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abrightfuture · August 14, 2005

:Bunny :Bunny Hello everyone, been alwhile since I posted. Had trouble getting back on, forgot password and couldnt get a new one. anyone this is micki. just a reminder was banded on 7/27. all went well and is going well. not too much pain only about 3 days. engergy level increasing daily. Dr Montgomery and his staff are the greatest!!!!! cant say enough about the experience, have no regrets. After I made it thru the liquids, which i didnt think possible, am now on "mushies". not having any trouble keeping anything down, wont be on regular for about 4 weeks. possible fill then too.

anyway am having some issue with eating, when to, how much, and what to do about the hunger. so i need some help. im looking for your guidance. the problem im having is that during this mushy period should i be setting specific times to eat? it seems that i get hungry ofter-my stomach actually grumbles. should i be counting calories? how balanced do i need to be? how much should i be eating? i eat until im full but sometimes it seems like alot. anyone else have this happen? should i be using the same rules as when im eating regular food? i get so confused. i havent strayed from what i should be eating its just that im sure HOW i should be eating. i think i might be sabotaging myself and i really really like whats happening to me, feeling my body changing. im being to feel im putting alot of pressure on myself. also how much should i be exercizing. what have you done. did you start out slow?

i dont mean to ramble on so but this lapband has given me a new perspective on my health and the future. i want to be successful. my outlook is sooo good. i know with your help i will accomplish this. youve all been so great with your previous support. it truelly helps to be a part of everyones experience. im proud to be a bandster!

im looking to give myself the best opportunity to move thru these next few weeks. i appreciate anyone imput.

Micki

La_madam · August 14, 2005

Nykee

The first 6 weeks is all about healing not about weight loss. Eat whatever mushy foods you want. Eat whenever you feel hungry, notthink you are hungry but truly hungry. The band is with you for a very long time now, you have therest of your life to work with the band..right now is the time to focus on healing. ANy weight you lose during the first 6 weeks is a bonus. I did not exercise until afterthe first 6 weeks. I wanted to make sure my incisions were all healed and my port was secured in as well as my band. I did notwant any concerns of my port flipping or my band slipping. It is also normal to be able to eat alot, you have no fill yet, the fills arewhat make you eat less. The band is designed to be filled to work at its best capacity. So it is normal to not lose weight wqithout a fill and to be able to eat anything and everything without a fill.

Dont get doscouraged if you see a slight gain when you transition from mushy to solids, that is normal and to be expected.

Dont weigh everyday either, sure sign to sabatoge yourself if you do, you wil drive yourself batty. Good Luck

abrightfuture · August 14, 2005

La Madam,

Thank you so much. I had a feeling this is what is was supposed to do. It really helps so much to have someone give me some guideance. Should do depend on it. Dont know what id do without it. This mean so much to me. Youve done great. People like yourself are a real inspiration to a new bandster. Gives me all the incentive I need to continue with a positive approach to the journey!!!

Later,

Micki