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WOW! I went to work and you all were busy on here today! Welcome to the new A-May-Zing bandsters! Hope everyone had a good day! Who exercised? I didn't, but I should have! I went to my daughter's school and spent some time with her class. Then everyone wanted to go to lunch, I ordered soup and it was heavenly! Those of you who are having trouble with food at work, I FEEL YOUR PAIN! Hang in there! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Welcome Joyful1! I wish I was a cook,LOL!

one more thing, another thread suggested fitday.com, and I love it! I needed something to help me keep up with what I am eating! One more week of liquids!!

Thanks for the post about being swollen! I feel like my stomach is still sticking out like a balloon!! I was in a position where as soon as summer arrived, I would not have anything to wear anyway. So, I did buy a pair of khacki pants and some denim capris to get me through the next few weeks. I have 3 pair of pants, and I did go buy two more shirts last night. Fortunately, I teach school and we wear school t-shirts a lot this time of year. So, I look like a bum! I can't wait to wear fitted clothes and smaller sizes again!

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I had my surgery on a Friday. I was not feeling up to working until Tuesday. Then I have to say I took it easy the rest of the week. The hardest part about my job, is that everyone always talks about food!!!

Welcome dare2dream, you give me hope! I am one week out and have been very depressed this weekend! It is still new, so I am still on liquids and it is HARD! Welcome! Ginger

Susan- sounds like you did a lot today! After one week, I am down 10lbs according to my scale. Today was taxing at work, then I slept for 4 solid hours! I needed that nap! Shoulder is improving today. I watched dr. phil after work too! My kids have been great. They have so many people wanting to care for them (we are truly blessed) that they are ok when I am down. Our biggest problem tonight is that they napped with me for a while, lol, now they are wide awake at bedtime! I am thinking of trying to sleep in my bed tonight. I'll let you all know how that goes!

4re4me- yes the doggie position helps, and a heating pad! Feel better soon!

1 week out, and 10lbs gone FOREVER! It hasn't been easy, but compared to everything else I have tried, it has been EASIER! I slept for 4 solid hours this afternoon. I think the week just caught up with me! I am less hungry tonight, so maybe my brain is getting a clue!! Sugar free grape popsicles are my weakness today! Glad to hear so many of you are up and around. I came home fast, but day 2 was very hard! Take it easy! the 5/14 group is a big group, how exciting!

Susan- it seems that we are at opposite ends! I am not really in pain anymore, but I AM HUNGRY! I did weigh today and I am down 10lbs for the first week. I am supposed to be on liquids or anything that will fit through a straw. I don't cook, so I really don't know what to try to eat. I am really upset that I am so hungry. I guess I will go drink more soup, LOL! My attitude stinks today. I think it is just from working with 60 women who love to complain!!! Ok, thanks for letting me vent!!

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Thanks Valerie! I guess I will just keep to the liquids and be a good girl!

You A-May-Zing folks have been busy! I love this board! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> Welcome Maya and Lodum! <o:p> </o:p> Cfred- YEAH for you! I wore full makeup to the hospital and the recovery nurses kept commenting on it, I was glad I did, it made me feel better! Crabcake- do you not think that the heating pad is heavenly! I am not sleeping in my bed yet, my son sleeps with us and I am afraid of him kicking me! <o:p> </o:p> Amy & Shar- I hope you feel better soon!! I walked over a mile today (not by choice, LOL!) and my shoulder is already feeling better. I have hope that it really will improve!! <o:p> </o:p> Protein- someone tell me more about this, I didn’t buy any protein powder, should I? Does it help with hunger? What did you buy? I have been drinking Atkins shakes and they are ok. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I have to find out how many calories in Apple Juice. Watered down apple juice is what helps me fight hunger at the moment! <o:p> </o:p> Anybody in Arkanasas?

Oh Deanna, you took the words right out of my mouth! No one warned me, lol! Today at work I had to walk over a mile! I guess that is God's way of telling me to get busy!!

Laureli- I know what you mean about eating out. That is all we do. Now that I can't, it has been weird. Our society is built around food!! Congrats on completing your pre-op. I felt strange after that too. We just have to keep reminding outselves that what we will have later will be better than any restaurant!!

phuber40- my husband has been great, so I am truly blessed. He may just be upset over worrying about you- that you will have pain, and that this won't be easy! He may just not know how to share those concerns. Also being in the hospital really scares some men! I would have been ok with spending the night, so enjoy it!

What are you eating in your post op liquid phase? My nurse tells me to use a blender and be creative? Does that mean a cheeseburger blended up? Share details please!

What are you eating in your post op liquid phase? My nurse tells me to use a blender and be creative? Does that mean a cheeseburger blended up? Share details please!

What are you eating in your post op liquid phase? My nurse tells me to use a blender and be creative? Does that mean a cheeseburger blended up? Share details please!

Laura- glad to hear your day went well. My first day was today and it went better than I thought. I can't even tell where my port is, so I am not having to deal with that. lubtrub- sounds like everything went A-MAY-ZING! I am so glad for you. And yes, pillows are something I don't think I will be without for a while! Wenjea- I feel for you! I did not have to do a pre-op diet. I know it will all be worth it! Melissa O- WOW for you! I was cash pay, but I can only imagine what hoops you've jumped through to make this happen! I have to share one thing that happened today! I have been fighting this cough. I thought a cough drop would be the answer, but I didn't think about swallowing it! When I swallowe it, I thought I was done for! I guess it went down, but I was worried. It seems funny now, but at the time I was terrfied! cindyluhu and cfred - good luck tomorrow!!!! <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Oh boy! First day back at work, and MAN I was about to die! First of all, no one knows, so no sympathy for walking like a snail! I got to work and immediately had to give tours of the school. I will say that being on my feet all day, did do more good than I thought. The gas is moving around, even though I thought it had to be going away by now. I have to tell you the funniest moment of the day, (although it was not funny at the time) I have a cough, so I took a cough drop. . . well, I swallowed it!!! I thought OMG, I am goign to sit right here and choke in front of everyone! Nothing happened, but I was so worried it would get stuck! I was not as hungry today, so it may just be a "brain" thing! I did get some cough syrup from the dr today, so maybe the cough will get better. I did find out at the end of the day, I was selected to help with a field trip tomorrow, so that should keep me moving. I can't say that I notice a bad smell with the gas as in other kinds, but I could be wrong! Susan- I am glad your x-ray was good!

I am in Arkansas, I had my surgery in Little Rock, but I live in Hot Springs. Today was better, but tonight I am exhausted!

Valerie, I am a 5/4 bandster too! Hope you are doing well!

My doctor said that Gas X would not work for that kind of gas? I am glad to hear it is for some of you. I didn't try it because of what he said, LOL! I did use a laxative until today. One thing that has helped me, I put all of my information in a folder and my husband can flip through it for me when I need him too! I am going to try to sleep in my bed for the first time tonight!