September 2009 Band Date

[nawlinzlady 1]

Absolutely! Welcome! Haven't hit a wall yet! Have you been exercising at all. That seems to help also you may need to eat 1000-1200 calories a week. I've read on here that some people don't lose unless they eat between 1000-1200 calories and then some eat 800 calories and still lose. We are all different and we have to learn what works for us. Good luck!:tongue2:

Amanda, you are definately our star pupil! I haven't started keeping track of calories yet, i can't eat enough yet to matter. I am trying to keep to low carbs though. I can only drink 1/2 Protein drink or eat 1 egg, 1/2 cup broth each meal. Until I can start eating more, I don't see a reason to start the counting. Although, I have started using the www.Sparkpeople.com website just to get used to logging my foods, especially Proteins since that seems to matter most to my doctor right now. I have now built up to walking 1 hour 2x a day. Once in the morning, and once in the evenings. Good luck everyone!

DEE

[Fluffy420 0]

HEY EVERYONE!! I havent been on it a while but it looks like everyone is doing well! Today is my 3 week bandaversariy! I got my first fill today of 5cc in a 10cc band. Im on liquids today but tomorrow I get to go back to a normal diet. Im really nervous about the first time I eat with the restriction but SUPER EXCITED!!!

[tzn 0]

Afternoon everyone! Well in about an hour is my 1st post op appt . I'm really excited to see what if any I have lost. So far things are going pretty good but I am getting hungry. I was secretly hoping I could get a fill today but considering Amanda has the same doc as I do and she didn't get one yet my chances are about slim to none. :tongue2:. I won't be disappointed if I haven't lost much yet because I am already starting to feel like a new person. Cutting soda out of my diet and not having tons of nasty carbs has really made a difference. Until later...

Tzn

[potto 0]

can I be added to the setember bandsters...I dont know how to do it..my band date was 9/16/09.

[nawlinzlady 1]

can I be added to the setember bandsters...I dont know how to do it..my band date was 9/16/09.

Of Course! welcome!

September Band List

Soco 9/01/09

Amandakrangel 9/1/09

Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09

ms_Hart37 9/1/09

mosean6278 09/01/09

katklaws 09/01/09

SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09

Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09

ivy76 9/02/09

Jenno 9/02/09

$occer mom 9/3/09

Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09

JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09

Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09

tzn (Karena) 9/8/09

mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09

Jules 09/09/09

Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09

pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09

bradybrat 09/09/09

Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09

travel (Anita) 09/09/09

kittkat2009 09/10/09

Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09

stardustic 9/11/09

BrentinLA 9/14/09

Queen Bee 9/14/09

amwash23 9/14/09

romain123 9/14/09

Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09

Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09

Lula 9/15/09

Potto 9/16/09

smallerj (jes) 9/16/09

Boo Cakes 9/16/09

Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09

Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09

Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09

MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09

Bendy H (Brenda) 9/18/09

Sharie3 9/21/09

Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09

Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09

Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09

BrokeGranny (Jan) 9/22/09

Pookiemp 9/23/2009

leigna 09/24/09

srsextonrn 09/24/09

Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09

Kinzie 09/28/09

QMOM 9/28/09

Soexcited 9/30/09

ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09

Celestial 9/24/09

[trieger 0]

I have started exercising--I fast walk about 2 miles a day. so, I thought that would really help. It is that time of the month, so that could have something to do with it..... We will see. All I can do is keep eating healthy and exercising and my weight will HAVE to go down!!:thumbdown:

[tzn 0]

Doc appt went well. Down 9lbs since surgery 14lbs since last visit with him :thumbdown: first fill is scheduled for the 7th of october. well back to work I go!

[Loveslady 0]

Hi! My name is Tracy and I had my surgery on Aug. 31st. but I feel I really didn't start my journey until the first day of Sept. So do you mind if I join the Sept. group? I have lost 20 lbs so far and feel great, but my weight has stalled for the last week or so! Very frustrating. I am eating under a thousand calories a day, getting all my Water and Protein. anyone else hit a wall already? Or maybe I am just jumping the gun. But I am so excited about the procedure that I want to lose 3 lbs. every week (at least)! I have an appt. with my surgeon on Thursday so hopefully I will find out when I can have my first fill. Nice to meet you all! I look forward to chatting and having a support group. :thumbdown:

 

Welcome!:thumbup: How is every one doing?? MY body just won't get right. So I finally stopped taking the vicadin tuesday. So I thought I was dizzy from the lack of it. Yet today I get dizzy sometimes. My stomach hurt for a while and I get extremely weak. OH, yeah I'M STARVING!!! I don't think I could do the whole 2 wks of liquids. Now I'm having a little chest pain. I wouldn't even call it pain more like pressure.I'm ready to be better now.

[AmandakRangel 0]

Doc appt went well. Down 9lbs since surgery 14lbs since last visit with him :thumbdown: first fill is scheduled for the 7th of october. well back to work I go!

That's great. I think Dr. Snow is great, don't you?

[leigna 0]

tomorrow is the big day. I'm so excited, it feels like christmas eve to me. i probably won't sleep a wink tonight and be up at the crack of dawn. i have a 2 hr drive to the hospital and my surgery is at noon. Wish me luck. and good luck to all those others getting banded tomorrow.

[tzn 0]

yes I love love love Dr. Snow!

Hi Tracy!! welcome home :thumbdown:

Loveslady I'm sorry you are doing so well, when is your aftercare checkup?

[tzn 0]

tomorrow is the big day. I'm so excited, it feels like christmas eve to me. i probably won't sleep a wink tonight and be up at the crack of dawn. i have a 2 hr drive to the hospital and my surgery is at noon. Wish me luck. and good luck to all those others getting banded tomorrow.

Good luck Leigna!! This time tomorrow you will be on the banded side of life :thumbdown: Congrats!

[hmarko 0]

Yum! I love the ricotta thing. Its really not high calorie if you use low fat ricotta - 100 cals for 1/2 cup, and use a sprinkle of parmesan instead of mozz, the whole thing is like 150 calories and filling!

Hmm I have to find it... i got part skim ricotta and its 170 cals a half cup. i do love melted mozz though.

You guys are lucky, I am HUNGRY! First fill next week for me too, can't wait. I figured out that I can eat a whole lot, which is not good. I have not lost any more but I have been exercising at least every other day, so feel good about that.

I need more practice with the no drinking with meals, and I need to stay away from most carbs for now!

I need more practice with no drinking too getting better i end up catching myself thinking about it. What are you guys doing for exercise - i just walk home from work 1.5 miles. I used to ride my horse but i can't yet and now she is out of commission for longer than me.

Welcome!:thumbdown: How is every one doing?? MY body just won't get right. So I finally stopped taking the vicadin tuesday. So I thought I was dizzy from the lack of it. Yet today I get dizzy sometimes. My stomach hurt for a while and I get extremely weak. OH, yeah I'M STARVING!!! I don't think I could do the whole 2 wks of liquids. Now I'm having a little chest pain. I wouldn't even call it pain more like pressure.I'm ready to be better now.

I am starving too but you MUST not skip your stages your stomach has to heal. I was the LEAST hungry on the Protein Shakes if you can believe that. Unjury Protein only no other junk like sugars. which can make you hungry - read your label. Now that i have carbs in my life I am getting hungry again. no matter how little.

So i know you didn't get much guidance so maybe everyone can tell you what they were told.

I was on thin liquids for 10 day (that means they CAN be sipped thru a straw but should NOT be due to the gas).

Then I went to pureed food for 10 days (where I am now). Flakey fish can be forked mash (tilapia, sole). I am also allowed scrambled eggs on this stage, fat free refried Beans w/ melted cheese; thick Soups.

I did not need to take vicodin past 3 days. I did have the single incision done so maybe that is less pain. You should be going for your post op soon so you can check in with them. You don't have any fever do you? Check that and your incisions to make sure they aren't feeling or looking worse (what you can see if them).

[potto 0]

Ok guys I have felt really well since my surgery and not really hungry at all..a little at times but not bad. I had my check up with my doc today and down about 8lbs since my surgery which means i am loosing about 1 lb a day....but tonight i just about lost it, like i said i am not hungry but I am craving TEXTURE!!..crunch , and just general chewing motion in my mouth...I felt like i was going to go crazy...better now after some really liquidy mashed potatoes....is anyone else just craving textured food? ...because to me this is the hardest part.

[BlubbiBlubb 0]

Ok guys I have felt really well since my surgery and not really hungry at all..a little at times but not bad. I had my check up with my doc today and down about 8lbs since my surgery which means i am loosing about 1 lb a day....but tonight i just about lost it, like i said i am not hungry but I am craving TEXTURE!!..crunch , and just general chewing motion in my mouth...I felt like i was going to go crazy...better now after some really liquidy mashed potatoes....is anyone else just craving textured food? ...because to me this is the hardest part.

 

I am still on the liquid diet (since 15 days) and I am hungry at times but I have no appetite... just the thought of another Tomato Soup makes me sick... Yes, I am craving textured food.... I just cooked dinner for my husband and that salad looked sooooo delicious... but there is no way I will cheat... 1 more day to go and on Friday I can have mushy food for the first time. I am soooo looking forward to a scrambled egg :thumbdown: