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what wonderful news.... I can relate. I was on my first diet at aged 10. I remember my mother going to this dr who shot her up with some kind of cow's urine or something and he thought it would be safe for me too. I can remember my mother cutting up meat and veggies for me to take to school to eat.... Mine is a life long battle but I really feel I have found the life save I needed.

Rhonda. I am sorry you are frustrated. The first few months are the hardest.... like others said you have to want it very badly to make it through. .how are you doing with sticking to the portion sizes and calorie counting we talked about?

You aren't alone. I am 2 years out and I still do it if I don't measure my food. My husband just laughs and says... How many meals is that for? Knowing full well I won't eat it all.

I love that you are in the Bahamas..,,, I am in Tampa...we are almost neighbors....

I am not a dr but Bright yellow urine may indicate dehydration.. Are you drinking lots of water?

When the dr asked me that question at my first consult In my mind I recalled being 175 and comfortable once after a liquid diet... He said that was too high. I am 5'9". He suggested 150 and I freaked out. We settled on 160... Insurmountable really since that was either 217 or 227 lbs I had to lose. So I decided to take it 10 lbs at a time and see what happened. Well today I am 157... And while the race to 150 isn't imperative I would like to get there one day...just because. But don't get me wrong I am thrilled to be in a size 8 and happier with myself than I have ever been in my life.

For me it was after about 50 lbs...but I started at 377 so you may have a different experience.

I believe you must track your food calories during the losing stage. I used calorie counter on my phone and counted everything I put in my mouth. My number was 1000 each day to see a loss of 10 lbs a month. How else will you know how much you are consuming until you reach the green zone? but that's just what worked for me. Now that I am maintaining I don't count them on my phone ap.. But in my mind I have a running total that just comes as second nature after doing it for 2 years... And I like to be able to make wise choices... Especially when eating out. How else would I know each chicken wing from hooters is 100 calories.... You need to do what works for you...best wishes for your success...

That is fabulous..congrats !!

If you believe you can eat about a cup of food in 20 minutes then you should be fine. The drinking with meals is a tough habit to un do but best learned by removing the liquid from the table. Wait until you see how much money you save on beverages when eating out. Best of luck to you!!!

Mine feels like a brick landed on my chest..... You I'll know it when it happens

You can drink it if it's flat...I would suggest the diet kind tho... Hope you feel better

I don't see why not as long as its sugar free.... Check with the dr to make sure.

the reson the dr puts us on a pre op diet is for several things according to my dr... Prepare liver for successful surgery by reducing the size, get you used to liquids if you are on them because usually post op is liquids only for awhile. Also you get used to the idea that food is fuel..you don't need it. You just need nutrition. Not sure what type of diet you are on but my best advice for success is to follow the drs orders.

Oh summer that's wonderful!!! Congratulations on a successful day!!

I don't Regret getting my band at all. I spent a lifetime of losing and gaining weight and I needed a permanant solution. I found that in the band. I am maintaining now and it's doing it's job! My only caution is with the band you must do 30% of the work by making good food choices and watching your calories in the losing stage. The band will do the rest once restricted but before that... It's sheer willpower. You must be ready to give up a lot to get to your goal. If you are willing to do that and change your lifestyle and follow your drs orders...this might be a great choice for you. Best of luck!

Yum...I am not sure I have had brisket cooked like that.... Sounds great. Merry Christmas.

I agree it sounds like you may be too full but your dr should be able to answer that question.... I am glad you have an appointment scheduled.I hope you feel better

Merry Christmas !!!

Best wishes for a successful surgery. Pre op I was only allowed my protien shakes, water, sodium free broth and decaf coffee and tea.... . Oh and my salvation sugar free Popsicles

To Make cutting easy I bought a pill cutter at the drug store...a few bucks and have been using it ever since. I am surprised the Percocet doesn't come in liquid.

I Was just going to do a lift...and I would have been left with pretty much nothing...so decided to add the augmentation in a modest full B. I had it along with my tummy tuck last Tuesday. I am thrilled with the results.

Welcome deb... You may want to start a thread in the forum so you can get lots of answers to your questions, I didn't buy the book so don't know much about it. My dr gave me all the info and I read this forum a lot and took some helpful hints.

You know I was so set not to have any control but the band just wasn't letting it happen.

Thanks AJ... Not cooking anymore today...did brunch this morning and since we did last night for family later this afternoon we are headed to close friends for their dinner... They usually have a small group of 40. We go every year. LOL I am bringing desserts this year since I wasn't sure what I would be up for... And Publix baked the cheesecakes and a local bakery does awesome goodies so I cheated and bought my offering. Yesterday and this morning took a lot out of me so I have been banished to the couch while MIL and daughters clean up and hubby and his Dad watch the baby. Of course she is napping to they lucked out. LOL. I keep forgetting I am just a week out of surgery...and have a 15" scar across my hips....