I would say that I wasn't really hungry for the first week or so while I was healing. And I remember eating real "food" for the first time and feeling full on ...
Thanks Amy, you mentioned eating protien first then veg then carbs. Does the protien have to be minced up or mashed in some way? I would have thought it would...
The rule of thumb is chew, chew and chew some more! You will have to eat more slowly and chew your food well. Yes, some people do have trouble eating meat. ...
How is everyone, I am Cheryl, and at this time I am consideding Lap Band sugery, I know just a little about all of it. I'm looking foward to learn as much as I...
Hey everyone, Glad to see some of the questions being answered by differnet people. I had my band done on June 16 2005 so I am probable out from surgery the...
Thank you so much for your reply Dede. I am grateful for the information Helen dede reppy <wcntygl69@...> wrote: Hey everyone, Glad to see some of the...
Hello again ladies! WEll down to two weeks before my surgery.. any more advice would be very welcome.. or things you know now that you wish you would have ...
Helen and Beth, feel free to come to our support group meeting May 18; 6:30 in the conf. rooms at the Careplex. hcameron11 <hcameron11@...> wrote: Hi...
Cheryl, come meet everybody at the support group May 18; 6:30--Sentara Careplex. We would love to have you there. luvfrogs61 <frogit61@...> wrote: How is...
Hello, I'm going to have lap band surgery on June 6th. I was at the support group meeting Wednesday evening and it was encouraging to see so many people who...
Hi Dorothy, This won't be pretty because I'm cutting and pasting it from Word. This is a list I found on another group's site before my surgery. Of course this...
Thanks for the lists, Amy. There are several things I didn't think of, or aren't mentioned by Dr. S, especially the pillow for the seat belt. I live over an...
hey well the time is drawing near.. and i was wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions about what they ate during the liquid phase of the diet.. Thank you...
Hi everyone - I thought the meeting tomorrow was at 7pm but just read 6:30pm here. I am supposed to be having dinner with a friend who is moving to Texas on...
Hi Varonica - you will do great. We all get nervous, well except me. I couldn't wait. I even self paid - I researched so long I knew almost as much as the...
Hi Ambrosia - I had my surgery 4/10/06 and didn't get hungry at all until about 10 days after surgery, and I started to filter in soft foods, then around day...
I had the Lap Band put in on 5/15 and am getting close to go the soft food stage. Although I have not been hungry at all I am longing for the taste of some...
HI NO SUGGESTIONS., I HAVEN'T HAD MY SURGERY YET. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ON MAY 2ND. I WAS GOING TO HAVE THE LAPROSCOPIC GASTRIC BY PASS. AND THEN THE DR SAID...
I am new here and I am searching for answers about why this is not working for me. I am 61 years old and I had my lap band surgery on 1/13/06. My beginning...
Mashed potatos are certainly the right consistency, however, they aren't the best choice nutritionally. Concentrate on the highest protein and lowest fat,...
Thanks, I will. I had mashed potatoes tonight ( first semi solid food ) since 514/06. I have a friend and his wife that had it in July, he is down about 85lbs...
that was my first dinner tonight, follwed later by a 28 gram protien shake. ... From: SUSAN G ROHLING To: sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
Wow, it does not. I have a friend and his wife who went through it and he is down 85lbs and she 55lbs. What is your daily diet consist of? And quantity? Also...
Terry, Take a look at your calorie intake. I would stronly suggest you get in touch with Becky at the office. Write down EVERYTHING you eat every day before...
I just had my band put on yesterday. Just had Carnation Instant Breakfast for the first time today. Was great. I am not hungry either, but do feel an...
I haven't had my surgery yet, so I'm no expert. I'm sorry you are not having good success after the surgery. From what I've read, perhaps the problem is that...
Hi guys! I had my surgery on tuesday and i am having a weird issue that i wanted to know if anyone else has had any experience with it.. when i go to bed i can...
i have an issue with my head. I can't get it comfortable no matter what I do. Do you have a recliner? Try surrounding yourself with fluffy pillows. That...
I'm a step ahead of you on that. My calorie intake averages approx. 900 to 1200 max per day. Liquid calories not a problem. I drink only diet drinks or tea...