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I had taco meat with a little cheddar. For lunch I had a burger grilled with Cajun spices - but I chopped it in the food processor and added gravy to moisten it. Evidently I tolerate beef well. I haven't tried chicken yet.

That's okay. People born here can't drive in ice or snow, you'd fit right in. Lol

I had two shots. Not bad, tiny needles.

I liked the leg compression things... felt like a massage! :-)

:-) :-) :-) Just remember the opposite side of that coin is... Winter!!!

I started soft foods Thursday. I couldn't wait! But nothing tastes the way it's supposed to and foods are smelling bad to me. So in addition to not feeling hungry, when I do eat it tastes terrible. But maybe all that isn't such a bad thing... I certainly won't get into any trouble just feeding the 'machine'.

Ditto what everyone is saying about should've done it sooner.

My bank manager has the band, and I have to say he's done good with it, as far as weight loss goes. He's lost 140lbs. But I also see him getting sick all the time and it's affecting his work. He eats badly - when we get takeout he'll order two or three different meals and take a couple bites of each, then throw them away. It's not healthy or nutritious food. He's a good man and very sweet but he's not being smart about his health. (I think if he had RNY and experienced dumping it would make him want to eat better - but you don't dump with the band) Then, during my research, I read about people doing band to bypass conversions - there were a LOT of these. This made me think bypass might be the better option so my focus shifted solely to this. I continued to read all I could about it and seeking people out who had done it or were in the process of doing it. Then the seminar gave even more details on the options, the effects of each, and their success rates. I was able to ask the surgeon who did the seminar questions (he ended up being my surgeon). Bypass seemed by far the best option for me. It's a personal choice and it's good to be fully informed before making it.

Thanks. I'll stay away from it for a couple weeks and try again. I found the same problem with crystal light lemonades, too. Too citrusy. :-p

I'm just over two weeks out. I started soft foods two days ago. eggs are good, no trouble. Still eating my Soup with unflavored Protein because I like it, no problem. Tonight I tried seafood salad and I'm more than a little nauseous. So far I'm keeping it down but I'm not feeling good about it. Is this common when introducing foods? Should I avoid it for a while? Could it be the mayo? There are so many things I want to try, but now I'm a little leery. I really want to get my protein from actual food protein but I don't want to feel sick. (Seafood salad is not a high protein choice - I've just been craving it - I don't think I'll want it again) What kinds of foods make you nauseous and how do you handle it?

Southeastern RI near the MA border. I'm getting a pedi in a half hour and my tootsies are freezing! :-)

My visit was enjoyable. My boss at work failed his... twice! I know him so I believe it! He did get approved ultimately. He got the lapband 3-4 yrs ago and lost 140 lbs.

Hot weather? Who has hot weather? I'm wrapped up on the couch in blankets. It's cold, wet, and raw here today and tomorrow is supposed to be a repeat of today (high 50's - really? For mid June?). It's nice to know someone, somewhere is warm. :-)

My stay was one night, but two full days. Surgery was around 8:30am, got to my room by 1pm, walked a bunch of times, no food or drink. Next morning from 6am - noon drank water, noon broth for lunch, 5pm dinner of cream soup and jello. Then released at 8:30pm after post-op instructions with nurse and visit from nutritionist, and last visit from surgeon.

Cold and miserable, today and tomorrow. I thought I'd be spending my recovery relaxing on the deck, getting a little tanned, and walking my little dog. Nope! Shivering under blankets (with shivering little dog), watching movies and being bored. Blah!

I had 1/2 mashed meatball with extra sauce, Parmesan chz, on two saltines. Real food... Yum! :-)

That clear broth tasted awesome for first few days. I still like it when it's cold... like today!

Cigarettes are powerfully addictive. I'm a non-smoker but my hubby was a smoker for six years in his late teens into early twenties. He quit cold turkey in 1981, but it was hard and he was not an easy person to be around for a while. That's 32 yrs ago - he says to this very day cigarette smoke smells so good to him! That is the power it has... Congrats to all who have stopped and wishing success to those who are still trying...

Just hearing of successes from members like you is enough to keep me going. With a little time, good planning, and diligence I will be there eventually. Thanks!

I really need this cleared before I go back to work on Monday, or I will be pretty miserable! RNY surgery was a breeze, little pain, no complications, minor issues (constipation and gas-gone now). After all that a stupid RASH is kicking my butt and making me miserable...

I love the cape, it's my favorite day trip. P-town in October and lots of parking with no crowds. Driving around exploring little towns and fresh roadside seafood. September and October are the best months in seaside towns. The tourists really don't know what they're missing. I live near Little Compton RI (just a couple houses away from the town line). And I grew up on Aquidneck Island in Newport. My whole life has been spent a stone's throw from the ocean. When I was smaller it was always a part of my life to go swimming in the evening, after the tourists were gone. It seems like only locals love the beach in the evenings. The beach was where I had make-out dates with my husband (before and after marriage), swimming, crabbing, and clamming with the kids, hot dog roasts and evening fishing with beach bonfires - all wonderful things I haven't done in fifteen years or more. I'm hoping I will feel comfortable enough to go for a cooling swim after a hot summer day. I haven't done that in years! I used to dread each new summer but now we have so much to look forward to!