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Another Florida girl loves her seafood of all kinds ,but most fave is shrimp & scallops. BTW had Mahi for 40th Anniversary dinner tonight, yummy!

I'm almost 4 wks out and so far it has been easy. I have no cravings. Matter of fact, I used to only drink Water with Propel in it and now it is way to sweet and I prefer plain water. The best thing you are doing is asking questions and researching everything you need to know before being banded. Continue to do that because I believe knowledge is power. I spent 7mths learning before being banded and so far nothing has surprised me. I practiced the banded way of eating, small plate,small bites,chew 20-30 times, put your fork down between bites and wait one minute before next bite, healthier choices ,more Protein,less carbs. Drink lots of water and try out some Protein shakes and see what you like. I lost 35lbs before banding and I really believe it made it easier after banding. Keep asking questions and reading post. Best wishes on your journey!

When you have a c-section they're actually cutting an organ open, not with lap band. I was trying to compare to my hysterectomy and no comparison at all. It feels like you did a bunch of situps and the gas was the same as hysterectomy, but walking took care of it quickly. More of a discomfort than pain.

Yep, all the same thoughts and emotions! Try to focus on the prize! I did it so I can have a better life with my grandchildren, so you're never to old to improve.LOL You'll have a wonderful healthy life with your daughter. Relax, take deep relaxing breathes and say I can do this, I can do this!! Thought & prayers for peace and quick recovery sweetie!

You are not alone. You are important to us here at the forum. Let us help you through this. I'm sending a very big tight cyber {{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}. Depression is real, but there is always hope. We are not on this earth to see through one another, but to see one another through. When we get through this, we'll all still be here and so will you. You can survive! I can't really understand what you are feeling, but we can offer our compassion. We will not leave you or abandon you. We care about you. I love you because you are human and I believe in helping our fellow man. We'll get through this together. I'm sorry you're in so much pain. We are NOT going to leave you! Let us help you!

Missy is right! You'll feel better real soon.

Way to rock the plan GF!

WTG! Congratulations! You rock!

I had to do a 6mth supervised diet. Went to PCP every month. I lost a couple lbs a month, was afraid if I lost too much they would deny me. After ins approval I kicked it up a notch and lost 34 lbs before surgery. My Dr allowed me to choose my own diet, I did MyFitnessPal 1500 cal. Best wishes on your journey!

I had that for 1 1/2 wks and I figured it was gas or a nerve thing. During surgery they are moving things around. It was the kinda pain you would get if you ran to far, like you said a stitch in your side. It did go away. I'm 3 1/2wks out. You can call your Dr. and see what they say if it really bothers you.

I was banded Oct.15th . Just finishing up my 30 days of full liquids. Don't know if I'm going to be able to handle real food, it's been so long.

My personality assessment was 400 questions that you answer 1 thru 5 being true, some what true,mostly true, not true at all. It would keep asking you the same questions in different ways like, do you drink in the morning, you like bow and arrows, before you go to work to you need a drink or drugs, do you get along with your family, do you make yourself throw up to lose weight, do you rely on drug & drinking to get through your day.They would throw in goofy questions like the bow and arrow to make sure your paying attention. Get the picture, nothing to worry about, just answer to the best of your ability.

You can hide that, fat you can't. I know I'll have the same problem and I won't like it either, but I'll be healthier . Spandex here I come!

BTW, just looked at your profile b/c you are so cute and OMGOSH you look awesome! WTG!!!!

rkimom, on October 29, 2012 - 7:20 PM, said: My sister gave me a recipe for "8 Can Taco Soup" that I have fallen in love with. It could be use for any type of diet, from liquid or puréed to regular. 1 can black Beans drained and rinsed 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can chicken broth 1 can enchilada sauce 1 can corn, drained and rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes 1 large can chicken (I used two to increase protein) 1 packet taco seasoning I cooked in the slow cooker for the whole day. I put it in the blender for the first day after a fill and ate it all chunky after the liquid phase. I did nutritional info on it through My Fitness Pal. It has about 200 calories in one cup but it provides 20 grams of Protein when 2 cans of chicken are used. Mine is like this other than I use fat free refried beans instead of enchilada sauce and I usually use ground turkey and 1 cup of chopped onion. I cook mine on top of stove. Since I'm on the blended veggies & Soup, I skipped the corn & meat this time.That brought the calories to 120 per cup Still very good! This is an excellent recipe!

Better they're there and not on the open threads! J/S

You go to the group and click on request invite and they either will or won't.

and you were on mushies, until Nov16, What would you have for dinner to celebrate? Make it good!

Thoughts & prayers its something simple to fix!

Welcome to the forum! It takes awhile to learn the posting thing, but you will. This is a great site to find support, so post often. Best wishes on your journey!

Congratulations Ivy!

Luck girl here, no weight needed on DL My most recent NSV is going from size 24-26 jeans to 18 dress pants 20 jeans. Love making a pile to get rid of clothes, also makes me nervous!lol