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I ate at Red Robin during my pureed stage and I had the spinach dip, I could only eat about 4 bites and then I took the rest home to my family. I didn't eat the spinach part. There is also French Onion soup which is what most of the Banders get when we have our Red Robin group meeting.

First of all, I am sorry you have to be on a Liquid Diet! That sucks! There are so many variations to the pre-op diet, it's insane. BUT the one that works to get the liver the smallest is the Ultra-Low Carb, High Protein diet. I don't advise anyone to go against their doctors' orders or to cheat, BUT if you feel you must and can't resist, then I say cheat with something that has zero carbs! Eggs, cheese, meat... NO CARBS! The carbs will just work against you and your liver won't get smaller. Just my opinion - from knowing that the liver is where glycogen is stored, to shrink the liver, you've got to stop eating carbs. No calorie or fat restriction is needed, just stop eating those carbs! Good Luck!!!

You're so funny!!! Yes, I've been working a lot of extra shifts! Crazy! I am really short on funds lately and I need to find another job. I had a second interview yesterday morning for the research job. I used baby spoons when I first started eating. It helped me take smaller bites. But I haven't since the initial stage. I do eat from the much smaller saucers and bowls. The princesses plates are a must have! Can you imagine life as a Bander without them?

Jaime Jaime Jaime! Dear Jaime! My rule is this. Take a much smaller bite than usual. (I'm a gulper!) Chew 30 times, not necessarily to mush! Swallow and count to 9 -- take next bite.

Brandy! Girl!! Where are you? I have been missing you for a long time! Not a word, not even a drive by post in over 2 weeks. If you're lurking, PM me... just to let me know you're okay. We miss you Lady! We love you Missy! Come back and be with us! WE need you! And if you need us, we are here! Please. Love, dee~:seeya:

I'm sad that you have to wear your coat from last year. I know how you wish it was too big and then you could donate it to a fluffier girl. Next year Darling - when you're MicroMinidriver!!

I've been reading other posts on another WLS board for banders and there is a doctor here in Denver who requires a 48 hour clear liquid pre-op diet. Clear liquids, no Protein, no sugar, broths, sf popsicles, sf kool-aide, no herbal teas. Period, end of story! The girl on the diet is dying. She's vomiting and has the worst headache. I just thought how lucky we are to have a doctor who - makes sense. No offense to anyone else who might read this and had to do that type of pre-op diet, BUT I just think putting a WLS patient on a diet like that is just setting them up for failure, self-defeating thought process, a pre-op weakened physical state and torture. Oh boy, I feel so fortunate now!

Oh Dorkable, that would be so nice! I'll pay you for shipping and handling. I need a 2XL. If you don't have one, that's okay. I can lay with my 5XL, no one really cares what you look like while you're walking through the parking lot anyway. Right? I know about allowing old habits to creep back in. I am doing the BFL and on one day a week you can eat what you want. Well, that is not what I needed. Once I returned to some of my old faves, I have had a hard time getting back on track. I think I'm not one that can deviate even for a day. It took me about a week to get back on track and now I am not going to have the free-eat-whatever-you-want day again! I made myself return to my pre-op diet for 3 days just to get me back in the mind set of being good! Tomorrow I'll go back to the BFL eating. They allow good carbs. I guess, I will always be a food addict. That's my cross to bear. I need to recognize and admit it and hope that over time - my old habits will be replaced with good ones. I'm with you Girlie!

Can I buy it from you? It's supposed to snow here tonight! ARGH!!!

Bummer Dude. I'm going to be in the 1x shirt soon and the 20-22 pants I'm currently in. When I get out of them, I'll contact you, but by then you'll probably be in 18's! My problem now is a good winter coat. My last one was a 5xl! I got a 2xl at Steve and Barry's for $7.99, but it's lightweight and won't do the work for heavy Colorado winters. I hate to spend money on a coat for just one winter!

Shelbi!!! My long lost Bandito Pal! Why have you been gone for so long? We missed you!!! :tt2: People have been talking about my Gas problem! They were even afraid of riding in my car with Jaime (she has a gas problem too!) How's the BFL going? Oh how I wish I had had a recliner! I had to sleep on the sofa, sitting up with lots of pillows. It was hideous! I'd love to join you for lunch, if I can find someone to switch shifts with me. Sometimes, a fill is really quick! But sometimes they are really busy and you have to wait. I've waited about an hour. But not much longer than that. Dr. K's office isn't that far from the airport. You could ask Deb how long it took her to get back to the airport.

Yup and You, Anita and Michelle are charter members of the Bandito group! You're my primary peeps!

Bella, did any of the clothes I gave you after your surgery fit? Were the pants or shirts too long? I tend to wear longer shirts because of my huge pannus. I might have some shorter pants, I can pass on. I have a huge hamper in my bedroom, when something is clean and it's too big, it goes in the hamper. When the hamper fills, I go through it and send it to my sister or donate to the ARC people.

Denise!!! Thank you so much for helping Jaime! I was worried about the ole gal wondering this big city alone!

Oh NO! Lotza isn't not just you!!! It's them! Just as Mini said, I'd call and ask, "why would you tell me one thing and do another?" I know my PCP's billing dept. sucks! AND I am constantly getting billed in error. Many docs have 'stay at home Mom's' do their billing. The errors can be bad! I'd verify that price with the office and double check that you got credit for the 150 that you already paid!

Goodie! I can't wait to see you! I'm wearing your clothes now that the weather is getting cooler and they are fitting me! I wore Mal's pants the other day! I love it! You guys rock! Are you still with the school system? I see. Then, Dear, 135 is not bad at all for a fasting. Stay extremely well hydrated and try to do some kind of activity post meal, those things will help with your blood sugars too. I just started taking Probiotics. I got them from GNC. I'll let you know if they help with weight loss. There are some claims that they do. I also have such a hard time with being 'regular' - I'm hoping that helps too!

NO! You're not welcome!!! AND please don't show up on the 15th BECAUSE WE WON'T BE THERE! SILLY SILLY Girl! Of course you're welcome! You're one of the charter members of the Bandito Red Robin Groupies! You better be there! I can't wait to see you! We'll meet on the 20th of October! I don't want to miss the last presidental debate! I'm sorry to hear about your blood sugars! Really 90 to 135 isn't so bad, Dear. How much Metformin are you taking? Are you taking it in several doses? You can whine all you want! Your dinner sounded yummy! I lost 2.4lbs this week. Finally, I'm moving in the right direction! I was stalled. It might be that muscle weighs more than fat and I have been doing my lifting. I did get a hat. I am sending it to my girlfriend who is still in treatment. She needs something cute to cover her head. I talked to her yesterday on the phone and she has such a good attitude. She's about half way through her chemo. Such a brave soul! The BFL is a lot of work, I admit. I am also not perfect with the lifting, but I am with the swimming. I confess I have missed a day a week but I force myself to do something - cycling or swimming. I just can't always get to the weights. My weight stalled from water retention and hopefully muscle weight, but this morning I am down 2.4 lbs since last Friday. Shelbi? Are you out there? How's it going? I think the 20th is perfect for me! I hope it's good for everyone else. So let's say October 20th, Red Robin, Arapahoe and I-25 at 7pm. If anyone has a problem with it, I may be able to change - speak up Banditos! We don't want to miss your lovely presence! Well Gang, I've done a couple of drive-bys. I haven't had a chance to read everything yet. Chatty Cathies! (did anyone else have that doll?) I have a second interview for the Research Assistant job on Tuesday and then I have another interview for a Diabetic Educator in the Springs. I'd have to relocate early next year, I'd have a company car and have to travel south quite a lot to work with the patients in Pueblo and those tiny towns down south. I'm a little weary of this job, because of all the travel... Spring, Summer, Fall would be fine, but Winter would really suck! I really want the Research Assistant job, I hope I get it!

Oh Sweetie! We missed you! I'm glad to see you're back sans your huge uterus! Nice to know you're okay! I hope you're feeling perky and back to your old self in no time at all! Can you believe it's almost winter again? ARGH!

Seriously Sister! I don't mind switching for you!!! I want to spend some time with you. It would be my pleasure!

Did you book your flight already? I feel so bad! Maybe after the schedule is out, I can try to switch with someone! I hate that you have to get a rental or take a shuttle! That's no fun!

Yup, November 4th is our November meeting. Let's plan a date in October. I'm free on the 15th and the 20th of October. Will those dates work for anyone?

She's right Mal... the pics of your Mom are the sweetest. She is beautiful. I love that you ran for her. What a tribute for her. Think of it. You worked so hard to get in shape to do this for her... and you reached the finish line. What a sweet way to tell her and the world how much you love her.

Yes! The 12th will work for me! I have a meeting on the 11th, so I know I am off on the 12th. Go ahead and book the flight!

Hey Jaime, I'm off on the 28th of November and the 12th of December. You could ask Dr. K if he would be willing to do a fill on the 28th. I know some get fills at weeks post op, but I'm not sure what his opinion is. Maybe someone else has the 5th off. I am really sorry! But I am all yours on the 28th or the 12th. hugs, dee (I'll have to catch up on everyone later. I'm in a hurry tonight)

My port area was swollen like an egg shape also. He said that was normal. I would call his office and get into see him. I'm not sure about the pain meds. Sorry!!! I just realized you don't live in town. Call his office and talk to him and see what he tells you.