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Joy1961

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Everything posted by Joy1961

  1. Chicken Dance? To remind us to eat out poultry?? Im not very good at this lol.
  2. Im allowed to start solids today and im so reluctant to try anything other than my mushie stuff. So scared to get stuck. I could have had something for dinner. What did i hAve? Scrambled eggs!!! :0
  3. Hi banana. I was banded 10/10 and i don't feel any restriction either and im hungry!!
  4. Got the ok for solids today but my dr is so strict no carbs except for whats in fruits and veg. No starch no cereal hot or cold. Here's the kicker. Never!! Seems extreme. No milk in my Unjury shakes either. I did Atkins b4 and its too restrictive. Could never stick to it for long. Help
  5. I dont know how geeat it would be to know only 1/2 of America wanted you. A very divided country sadly!
  6. I made my own chicken Soup without noodles. Then pureed in a blender. I think its delicious. Just made noodles separately for the family
  7. Can you have wine or mixed drinks if you have a band?
  8. I'm ready to move to real food. My husband wants to eat out. Is this possible right now? What would I order? Where would be the best place to go. Any suggestions? Very excited and nervous too. Have lost 28 pounds post op so I'm happy but the next stage scares me to death!! Banded 10/10 Thanks
  9. Day 11 no power. Waiting for my unjury shakes in the mail. Im cold cranky and hungry. Just venting.
  10. Is this a common thing? I just checked my paperwork and my band is made my Allergan too i was banded on 10/10/12. Now im scared
  11. Oh my they are good! Just had chocolate splendor. I did mix with milk though. Thats prob why it was so good. What do you all mix it with when you have to be on liquids?
  12. I also go for counseling. Its been a huge help for me!
  13. Still on mushies for another week but amazed at how much weight ive lost. I want to lose about 90 all together so im pretty happy. It hasnt been easy though. Emotionally harder than I expected. Some days im not sure i did the right thing. I really miss over eating. Crazy isnt it!
  14. Day 6. No power. Supposed to be on mushies I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and really feeling crazed. I am thankul i still have a home. But taking care of myself and getting proper nutfition right now has been really hard. Im hungry cranky and stinky. No running water etc. here in NJ
  15. How wonderful!!! Awesome!!!! Congratulations!!
  16. Anyone try this for getting your protein in?
  17. Do you have to drink alot of Water with the mirolax. Is that ok as far as drinking a lot at one time?
  18. Whats going on with me. I am just having such a hard time. I was banded 10/10. The protein shakes? Im drinking plenty of water. Taking stool softeners and MOM. Ive never felt it this bad. Getting very cranky:(
  19. Besides greek yogurt and sf pudding what other soft foods can i consider. I have appt with dr monday to discuss this but hurricane sandy is coming and im not waiting fir my mushies.lol
  20. Thats wonderful!! Keep up the good work!!

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