wendyh

I have just returned, tonight, from Tijuana. The situation is really sad. They do not have one confirmed case but everyone is so afraid to go there. The good people of Tijuana are really hurting from the lack of tourists. I live in Calgary, AB, Canada and we have a number of confirmed cases. No one is warning people to not come here. Saying Mexico is unsafe is unfair. We had a wonderful time and never felt we were in danger of getting sick.

Thanks for your response, Dana. I try to drink water but I find it hard to get a lot in when you are not to drink for 30 minutes prior, not during the 30 minutes you eat and not for another hour after. I probably get 5-6 glasses a day. Does the drinking restriction apply with snacks as well? I have not started any structured excercise program. I live in Canada and we have had snow non-stop. I want to get out walking first and then add to it. Let's pray for spring. I used to eat very large portions. A 1/3 of that would probably still be a bit high. I am trying to keep it to 1 cup at each meal. I tried a fibre supplement and had terrible gas and pain. What quantity of these do you take each day? I do not use sugar and have had very little in simple carbs, but also have not had much in complex either. I eat mostly protein and some vegtables. Do you plan your meals around quantity, calories, or protein / carb / vegtable portions? I am just 4 weeks out from surgery. I don't feel much in the way of restriction anymore. I will probably have to wait until June if I want to go OCC for my fill. From what I have read it seems that is the preferred way to go. I am trying to stay positive but somedays are just harder than others. I really appreciate your reply. It feels better to know there is others out there who have been there. Wendy

Hi, just me again. I would really appreciate any kind of information. I see lots of you have read my post and any ideas would be so appreciated. I am feeling really dejected after trying so hard and not losing any weight.

:lb12: I am very confused by all the different information I have read about the post op diet. 2-4 ounces, 3 times a day, or even 1 cup of food 3 times a day can not take you much above 700 - 800 calories if you are eating low fat and low sugar. I followed a one cup, 3 times a day diet a few years ago and the doctor told me it would be under 800 calories if you were following the restrictions. I have lost 6 lbs since my surgery one month ago, (so that even includes the 21 day liquid phase) and I have never been able to exceed 800 calories a day. At my current weight I should be losing a pound every day and a half based on calories alone. The opinion I hear most often is that my body thinks it is in starvation mode and is hoarding. I should be getting 1000 - 1200 calories a day to run at the proper weight loss. I would welcome any ideas you may have and would love it if someone could post a sample of what they eat in a day. Wendy

I found your post very interesting. I was banded on March 9, flew home on the 12th and started to get sick during the trip. Two weeks later I am just starting to feel better. I coughed so much I was afraid my band would slip off. Late this past week my doctor did send me for blood work. I hope I can stay healthy for a while. I really crave comfort food (macaroni and cheese) when I am sick. Im hope you figure out what is causing you to catch illnesses so easily. Please post any information you learn about what might be causing this and I will let you known what I find out about my bloodwork. Take care.....Wendy

Hi Jnlebean I am also from Calgary and was banded on March 9/09. Are you aware of any support groups? I would sure like to meet others going through this journey.