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I have had some refried beans- I added salsa and some chicken broth, blended it, and then heated it in the microwave. Sounds a little yuck but it was good! And I am swearing by the Soups you can find in a box in the organic section of the grocery store. Or even better, the deli of our local safeway has fabulous "crab bisque" which is 170 calories for a cup. Greek yogurt has 14 grams of Protein and I find MUCH better than the Protein Shakes. I think I will never drink another Protein Shake as long as I live. Ick. i feel pretty good today. Trying to keep my calories under 1200 but I am pretty hungry. At any rate- have a nice weekend. I'm headed to kid's baseball games and then to do a little shopping. Best to everyone! Melissa

Taylor! You are almost at 30 lbs. That is awesome. I hope you buy yourself a little reward. My port area is pretty sore and I do feel like it extends out a bit. No idea what the solution might be. And KKCCMOM- YES! I agree that you should love yourself just the way you are. I also believe that you deserve to be healthy and active for yourself. You deserve that gift. Several years ago I lost about 75 lbs and was down to my goal. It was wonderful. I had so much more energy and enjoyed everyday more. Best to everyone!

Hello Everyone! I hope you are doing well. I'm excited to report I have lost a couple more pounds. But WOW- am I hungry the last few days. My doctor says it will be a will power struggle until the first fill. He said I initially had swelling in my stomach that was keeping me feeling full but as I heal my appetite will increase. I literally found myself daydreaming yesterday about french fries! But I am happy to see the weight loss and can feel my clothes getting looser. I have a weeding the first week of September so I am just picturing myself looking thinner. I think I can drop another 10 lbs before the wedding. That would be wonderful! Very best to everyone. Keep up the good work!

Ok! I found the section and added a tracker. thank you all for the help!

Yes. I will try! I'm not sure I see where to add the tracker. But I will try.

I am doing great, thank you! I had my first post op visit yesterday and am down 8 lbs since surgery. I had been down 10 but the last two days I have been feeling sooooo much better and my appetite has been big. I am done with Protein shakes!!! but I have found some Soups from Safeway that are just yummy and dont' have any lumpy veggies (or if they do they can easily be pureed in the blender). My doctor says the most difficult part will be the next three weeks until my first fill. As my stomach swelling goes down I will not have any restriction on eating. So I just have to be disciplined the next couple of weeks. Just trying to keep it to 1200 calories or so. the recovery has been a little more than I expected but I am 8 days out and feeling about 75% back to normal. I walked yesterday and got tired pretty easy. But I feel stronger today. Keep up the good work!! Melissa

I am excited for you!! Very best of luck. I had surgery on July 16 and am down about 10 lbs. I'm just starting to feel better and was able to go to the store alone today and just walk around. It was great. I think you'll do great. I think you're well on your way to being who you were meant to be! All the best.

I was banded on Monday, July 16. So today is my fifth day of recovery. Its been a ittle harder than I expected. I may have let the excitement of the surgery overshadow the reality of the pain of recovery. But today is better. I had actually gained weight from the day I went in but I think that was because of the build up of fluids because today I am down five lbs from the day of surgery. I can tell today will be better. At any rate- please let me know how you are progressing. I feel pretty good today and looking forward to making this journey!

Hang in there, Taylor! I hae been in quite a bit of pain today but am trying to stay off the narcotic in favor of Tylenol. The stronger pain medicide was making me have a bad Headache and general sickness. The bit of stomach pain is preferable to the headache. I am starting to get hungry, too. I had surgery on Monday and weighed myself on Wednesday and had gained 4 lbs or so! So discouraging. But I had hardly eaten anything just two or three small (120 calorie) Protein Shakes. But I started moving a bit more and lost that and am down a few more now- 6 llbs lost total. I just want to feel better so I can get back to my normal life and not lay around all of the time. -Melissa

I am starting to feel much better today and actually showered! I can't wait to begin to walk a bit for exercise. I wonder how long it will take? My surgery was on July 16. Kelsey, you might try the Odwalla shakes. I think they are close to 25 grams.

Lindabug- I am sorry about the delay for you! that would be frustrating. I had surgery on Monday and feel okay. Just happy to have it overwith and on my way to better health. I've been tired today but was actually able to do some work this afternoon. I work from home and have a desk job so it is easy to get in a half and hour here and there. I think you will be fine. I am headed to bed again! Hope everyone is feeling good. Taylor- have you weighed yourself again? Are you still at 26 lbs? that's just amazing and so encouraging. All the best to everone, Melissa

Taylor- thank you for the encouragment! I have vicoden (think I am spelling that wrong) but realized I was taking only half the dose I was suppose to. So last night was painful. I'm up to the full dose now and feeling less energy than yesterday. I have a Headache and generally feel pretty gross. But intend to sleep a lot today. I just want to feel a little bit better. Today is my son's 14th birthday and I am wishing I had more energy to make dinner for him. But we celebrated this weekend and he seems okay. Again- thank you for listening! How are you feeling? How is the eating going?

I had surgery today! All went well. I was at the surgery center for the procedure scheduled at 7:30. I was home by 10:00. I have slept a lot today and watched movies. No pain- just sore. I have walked a bit and answered work email. I drank two protein shakes from the little boxes and some water as well. So far so good! I am just so excited to get going on weight loss and being healthier!!

Thank you! I will let you know how it goes. I am hoping I can sleep tonight. Keep up the good work. 26 lbs is such a good start. You must be encouraged. I hope you feel better everyday!

Thank you. Less than 24 hours to go now. I'm headed to the store today to buy premade protein shakes and other liquids to make sure I am stocked. And I am not sure how all of this will affect my 11 and 14 year old boys who I will still need to cook for! I am hoping all of our family eating habits will change. At any rate- I am more excited than nervous today.

Very best of luck to you. I have my surgery on Monday and am excited and nervous. It is so helpful to read this entry and hear about progress of someone just a few weeks down the road. Keep up the good work.

Hello July Bandsters- I am having surgery on Monday, July 16, and am getting a littler nervous. I am reading through the information from my surgeon as well as the information on this page and hope I have all I need to prepare for Monday. Protein shakes, chicken broth, pain medication, and I am not sure what else. I have failed on so many diets that I am nervous I won't be successful with the band. And the financial investment is too much for me to fail!! At any rate- please with me well. And best of luck to Ilikebunnies who will have surgery on the 30th.