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thanks. Thats good to know.

i've tried the butterfinger and it is really good. I havne't tried the snickerdoddle, but it is on my list this weekend. I am like you, it is the only one I found that I really like. And I've tried a bunch! lol

could be real heartburn I suppose. I jsut never usually get it so I didn't think that was it! lol I don't even like tomato soup, but ate it because it was the only thing liquid at our work lunchoen. I will hope that it is and it goes away on its own. I gues I'll chunk the rest of the soup ! My doc never said anything about no tomato soup, but since yours did I'm sure there is a reason for it. Thanks for your input everyone. i just don't know what I'm suppose to even be feeling yet so anything out of the ordinary if freakin me out alittle.

yes I meant drinking... i had tomato soup at lunch and only ate about 1 oz, but have drank water since then. Maybe I drank my water too fast. i'll be on liquids until wed and then puree for a week then soft foods for a week. - so sounds like my doc is right in line with yours

just curious if anyone has had a full feeling in their chest when they eat? Almost like heartburn, but no burning, just fullness? I don't really get belly full, but my chest feels full if that makes any sense. I had my surgery Sept 14. I am still on full liquids.

me too. I'm not crazy about them when I have mixed them with Water, yogurt or skim milk, but the key for me is mixing it with soy milk - very vanilla or chocolate are my favorites. They are really good that way!

i'm not doing anything but the shakes.

i'm not sure what a mlm company is. I just buy it from a friend of mine who sells it. I don't sell it.i just know that it is a product that i never get tired of- or havne't yet after starting it 2 x a day on sept 1.

in my opinion - the bullet is better. Mainly becuase it is smaller, you don't have to take it completly apart to wash it every single time. i have a great recipe for protien shakes. I take 8 oz of vanilla soy milk, 2 scoops of protien mix, 1 heaping teaspoon of decaf instant coffee and ice. blend it all together and I swear it is just like a frappachino from starbucks! yummy!!!!

has anyone ever tried the soft serve frozen yogurt - fat free - like at Cherry Berry or Orange Leaf? I had a couple bites tonight and it was good too, i used to could eat a whole one 30 oz, plus tons of toppings, tonight i was able to get 10 bites down - no toppings....that is PROGRESS!!!!

that makes me feel better too!!! I don't want to go thru banders hell! lol i'm still scaared to eat anything...hopeing that goes away as I start softies

wow really!?!! did you try anything in it or just plain? I think thier awesome!

magic bullets are the bomb! I make protien shakes, puree soups, sauces, etc. It is my new best friend lol

the best one i found out there was visalus protien drinks. tthere is one recipe that is a dead ringer for a carmel frapachino from starbucks.

that makes me feel better too. I had my surgery one week ago today. I'm down 8lbs since surgery, not hungry at all. I am having trouble getting in all my water though. Seems like I am sipping all day on water, but still really thirsty. I only get about 1 1/2 bottles of water down aday. Is that about normal?

That is a great idea! that is my favorite soup! I will definatly try this tonight. My mom brought me homemade potatoe soup and I just strained off the juice and ate that last night and it was heaven! Very filling ....well my whole 1/4 cup full

im 4 days post op....just coming off the major pain medicine and getting ready to go back to work tomorrow. Anyone have any ideas other than broth and protien shakes what I can do for my liquid diet phase?

my surgery was 9/14. i'm feeling much better, the first 48 hours were horrible. I'm going back to work tomorrow, hoping that goes ok. I have lost 6 lbs since the surgery. Not very hungry, but tired of broth for sure. Seems like I can't tolerate sf popcicles or jello...seems too sweet! Tomorrow I can go to full liquid, so I am looking forward to some good soups in my near future.

i am on the full liquid diet My surgeon only made me do clear liquid for 3 days. I will check out the spet bandsters thanks!

I live in central Oklahoma and was wondering if anyone could recommend a dr in OK, TX or KS?

my doc suggested 1/2 tsp meat tenderizer in 8oz water if something gets stuck...has anyone else heard of this?

i have my surgery scheduled for sept 14. im self paying, im ready to get it going!

I saw a post on here a couple weeks ago about a Dallas surgeon - I think he was in Irving, TX who was running a special for self pays for around 8-9K. Does anyone remember who this was?

Thanks!!!!!!!!

thanks. It isn't as bad as it sounds..i'm only 10 miles from the Kansas border