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Dionne, You start first day with clear liquids such as chicken broth with no visable meat in it, or beef broth, then you start on nutritional fluids like I have described above. Anybody else got any more ideas for D? Susannah

Hi Dionne, Liquid phase, you can have custard, icecream ( The little weight watchers tubs are good, with yummy flavours) Vitamized fruits, such as peaches, pears, apricots etc. Fruit smoothies with yoghurt and bananas,peaches etc. Vitamized soups like velish, you can add baked beans or other canned beans. Suprisingly veg and baked bean soup is yummy. You can have a variety of fruit juices such as pineapple, and V8 vegie juice. The main thing is that you have to be able to suck any liquids up through a straw. That is the consistency you are looking for. You can also have Jarrah chocolait 99% fat free hot chocolate as a treat. It makes a change from the Optifast!:mad: Susannah

Bronnie, I don't think the op will be delayed. Have you got your MRI results back yet? Susannah

Gday Karen, I tend to agree with you on the scanning, I am overdue for it, but I know they will just show more lesions. I know I have MS, there is nothing new in that. I just deal with it as it comes up really. Last year when I had my last attack they just gave me three days of IV methyl pred. They suggested that I have a more regular steroid pulse, but I don't handle the roids well at all. I prefer more natural ways to control the disease. I know some that swear by the Swank diet. I am really concentrating on getting my weight down, and all things banding at the moment. For the moment the MS is dormant, but when it awakens again, as it will, I will hit it with all guns blazing!:biggrin1: Susannah

Hi Girls and Mark, One of the nice ladies from the main board gave me this website address, www.bariatriceating.com for recipes and ideas for food stages. They are for bypass and band patients. I guess we could adapt some of the ingredients to suit ourselves. Susannah

Anna, Thank you so much for takilng the time to post those ideas. That will personally help me a lot. Susannah

Hey Jacqui, Have a great night out, and go nuts with all the girls! Serves him right.:biggrin1: Susannah

Gday, Check out the food forum on these boards. There are lots of suggestions and ideas for all the food stages. Happy banding. Susannah

Hey Jacqui, If you want to wear Supre clothes you should. I reckon you should wear what makes you feel happy. I can't wait to be able to get clothes right off the rack. Susannah

Yay D, A sleep in? Dream on luv!:biggrin1: Wow you are getting so close now. I am excited for you. How are you feeling? Susannah

Hi Dr Johnny, I think it is terrific that the Cincy surgeons take the time to answer our questions and give us advice. Dr C is a legend around here. Good on ya!:biggrin1: Susannah

Meredith, You deserve it girl! Enjoy yourself. Will be waiting for a full report of your night. Well not everything! Susannah

Hi Karen, Thanks for posting your story. Man you have been through the ringer. My first dance with MS came when I was 27. I woke up one morning and all the fingers on my right hand were completely numb. The numbness spread to my whole hane and then my right arm, side and right leg. My legs were so stiff and walking was hard. I had some bowel and bladder probs. I went to casualty at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, as I was scared stiff. They examined me and ordered an MRI. They must have suspected MS, but they told me I had Transverse Myelitis. I had other attacks that followed, and they at last diagnosed me in 2003.Most of my lesions are in my spinal cord, and I have some in the brain also. I probably have more now. My neuro spoke to me about taking Rebif or Beta. I am currently not taking meds, I can't cope with the thought of having to inject forever. I may change my mind on that, not sure. The meds do not cure this illness. I had an attack 12 months ago. I have some permanent damage, but I am largely in remission right now. I wonder when it will rear its ugly little head again, and in what incarnation? Susannah

Hey Crew, Did you all have a happy Valentines day? I didn't get anything, but there is always next year. My Valentines present to myself was getting banded. When the time is right mr wonderful will turn up. Susannah

Hi, Meredith I am with you and Jacqui on this. We need to follow a sensible balanced diet where you can have everything in moderation. I am hanging out for a handroll, but I won't dare try sushi as my first solid food, as people say they have trouble with it. Karen, I heard that the Tony Ferguson shakes come in 10 flavours apparently. Susannah

Hi Bronnie, I would be surprised if you have to have a sleep study, or that it will therefore delay the op. I did my sleep study at The Austin hospital, and only after the respiratory physician requested it because after the breathing tests it showed I had weak lung muscles. I don't smoke but the doctor thought it may have something to do with having MS. Did the doc say anything about the fact you have MS? I am down another kilo!:biggrin1: That makes 3 kilos post op. Yay! Susannah

Hey Girls, Here are some good MS info sites www.thisisms.com www.msfacts.org I would be interested to hear about your first ever symptoms, and how you were eventually diagnosed. Susannah

Hi, Thanks Jacqui for the suggestions. I was told I only have to be on liquids for two weeks post op now. I start mushies on Saturday and I am looking forward to having tuna and cottage cheese etc. How much should you eat? I have not had my first fill yet, and I don't want to overeat. Will I feel fuller more quickly? Susannah

Hi All, I thought a thread where we can exchange food stage ideas and recipes, that use ingredients readily available at our various supermarkets here, would help one and all. Liquids, mushies, solids, anything band friendly would be great. I am starting mushies on saturday and am in need of some good ideas. I am a bit challenged in the cooking department! Susannah

Gday Johnny, Welcome to LBT and congrats on the getting the band. I was banded on 2/2/07. We always welcome help and advice here. I like your name too, that is my father's name! Susannah in Australia

Hey Anna, I wonder if in Australia if AP bands will become the standard used from now on, or if surgeons will still be inserting a variety of different bands? That is another qiestion I will have for my surgeon when I see him. Susannah

Cam, You look sensational!:biggrin1: What a beauty! You have worked hard for it. Maybe when I drop all my weight I will be able to fight guys off with a stick. Great stuff Cam. Well done. Susannah

Hi, Bronnie when do you see the neuro regarding your MRI results? Hopefully there will be no new active lesions, and everything will be fine. Susannah

Hey, This is a thread for those of us with lap bands that have Multiple Sclerosis. I thought we could discuss how we are living with the disease, current issues about MS related to research and meds. Basically give each other a bit of support, and have a few laughs. At the rate we are going there will be more Bandsters coming to our site that have MS. Susannah

Hi, Thanks Cam and Loretta. I guess when you are overweight you have no self esteem. I am looking forward to losing the weight, but also to not hating myself. Loretta my port incision is giving me a bit of grief pain wise, but it should improve hopefully over the coming weeks. Dionnem Monday is the day girl!:biggrin1: Excited for you.Just shoot off any questions you may have and we will be pleased to answer them. Susannah