dylanmiles23

​Congratulations. Were you given a list of what you can have? That is the only list you should be having anything from. I was given pre-op a booklet that lists every stage and gives examples of product names etc. SF Popsicles are clear liquid. I had those a lot and still do.

Congratulations! You did the right thing, you took charge of your body. Just remember to follow your doctor and dietitian's rules and you will be fine. Everyone on this site will agree because every doctor does things differently. If you have any real problems call the doctor, that is why they are there. Some people wait a few days, weeks, months and if they called when the problem/pain first happened it would have been easier or better for them. I have had no problems or pains. I really enjoy my monthly support groups and I go every month and they are required by my doctor. You learn a real lot listening to others and the professionals. Enjoy your new body.

Welcome back. The best advice is follow your doctor and or dietitian. Every person on this site will say the same thing and every doctor has their own rules to go by. You will be great.

That is wonderful!!!! I have done that a few times and it is a great feeling to feel full with smaller portions. You're doing great.

Very smart seeing the doctor. I am happy you're feeling better. Every band and every person is so different with fills.

I really don't think fill amounts are as important as eating properly. I have had 3 fills and they total 2cc, maybe. My surgeon does all the fills even if I see an intern or nurse. I think you will be fine.

no straws forever. It has to do with too much gas into the body.

i think you're fine. Some people don't have scales and only know what they weigh when they go to the doctor. And then there is me, who weighs myself about 6 times a day. I know my measurements are changing faster than the scale and I am fine with that. I don't expect to lose weight real fast and didn't get on me real fast either.

You're very funny. Thanks for the smile. Glad you could work it off. My doctor doesn't allow straws, does yours?

Welcome and good luck with everything. Every doctor/hospital have their different appointments and rules. We are all here to help and answer any questions you may have.

​I have been wanting lamb chops and was afraid they may be too chewy. Are they? I find pork is too chewy.

Going to the gym made me laugh. I think it is great that you solved your own bad eating. I once tried freezing a shake and it was awful.

I buy Body fortress and use 2 scoops. I add into the chocolate (only flavor I will drink) a small amount of decaf instant coffee, peppermint extract, 8 oz. skim milk and tons of ice cubes and it becomes a great thick shake. I have been having them for one year for breakfast. They really fill me up for 3-6 hours. You can buy it at Walmart, Walgreen's (more money), CVS.

​I was out today driving with my husband and we were talking about food. He is a diabetic. He said he would love a bowl of hot fudge and said to me, I am sure you do too. I said no, don't want to even have a taste. I am clearing my head of all my old favorites. Like buying fresh made bread and eating a loaf before I even get home from the store. Or having wonderful bread in a restaurant and eating more than one basket full. Bread is my very best friend. I still do have it in restaurants but have totally changed how I eat it. One restaurant I only eat the end crusty parts of the bread not the doughy parts. I know, it is still bread but it takes me longer to eat and I need my friend. Another friend of mine was my pint of ice cream almost every night and I added almonds and sometimes chocolate chips. I only have my SF Popsicles now. I hate fast food places so that was never a problem. I do miss really great french fries but I now have a small amount of mashed potatoes instead. I really really want to be thinner. I don't know why this time is different than the other 100 diets/weight loss programs, but this time I am going to be healthier and thinner. I hope you all agree and let's do it!!!!!!!! together. Have a wonderful evening everyone.

I really enjoy everything you write about. Thank you for writing on The Band site since you now have a sleeve. I hope you are doing well with it. Arlene

I never heard of seeing a PT for pre-op. I guess every insurance is different.

WOW!!! you look amazing. I would not have guessed that was the same person. Good for you.

Good luck with the new you. Just remember to follow your doctor/dietitians rules. Every one has their own. Make sure you have a heating pad to help with the pain from the gas they put into you. The heating pad helps alot. The pain lasts a few days. I loved having sf Popsicles. I still have them all the time.Good luck and ask any questions you want , we are all here to try and help you.

Dr. Schneider did my surgery. I will be at Thursday night's meeting. I forgot the topic but they are usually good ones. My name is Arlene.

I go to the Milton hospital for the support group but the surgery was at the BI, Boston. My surgeon now does the WLS at Milton, also, so I see him there now. The people at the Milton are great. Which hospital are you using?

It is the best feeling. The first time I did it, I told the whole family. My husband is my biggest cheer leader. today he told me to try on elastic waist pants in a smaller size and he was right!-they fit, size 14. They just didn't have any more black, which I needed. Keep up the great work and we are all your cheer leaders-go girl-go!!!!!!!!!

me again. I told my husband about your clothes shopping and the sizes. yesterday I bought the size 16 pants and he told me to try size 14 elastic waist pants. I did and they fit!!!!!! The store just didn't have black ones. Now I have to search for black. Thank you, thank you for sharing your shopping because if you didn't I would not have tried a smaller size.

​ Absolutely amazing and good for you. I feel the same way about the scale. I take my measurements once a month and they have gone down. I went shopping yesterday for a pair of black pants and they fit perfect-size 16. I was a size 18-20w a year ago also. You will look perfect in your new clothes in FL.

I think you will be fine since you caught your mistake right away. Still call the doctor. My doctor has someone on call 24/7 if there is a problem, does yours? To make my shakes thick, I use ice cubes and use a blender. I love them and have one every morning for breakfast. I hate breakfast foods.