So glad I found this site

[IMANANA 0]

I am a new member, banded 7/20/05. I weighed 320, 4 weeks later, I am down

24 pounds. I have alot of questions. Mostly about what foods you guys are eating and what are things you cannot eat. I am basically still eating mush and shakes, pretty boring. After this week, I can go to a "soft" diet... whatever that is- How much can you eat at a meal, like 2 oz, or 4 oz, total? Has anyone had a "drink" yet? Help!!!

[lins12 0]

I am on a fill and some days I can eat a lot less...like 1/2 up an some days I can eat a lot more.

TOday for breakfast-I ate an order of eggs from McDonalds and a piece of sausage.

Today for Lunch- I had about a cup of turkey spaghetti with no noodles--just the sauce and the turkey.

I had restriction right after surgery then no restriction about a month and a half out. Had a fill (1.4 ccs) about 2 weeks ago. My restriction is fairly up and down now. I think I am going to get another fill very soon.

Good luck!

[riverrat 0]

I eat 4 oz three times a day plus a 1-2 oz snack around 4pm and unfortunately I can't seem to cut out the ice cream at night. Still around 1000 calories though. I have been drinking since 6 weeks out of surgery, but the Dr. said I could have been having wine all along.

[vinesqueen 2]

Has anyone had a "drink?" Well... I had a party this weekend, and we were supposed to have a cocktail taisting contest -- well, after 5 or 9 drinks or so people sort of forgot to actually pick a winning drink.

Does this answer your question?

[nesstg 0]

Vinesqueen- I'm so happy to see you say that its ok to have a drink(or drinks). I don't want to sound like a lush but thats one thing I've been a little worried about. I'm used to having a drink almost every day at night to unwind and with 2 and 3 year old children I need it! But what can you have? I know beer is a no no and I love gin and tonics in the summer, but that has carbonation. Are margaritas ok?:rolleyes

[loopylou 0]

I was told I could drink as much diet coke as I want - does anyone know why carbonation is supposed to be a problem? I know I burp alot more than I used to... teehee.

[Jachut 487]

Nothing would make me give up wine or coffee, lol. I'm no lush either but one of the greatest pleasures in life is a nice quiet glass of chardonnay after a long busy day.

And a couple of good strong coffees in the morning.

I'd rather give up food, honestly!

[fee 0]

i relly love my diet coke...i could never give that up!!

[IMANANA 0]

I am so glad to hear that others think about a "drink" too. I have'nt asked my doctor. I go back for my first fill in 2 wks, Im only 4 weeks post-op. I probably am eating too much. I can eat a cup or so at the time, now. Is that too much?

I was told that after you are banded, you should never drink any carbanated drinks again because the gas could extend your pouch and/or cause slippage. I was really sad about that, I love champagne.!

[MuaSuaDua 0]

I think Imanana is right. I did hear that actually carbonated drink is not recommended and it's good to hear that wine is okay....

[HarleyNana 10]

Haven't had any problems with my diet soda replacement....vodka doesn't bubble at all, and the Vitamins in the oj are good for me too.

[nesstg 0]

HarleyNana-Thats great!LOL! I guess I will have to get creative with my coctails!:banana

[CaliQueenBee 0]

Ok, so I am very curious...how soon can one "drink?" I'm having a party 9 days after my surgery & I'd really like to be able to have a drink with everyone else, but I wasn't sure if that would be pushing it too soon? Thoughts???