Royalrags

That is hilarious!!! Bad Dad Dog treats!!! You know I feel your pain I had to go to Miami three days before my surgery for business! There was so much activity at the hotel because of the Championship Win, food and drinks were in abundance and I wanted to CRY!!! So instead I retreated to the room and mixed my Protein drink with water!! I was very bummed!!! LOL

Kim I hit my two week post OP today This surgery has been super easy I almost have to check if I got it done but my port is definitely there so I know I did!!! LOL... Today starts the Mushy/Pureed foods I love refried Beans and mashed Potatoes so I think I should be able to survive for the next two weeks adding yogurt etc.. to the mix! I am extremely excited about all the new changes to come! I get my first fill on the 17th what about you?

SORRY.....two week mark and I can tell a big difference in my energy level It is weird that although not much weight has come off my attitude in regards to losing has taken a huge turnabout!! I am very excited for you and hope you continue!! BTW I was born and raised in South Suburbs!! I am hating that I am missing the Taste BUT that can also be a good thing!!!

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This was actually very helpful for me I started pureed stage today and I still have not eaten because I am a little afraid to eat the WRONG thing!! so off to the store I go to buy can refried beans! and ff mozzarella

In glad you went to the ER that is my first line of defense for anything you can't diagnose!

I am 6 days post op and don't want to even think that I cant have a protein shake..... Fear of eating just set in LOL!!! That's Krazy Talk! Not sure if I even know how to use a Fork anymore! BTW I am @royalrags on instagram

I add protein to non fat greek yogurt double punch of protein, I am also on Stage 1 however for some reason I can have yogurt sugar free pudding and sugar free jello

Are you eating enough Proteins? My Doc said if I ever start to feel weak to up my Protein intake I have yet to do so but I remembered that loud and clear!! Glad that you are doing well!

I hate that you are not getting along better!!! I am not sure why everyone has a different outcome after surgery, I have been out and about every day the more I go the more energy I get, However if you are feeling Crappy see if you can get a sitter/ Nanny for the next week or so to help out while you are recuperating! Care.com is a good site to check for Nanny care I hope you feel better and you can always vent to me if all else fails!!!

I just got surgery on Tuesday and my pre op made a huge difference in how I am handling my post op eating!! I am happy I had those two (some days excruciating ) weeks of Liquid protein Only... Focus and mind over matter I have to say got me through every day trying to focus on the big Skinny Picture!

I use to love McDonalds Sweet Tea As a matter of fact I had one at Urgent Care in February when I was diagnosed with Diabetes and Blood sugar level of 594 and spent Two weeks in Stroke Unit at Hospital........ I have not touched another Cup since! I do still love ice tea and Bought a big jar to make sun tea and mix with splenda and it tastes just as wonderful!!! Also before I got banded I found a great bunch of sugar free cookie recipes in the diabetes cookbooks you can make some and freeze some!!! The point is you have options!! I am no expert I am new to diabetes and being banded but I do know there are options out there and I think you can and WILL succeed!!! You have the band now let it help you help YOU!!! Good Luck

That is super sweet of you to do that for him!!! Pay it forward!!! Kindness Counts for something in this world!!

I think it may be a per person acquired taste thing because I have only used Unjury in all flavors for my pre-op and now my post op (okay the chicken soup BLAHHHH) But I like the way they taste and mix in my milk water coffee and yogurt I ran out of unflavored and had to go get some from GNC which is there version it actually isn't bad either!

I had surgery Tuesday 25th and honestly I have yet to have anything going on! I am very comfortable the pain is almost non existent, I feel pull when I laugh cough or sneeze but that's more like when you do a bunch of sit ups type feeling! I started drinking proteins and yogurt and pudding yesterday so far so good!

That's horrible hope everything is okay!!

you poor darling!!! I have to admit I have noticed a change in a Couple of friends that I was very close to since I started the journey.... I had surgery 3 days ago, None the less I had to come to terms that Misery loves company and I can not afford to stay in the pity party My health means more to me than the feelings of a few nay sayers what I can say is I think all parties yours and mine will come around!!! Keep your head up!!

I agree that makes you human!! I am looking forward TO THE DAY I can have some sushi and sake as a cheat!!! Enjoy your family and don't beat yourself up!

I am 3 I am 3 days Post Op (banded on Tuesday) my original process was going to be overnight however I checked in Pre op at 11:00 Rolled into surgery at 11:45 surgery was complete by 1:30 and I was leaving hospital by 4:00, I actually drove myself to hospital and had to have my bestfriend take me back next day to pick up my car, I do not think I am a typical case but if your surgery goes well you may not want them to leave because they may need to ask a question etc... I hope all goes well and Congrats I could not be more excited about my future outcome!!!

I couldn't be happier!! I posted a Pic on my profile check it out!!! XOXO

Yaaaaay Lisa that's great!!!!! Congrats! It should be a piece of cake!!! I'm still feeling fabulous! When they give you the pain meds or any meds you need to crush them up to take them! Otherwise you feel them also your throat will be a little sore from the breathing tube sugar free iPopsicles are perfect for that I'm taking tums and Pepcid although I have no symptoms but it keeps them away so it doesn't hurt!!! I have been going all day and now I'm resting with a heating pad to ease swelling and gas!!!