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merred's Blog

A blog by merred in General

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My journey through the lap band experience

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Is That Really the Light at the End of the Tunnel?

So, Friday is it! Back to solid foods! These mushies are ridiculous. To find anything good and sensible in a mush, you have to be on Top Chef Masters. I have spent the last 2 weeks eating pureed soup (gross), ricotta bake (this is a must) and mashed potatoes. And my doctor keeps trying to get me to eat meat out of a can… meat out of a can! I'm not a cat!! I mean tuna is ok every once in a while, but not every day or you turn into Jeremy Piven and can't go to work due to mercury poisoning.

Are We There Yet?

After losing 20lbs in the last 4 weeks I feel amazing, but honestly who am I kidding? I’m ready to be at my destination, pass go, collect $200, spend it on a bikini! Seriously, I’m just beginning the mushie stage and it’s not that much different than full liquids. And then half the time I’m stressed about if I’m causing damage to myself by eating! Was that a lump? Chew, chew, chew until your teeth fall out!!   For those of you who have lost so much weight, I commend you! You are the Gods

Mushies! Can I Fit This Pizza In My Blender?

It’s that time!!! I’m finally graduating from bottles to Gerbers tomorrow. I’m actually waiting until tomorrow for my first trip to the grocery store as I don’t want to tempt myself too much. I’m thinking mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, sloppy Joe with no bun, yogurt, pudding, cream of wheat, tuna with soft avocado and a Ricotta cheese baked dish (there’s a yummy looking recipe somewhere in the forums). Not all in one day, of course!   I can’t believe I made it this far. I literally thou

Food Food Everywhere? And Not A Morsel To Eat!

I’m on day 10 and I’m starting to feel like I’m on “Survivor” – please vote me off the island! At least they get rice and beans between challenges. This liquid diet is a killer. Week one was great because the weight was pouring off, now I feel like I have to diet on my diet just to take off more weight. I know I shouldn’t be stressed as it adds more stress to be stressed.   All I can think about is food right now. And is it just me, or is food everywhere you look? Work is impossible. Ev

Did I really do this? No U-turns on this journey!

I decided to get a lap band after one of my dear friends had it done and told me it was the best decision of his life! Six months later, he still felt that way even though going out to dinner with him was an unusual experience. Mexican for him consisted of two margaritas and spoonfuls of guacamole sans chips! He kept telling me how amazing it was and you don't even feel it. So after lots of deliberation, I found a wonderful surgeon and started the process... and what a process that was. My

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