NEWBIE from Boston. Banded just last week!!!!

Heatherooni · 06-25-2008, 12:25 PM

Hello There

My name is Heather. I'm a 32 year old married stay at home mom of two boys. I live in Massachusetts. I had my surgery done last week on Tuesday June 17th by Dr Kim at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Since I started the program at the beginning of the year I've taken off over 20 pounds. And according to my scale I've taken off another 10 since the day of my surgery. I'm feeling really good aside from being hungry. But today I was given the go ahead to try a few of the next stage foods ... which are ground and pureed. So I'm excited about this.

The reason I join this website is to make some friends with people who have already been through the surgery. I'd love to hear about your situation, and why you had the surgery And I'd like to talk with those of you who have had surgery around the same time as me. I thought it would be fun if we could compare notes. So feel free to send me a message if you'd like to chat. :)

Thanks
Heather

kkarryall · 06-25-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi there, I just had my surgery on June 23RD. I am still a bit sore, and really haven't eaten much today--although I did just eat a half a can of soup. How long did it take for you to feel better after your surgery? I had the surgery bc I have been overweight all of my life. I have tried tons of diets, and been successful on some. I lost 70 lbs one time---only to gain all of the weight back. I am 31 years old and I just decided that it was time for me to be more proactive. Thank God my insurance paid for this.

Welcome to lapbandtalk!!

saintsuz · 06-25-2008, 02:21 PM

Hi I'm Suz and I was just banded last week also, Wednesday, the 18th. I'm trying to compare diets with other newbie's (good name) and was interested to hear that your doctor is already letting you eating some real food. My stomach is feeling kind of sour and I think it's because everything is sweet that I eat. Protein drink, jello, pudding, pop cycle, pudding etc... I don't have a scale at home but I started my journey at 257 and weighed in at 247 the day of surgery. I know my body needs calories in order to lose weight so I was interested in what you added to your plan?

Nice to meet you,
Suz

Love2Lose · 06-25-2008, 03:25 PM

Hey Heather! I'm in the Boston area as well and also just got banded on June 5th at Lahey Clinic. I've been looking for some support buddies in the area myself! Please feel free to PM me...I'd love to chat! :)

renee34 · 06-25-2008, 04:24 PM

Hi Heather. My name is Renee and I read your post. I had my surgery June 16 in Florida. I had my follow up appt. yesterday and the doc gave me the go ahead for soft foods such as eggs, mashed potatoes, yogurt, protein shakes, etc. Next week, I will get to go to chicken, flaky fish, tuna and try new things gradually to see how my new pouch responds. I will not have my first fill until July 29.
I have lost 16 lbs so far.

Brandy~ · 06-25-2008, 04:37 PM

Hi Heather and welcome to LBT!

You're weightloss is great :) Keep up the good work.