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I was to go on mushies tomorrow, the 17th after being on liquids since Aguust 13th. My daughter, my son in law and beautiful twin granddaughters were for the week end. This morning, I thought, to heck with it; one day will not matter and I had scrambled eggs. It was wonderful. Everything went down and stayed down!!!! For lunch, we had made a chicken enchilida casserole. I took some and put in a blender and it was great. I now have the satisified feeling. I made sure I did not eat too much. For one thing, I had every adult at the table watching me!!!! So, I think I will go in the kitchen and boil some eggs and make egg salad. I feel like i am planning a feast!!! :clap2::confused:

Congrats Sunshine. So glad to hear everything went so good. You are on the road now. Keep us posted.

Candle--Well, I did it and 1 day early. I had scrambled eggs for breakfast. Was so good and no trouble going down. For lunch we had chicken enchilida casserole. I put some in blender and it was great. I finally have a satisfied feeling. It is wonderful. Anyway, my daughter, my son in law and my two twin granddaughters just left for houston. My house is too quite now. Talk later.

2beefree---I guess you and I are in the same boat. I was to go on mushies on Monday, the 17th of September. I too have been so hungry the past 2 days. So, I walk into the kitchen and hubby is eating tuna. That was my down fall. I took a bite and so now I am on my mushies, 2 days early. I had a can of deviled ham and I ate about 1/3 of it and I was satisfied.

Shelli---I too am fighting the food demons. But, I struggle through it. I am still on liquids:cry and I know you got to go on mushies. Did that help the hunger pains??? I go on mushies on Monday. However, I am toying with the idea of having scrambled eggs on Sunday. My daughter and her family will be here for the week end and I truly want to join them for breakfast and eat like a person is supposed to. What do you think about going to mushies one day early????:heh: Surely could not hurt. :cry

Hello Don, I was just waiting on Blue Cross to ok me for the lap band. I am disabled and was due to go on Medicare on September 1. Thank God above Blue Cross came through for me and agreed to pay. They approved it on August 23rd. My surgery was on August 27th. I hope yours works out for you. We pay for our insurance and their rates are through the roof and yet they sometimes to pay for us to get healthy. Keep us posted on what they decide. Good luck.

Sherri--Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns? You should not beat yourself up so much. You took the right step in getting the band. I know how hard it to stay away from food. It is a daily struggle for me. You just have to take it one day at a time. Starting tomorrow, wipe the slate clean. Start over. A good starting point is talking to your doctor. Let us know how you are doing.

Blues---I know what you mean. I always make sure that I am the person behind the camera. We had our 25th anniversary party in July. I had no choice but to have my picture taken with my husband. Good Lord. I look like an egg!!! A big one. When the picture was made, my band date was already set. The day before I got my band, I had hubby take my before picture. That is the one posted by my name. Good luck on your surgery. Keep us posted.

I am due to go on mushies on Sept. 16. My surgery was Aug 27 and I have been on liquids since August 13. We are having week end guest and I would love to join everyone for Breakfast. Do you think I could go on mushies 1 day early and enjoy scrambled eggs???? I have managed to loose about 2-3 pounds every other day. I have been stuck on the same number for the past 2 days. I have also been so very hungry for the past 2 days. I could chew my leg off!!! However, I have not cheated; not once. so, what's the verdict???? Mushies one day early.:hungry:

Chillipepper, I promise it will get better. I have had my band since 27th of August. I have been on liquids since the 13th of August. I get my mushies on Sunday. Believe me I cannot wait for the scrambled eggs!!! But hang in there. It will get better. You have to take it one day at a time.

Thanks so replying so quickly. I am eating some Campbell's soup now; pepper jack. Pretty good. I will hang in there until I go on mushies.

I got my band on August 27th. I have been diong so good; never any hunger pains, until today. My God, I could chew my leg off if I could bend down to it. I have not cheated, not even one time. I have lost right at 23 pounds. I asked my dr. when I would need a fill. He said that when I get hungry!!!! WELL, I AM HUNGRY NOW. I am still on liquids. I will go to mushies on Monday, the 17th. I will go on solids one week later. Should I just ride this out. Pray for hubbie. I feel a real bitch attack on the horizon.:hungry::hungry::help::faint:

Shelli---I am retired and have no intentions of going back to work. I worked for the same company for 31 years, so I have paid my dues. Glad you are feeling better. Let us know what they say at the support meetng

Shelli---Yes we got our new car today. We got a 2007 Camry; Silver. It is very pretty. I am proud of it. Yes, I am looking forward to the scrambled eggs. I think even more, I am looking forward to eggsalad!!! Gosh, I have such high hopes. Hope you feel better tomorrow. Do you have to get back to work anytime soon???? I am so glad I am retired. Write soon. Clara

Ranchgirl, I got my band on August 27. How are you doing with yours. I noticed that you and I are the same age. There is a thread for those 60 years and also 50 years. We have different issues at that age group. Anyway, I will be glad to talk. Just leave message.

Hello Bob, Welcome to the best place for information and support. I got my band on August 27th. Let us know if you have any questions. There are plenty of us that can help you sort through everything.

Nothing much to post today. I was very neausea (I must learn correct spelling) all day Saturday, then ok Sunday until about 9 p.m. Monday was hell. Never did throw up. Just that awful sick feeling. Anyway, today, Tuesday everthing is fine. Even went out to a real restaurant with hubby. We went to Chineeese. I just had the sizzling rice soup and tried my best to avoid the rice. Anyway, it was a real treat. Good news is that we got a new car today. We got a 2007 Camry. It is silver with leather interior. I am so proud. I hated to give up the other car. It served me well, but when it gave out Sunday, that was all she wrote. :dog:

Nothing much to post today. I was very neausea (I must learn correct spelling) all day Saturday, then ok Sunday until about 9 p.m. Monday was hell. Never did throw up. Just that awful sick feeling. Anyway, today, Tuesday everthing is fine. Even went out to a real restaurant with hubby. We went to Chineeese. I just had the sizzling rice soup and tried my best to avoid the rice. Anyway, it was a real treat. Good news is that we got a new car today. We got a 2007 Camry. It is silver with leather interior. I am so proud. I hated to give up the other car. It served me well, but when it gave out Sunday, that was all she wrote. :dog:

Texas Mom----Congratulations on your weight loss. Keep up the good work.

Ok, today I do not have anything to bitch about, rant or anything else. But I did get a new car today!!!! I got a Camry. First time we have ever not bought an American made car. But my daughter has one and my friend. I am so proud of it. So, I need to go on a trip. But since I am still on liquid diet, I will wait. It would be too complicated!!! Anyway, that is all I have to say today. Tomorrow---who knows!!!

Shelli---Well, how was the tuna?????????????? I am so jealous!!! Eleven more days for me, then mushies for 1 week and then SOLID FOODS!!!! Never thought scramble eggs would sound so good.

Well, my tummy is 100% better today. Dr. did send some meds out for neausea. Thanks for all the advise.

Dear Judy, I am so sorry that you are disappointed. I know some people have an easy time with the band. I know when I was having problems with mine, I was scared to death they would have to remove it. I think you should try to find a new doctor in your new location. Perhaps it will be an easy fix to get it working correct and it would make you feel so much better. I am on the computer most of the day and check my messages. So, send me messages and I will be back to you asap. Glad you have joined this group.

Welcome to the group. I am 58; will be 59 in October. I got my band on August 27th of this year. I have not sailed through like some of the youngsters have. My band slipped even before I got out of recovery. The dr. said it was due to a very large hernia he had to repair. So, two days later, I was back in surgery. He had to put a new band on. So, my day surgery turned into a 5 day stay in the hospital. Anyway, since then, I have done pretty good. Just a rough start!!!. Since August 13, I have lost 23 pounds. I get to go on Mushies on the 16th of August and one week later, I go on solids. So, I would be glad to add you to my list of "band buddies"

I am still on my liquids. I had my band on August 27th. I have 4 oz. of liquids at a time. I usually wait 3-4 hours before my next 4 oz. I will go on mushies next week. And then solid foods.