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Funny you say that because in the past I have purchased that issue and this year I say that no gimmicks etc and was really offended, so I passed. We should write a letter to the editor and have them do an issue about WLS successes. Also, woud love for them to do a follow up on the people they have profiled in the past number of years....how many have gained the weight back??

Good suggestions guys! Thanks.

Do you have a history of blood clots in your family? If not maybe you should call your Dr. and ask if you can now discontinue.

I had a heparin shot before and after surgery and none after. It is now two weeks later and I have these HUGE bruises on my arms where they injected it. One side even has a bump. Has anyone else experience that? I am a diabetic and inject insulin about 4 times a day in my stomach without all this bruising and pain. What is it about Heparin?

Yup. I want to hear this too! I am a self proclaimed foodie and still in the post op diet stages. I wonder how I will deal with food once I get my first fill. I also love to try new restaurants and ethnic cuisines and thinking about how well that might go!

I start mushies tomorrow :clap2: What were you favourite mushies? I would love some ideas.

Susan great post. I had lost 60 lbs and in September bought some new clothes. In the meantime put on about 35 and was still wearing the same pants! Nothing like feeling like an overstuffed sausage! Now that I lost 25 lbs they are definitely better, but it still amazes me that I was able to breathe!!!

1 more day until mushies! I did have a little slip last night, about 1/2 tsp of hummus...heavenly.....

Great post Mr. Y! You should post it in the pre-op section above. It is very inspiring!

Oh Leslielee, I am so happy for you! I know how much you anticipated this day and it is finally here. Wait and see, banding date will be here before you know it. It is a step toward hope and recovery and we are here right along with you! Keep us posted.

I have another suggestion, have you considered that you there is a psychological component at this point? At my pre-op seminar they told us that anxiety and stress can cause tightness and difficulty. As a person who has dealt with depression and anxiety herself, I know the effects it can have on my body - especially my digestive system. Now, I may be completely off base here. I was only banded on May 2nd and still on fluids, so I don't have any first hand experience, but you may want to consider your ANTICIPATION of what will happen when you eat. Since sweets and treats are "comfort" foods, you anticipate that they will comfort you and so they go down easily. By the way, I take meds for the depression and anxiety and did so before I was banded, so I don't currently have any symptoms. I wish you the very best, I hope you discover what is thr problem and that it resolves very soon. Susan

Congratulations! That must be an amazing feeling! Sorry to hear about your husband, I do hope he recovers soon.

Tazza, If you were banded on the 9th it may be too early for porridge. I am still on liquids and I was banded on the 2nd. Perhaps you should try to stick to liquids for another week or so before trying mushies. I also had a "lump" in my port area. I does not hurt at all, but wehn I go back to the clinic on June 18th for my fill, I will speak to them about it.

I had to keep the bandages on for three days. Then I was able to shower. 7-10 days later was able to take off the steristrips.

Everyone reacts differently to the surgery, so people become more swollen and inflamed than others. Make sure that you sip wither Water or broth constantly throughout the day so you don't get dehydrated. About meds - I crushed them completely for the first 2 weeks. They taste awful but it does the job. IF you find the pain getting worse and you can't keep down water - then call your Dr.! Good luck

2 more days until mushies!!!! I think this is worse than the CC&Y diet.

DO IT!!!! I am 47 and feel like I wasted a lot of time. I will probably have a tummy tuck and breast lift even at my age. You ARE young and YOU DESERVE the body you have always wanted. GO FOR IT!

That's great. I can't wait for my first fill. Do you think I will feel some restriction then?

Thanks Mandi. My goodness your ticker is dropping like flies! I guess that CC&Y got you started. Do you work out every day?

Brookelany, I hear you! I also had a little weight gain with the cream Soups, but I switched to Gardennay which are very creamy and no cream. Much healthier. I have to say that I have barely cooked for my family. They eat what I can take out of the freezer and go into the microwave then I get out of there pronto! When do you start muchies? I start Thursday and I hear that it is easier. Hang in there, girl!

Jannet you did great! I find food smells even better these days.....It's really tough.

I am sure I do not have any restriction. I even took my meds whole this morning.

That sounds nice Mr. Y - seems like you are feeling better. What movie do you guys see?

How are we post op dieters doing today? I posted my weeked on my thread if you are interested. Still dealing with (sometimes, intense) hunger - but hanging in.

I feel like I walked through thr ring of fire this past weekend. Friday: an office wide "Breakfast Tour" to Celebrate our successful fiscal. There were different Breakfast foods in each of the meeting rooms and the conference room with some of the most incredible smells ever. I got through it. Saturday: lunch with my inlaws for mother's day at a Chinese Buffet - I had small portions of broths. Told my inlaws the truth. Went home and ate an entire container (500 ml) of Haagen Daaz 97% ff yogurt smoothie. That did not go so well. Sunday: dinner at my sisters - lots of fabulous and healthy homemade food, salmon, salads... not even on mushies yet so I had my 3/4 tomato soup. Was starving when I got home so had 1/2 c. veggie juice - better than saturday. I was happy to see that I was down on the scale at least this week. Helps to deal with these moments. I keep teeling myself that it is only food and that there will be food again.... I could not stomach the thought of crushing my meds again this morning, so since I have no trouble swallowing, I took the with Water. I am happy to report no problems. 3 more days until mushies!!!!