chasingadream

What a wonderful story and journey for you! Congratulations and continued success in the future!

Sometimes I would reheat it since it gets cold so quickly. That is the one thing I find with my new band. By the time you cut everything up so small and take the necessary time to eat and wait between bites its cold....LOL....maybe that is the deterrent to eating it!

I am 6 weeks out and did not have or want a fill when I went for my doc appt this past Friday. Im satisfied with 3 meals and 1 small snack a day. Averaging around 1000 calories a day. I have no cravings and am only eating when Im supposed to. Im eating about 1/2 cup- 1 cup of food each meal. I am doing okay without a fill and am happy to keep moving forward for as long as I can without one. I do feel a little hungry as the next meal approaches and I'm okay with that....I haven't "felt" hunger in so many many many years I actually like having the feeling and knowing that it is true hunger and not head hunger or boredom or anything else. Wishing you much success!

I am VERY thankful for YOU! A blessing to have gotten to know you! You are a wonderful person and a true support. Thanks for being you! :wub:

no, but i did get saltines and they basically melt in your mouth instantly.

Ohhhh mushies...never tasted so delicious! I was allowed egg, tuna, chicken salad and saltine crackers....i got a magic bullet and made the salads in there....so yummy. I was also allowed ground beef as long as it was pureed....made tacos (meat only) and threw it in the magic bullet. I was also able to have soft cheese. My hubby found a quaker oatmeal with high Fiber (weight control cinamin & brown sugar)...that mixed with a cup of low fat milk was like 13-15g. Protein for Breakfast. I also had minced chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy. I had Wendy's chili in the magic bullet with a bit of sour cream...yummy too. Alot will depend on your docs instructions as to what they consider a mushy but that is some of what i was allowed to have. Good job on all the liquids...it is a tough stage...but you are more than 1/2 way done....WAY TO GO! Hope that helped....

I had 2 weeks liquid pre-op and 2 weeks liquid post-op...and no doubt about it....IT STUNK ....but hang in there...you can and WILL do it....and believe me, you will LOVE. LOVE, LOVE mushies (if thats what comes next for you). It made me realize how good food actually tastes after its over. No doubt about it, its hard! Hang in there...you're doing great!

My doctor was on board with the lap band from the very beginning but i've heard many others suggest, and I would agree, dont let your doctor push you into anything YOU do not want. If you are not comfortable find another great doctor out there. Do your research and figure out what you want to do for you. I was 280 when i started my journey to have the lap band but I do not have your medical conditions so I cant help you with that. Im sure that there is someone here who will be able to help you with that. Good luck whatever decision you end up making!

Sending lots of good thoughts and quick healing wishes your way....glad to hear the surgery is over...you're gonna do GREAT!

Well, its been 5 weeks since surgery and I am having a great experience with my band and plication. I am happily on solid foods after a 2 week liquid pre-op diet, then surgery, then 2 week liquid post op, then 2 weeks of mushies and then onto solids. I can't believe that I am satisfied on 3 meals and 1 snack a day! The weight loss has been incredible and I'm following the rules...ALL of them....from day #1. I don't have any cravings for anything and am happy filling up on Proteins first followed by some carbs and a veggie. I go for my next appt with my doctor on friday and am happy to not want a fill right now. I am feeling blessed in so many ways....i feel SO much lighter...its amazing....my clothes are fitting better (no need to put on my shirts and do that stretchy-pully thing to make them just a bit larger and more comfortable...lol), I feel like I have a little more zip in my step, I have more energy (most days!), and for the first time in a long time....I AM FEELING KIND OF GOOD ABOUT ME! I'm getting out there and walking more and I'm finding I enjoy the quiet time to settle my thoughts and figure out things without anyone needing me for those 20-25 mins. It's me time that I don't find from the time I get up until the time I go to sleep...so I'm enjoying it immensely. Thanks to all of those that have supported me and sent your good wishes from my pre-surgery lurking days, to the PM's I've sent out that were always answered with love and support, to my post surgery time! You guys rock and there is no site quite like this one! I'm just wishing for continued success for myself and the many others that have and are preparing to embark on this wild ride...as well as for those longer term bandsters that provide such great support and info each and every day! Happily, Chasingadream (and I feel like I'm beginning to catch it! :wub: )

YOU'RE THE BEST...THANKS FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Looked like so much fun! Great costumes too! YOU GO GIRL! :ph34r:

Miss hearing from you!....I need to get on a walking schedule! Need to make time for just ME! Always easier said than done...but I must! Keep movin' and groovin' girl...it's paying off! You look GREAT!

Wow...what a story...you are a trooper...sounds like you are doing fabulous. Im only banded 3 weeks so im a ways away from any CS...cant wait to see pics of how great you look. Feel good and hang in there!

Love this! I am 22 days out and have followed my docs orders without rushing anything...and yes it was hard....one total month on liquids--who knew I could do that with not one slip. Now happily I am enjoying my mushies and have one more week of it before solids. I'm not rushing any of it and am staying true to the band and more importantly true to myself! I am no better than anyone else here....but for me I'm trying to think about the major surgery I had and why I had it and what I want my end result to be and that is keeping it all in perspective for me! Do I want that yodel in the kitchen cabinet....yup...it could probably be considered a mushy too.....but I don't want it so much because that would do nothing but sabotage myself.....that would only be hurting myself.....those days are over!

Do you eat these as a snack or meal....im not getting in nearly enough Protein....am on mushies now only getting in 3 meals...my nutritionist says 5-6 meals with mushies but Im not hungry except those times which turns out to be Breakfast, lunch and dinner....but i do get hungry at 3 ish...maybe this would work as a snack once i am solids...dont think this would be a mushy...lol

Day 7 was back at work and felt ok... Today is day 15 and feel like nothing ever happened! Hang in there!

My nut says mushy and I just had it tonight with mayo for my first mushy meal...OMG...so delicious and I just mushed it with a fork....one small bite and next thing I knew it had gone down that's how mushy it was....amazing how 4tbsp tuna and 4 crackers tasted so darn good!

2 weeks post op and good check up at doctors today! Amazed how great I feel! Stitches out and healed nicely. Began mushies...not sure what I was more amazed at--that 4 Tbsp tuna w/mayo and 4 crackers tasted SOOOOOOOO DELICIOUS or that small quantity satisfied me perfectly!

AWESOME JOB! im also 2 weeks out and feel great with 30lbs off although, like you, I dont see it...do we ever? LOL Im hoping for mushies tomorrow too after my dr appt.... 4 weeks on liquids and IM DONE! Looking forward to hearing more successes in the future!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU....WISHING YOU A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND ALL THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN THE COMING YEAR!

Hi sylvia...I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea during the pre testing phase. I got my Cpap the middle of July. I won't lie it takes a bit to get used to it but like anything else you adapt and figure it out. I started with least invasive which was nasal pillows but I found them to be a pain so I switched to a full face mask ( which just covers my mouth and nose). For me it works better. I will tell you I feel remarkably better during the day-awake ,alert, and way more energy after using it for awhile. Just remember in the beginning you may only wear it a few hours then rip it off at some weird hour of the night but each night you will wear it longer....you will feel the difference! Good luck! Keep us posted!

4 weeks on full liquids and Im drooling for mushies....i will take mushed up and mashed to a pulp any day! Can't wait for my dr appt on friday....hoping for the okay to move on to mushy stage!

We LOVE old cartoons in this house and my 6 year old has become a fanatic too! We have bugs bunny, daffy duck, taz and marvin the martian artwork throughout our house! Right on the wall next to me now is the speechless print you were talking about above...a gift to my hubby...love that one two. Was sad when all the warner brother stores closed....hard to find good artwork now.... Nothing like snuggling on the couch with my little guy (and big guy too) watching old cartoons...my son knows its channel 126 in NY....thats the Boomerang station. Ahhh....the good ole days!

Congrats on an easy surgery-I had similar results-it was sooo much better than anticipated-I am 9 days out! Read your blog and you said you used a protein powder that dissolves in crystal light. I'm looking for more protein, what did you use? Wishing you continued success!