PrettyThick1

You should be on liquids for 2 days, then go to mushies for 1 day. You might be able to eat them again, but you won't know that for several days.

Do you still have your pain meds? I would suggest taking them just so you can sleep. I was prescribed liquid hydrocodone and when I took it, I was guaranteed at least 6 hours of steady sleep.

My doctor said 1200 calories, as long as you get over 600 but not more than 1200 you're fine.

Sounds like you need a fill to me.

I couldn't sleep normally for 3-4 weeks. Nothing unusual about how you're feeling.

Congratulations! Don't worry about how the port will look, just enjoy this journey and think happy thoughts about the beautiful little life you are bringing into the world.

Yes, it's possible. That's about the rate of my progress, too.

Be easy on yourself, it takes time. You will have lost a significant amount in a year, so don't stress out about it.

I was sore at the port site for quite a while. If you're gaining weight, it's likely water retention...or it's close to that time of the month. Watch your salt intake, increase your water consumption and wait a week. Those 3 pounds will be gone, plus a few more. It takes 3500 calories to gain a pound of weight...have you consumed that much? I didn't think so. No worries.

You should be recording your measurements. There's no way you aren't losing fat with that meal plan, even if the scale isn't revealing it.

True Results gave me a cute 1 minute sand glass, once I swallow, I turn it over - when the sand is emptied then I take another bite. I don't have to do that anymore and neither will you. It just takes a little time to get use to it, but it's better for you to make the adjustment on your own. When your band makes you make the adjustment...it ain't pretty.

LOL!!!! Fellow bandsters would "feel me", I don't know about anybody else - hahahahah!

Go crazy on chewable vitamin C, echinacea, zinc lozenges, water and try to work up a sweat. That's my mom's home remedy and it's always worked for us - she's the homeopathic queen. She's a spry 77 year old that could run circles around folks half her age; never taken any prescription meds, never had surgery and she's smokin' hot - you'd swear she was 50 years old. Her doctor is amazed at her conditioning and wants to know where she's hiding the fountain of youth. LOL

You seem like soooo much fun, I would love to hang out with you girl. LOL

I took a sip of soda before allowing it to go flat first a couple of weeks ago and I have to be honest, the bubbling from the carbonation doesn't feel good in my mouth anymore. Not only that, it became apparent that the gas in it could easily expand my pouch. Not worth it. I craved it really bad at first, so I would let it get flat (keeping it uncapped for a few days) before drinking it. That got me over the hump, but now I don't even need to do that anymore. I'm in love with green, black and black currant tea now. NSV

Soda is bad for bands. Not only can it stretch your pouch, but it - like Aspirin can cause band erosion over time.

Separate it before you cook them, I do that for all of my frozen/microwave meals. Store the uncooked portion in a sealed container or a ziplock bag and it stays fresh for a long time.

Okay - another lazy day for me, thank goodness I keep frozen meals here at work with me. This morning I threw caution to the wind (having trouble tolerating eggs now) and had 1/2 container of the Atkins Farmhouse Sausage Scramble - it's good! This is the first time I've been able to eat scrambled eggs in quite a while and I was nervous about trying them, but these went down fairly well - not perfectly, but I didn't slime or PB which is definitely an accomplishment. Two thumbs up - very flavorful, filling and I can eat the eggs!

Fortunately, I can't do it until after December 19th and according to my friends and family, I should only aim to lose another 10-15lbs. I would also like to address my arms at the same time, so I need time to save for that. I'm giving myself a goal of 12-18 months from now.

Oh wow! I love that idea and will definitely make sure the surgeon does that!!! Thanks so much!

I've been having bathroom issues for the past couple of days and decided to increase my veggie intake. It seems to be helping a little bit, but I'm going to go grab some benefiber today - thanks for that suggestion Lauren!

Glad everything went well! Now, rest! We'll chat with you tomorrow.

No, that sounds about right. Enjoy being able to eat breakfast while you can, I'm too tight in the morning for anything but hot/warm liquids.

I just got great news, BCBS TX will approve my TT after I've had my band for 6 months! Although I was only approved because I had a C-Section, I'm thrilled that the procedure has been approved and will take care of one of my most stubborn areas! Woo hoo!

Congratulations!