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that this is working. I mean, I know it is supposed to if you play your part. However, everytime I step on the scale and lose anouther pound (like this morning) I have to remind myself that this is for real. I will never see that pound again. I try to imagine what it will be like in a year or so and I almost cant believe it. It is really hard to get used to!

It would be nice to have a list of slightly smart@ss things to say to the nay-sayers who are rude about their opinions. I have no problem justifying and explaining to those who just dont understand but theere are people who are just plain rude when they realize you might actually succeed.

Yes, I also agree with Mindy - not eating ENOUGH just messes with your metabolism. I, pwersonally, have the best success if I eat at least 1400 calories but no more than 1800. Under normal circumstances I cannot eat that little but with the band, it should nto be a problem. Hang in there.

My husband made him and the kids chicken alfredo pizza last night. I actually contempated, for a minute, running it through a blender. I opted not to and had some low sodium tomato soup. Sure smelled good.

hmmm, breakfast. This is actually the first morning I woke up and was able to just *get* outta bed without having to think about it. Breakfast will be lowfat yogurt smoothy with some whey protien mixed in andsome special K water. TASTY. Gone are the days of eggs, bacon, toast with lotsa butter from homemade bread....

Does the week leading up to your period f*ck with you, too? I put away the scale until after it is done, I cant even deal with it. I think i am retaining all the fluids I am drinking. I am just frusterated. On a good note, I did get to sleep on my side last night with a pillow for support and I slept MUCH better.

I know my body plays tricks on me. Muscle is more dense than fat so take more faith in the tape measure than the weight. It will kick in again.

your doctor shouldhave given you a post op diet info sheet or something. I was on clear liquids for a week including broth, water, two protien shakes ( I had to thin them out) coffee, hot tea, and diluted applae and grape juice. The second week I was able to add cream soups to that.

Starting phase two of liquid diet. I get to eat tomato soup and other cream soups today. I found butternut squash soup, low sodium tomato, and I made some thinned out pureed pinto beans, too. I can barely eat a cup of thinned out soup and I am full which I wasn't really expecting. I figured it would go right through. Next week: cream of wheat and soft scrambled eggs!

Thanks, Diane, for that link. Honestly, the number it gave was very realistic for me and would be easy to maintain. I am 5'11 and that website recommends I weight 194 pounds for my age. That had been on my mind lately. I know it is unrealsitic, from past experience, to get below 170-180 but it is possible. I do know that if I can get below 200 I would be very satisfied. I would be even more thrilled if I am able to maintain.

LOL, I thought ahead and bought some unscented baby wipes. Works nice!

Awesome!! I am SO looking forward to being 30 pounds down. What kind of work outs do you do?

Please dont assume that your experience will, in fact, be truth for everyone.

Dont over-analysis it. Yes, there is a potential for problem but remember that being obese hass its own set of problems. IMO, the surgury is safer. Focus the next three weeks on getting your home in order and stocking up on the things you need, catchcing up on laundry and hanging ouy with friends and the time will fly by.

Outstanding! I remember thinking the same thing when I woke up in recovery!

I went to dr hollis and my surgery was on the 3rd. I get to start phase two of liquids tomorrow so I will be able to have cream Soups as well as clear liquids. How are you feeling?

I would really like to know this. I can live with it but it would be nice if it would go away.

LOL, yeah, that dose they give you when youare getting to the operating room is something else. Good times!

Hello! I am from League City, really close to Houston. I am 5 days post op from getting my band on and I feel pretty good!

I think most everyone will be pretty wrapped up in their own issues and the questions they have to be worried about anyone else.

Maybe having a fill will makea difference for you. Good luck

You are on solids already?

My cat wouldn't come near me by the end.

It gets better.

It takes me about an hour to get down a protein shake. I am ok with water if I sip. I have absolutely no interest in food.