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Well, from my perspective, posting threads and getting responses helps build relationships and me being a newbie, that is what I "liked" about this site and what I needed. The social networking is what I was looking for in this time of change.. biggest change of my life. What good is having a forum site if you can't discuss things (even when you can use search). If everyone was to use "search", wouldn't have a very popular forum. Just my opinion and everyone has their own.

Make that 24 instead of 22!!!!

Name, real or screen~ Janet Lyle Goal weight for May 31st~ 220 Weight on May 1st~ 234 Age~ 51 City/State~ Springfield, VT Dietary goal for May~ get my Protein and fluids in Exercise goal for May~ walk 20 mins a day Personal goal for May~ try to stay positive Date banded~ 5/6/2014 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 22 Favorite Flower? Iris

That chicken breast idea sounds wonderful! I will try that tomorrow... first day of mushies!!

Yesterday I had a bad day with gas pain. The liquid pain med did help some as well as hot pad and walking. Just going to take time.

Bad day.. went into work for first time since surgery and ended up coming home after 3 hours. the gas pain was debilitating today and I also came down with some fever. so I am home and resting and took some pain meds. anyone else have fever one week post op?

sorry you are feeling so much pain. Today was a better day and the first time I felt "normal'. I found Whey protein mix powder and I bought some already premade protein drinks for convenience. I am still not getting all of my protein or fluids but is getting easier. I have a lot of jello, puddings, cream soups, broths, pop cicles, etc. haven't had any hunger pains really.. probably because my plan calls for me to eat about 6 tiny meals a day.

6 days post op and down 20 from preop diet weight

Noodleless lasagna???? Missed that one. Where? Lol

Full liquid but includes "some" other things as long as its creamy

so lunch with mom was good. i wasted money on the buffet but the egg drop soup, sushi centers and a little sweet potato was yummy didn't really eat much now that I think about it. spoon full or two of sweet potato, soup, and 3 sushi centers (mashed) and i called it quits. feeling much better today than yesterday. going to go back to work half day on tuesday i think.

had some egg drop soup, sweet potato fluff, and tore out the middle of some sushie for the avacoda, salmon and cream cheese and mashed it up. man was that good!

Yep! I'm doing awesome! Thanks. Today is a better day.

Surgery was on Tuesday.. I'm having a difficult time getting in my Protein and drinking my fluids and am having a lot of gas pain. I know there is an end in sight but I'm ready to feel normal. How long before I start to feel "normal"? Normal meaning no pain and feeling good?

Well, that is something I haven't been doing... not since Wednesday. Guess I will try taking some and see if that helps.

It's the gas.. dealing with it too. worst part as far as I can tell

I can't wait.. i don't feel my port but that gas and indigestion is awful.

I hear ya. I don't want to eat either and anytime I eat or drink it stays there. I walk and walk and it works for a while. but i am miserable

what an inspiration! i need to get some photos of myself just for the encouragement. great job!

my nutritionist was all for it and said she would help me through the rough parts with the diet and would be there if/when I needed her. i suppose i am lucky in that regard. i did always wonder if people would say something like "taking the easy way out"... but I decided a long time ago not to let what others think get to me. my decision, my health, and my life. period

walking is what has worked for me best. and just letting it out when it needs to exit

doing ok. finally getting some of the gas out of me and a bowl movement.. that made a difference. still just sleepy and tired.

Today is the day!! I am here! http://maps.google.com/maps/api/staticmap?center=42.949325,-72.290856&zoom=14&markers=42.949325,-72.290856&size=400x300&sensor=true

i am really only having pain from the gas I think. I did get to sleep on my side cuddled up to a pillow. that seemed to help. Hurts some when I try to cough, haven't taken any pain meds since yesterday around noon. i am just ready to be normal again. normal meaning get in the green zone. oh my... that sneeze hurt lol

Good luck! Congrats! piece of cake...ok well not quite cake... lol but you will do just fine!