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WHAT AN IDIOT!!! I can't stand her anyway and won't be watching her anytime soon. DUMBASS

@@Crystal76 I feel EXACTLY what you say. In fact, I think our stats are VERY similar and I have also had 2 fills. Going to see my dr tomorrow. I'm so discouraged at this point

WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND! I am SUPER PROUD of you! XOXOXOXO

How much Protein should I be getting post op? I am 8 weeks out, completely slipped my mind. And how do I measure sliced deli meats such as turkey and chicken? Do I need to get a scale and weigh them or is a few slices (2-4 thin slices) enough or too much? TIA

I was banded 5/14, the day before you. I have had 1 fill - that was 3 weeks ago. They put in 2 cc, and I had .8 in there from the surgery, so a total of 2.8 cc. Since my fill, I have lost 8.6 lbs. Not bad, but I do not think I am in the "green zone" just yet. I have better restriction, but still eat way to much at one sitting. I will say I have lost a total of 23 lbs since sugery & 33 lbs since pre-op diet, so it is working just very, very, very SLOW! I see the doctor again next Friday and I think they will leave me alone, no fill.

SInce I started this topic........ I have had my WLS. I LOVE HIM & his staff! What a wonderful decision I have made, and if your reading this thinking the same I did last year, well, get on it! Feel free to contact me and ask any questions about him.

What a wonderful milestone! I cant wait to be there with you

Best of Luck to you! See you on the other side

I lost 17 lbs on my pre op diet, and yes I did pee a lot too. It is a lot of Water to get rid of, but just think, your not consuming any fat either. Best of Luck to you

I'll be there in spirit. Catch you on the next one that hits LI

How are all the May Bandsters doing post op? I'll start.... I am post op day 5 and I have soooooo much energy. I am feeling great, no real major gas pains, very minimal and that has pretty much subsided. I can wait to see where I am 1 month post op. WHAT ABOUT YOU?

Ooooooooo! That b sounds amazing!

The beef and mashed sounds spoon yummy, and I'm only 2 days b and Ed so now I can't wait to get to mushies.

Thanks @ betty_s how are you doing? What's it been a week for you now? Good! Glad to hear it went well!

Sirena12 is so right! Just the IV. If I can do this, so can you Best of luck! Only needle you'll be awake for is IV! After you'll have a needle for fills, but You'll be ok! Deep breaths!

Good Luck! See you on the other side

I am officially BANDED as of 5/14/14. I am feeling pretty good (I hope I don't jinx myself). Everything went well according to the Dr. I am home now, pain is tolerable with meds and gas comes and goes. All in all, I did better than I expected, I am so overjoyed to be here. Love to all my supporters, I couldn't have done this without you, my band sistas!

Thanks LISACARON - your recommendation seems to be working. However I am eating a lot of pudding since it is thicker it seems as if it is filling me the best. I hope that is ok, and YES it is sugar free made with fat free milk

What are some of the "mushies" we can have post op (2 weeks after liquids) once the Dr gives the go ahead? I am trying to prepare anything I can while I can since I have a newborn? Anyone, please share what you were able to tolerate and how you did it Thanks!

Im into day 5... not really hungry anymore, yet I am looking for food. Lost 8 lbs so far. Ladies, chin up we can do this! Lots of luck to you all

I am in the same boat.... SCARED & NERVOUS & EXCITED all at the same time. I keep reassuring myself everything will be just fine. Look for the positive in all of this - think of how great you will feel and how others will be tossing compliments your way! Lots of luck and remember we are all in this together!

Thanks Ladies! Great start considering I had nothing to go with before

Can anyone please share theirs with me? I have never made any Soup before..... Thanks!

Hello All! What are some of your tips that you had for when you did the pre op diet? I already have a shake that I like, so I don't want recommendations on brands of shakes, but more so of other liquids and perhaps a schedule? I start my pre op diet on 5/1, surgery is scheduled for 5/14. Tell me what worked best for you and why? Thanks!