WinningLoser

THANKS for your thoughts. I know time is a great healer of the soul. I just read a post from someone 5 days post-op missing food. Part of the deal here for ALL of us. My Dr., did encourage real food at this point. I am still on shakes etc.. but does want me to try to eat as well. With the one boneless wing I was NOT concerned about calories LOL More about being SO UNSATISFIED! Eating out MORE upscale was a good idea too but with kids often hard.... This weekend will be a challenge for all us newbies but we will DO IT! Have a HAPPY 4th EVERYONE!

Just had to say saw my 1st movie post-op too today! So with you hun....painful smelling it, seeing it, hearing people crunching! In due time I say, it was a BUMMER though!

Hi! So today I am officially 2 weeks post op! I saw my Dr. on Wednesday (day12 post -op) I amdown 17 pounds and had NO pre-op diet! He admits to not being as stringent as most surgeons and said to attempt to start some solid food. He said cut it SUPER small and CHEW CHEW CHEW! Well tonight I joined my hub and son at TGIF's { for those who are not familiar}: http://www.tgifridays.com/menus/Menus.aspx NOT AN EASY PLACE! Thought I would do Soup but guess what? I minced and minced ONE (yes one) Boneless Buffalo Wing and ate it. I did chew that minced up wing a lot but I ate it with no issues. One hour to consume a minced Boneless Buffalo Wing. I must say this was SOOOOO utterly depressing! How did you all handle these feeling when dining out is a part of our lives? Thanks for your SUPPORT in advance....

Name, real or screen~ WinningLoser Age~ 41 ON July 9TH Weight on July1st~ 282 Goal Weight for July 29th~274 Exercise Goal for July~ Begin To Exercise Dietary Goal for July~ Start Solid Foods Personal Goal for July~ Enjoy My BIRTHDAY, Although NEWLY Banded! Date Banded~ June 17, 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~17 lbs

STOMACH ALL THE WAY The port pain is still 2 "uncomfy" I am at 2 weeks tomm. I HOPE SOON!

I noticed that too LOL People mentioned eating being the culprit.......hmmm.....not so sold on that though in my case? U?

Think it is food...huh? Perhaps?

I'm IN.......my 1st too! HAPPY 4th TO ALL!

Just 2 weeks ahead of ya....stay in touch and BEST OF LUCK!

Walk - it helps and I agree if you can a hot beverage!

SO WEIRD!!!! I had this yesterday! I did not know what it was? Thought could it be related? I asked myself the same questions a u? I iced it a bit and that helped. Thought to myself maybe bc I am sleeping on my right since the port is on left? Curious if we get replies~thanks for posting! *BTW* I am 2 weeks post-op tomm. too!

Sounds yummy thanks for the idea! I did something similar with re-fried Beans I read on here. I also mixed tuna with hummus 4 dinner 2nite and it was delish!

GREAT LINK...THANKS!

DOES SOUND YUMMY BUT I CAN'T DO COTTAGE cheese, THINK I COULD SUB GREEK YOGURT?

Just starting where you are and feel it already! This is a funny thread at least. Any recipes we find we should share! Happy mush eating ladies!

YOU WILL BE ON THE MEND B4 YA KNOW IT. POST SOON AND LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES!

Major fan of all frozen coffee drink like the mocha cafes from McD's so I will be watching this thread with fingers crossed Funny, I do not drink regular coffee but every afternoon I wanted a frozen coffee drink, so missing them 2. I did see one on here a few weeks back and I kept, here it is: LET ME KNOW! 1 scoop Protein powder, vanilla or chocolate flavor (I like nectar Sweets, personally) 1 tsp instant coffee granules 1 cup to 1-1/2 cups cold skim milk or Water (milk adds more protein, but water works, too) 1 tbsp flavored liquid or powdered coffee creamer, sugar free Ziz it all together in a blender, magic bullet, or with a shaker bottle. Drink it as is or served over ice. For a decadent treat, top with SF whipped cream ~ heaven!

Love my new MAGIC BULLET - JUST GOT IT! http://www.buythebullet.com/ quote name='lea3277' timestamp='1309130428' post='1631268'] What kind of food blenders do you guys use?? I need to invest in one....I'm also in the "Mushie" stage.

Canned chicken, really? What brand? Sounds a tad ewwww, not judging:) Appreciate the recipe! Just wondering if that makes it moister and that is why you choose it as opposed to a grilled piece chopped up?

I am only 9 days and was wondering...thanks for starting the thread...but UGHHHH the answers!

HEYYYYYY:) Day 9 and I am trying to puree tuna but still 2 heavy for me. I got the idea for ricotta and sauce and going to try that 2nite. Unfort. not a huge Beans person so all of those idea are tough for me! Anything else out there? Come on ladies I just know your dying to share your fave "mushie". LOL We should all work together after we get past this stage and publish a "The Mushy Book 4 Lap-Banders"Check this book out tho; great handbook: http://www.amazon.com/Bandwagon-Strategies-Success-Adjustable-Gastric/dp/0578061236/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309124935&sr=8-1 In all seriousness any ideas or suggestions are SOOOOO appreciated!

Hey Rozie! Any ideas for mushies? Just started on them yesterday! THANKS

HI! I WAS BANDED A WEEK AGO TODAY! WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR POST OP!

WHEN G-D SHUTS A DOOR HE OPENS A WINDOW.... A NEW MAN WILL ENTER YOUR LIFE AND YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER WILL COME <3 SMILE