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I don't like the sounds of this at all. I hate to say it, but you need to take care of yourself and not be intimidated by your fiance. This sounds like a disaster! Cut your losses and lose the weight for yourself and find a better man. You don't need this in your life.

Go to Diet Direct and order the blueberry protein pancakes. Eat three of them a day and you will have 45 grams of protein . I never lost any hair. Good luck!

Honestly, it was a piece of cake. Seriously! The hardest part is what you are doing right now and that's the liquid diet. I couldn't do it and called off my surgery. The doctor found out (because I canceled it through his business office) and said that it was ok for me not to drink the bariatric stuff. Each doctor is different and has a different procedure for pre-op. I actually weighed more than you. You may have discomfort in your shoulder but I didn't. You may have gas but I didn't. You may be a little uncomfortable and that I was. But only for a few days. I went back to work after five days. You won't want to eat. You will be drinking liquids. I found a great drink and that was Ocean Spray's Diet Cranberry and it only has five calories. I still drink it as it tastes so good!!! I also recommend going to Diet Direct and ordering their blueberry Protein pancakes. Easy to make - just add Water or skim milk (tastes better with the milk) and cook it in a pan with some butter spray like Pam. It's 15 grams of protein!! Good luck!

I think you are doing great! That's over 9 lbs a month and not even through the third month. Don't be so hard on yourself. You will succeed! I'm 6 weeks into banding and have lost 20 lbs. Same scenario. Good luck!

Do not despair. I have not yet been filled (banded on 11/22/10) so I can't say why you gained. I am sure that the restriction was not tight enough. Was this your first fill?

6 weeks since I was banded and have lost 20 lbs as of today. It controls my eating and for that, I am grateful. Do it!

Is your last paycheck after january 11th? If so, then aren't you technically on the books till that paycheck? I don't know anything about the CARE CREDIT and it sounds like you are too young for it. What about family to help? I hope all goes well. You have come so far. Perhaps you can work out something with your employer. Good luck!

Congrats! I "graduated" from mushy to real food after only a week and have had no problems. I too have the best doctor. I just need to chew more slowly --- otherwise, it's a visit to the bathroom with a "stuck": episode. Have you had a "stuck" episode yet?

PLEASE DON'T FEEL BADLY. I DID A NUMBER ON MYSELF TODAY AND WENT OFF THE WAGON FOR XMAS AND TOOK MYSELF DOWN GUILT LANE. JUST GET OVER IT AS I AM DOING AND START AGAIN TOMORROW. BTW - AFTER FIVE DAYS ON LIQUIDS, I WENT RIGHT TO SOFT FOODS AND HAD NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. BE GOOD TO YOURSELF AND START AGAIN. CSOLO

sorry to say this but I could not find one protein drink that i liked. I hated everyone of them. I skipped them completely and said if i become protein deficient, oh well. it was only a week> Good luck

AMY THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG BECAUSE I TOO CANNOT GET ON AT ALL AND AM HAVING THE SAME RESPONSE ABOUT LOGIN FIRST. MUST BE A GLITCH IN THE SYSTEM!

Your doctor will tell you that when you are comfortable, go for it. Having just had the surgery last Monday, I'd wait two weeks.

I ate a banana too quickly the other night. Suddenly I thought I was going to puke. I went into the bathroom and stood over the toilet. Nothing happened. I was nauseous as all hell. I think this is called an "episode."

Please call your doctor ASAP. You don't want to be throwing up if it's the stomach flu and have it affect your band's placement.

I can't get on to the CHAT section anymore. What' up with that?

I am supposed to wait a week as well for mushies but am soooooooooooooo weak that I am going to start today. If I get sick, then I know it was too soon. How did you do?????

Something is not right here. My question is what did you lose before surgery on the preop? What are you eating differently on postop? Please check in with your doctor again. Good luck!

I am going in on November 22nd as well! Wishing you the very best. We can do this!!!

dear soundman: I grew up in providence rhode island and went to school in massachusetts. Where in ri are you from? I am also getting banded on november 22nd... Just three more days! I didn't have to do the preop either so i have been eating my way through each day with a sadness and relief at the same time that i will never have to see these foods in these portion sizes again. Where are you getting banded? What hospital? Good luck to you and safe recovery! Stay in touch.

Hi There! I too went to GNC and got Isoopure's liquid Protein which I found to be much more palatable. I am also getting banded on November 22nd... three more days! Please stay in touch and good luck with recovery!

Do you have Dr Rantis? Are you excited? I am ready to do this and move on with my life.... Please stay in touch and good luck!!!

My surgery is also a week from today!!! I am nervous but excited. I have two children that also have their father's genes. I am 5'3" and weigh 252. I need to lose 120 pounds. I just want to be put under and then wake up and have it be over. I have struggled all my life with weight. Now it's time to change the way things are done!

Me neither for the liquid diet except the day before surgery! I too am November 22nd. Nervous as all hell. I have to lose 110 pounds. How about you? Do you sometimes think that in a month we'll be back to eating normally - only less? csolo

I am also November 22nd! I failed miserably on the preop of Protein shakes and thought I had to cancel the surgery but it turns out that Knox Gelatine (4 packets) with Sugar Free Jello has 32 grams of protein. I am making that tonight. I am nervous and scared. Let's stay in touch!!! csolo