Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congratulations!! Just try not to think of “real” food – I drank the chicken bullion cubes, I liked them, and it helped being hot. Also, you can have the sugar-free popsicles – they really helped me with my sweet tooth. And just remember – its only 2 weeks – you’re half way through it already. The 3rd week you can add a few more food items, such as yogurt and protein drinks – such as chocolate (my favorite). It does get easier. Keep us posted on your progress. Rhonda From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of cndy_way Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:16 AM Subject: The Newbie Hello Everyone, My name is , I'm the newbie to all of this. Just banded a week ago, on the 19th. I'm already hating broth ugh! Tried having some Chai tea , but was informed by monica that it was a no no ugh! Man did any one else have problems sticking to the post-op diet. I have lost 5 lbs so I'm doing well. I already miss the sensation of eating real food though. But I know It is what I have to do. I was so impressed with Dr.Aceves and his whole staff, what a complete blessing it is, to have found them. Everything every one said was true about thier experiences with him. My husband was soooooo skeptical; on our way down to the hospital he said, " Now at any time, if you don't like what you see, hear, or feel, then we can go straight home " . Ha Ha Little did we both know how clean and up to date the hospital was and professional the staff would be and how incredibly comfortable they made me and my husband feel(not so skeptical ANYMORE).This was the right decision, But all of you already know that. I'm glad that I have decided to take this journey with you all. Blessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Congrats ! Welcome to the gang of losers! Jenni cndy_way <cndy_way@...> wrote: Hello Everyone, My name is , I'm the newbie to all of this. Just banded a week ago, on the 19th. I'm already hating broth ugh! Tried having some Chai tea , but was informed by monica that it was a no no ugh! Man did any one else have problems sticking to the post-op diet. I have lost 5 lbs so I'm doing well. I already miss the sensation of eating real food though. But I know It is what I have to do. I was so impressed with Dr.Aceves and his whole staff, what a complete blessing it is, to have found them. Everything every one said was true about thier experiences with him. My husband was soooooo skeptical; on our way down to the hospital he said, "Now at any time, if you don't like what you see, hear, or feel, then we can go straight home". Ha Ha Little did we both know how clean and up to date the hospital was and professional the staff would be and how incredibly comfortable they made me and my husband feel(not so skeptical ANYMORE).This was the right decision, But all of you already know that. I'm glad that I have decided to take this journey with you all. Blessings Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Hi ! :-) welcome to the bandster world!!! I am in my third week, well today is three weeks, so I am actually going onto my 4th week. and I tell you what, I " hated " the first two weeks!! I thought I would die, because I dealt with alot of hunger!! some people say they dont deal with that, but I did. all I can say to you is that it does get better in phase 2. I have had no problems in phase 2. once you can drink full liquids it will stick with you longer and give you many more choices. so just hang on sister and let your body heal. I took the first week off,and I went stir crazy!! Once I went back to work, it helped to occupy my mind. So the second week was easier once I went back to work. Because alot of my hunger was in my head too. It is like I litterly grieved food and the loss of it! I think that went on for me really strong. I Never realized how much of a hold food had on me, till you cant have it! But now at the end of week three I was on my way home last night and I was having some hunger and I said to my husband " hey you want to stop at DQ and get some ice-cream " ? and then I said " no never mind I will just drink some water and forget the ice-cream " ! and the funny thing is, I can have ice-cream in this phase. But I havnt allowed myself to have it yet. and then I was thinking to myself " wow I am getting stronger and food is loosing its hold on me " ! I was really excited and I felt so impowered. I know I will not always feel this strong. I will have my weak moments and I will not always have that kind of resolve, but this band is such a great tool, it helps you deal with the stuff in your head too!! :-) so all of this to say " I was just where you are right now, and it does get easier " !!! :-) so hang on!!! :-) pretty soon this phase will just be a memory. take care and if you need someone to talk to, email me anytime! big hugs to you, and great job on the weight loss!! :-) > > Hello Everyone, My name is , I'm the newbie to all of this. Just > banded a week ago, on the 19th. I'm already hating broth ugh! Tried > having some Chai tea , but was informed by monica that it was a no no > ugh! Man did any one else have problems sticking to the post-op diet. > I have lost 5 lbs so I'm doing well. I already miss the sensation of > eating real food though. But I know It is what I have to do. I was so > impressed with Dr.Aceves and his whole staff, what a complete blessing > it is, to have found them. Everything every one said was true about > thier experiences with him. My husband was soooooo skeptical; on our > way down to the hospital he said, " Now at any time, if you don't like > what you see, hear, or feel, then we can go straight home " . Ha Ha > Little did we both know how clean and up to date the hospital was and > professional the staff would be and how incredibly comfortable they > made me and my husband feel(not so skeptical ANYMORE).This was the > right decision, But all of you already know that. I'm glad that I have > decided to take this journey with you all. Blessings > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 > > > > Hello Everyone, My name is , I'm the newbie to all of this. > Just > > banded a week ago, on the 19th. I'm already hating broth ugh! > Tried > > having some Chai tea , but was informed by monica that it was a no > no > > ugh! Man did any one else have problems sticking to the post-op > diet. > > I have lost 5 lbs so I'm doing well. I already miss the sensation > of > > eating real food though. But I know It is what I have to do. I > was so > > impressed with Dr.Aceves and his whole staff, what a complete > blessing > > it is, to have found them. Everything every one said was true > about > > thier experiences with him. My husband was soooooo skeptical; on > our > > way down to the hospital he said, " Now at any time, if you don't > like > > what you see, hear, or feel, then we can go straight home " . Ha Ha > > Little did we both know how clean and up to date the hospital was > and > > professional the staff would be and how incredibly comfortable they > > made me and my husband feel(not so skeptical ANYMORE).This was the > > right decision, But all of you already know that. I'm glad that I > have > > decided to take this journey with you all. Blessings > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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