Terry Poperszky

Yup, but hang in there. You aren't that far from you mushie stage, and you went through a lot of work to get where you are now. BTW, my NUT just gave me this advise about pushing the limits. "While still on the “healing phase” of the diet, it is more important to not overdo at any one time to put pressure on the band’ healing into place…." That is the purpose of the liquid/mushie phase. Time for you to heal.

WW is great, I learned so much about proper nutrition and portion control. Things that are helping me be successful now. I just needed more help than WW was able to offer.

I was self pay and they told me to the penney how much it would cost, and here was a discount for cash over credit.

Found that button But I really wanted to delete my duplicate post, not just edit it.

Welcome to the wonderful world of capitalism. Crap food is cheap, because it costs less to produce and store. You have to believe that it costs less to produce and store a twinkie that an apple. Hot dogs cost less then steak. But if you are careful, you can produce nutritious, healthy, delicious meals on a budget. Tonight, I took an inexpensive bean Soup mix, threw in some left over ham (minced), a couple of cloves of garlic and took a can of no-name Beans and pureed them for a thickener. It was fantastic, nutritious, frugal and I can feed my family of four two meals off it. Fresh costs more, but it doesn't have to be fresh to be healthy. Don't give up, you can do this.

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I ate sugared Jello during my post op liquid phase, but the reason was that I was having a hard time getting enough calories down. Once I moved to pureed, I was able to switch those calories to something with more nutrition. I wouldn't plan on eating it much past then. IMHO, with the focus on eating a limited volume of food (1 cup), people forget that if you eat a cup of sugar, you will still gain weight. I am concentrating on volume, but I am still counting calories. I need to make sure that I get the proper nutrition.

Guys, my nurse told me that pre-op diet would make me thankful for my band, and I want to tell you she was totally right. The 10 days before the bend were pure hell, since the band it has been a total and utter blessing. Focus on what you are working for, you CAN do it.

My Dr. is concerned about the size, he said that many times erosion comes from larger pills like ibuprofen resting at the bottom of the Stoma and dissolving rather than passing through. I have a prescription for liquid ibuprofen.

Twice now, when I have been talking to someone about my weight loss, the comment "But a lot of that was probably just water" comment was made. WHYINTHEFREAKENWORLDDOPEOPLEFEELTHENEEDTOSAYTHAT!!!! The first time, it was my beautiful svelte wife, who after 14 years of marriage still fits in the same clothes as the day I met her. She is my biggest fan when it comes to me living a healthier life. Who didn't bat an eye when I said I wanted to spend 11K out of savings for WLS, but was totally supportive as soon as she was convinced of the safety. I couldn't believe my ears as those words came out of her mouth. But I kept a lid on it, and after my conversation was over took her aside and told her that after when she had gone through the hell I had with my weight, and after she had gone under the surgeons knife to find a solution, then she could say those words, but I had worked damn hard for those 26 pounds and I didn't ever want to hear them again from her. (BTW My wife was truly mortified when she realized the implication of what she had said.) The second time was from her uncle, who is a software engineer, has his own weight problem and is fairly sedentary. My response that time was "So? I have lost 26 pounds, two pants sizes and a shirt size in the last month. Some of it was Water, but who cares?" Which shut him up. But I am totally confused at why is viewed as acceptable.

My weight was proportional as well and many people were shocked to find out that I had been morbidly obese for as long as they had known me. Thing is, proportional or not, the risks are the same. I have had two knee replacements because I have been an active fat man all my life. I am drawing the line, there. I am keeping my hips

I was banded 1/7/2013. There is nothing to be nervous over, concentrate on 1 day at a time. Others have gone before you, you can do it just like they did.

I gave up diet coke the day I started my pre-op diet. Wasn't unusual to have 10 cans a day, hasn't been a problem. Now when summer hits, then it will hurt

You might try making your own. I can't stand the pre--prepared stuff, so I made a big pot of chicken broth that really helped me through the liquid stage.

Welcome to the Journey Dan. You may want to start a separate thread to introduce your self rather than tacking on to an older one.

And? Nothing says you can't drink wine when you are banded. Just remember, calories.

My work day starts at 6:30 am. I start with a 8 oz glass of skim milk first thing when I get up. I then have 16 oz of coffee (Black)on the 35 minute drive to work. Once I hit my desk I have a protein shake, about 10:00 I have a yopliat greek yogurt and eat lunch at noon. I am thinking of adding some cream of wheat or oatmeal in there somewhere, because I need more calories.

As soon as I start any calorie restriction, my body starts to feel cold. Been that way for years, just throw on some extra layers.

I was banded on 1/7/13 as well Amy, as for the weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. Just follow your Dr.s instructions.

You can do it!

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I have been fat since I was very young, I am 57 years old now. For me to even consider WLS was an admission of total defeat in being able to do it any other way, so going back simply wasn't an option.

Days 1-3 Clear Liquids 4-5 Add skim milk 6-9 Full liquids 10-14 Pureed 14-28 Consistency of applesauce. Solid foods

Two thought occur to me. 1. Was your husband present? After he pressured you into telling, please don't tell me he didn't stand up for you and tell them to sit down and shut up. 2. Why did you let them? It is a false since of politeness that has you stand by and let other people be rude to you. A simple, "thank you, but I have done all the research and this is my decision. Shall we talk about something else, or do you have to leave now" works just fine.

On one of the pre-band posts, the person said they were afraid to loose their love of food. Two weeks post band, I am happy to say that while my hunger is gone, I have a new freedom to express my love of food. Before my love of food was over shadowed by my love of eating (two entirely different things. Now, with only eating a 1/2 cup with meals, I am making sure that 1/2 cup is the best it possibly can be. In fact, my wife has complained, that what I am eating tastes better, than what the family is being served so I took pity on her and I currently have a large crock pot of Chili Verde that has been simmering all afternoon, my family will eat it over rice, I will eat it alone. Two often, I believe that we confuse quantity with quality.