dreamers

I am uncomfortable still but I think liquids for 24 sounds like a great idea! Just proud to know that maybe im not stuck as I was really wondering how in the world could I get stuck on that! Ha.

Cute picture!
I don't understand the bean part. I eat all kinds of Beans ever since mushy stage. Fat free refried beans excellent source of Protein & fiber.
Talk with your Dr and find out his reasoning and continue his instructions.
Let us know what he says.

I did refried beans....the canned ones without the skins....thinned out with NON chunky salsa....Spanish Gardens taco sauce has no chunks. I am a mexican fan so this hit the spot when I was on mushies. You could also put enchilada sauce over the refried Beans and mix that up to thin out. Ricotta cheese with spaghetti sauce over it warmed up is also good and slides right down. I wanted flavored food so I got creative. Creamed spinach is another good one. Several brands sell it frozen. She check for chunks as some brands can be chunky!! Cream of Wheat was another go to food for me! Good luck!!

You are just like me. I lost 45 and gained 40 back! I am starting over now. It was 6 years ago when I was banded and I am going to begin all over again! I will embrace the band and go get my fill this week. I have loaded up on Protein Shakes and have an exercise buddy. I plan on asking for an aggressive fill to get me off heavy foods for a while and give my gut a rest! Lets do it together!

~hugs~ to you...you will do fine...and sleep is over rated...
Good luck to everyone getting banded soon !!!

Good luck and follow orders post-op! It is for healing, not punishment!

I think your friend is lousy with math. Pay no attention to mathematically impaired people.
tmf

Hi Suzanne, your weight loss is right on target! Excellent job! OMG, the things people say when they have absolutely NO clue to what they are talking about! MY goodness, -35 lbs is a lot of friggin' sticks of butter hon! ((hugs))

i think its super fantastic
so be happy for yourself. i sure am proud of you
nothing like people saying things to ruin our day
head up
chin up
shoulders back
high heels on...you got this

See a nutritionist that deals specifically with bariatric patients and together set up food guidelines that are specific to your physical needs and lifestyle.
I've lost almost 168 pounds in 10 months and a BIG part of that success is due to the invaluable information I learned from my nutritionist.

Yay!!!! Just spoke to Aetna and I'm approved!!! Waiting to hear from the dr office now!!

Kb... watch the you tube video..... explains perfectly.... why no drinking for at least 30 min..... FOREVER
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I Feel Wonderful and Look Great!! No One Can Take That Away From Me!!
Have a Good Day!! Including My Haters!!!

I actually think your post helps me! I happen to be one of those melodramatic people who gets anxiety and freaks out over things i haven't experienced before (there are many of us in the world... don't judge) so if i have a stuck episode after being banded and feel things i haven't felt (like choking, constriction etc) and i panic and think i am "dying", i will think back to this post and think "hang on now..... your NOT dying.... it just feels that way and other people have felt it too..."
So thank u haha!
The thing is, this isn't a private club, there are going to be all different types on here. We aren't all going to agree with each other on things... so let's ignore the posts we don't like and engage the ones we do... or something.
XXX

OK folks... everybody keep your Protein up. No reason not to at least walk on a liquid diet.< /p>

I actually think your post helps me! I happen to be one of those melodramatic people who gets anxiety and freaks out over things i haven't experienced before (there are many of us in the world... don't judge) so if i have a stuck episode after being banded and feel things i haven't felt (like choking, constriction etc) and i panic and think i am "dying", i will think back to this post and think "hang on now..... your NOT dying.... it just feels that way and other people have felt it too..."
So thank u haha!
The thing is, this isn't a private club, there are going to be all different types on here. We aren't all going to agree with each other on things... so let's ignore the posts we don't like and engage the ones we do... or something.
XXX

My Protein is up … Water intake good … even had some yummy broth!
There are some things I will not do when I have no energy and a killer headache (which is very rare for me) …
1) Invite people over
2) Exercise (going out for a walk)
3) Sex
4) Shopping
5) Cleaning
Soooooo tonight I will not being doing any of the above … tomorrow can and will be another story.

I actually think your post helps me! I happen to be one of those melodramatic people who gets anxiety and freaks out over things i haven't experienced before (there are many of us in the world... don't judge) so if i have a stuck episode after being banded and feel things i haven't felt (like choking, constriction etc) and i panic and think i am "dying", i will think back to this post and think "hang on now..... your NOT dying.... it just feels that way and other people have felt it too..."
So thank u haha!
The thing is, this isn't a private club, there are going to be all different types on here. We aren't all going to agree with each other on things... so let's ignore the posts we don't like and engage the ones we do... or something.
XXX

I bet your clothes are bigger too. try geting into some smaller clothes that you have.

First, I can see a HUGE difference. You look great!!
And yes, it's very normal. I've lost almost 170 pounds and I still look at myself and think "ugh I swear I'm going to be fat forever". Everyone else who sees me goes on and on about great I look- but I look at myself and only see a fat girl staring back at me.
I often think the biggest weight loss battle isn't actually losing weight, it's losing the demons in our minds.

your Protein is your fuel and that will keep you full (so you wont run on empty)

My surgery is the 26th. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. My doctor has me on 10 days of liquids. I can have 3 Protein Shakes a day. I can have 1/2 cup cottage cheese up to three times a day. I have only been eating it once a day. I can have all the crystal light, Water, broth, sugar free Jello and sugar free popsicles I want. I am finishing up day four and so far so good. I thought it would be worse than this. Wednesday will be my biggest test. They are eating at work and having ribs, bbq and all the fixings. They don't know about my surgery so, I am going to pretend my stomach is bothering me so they won't question me not eating.

Thought it woul be fun to compare our losses to something other that lbs so it seems more real. For example a gallon of Water weighs about 8 lbs. my golden retriever weighs 70 lbs. my 18 month old granddaughter is 24 lbs.... So what have you lost?
I weighed as much or more then most NFL players...that said I have lost 215 lbs.... the average weight of a Professional quarterback!
How about you?

i dont weigh but once at a month at my dr's monthly follow up
i ate my alotted amount (steered away from gravies/rolls and pie) and enjoyed every bite.
so did i lose or gain, i have no idea but enjoyed my thanksgiving just the same.
hope everyone else did also

I also weigh myself 2x every day and I tracked everything I put in my mouth up until I was 3/4 of the way to goal...then dr wanted me to becom less dependent on tracking....but I read that people who track their calories when losing are twice as likely to succeed that those who don't. I am not saying you won't be successful.... I just wanted to put it out there for those who are struggling.