 2 weeks off - first few days on liquids was harder than I thought it would be, but I made it through. broth, Crystal Light, Water and I are good friends. My family is doing the same eating plan with me - DH is already down 8 or so pounds, DD down about 5. I'm down a total of 25, 10 of which was pre-surgery. I'm thrilled! :cool2:

Tomato Soup is one of my favorites...plus I like the clear protien drinks made by Isopure. I also had sf Jello and popsicles, though my family loves them too so I had to 'beat' people off of them periodically.

Sat on the couch a lot, caught up on my reading, HGTV and some crocheting. Only used the pain meds about halfway through day 1 and that night. I did use the Roxicodone for a couple of days at home at night.

Now I'm at the beginning of week 3 and moved on to mushies (2 weeks on liquids was what my Doc said). I check in with the doc tomorrow. Surgery sites are healing well, though my bra band irritates them a little. At a size 40H, I can't go without, so I try not to move them too much. I'm going back to the gym tonight to walk on the treadmill - I can't wait!

I've felt some restriction - probably due to swelling after surgery - and I'm glad for it. I'm definately not eating the quantity I did before surgery. This afternoon I felt nearly NO restriction, so I guess my healing process is going well. Now I must be even more vigilant about what I eat so that I don't put any weight back on. :tt2:

I have a personal goal to be below 230 by Jan 1st. I'm at 241 right now, so I think I can make it - especially with me getting back into the gym.

Congrats to all the Notorious Novembers - let's ride this wave of success right into 2009!

[Roxy Roman 0]

Hi to all!!

I start mushies today!!!!!!!! :tongue2:Yes I'm excited because I been in a liquid diet for the past 4 weeks and I needed something to chew on. I have a Doctors appointment on Wednesday for my first fill and for my official weight in, hopefully the scales is good to me. I been really good with my eating but last week I was lazy and did not go to the gym I should be ashamed of myself!!!:cool2: Today I'm back to my routine and for punishment for not going to the gym last week I'm not taking the weekend off from the gym. That should teach myself! LOL I will post my new weight on Wednesday.

Hope everyone is doing good!

GO US!!!!!!:thumbup:

[gentylwind 1]

Back from my postop appt and very pleased! Down 16.5 lbs and way above average in terms of recovery and weight loss both. Cleared to have cottage cheese, very very moist tuna salad, scrambled eggs, non-liquid yogurt and cheese sticks. I get to start mushies "all the way" on Friday...meaning blended foods including meats.

He said absolutely no formal exercise for six weeks with the exception of the kind of walking I would do to go shopping. Who would not want that prescription? In particular no elliptical. I am glad he told me...I was going to start back at the gym this week. But I have been having terrible back pain that he says is referred pain from my port and that I need to take it easy.

I am thrilled so far. And cottage cheese sure did taste good!

Edited December 2, 2008 by gentylwind

[J. Joseph 0]

I was banded November 3, 2008, and am approaching 1 month. I am feeling great. Started Pre-op diet at 342 lbs. At surgery I weighed 330 lbs. My current weight is 311 lbs, for a total weight loss of 31 lbs in two months. First fill will be December 13th.

Goal is to break 300 lbs (299.99) by Jan 1, 2009.

[emermedic 1]

I just had my first fill last week and it's great. I felt hungry all the time before but now I feel so much better. I stay within my portions and have more energy!!! didn't lose any last week but the doctor said it was ok especially after losing 22 lbs in 2 weeks. I'm so glad I had this done!!!!:):biggrin::tt1:

[jmegirl 2]

I just had my first fill last week and it's great. I felt hungry all the time before but now I feel so much better. I stay within my portions and have more energy!!! didn't lose any last week but the doctor said it was ok especially after losing 22 lbs in 2 weeks. I'm so glad I had this done!!!!:tt1::biggrin::tt1:

Oh that is so great to hear!!!! I was banded on 11/5 and I've been chewing off my own arm the last 2 days. My first fill is Friday 12/5 so I hope I have as much success with it as you are!!!!

[mljalways 1]

I am finding my portion sizes getting bigger as well. I was banded on 11/10 and my first fill is the 8th. Good thing I think:)