Newly Banded

February 4, 2003

Can someone please let me know when the next meeting is in the

southend of town or if there is a meeting in te southend

>

> Steve - We just had a meeting in the SouthEnd last night in

tacoma. We meet the first Monday of every month. The location

usually different every month. I post reminders on this site every

month and will add you to my email reminder list also.

The NorthEnd, Bremerton, Olympia, and East side all have meetings

every month. Click on the calendar button to the left and check to

see when the monthly meetings are.

Who did your surgery? You can email me directly at

supergramemr@... anytime, with any questions.

Look forward to meeting you at a future meeting.

Elma in Graham, WA

Bamded 2/27/01

Dr. Rumbaut/Monterrey,MX

300/165/??

Size 28/Size 10

April 29, 2005

Welcome to Bandland! During the clear phase, you can also add some

clear Isopure protein drinks from GNC. The protein will help cravings

and ebergy. I agree that, during the first few weeks of healing, we

don't need to be so concerned with low-calorie stuff. But eating a lot

of sugar is also not good - we need, imo, to be weaning ourselves off

so much sweet and surgary stuff, since this is one of the reasons we

got into trouble with our weight (not only the calories themselves, but

the blood sugar highs and lows).

We need to be starting to normalize our metabolism by eating more good

carbs, avoiding the bad ones, building muscle to improve our fat-

burning, and generally eating much more nutritious foods. Also be

careful of a lot of salt - try to use the low-salt broths and avoid the

buillions, which are way way too high in salt.

Sandy R

>

> Hi

> I was just banded this last Monday, April, 25th, just 3 days. I am

> currently on clear liquids. I am very happy with my surgery. Not

> sure if i am getting enough nutritionally. I am drinking Propel,

> Fruit2O, chiken broth and I just bought some sure-free popscicles.

> Anyway, I am new and very happy I found this group

>

February 11, 2008

Hi All,

I was banded last week 2/7 in Everett, WA but live in Northern Idaho. I

don't know anyone who has been banded so I thought to look online. I am

still in a bit of pain although I imagine that is to be expected. I

have to say that I am almost too scared to eat. I am doing the jello,

yogurt, applesauce, and soup thing. I sometimes don't know if I am

hungry or not and when I am convinced that I am hungry I don't know how

much I can eat so I wind up making a bowl of soup and will eat 4

spoonfulls every hour. Too scared to eat too much and either make the

band slip or hurt myself. A lot of new learning heading my way it

seems. With week 2 coming up I am becoming more nervous but can't wait

to have some real food like Halibut. Any and all advice would be

welcome.

February 11, 2008

Monday, February 11, 2008, 11:35:59 AM, you wrote:

> Hi All,

Welcome Sparkie (or if you'd rather be called or Sam or

Brunhilde, let us know).

> I was banded last week 2/7 in Everett, WA but live in Northern Idaho. I

> don't know anyone who has been banded so I thought to look online. I am

> still in a bit of pain although I imagine that is to be expected. I

Pain in shoulders is normal, and walking will help to relieve it.

Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs. Tylenol works. And if the

doc gave you any " heavy drugs " that's up to you.

> have to say that I am almost too scared to eat. I am doing the jello,

> yogurt, applesauce, and soup thing. I sometimes don't know if I am

Wow....most docs have you on liquids for a couple weeks, though some

would allow clear soups or maybe other light creamy soups. Most won't

allow applesauce or yogurt this early. But each doc is different, so

do what yours says. Who is your doc?

> hungry or not and when I am convinced that I am hungry I don't know how

> much I can eat so I wind up making a bowl of soup and will eat 4

> spoonfulls every hour.

Main thing is to get in LOTS of fluids. At least two quarts a day,

preferably. Have water bottle with you and just keep hitting it. Three

quarts is even better. Yeah, you'll get some exercise too, going down

the hall to the toilet all the time.

Hope those soups don't have any chunks or lumps in them.

> Too scared to eat too much and either make the

> band slip or hurt myself. A lot of new learning heading my way it

As long as you stick to fluids you'll be fine. They go right through

like water thru a funnel. The lumps are what stop it up, and hope

you're not having any lumps.

Many of us have trouble with yogurt or applesauce or other seemingly

easy things, even after years. I had banana the other night, something

nice and soft, right? After not even half of it I almost had it stuck.

It is hard to really chew up banana, but it is fibrous and gets stuck

easily.

> seems. With week 2 coming up I am becoming more nervous but can't wait

> to have some real food like Halibut. Any and all advice would be

> welcome.

It is all a real learning experience. You'll do fine, I'm sure. Just

do NOT rush anything. Even if the doc says you CAN have something it

doesn't mean you HAVE to if it is a problem for you.

You'll have LOTS of new habits to learn.

Oh, halibut. Love it, but many have trouble with it since it is

relatively " solid " and " tough " and " stringy " . I sure wouldn't have it

as my first fish, as it too is really hard to break up the fibers into

itty bitty pieces that won't get stuck.

I can eat it, but only very carefully. I've learned to give up the

shellfish I love, like clams and oysters. You just can't really chew

them up to nothing (or at least I can't).

You'll also learn that we're all different. Many of us can't eat

bread, but some can. Same for anything else. Part of that depends on

how things are cooked, whether they're sauced, how high of quality the

meat or veggies are, etc.

cheers

dan

--

" It's OK to be a little broken, everybody's broken in this life " Jon Bon Jovi

Dan Lester, Boise, Idaho, USA www.mylapband.tk

Banded 4/27/03, Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana

Started at 355, at goal in the 210-220 range for almost 4 years

Ultimate goal of 195 Tummytuck in Boise and SmartLipo in Tijuana

February 11, 2008

My friends call me Sparkie or Liz (217 upside down is LIZ), I answer

to just about anything though..... the Doc gave me Ibuprofen but it

doesn't seem to work, he also gave me Lortab or Hydrocodone which

only lasts three hours. I will try Tylenol. I only take the

Hydrocodone when I am trying to go to sleep for the night. My doc is

Montgomery in Everett, WA www.nwwls.com. The applesauce and

yogurt is plain, no chunks in the soup either. Everything is pretty

much able to slide right down.

You have just made me very depressed, I love shellfish, especially

raw oysters. I also love sushi, oh well, sacrifices right?

For week two they said anything I could mush with a fork and they

mentioned Halibut which you think may be a bit difficult, any advice

on what may be good for week two? I never had to give so much thought

to food before......

How will you know if you have eaten something you shouldn't? Will it

be painful, is there a specific sensation or feeling that will tell

you that you just did a bad thing? I am not into pain and would like

to avoid any more pain if possible.

I hear salads can be difficult too.

>

> > Hi All,

>

> Welcome Sparkie (or if you'd rather be called or Sam or

> Brunhilde, let us know).

>

> > I was banded last week 2/7 in Everett, WA but live in Northern

Idaho. I

> > don't know anyone who has been banded so I thought to look

online. I am

> > still in a bit of pain although I imagine that is to be expected.

I

>

> Pain in shoulders is normal, and walking will help to relieve it.

> Avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs. Tylenol works. And if the

> doc gave you any " heavy drugs " that's up to you.

>

> > have to say that I am almost too scared to eat. I am doing the

jello,

> > yogurt, applesauce, and soup thing. I sometimes don't know if I am

>

> Wow....most docs have you on liquids for a couple weeks, though some

> would allow clear soups or maybe other light creamy soups. Most

won't

> allow applesauce or yogurt this early. But each doc is different, so

> do what yours says. Who is your doc?

>

> > hungry or not and when I am convinced that I am hungry I don't

know how

> > much I can eat so I wind up making a bowl of soup and will eat 4

> > spoonfulls every hour.

>

> Main thing is to get in LOTS of fluids. At least two quarts a day,

> preferably. Have water bottle with you and just keep hitting it.

Three

> quarts is even better. Yeah, you'll get some exercise too, going

down

> the hall to the toilet all the time.

>

> Hope those soups don't have any chunks or lumps in them.

>

> > Too scared to eat too much and either make the

> > band slip or hurt myself. A lot of new learning heading my way it

>

> As long as you stick to fluids you'll be fine. They go right through

> like water thru a funnel. The lumps are what stop it up, and hope

> you're not having any lumps.

>

> Many of us have trouble with yogurt or applesauce or other seemingly

> easy things, even after years. I had banana the other night,

something

> nice and soft, right? After not even half of it I almost had it

stuck.

> It is hard to really chew up banana, but it is fibrous and gets

stuck

> easily.

>

> > seems. With week 2 coming up I am becoming more nervous but can't

wait

> > to have some real food like Halibut. Any and all advice would be

> > welcome.

>

> It is all a real learning experience. You'll do fine, I'm sure. Just

> do NOT rush anything. Even if the doc says you CAN have something it

> doesn't mean you HAVE to if it is a problem for you.

>

> You'll have LOTS of new habits to learn.

>

> Oh, halibut. Love it, but many have trouble with it since it is

> relatively " solid " and " tough " and " stringy " . I sure wouldn't have

it

> as my first fish, as it too is really hard to break up the fibers

into

> itty bitty pieces that won't get stuck.

>

> I can eat it, but only very carefully. I've learned to give up the

> shellfish I love, like clams and oysters. You just can't really chew

> them up to nothing (or at least I can't).

>

> You'll also learn that we're all different. Many of us can't eat

> bread, but some can. Same for anything else. Part of that depends on

> how things are cooked, whether they're sauced, how high of quality

the

> meat or veggies are, etc.

>

> cheers

>

> dan

>

February 11, 2008

I can't wait to be skinny again. I don't mind giving up the foods that

were bad for me. The woman who did my psych eval mentioned that she

tried to have a soda after about 6 months of being banded and she hit

the floor thinking she was having a heart attack. I know I will be

staying away from carbonated beverages, that just sounds too painful.

My husband says I will have to try sashimi instead of sushi. I wish

there was a band cookbook or something similar to help us new people on

our way. I just can't wait for the day when there is no more pain and I

know what and how much I can eat!!

February 11, 2008

re giving up stuff... i ruminated a year about giving up carbonated

beverages...i dont miss them a bit. amazing.

At 04:32 PM 2/11/2008, you wrote:

>always chuckle a bit when someone says " But CAN'T give up...(pepsi?

>fried chicken?).. " Really? You'd rather stay fat, disabled, and die

>early? Pepsi is more important than living longer wih your family?

>That, to me, helps put things into the right prespective. :-)

Diane B

February 11, 2008

Hi, Sparkie217,

I lived in Northern Idaho (Sandpoint) for many years and now live in

Spokane, WA so we’re practically neighbors! We have a support group here in

Spokane once a month and once the weather is a little better, perhaps you

could join us. I was banded by Dr. Lee Trotter in Spokane December 20th,

2007 and am doing very well. I’ve lost a little over 30 lbs. during that

time. I know what you mean about longing for real food – I went through

every cookbook I had looking for recipes I could use. I’m now having one

regular meal and two protein shakes a day. Dr. Trotter is very insistent

that his patients get a good amount of protein every day to avoid serious

problems. If you’d like to talk to me or e-mail me, let me know and I’ll

send you my number and e-mail address.

Kathy

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