Tamg

I agree

I put salsa with my guacamole/beans/cheese was delish.

I cant have anything 30 minutes and one hour after.

Auggies, Yes for the most part I am. I am eating some cheese and fish. But mostly plant based/ vegetarian food. I cant wait to get started w/ the eating part. I'm still on mushie for now ...one more week. Any suggestion please let me know. Or if you do just ask I have tons of recipes for vegetarian/vegan meals. Tammy

And Holy Moly!!!! I just looked at your before and after!!! You look fab!!!!!

JessiG1983, youve lost 73lbs since Nov of 2011???? Wow way to go!!!! I hope I can do that. Tammy

I only lost 10lbs the two weeks before surgery and 11 since the surgery. At one point I gained 3 but that was my monthly hell!! Since then I lost it of course. I weight every day but I'm not going to get upset about it because we are still healing and I'm three weeks out yesterday. My doc's goal is 1 to 2 lbs a week and I'm cool with that so that I can exercise to keep up with the extra fat. Dont get upset or discouraged it will all come in time. Tammy

This is the best site ever and the people are great!! It's great to hear the ups and the downs of people experiences and then received help. I lift each and everyone of you up in prayer every night. Ones that are on my friends list I call you by name. I know that if it wasnt for God we wouldnt be here.....he lead us to lapband and this form.....and i thank him daily for that. Y'all have a bless day Tammy

To my knowledge I can only walk at this time and I've failed at that as far as exercise. I go to the doc on the 31st so I'm excited!! I'm not sure what will happen at that appt but will see. I have no complaints so far so smiles. I'm down 10lbs from surgery (May 11th) and 20 since starting my pre opt diet and very pleased. Now since I've started eating mush I'm not sure on when to stop. So last night when I was eating refried bean, 2% cheese and low fat sour cream (which was delish) I ate about 1/4 cup and when I took a deep breath It felt like something was under my ribs so I stopped. This sure is a learning thing glad I'm a "good" listener....lol Azhoselady let me know how your doing. Tammy

I'm doing great!! I had refried Beans, low fat sour cream and 2% cheese tonight pretty darn good I must say!!! Lots of Protein and low cal/Carb. My down fall is exercise right now and I don't mind doing it just haven't started. Tammy

Well I had my surgery May 11th. I was to start mushie tomorrow but decided to try it tonight. I did an egg and OMG it is delish!!! I haven't been hungry since my surgery but this tastes so good.

My surgery was the 11th I will be your buddy!! Lol

I took a week cause I had the time but glad I did. I have a desk job but was just run down. Tammy

I was banded May 11, 2012!!

I was banded on the 11th as well!!! To be honest I haven't felt hungry at all but I haven't felt full either. It really crazy!!!! I have my 3 Protein shakes a day all my liquids and I might have a Greek yogart in the evening if I don't have broth. Now tonight my husband brought me some egg drop Soup and I strained the eggs and it was delish!!!! I'm feeling great!!!!! I am some what nervous about starting soft foods on Friday. It sounds like our schedule as far as food is the same. Look forward to doing this journey with you.

There are plenty of people in here that have lost more than 50 lbs. There is a 100 lb club. I chose that band the same as SashaWLS.....the risk, family and down time for me. I almost had myself talked into the sleeve and so glad I went with the band. Why would your doc tell you you will only lose 40 lbs?? Hope this helped, Tammy

I was banded on the 11th and I have some itching at the port but no redness that looks the same to me.

Sorry I cant help ya on this. I had to do liquids for two weeks after surgery then week three which is this Friday I can try mushie and I'm nervous about. Sorry I couldnt help ya more. Tammy

My doc says no gum as well and I miss it. I'm sure they dont want us swallowing it but anything ending in the ol WILL give you gas. Plus the air you suck in with it the same as drinking out of a straw. Tammy

My household loves tofu. I can't wait to start eating it again....I just hadsury on the 11th of May so I have another week of liquids yet. I love taking firm tofu and making scrambled eggs out of it....adding bell pepper....onions....whatever you want. Do a Google search and it will give you recipes. The majority of my Protein will be fish and meat substitutes. Your meat substitutes are loaded with protein check em out. Any questions ask away. Tammy

My household loves tofu. I can't wait to start eating it again....I just hadsury on the 11th of May so I have another week of liquids yet. I love taking firm tofu and making scrambled eggs out of it....adding bell pepper....onions....whatever you want. Do a Google search and it will give you recipes. The majority of my Protein will be fish and meat substitutes. Your meat substitutes are loaded with protein check em out. Any questions ask away. Tammy

Well I'll be praying for a quick approve for you. Keep me posted. Be Blessed

I had my surgery May 11th. The highest pain I had was a 7 I guess. The gas pain was in my left shoulder but that is much better today. I'm going back to work tomorrow, I decided to take my vacation for my surgery. Lets see the day after surgery I was drinking some but not much I did a lot of sleeping. Day 3...4...5...6... I've had my 3 8oz shakes and for the most part I did get my liquids in one day I actually had 68oz. I started back on my vit/cal today. My Calcuim Citrate is powder and my vit d is liquid and I just add it to my shakes. It makes my shakes a little chalky but not back. I've saved so much money doing it this way. Anyways if you have any ??? just ask. My journey so far has been well worth it and would do it all over again. My weight loss so far is good and I'm well pleased. Have a blessed evening Tammy