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heavensgiggles---congrats on getting your band. I will get mine on the 27th of August. As far as the protein drinks are concerned; I hate them. I drink them only because I must. I have found that if you put a drop of vanilla extract, almond extract, or even raspberry(in the chocolate), that makes it some better.

Shleb---I tend to worry about things alot as you seem to be doing. Or maybe I should say that I used to worry too much. I have finally decided that worry does not change a thing. Right now, you need to focus on day to day. Do not worry about what is down the line. You made the right decision on getting the band and then getting it fixed when it slipped. Just think about where you will be a year from now and compare to where you would be a year from now if you had not had it fixed. In a hundred years, you would be like me; 58 and just now getting a band. Hang in there. Everything will be fine, I promise.

Nana, I was reading one of your previous posts from the other day. My dr. recommended we use a spoon that you would feed a baby with. Perhaps that would help with eating too much at once. I will get my band on the 27th of August. I am getting a little anxious.

Jackie, my name is Clara. Good to meet you. I will get my band on Aug 27th. Hang around this site and you will meet alot of people and make a lot of friends. Glad you have joined us.

Yes we have a Beagle, Bonnie Lou. She is our baby. Then we have 4 cats, Precious Kitty, yellow cat, cocoa and maxine. I rarely see Maxine. She is the newie, although we have had her about 2 years. She stays under the porch. When she comes out Precious trys to whip her but. Our Beagle thinks she is a cat. In fact Cocoa will lay beside Bonnie and bath her like she is a cat. Bonnie just lays there and loves every minute of it.

Bandster45---Oh my God, I crown you winner of all. What you said to the chain smoking b&*^% is what I wish i had the guts to say. Good for you. Gosh, I wish I had been there. Congrats on your weight loss.

Happy Camper, That was my thought. I better do it now before I get "too old". I wish I had done it sooner, but what can I say. I have had knee replacement and 3 hip surgeries. The hip surgeries were all within a year. So, even though I know this is surgery, it will be like a teeth cleaning compared to the hip surgies.

Hey Shelli--This is Clara. Been thinking about you and all that you are going through now. I am proud of you for staying on the program. I have lost 10 pounds. I cannot wait for the 27th to get here and over with. What time is your surgery. Mine is 8 a.m. Glad to see u are ok.

----sounds like the new name gives you more confidence!!!! I am happy to call you sunshine. Good to hear from you.

Nana--Thanks, we all need prayers. Sometimes more than other days. I have a really "nasty" question. When you were on your liquid diet--did you have a problem with "liquids in and liquids out". I am having a real problem with that. What do you suggest???? "

Nana---Sorry to hear about your friend's loss. When it rains, it pours. I called my sister this morning. She had a bad night and is running a temp and feeling kind of achy. She did not know I was planning on coming and she said they were giving her something to relax and sleep. So, I will not be going. She is my only sibbling and I am so worried. Please pray for her. Talk later.

Castle Girl---thanks for your encouragement!!! Depression in itself is a horrible struggle, not to mention all the thoughts and worries about food. Congrats on getting your band.

I will pray for all you with the infection, as well as for myself!!!!!After having gone through it with my hip, I know the dangers.

OMG---I cannot find whoever posted this link to the music-----but thanks so much. I am listening to the most wonderful music for these baby boomers. The kids now days do not know what good music is. Thanks, Clara:clap2:

hello and welcome. And congrats on getting your band. Oh, my name is Clara. I live in Texas. I will be getting my band on August 27th. I am on my liquid diet and have been for one week exactly. I have not cheated any at all. Keep me posted on your progress.

Nothing. I am on liquid diet. Will have surgery August 27th!!!

<p>Things to know about me:</p> <p>1. I am married to the most wonderful human being on the face of this earth. We have been married 25 years. I am his third wife and he is my 2nd husband.</p> <p>2. I have 2 grown daughters. One in Houston and she is the mother of my beautful twin granddaughters. Hubbie has 2 grown daughters also. He has 5 grandchildren and of course, they are mine too.</p> <p>3. My youngest daughter has a drinking problem; probably worse than I even know. Every time I see her number on the caller I.D., I cringe. Never know what kind of bomb she will drop on us. </p> <p>4. I have 1 Beagle, Bonnie Lou, 4 cats, Precious Kitty, Yellow Cat, Cocoa and Maxine. Maxine lives under the back porch. The other cats try to whip her but. </p> <p>5. I am in love with George Strait</p> <p>6. My first husband was absuive to me. Both verbally and physical. </p> <p>7. Been in therapy due to ex husband, and youngest daughter. </p> <p> </p> <p>There you have the dirt!!!!</p>

Nana--I agree with you. I am gettng bored with this liquid diet. I have 6 days to go to surgery. I am getting a little depressed about not eating at this present time. I find myself not even leaving the house. Tomorrow, I will go see my sister. She is in hospital. She is taking chemo for leukemia. Since we are both kind of stuck in our own suitation, might as well keep each other company. It is 100 mile round trip to see her. I don't mind the trip, but I have to drive through Dallas and I will have to fight for my life with these Dallas drivers!!

My dr. told me to get chewable Flintstone vitamins. Also chewable tums. I am diabetic and take Glouphage. My primary care gave me samples of liquid glouphage. I will have my band on the 27th of August. Dr. Bryce will give me liquid Loritab to take after surgery.

Dear pjanes54 and ladydi---Thanks for the reply. You guys give me so much confidence. Congrats on all of your weight loss. My surgery is on the 27th of August. I am looking forward to it so that at least I can move on to something else to eat, such as cream of wheat. This liquid diet is killing me. I have been on it one week, exactly. I do fine until about 4 pm and I start getting the "hungrys". But it is one day at a time. Thanks for the replies. I am sure I will be leaning on you guys come next week.

I WAS BORN IN: San Angelo, Tx AND GREW UP IN: San Angelo and Abilene, Tx I MOVED AWAY FROM HOME WHEN/BECAUSE: When I got married SINCE THEN I'VE LIVED: Irving, Tx ; Lewisville, Tx and Royse City, Tx I TRAVEL AS OFTEN: Health has prevented much travel. But I expect that to change soon FARTHEST I'VE EVER BEEN FROM HOME IS: Probably YellowStone. BEST VACATION EVER, THAT I'D REPEAT IN A HEARTBEAT: either YellowStone or Smokey Mountains WORST VACATION EVER, THAT WILL HAUNT ME TIL I DIE: All my vacations have been great. Just getting away and seeing new things DREAM VACATION IF TIME AND MONEY WERE NO OBJECT: Alaska SPECIAL PLACE I NEVER GET TIRED OF GOING BACK TO: Anywhere my granddaughers are at is my special place__________________ (hope I did this right!!!)

Good for you on your weight loss. Proud of you and for you.

debbi171--My name is Clara. I just discovered this thread and it is just what I needed. I will get my band on August 27. I will be 59 in October. We are also a self pay. I need to loose about 120 pounds and to join Weight Watchers with much weight to loose, it would be like chipping at Mt. Rushmore with a Dairy Queen spoon. Wish me luck, as I do you too. Talk later, Clara

Indigogirl---Thanks for leading me to this thread. I am busy reading and reading. Tomorrow(Aug 20) I will be 1 week on liquid diet. I have lost nearly 9 pounds. Tomorrow will also be 1 week from my surgery. Thanks again for the lead. Clara

I was in hospital about 6 weeks taking vancomycin through an IV and home with IV taking same stuff for 3 weeks. As a result of the antibotic, I have ringing in my ears. It is a side effect. I am so worried about Mary in the original post.