early january banders

[pchefmel 0]

It has been pretty quite on here lately, so I thought I'd start a new topic. those of you already banded early in the month. How are are you doing? What are you eating, are you back to work, feeling any pain etc.?

I have lost 12 since surgery - 25 total. wooo hoo.

I am eating lots of purees of course. I found some sites to make homemade babyfood, so I've used them. Yesterday, I bought a can of campbells chunky chili with steak and Beans, into the blender it went. It was good - normally, I don't like beans, because of the texture, but hey they were being pureed, so why not. today, I got a can of progresso chicken corn chowder. It was not the best choice - 200 cal for the serving, but, I have been doing so good, I figured it was time for a little treat, and that is a much better treat than my former usual - Peanut Butter Cup

I am back to work, but wed I over did it a little, so I developed a bit of a muscle pull. My kids are going to have to learn to help out around the house more. they were good the first couple of days post op, but once mom was up and around, it was like all bets are off. I do have my first Pampered Chef show post op tomorrow, but my daughter will be going with me to help carry everything. I'm excited and nervous.

[KMC243 0]

Congratulations on your first 25 pounds!!!! :scared2:

I was banded on the 9th as well. Had my follow up dr's appt yesterday and had the stinkies (steri-strips) removed! It was a HAPPY day! I've lost 7 lbs post surgery - 20 total.

I started mushies today - I'm still not in the "I can't eat as much" frame of mind so when I made my scrambled egg this morning, I actually made TWO! Yeah, I'm not so sure I even got a whole ONE down.

Anyway, everything's going great here! I "went back to work" the Monday post-op. BUT, I work from home so I have a serious advantage.

Congratulations again!!!! Good luck at your show tomorrow - I love Pampered Chef!

[pchefmel 0]

KMC - congrats on your 7 and 20 total - I have my post op check up on monday. when I eat eggs (egg beaters white) I only do 3 tbsp which equals 1 egg, that's all I can manage. Usually when I eat, I get about 1/2 cup, but I'm hungry about 2 hrs later, so I will eat the other half of a serving then. according the nutrition tracker I'm using, Im only getting about 550-700 cal a day

[Peanutband 0]

I was band on the 8th. I am eating soft foods now, exercising at least 4 to 5 times a week. I also went back to work about a week after my surgery. I am down about 25 lbs now and one size. I am feeling really good.

If I eat a egg I get full with only one. Before I could eat about three to four eggs. Wow! This is so great.

I am so happy everyone is doing really good and losing the weight and see the results. Keep it up NEW YEAR HOTTIES!

[voiceomt2002 4]

I was band on the 8th. I am eating soft foods now, exercising at least 4 to 5 times a week. I also went back to work about a week after my surgery. I am down about 25 lbs now and one size. I am feeling really good.

If I eat a egg I get full with only one. Before I could eat about three to four eggs. Wow! This is so great.

I am so happy everyone is doing really good and losing the weight and see the results. Keep it up NEW YEAR HOTTIES!

I can manage one whole egg, depending on how it's cooked. Two ounces at a time of just about anything is it. I just managed to keep down an ounce of beef this weekend.

I've been back to work since the Monday after my surgery, but I put myself on a light schedule that first week and had my wonderful assistant do a lot. Now I'm back in full swing! Woohoo!

Edited January 26, 2009 by voiceomt2002
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[Peanutband 0]

I can manage one whole egg, depending on how it's cooked. Two ounces at a time of just about anything is it. I just managed to keep down an ounce of beef this weekend.

I've been back to work since the Monday after my surgery, but I put myself on a light schedule that first week and had my wonderful assistant do a lot. Now I'm back in full swing! Woohoo!

I am so glad you are back to work. I have been back for two weeks now. I too can only eat one egg and I am eating about 2 oz of meat (chicken and fish only) I am worried about any other types of meats for now. Maybe after I see the doctor on Feb. 16th. I also get my first fill on that day too. Oh Boy!:cursing:

[JenzNewLife09 0]

Hello Everyone!!

Well, I must be in Bandster's Hell!! I wish that only 2 oz would fill me!! I'm keeping my weight down since I lost it from surgery. (about 13-15 lbs) However, I am making sure that I walk. My son & I even rode our bikes on Sunday!! Lots of will power here going on!! I did call my Dr & he even suggested for me to take some Adipex!! I was like, WHAT?? He said that it was to help until I get my 1st fill. Which is Feb 5th. So, I haven't filled the Rx yet, I'm trying the will power.. I do miss the "pressure" feeling that told me to hold off.. But, the good news is that I have lost 3 inches!! I am going to take my pic this weekend - my one month pic. I know that I have lost a size!! (I can pull off my jeans without unzipping them!!) :ohmy:

Funny thing, my friends husband said that my eyes don't look as "puffy". :glare:

My husband has been out of town the past week, he said that I am looking good.

The girls at work have been so supportive!! They make sure I don't over-do myself with the large dogs that come in. Also, they are starting to ask questions. At first, the reason why I didnt want to tell them - is because of the questions, "I thought that you can't eat that.. or How much have you lost??" But, when they ask me questions, it's more of... "how are you doing?? you seem to be doing very well- I wish that I had your will-power!!"

I guess with all of my other "diets" - I always end up saying to myself.. Oh well, I'm already fat- what will one more "..." do?? LOL Now, it's like - I went through the 6 months nutrition, the psych eval, been through 5 yrs of overweight, PCOS, high cholesterol, borderline of being a diabetic (my mom is now), and everything else that Cigna required & had approved.. :thumbup: I can do it!!

I am looking forward for a wonderful year - a new life!!

[mamabutercup 0]

Hi there everyone,

I'm Tiffeny and I was banded on the 7th. I'm doing pretty well. Some days I'm hungry and some days i don't have cravings at all. It is all pretty weird. I'm down a total of 47 pounds so far. 22 presurgery and 23 post-surgery. I'm anxious and a little nervous for my first fill on Feb 10th. When is everyone getting their first fill?

[voiceomt2002 4]

Hi there everyone,

I'm Tiffeny and I was banded on the 7th. I'm doing pretty well. Some days I'm hungry and some days i don't have cravings at all. It is all pretty weird. I'm down a total of 47 pounds so far. 22 presurgery and 23 post-surgery. I'm anxious and a little nervous for my first fill on Feb 10th. When is everyone getting their first fill?

I'm getting my first fill on the 5th. I'm soooo nervous! I'm scared of needles. (grulp)

[newlifebegins2017 25]

Wow! You all are doing great. I got banded on the 20th and I'm still having some problems with some mild pain near the port and especially if I bend over. I try not to bend over of course.

I was told not to worry about getting a fill until 6 to 8 weeks post op, something about healing properly. I guess all surgeons are different. I was also told that I may not need one for quite a while, depending on my weight loss. He said as long as I was losing weight, I wouldn't need a fill. I am wondering if I should go ahead and get a fill anyway to secure more weight loss.

[ThinnerKimmer 0]

I was banded on the 14th and my doctor is making me take 4 weeks off if work. Which is fine by me, because even though it's a desk job, I still find it uncomfortable to sit in a chair for very long. My port side is still a bit sore. I feel great, otherwise.

Today I started to add yogurt, sugar free pudding and strained low fat cream Soup to my diet. It was the best lunch I've had in at least a month! Anything but more broth works for me! I'm only hoping I don't gorge too much today, since I can't seem to lose any weight right now. I expect my first fill to be the 3rd week of february, but I think I'll find out at my post-op appt on Friday. I feel like I could eat and eat right now and not ever feel full. I hate to say it, but I can't wait for the feeling of restriction!

My dad came over yesterday and brought my dog back (she's a puppy and likes to wake me up by jumping on me... not a great idea for the first couple of weeks, so he was dog-sitting). He said that he could tell I was thinner, which was nice. Having my dog home is totally going to help, since she loves walks and it motivates me to get outside in the -18C weather :cursing:

[KMC243 0]

Hi there everyone,

I'm Tiffeny and I was banded on the 7th. I'm doing pretty well. Some days I'm hungry and some days i don't have cravings at all. It is all pretty weird. I'm down a total of 47 pounds so far. 22 presurgery and 23 post-surgery. I'm anxious and a little nervous for my first fill on Feb 10th. When is everyone getting their first fill?

I get my first fill on Feb. 12th - Happy Valentine's to me! :bored:

I'm ready!!!!!!

47 pounds... wow, you're doing amazing!!! Congrats!

[pchefmel 0]

Hi there everyone,

I'm Tiffeny and I was banded on the 7th. I'm doing pretty well. Some days I'm hungry and some days i don't have cravings at all. It is all pretty weird. I'm down a total of 47 pounds so far. 22 presurgery and 23 post-surgery. I'm anxious and a little nervous for my first fill on Feb 10th. When is everyone getting their first fill?

Hi mama, or tiffany

welcome to the group. You are doing great. and I to have the issue of somedays being hungry and some days just not really wanting to eat. just trying to make sure to get that protien in.

[sharons 0]

you guys are an inspiration to me. It lets me know things will get better.

[GlenSand 1]

Hi everybody!

I had surgery on the 6th and am in my 4th week of restricted diet. I usually have cottage cheese for Breakfast and yogurt for lunch and Soup for dinner. I can eat almost 1 cup worth of food at a time, very slowly, and then I feel satisfied. I thought that I would only be eating about 1/2 cup at a given time.

My first fill will be on the 16th. I am very excited about it. Maybe then I will eat less. I also have been not going over 1200 calories a day. And making sure I get between 50 and 60 grams of Protein.

There is a great website called caloriecount.about.com that I use to keep track of everything. Then I can get a month worth of analysis. I looks like this:

Date Calories Grams Fat Carbs Protein Grade

2009-01-22 1,178 1,550 24 182 56 B+

2009-01-23 1,252 1,425 32 182 53 B-

2009-01-24 1,028 1,211 19 121 90 A-

2009-01-25 901 1,051 13 93 89 A-

2009-01-26 1,260 834 66 173 96 B-

2009-01-27 980 678 41 122 79 B

2009-01-28 939 383 25 94 71 C+

2009-01-29 640 284 22 39 61 C+

The grade is for the choices of food during the day like too many carb or fat.

Well, it's great to hear form you all. Take care.