Greekie17

I'm very nervous about my first fill next Tuesday. Mainly, I think I have some restriction accidentally left in from surgery- I can eat between 1/4 to 1/2 cup food then get this terrible "lump" or pressure in my throat right below the neck- it's quite painful. Lasts a few seconds/minutes...I never know. Usually I have to take 2-3 sips of water to get it to pass. It hurts and I hate it! So I'm thinking with a fill it will only get worse. We shall see.

Sounds like you are doing great! I started mushies yesterday (14 days post-op) and I will NEVER eat cream of chicken soup again....NEVER! Had a terrible reaction to a new antibiotic the surgeon prescribed, and ended up in the ER this morning (which was to have been my first day back to school where I work). It was a nightmare of hives, welts, and itching! Also glad to know you are doing so well Bert!

Love the new me- you look FABULOUS!

Protein shakes aren't much better. Yuck!

I actually was thinking of taking a picture of the scale and I am only down a few pounds and 3 week pre-op! I have to get down to 218 by Feb. 2nd for my pre-op appointment, and I'm down to 218.1 today! So I am thrilled! I think I'll be somewhat lower than that especially after the 2 weeks of liquid protein shakes/one small meal regimen which starts on 1-25-12. Not looking forward to that! But, all these steps get me closer to my weight loss goals!

Great job! I hope I will have success like you after my surgery!

Have a great time on your date! You look very nice in your pic! I am pre-surgery (date is 2-8-12 for the surgery) and also weigh 222 lbs! I have to lose 4 lbs. prior to the surgery (hope I can!). So how are you feeling and doing with the eating? I just found out about myfitnesspal.com today. Please add me. My screen name is angeloudi99.