~Sheila~

Hey guys.... Thanks a lot for this thread. It made me feel TONS better. Danna, Im to be on just Clear Liquids including Protein Shakes for another...week. I think you guys are right, I need to just chill out and do what im supposed to do. The tool inside isn't in work mode yet. It is still just getting settled. Remember all those diets we've tried and failed? Isn't this the feeling that made us give up? Don't go there. We aren't on the new path yet. Please give our bands time to work. That is SoOOO true... Im just going to give it time, i didnt get fat overnight, i suppose im not going to get skinny overnight, either.

So, my scale keeps fluctuating about 4 lbs, i lose these 4, they come back, lose them, come back..ect...For about 4 days now... Ive been drinking about 2 Protein Shakes a day, 40g of Protein each time, and drinking about 2 qts of Water. Im starving. But Im SO sick of broth that i cant bear to open up another can and heat it up. So, ive been eating about 2-4 sf jello's a day. I also, have been working out, every day for the past 5 days, for 40mins a day on the eliptical. Still cant get passed 287. I dont know what to think, Im frustrated. I feel like im doing all this starving for freaking nothing.

I have the exact same problem, even with broth..gets cold fast... You know at those fancy restraunts, sometimes they have the cold Soups....those might come in handy

Steph, hang in there...Sure, we're going to have some crap days, but hopefully we can learn from them, dust ourselves off, and keep on truckin'! Maybe run around the house with the kids...that always wears me out. and them too, :eek:

Hmm...I dont know where he's been, you're right, he's not been around since his shoulder pain. Hope he's ok, as well.

well, mine has just been sunken in the past few days...at first it was pretty swollen... hmmm..now that we are twins, what does this mean??

Welcome! Nice of you to find us..How are you feeling so far?

Well...hmm...I dont know about that. Maybe its because you've healed? I noticed today, that im drinking Water in larger gulps and more frequently and i havent noticed a thing. It's almost like I didnt have surgery. Maybe its because we're healing and all that? I dont know...

Drink something hot/warm

Wow, Great job!! 21 lbs is great!! Im jealous, i still have 2 more weeks of the liquid diet...Im glad that waits over for you though! Take care!

Anyone's port site have a little indent or starting to sink in?

Good luck, Kimmi! Im excited for you. I like where it says your gift to yourself is "health"...thats the best thing, huh! Let us know how you do, and dont try to be a hero, if you need that pain med, take it, gf!

I havent gotten clearance from my Dr yet...but today, i did 30 mins on the eliptical and felt great. Im not going to push it though, but i feel so inspired to continue it. Good luck with your work out goals..it really gives you energy!

Ron, Im so glad you finally got approved, gone through surgery, and now here to share this journey with us. It helps others are going through the same things you are. I also cant wait till next year, we all wont be as large and in charge as we are now.

Well, Gin, rum, vodka, whiskey have no carbs..Sooo..maybe you could do like a bloody mary? I hate tomato juice though...so you have to like that, first. Maybe bacardi and diet lemonade? Or a low cal beer?

Hi, we were banded the same day....I too, was highly addicted to latte's before my surgery. I would have sometimes 2-3 a day. But, my dr doesnt allow any caffeine at all, so ive been forced to forego it. It was hard the first 2 weeks..but now, i dont crave them as much. I usually just do some decaf tea. Good luck to you...

Hi, overeaters-united! I feel a lot better this morning, the pain is gone. Im sure its because i pigged out. but, i weighed this morning, (risky,i know) and lost 2 lbs. so, im back on track, drinking some peppermint tea, this morning. I think i needed this slip-up in order to remind myself that it DOES NOT feel good to overeat. and maybe it will prevent me from doing that in the future. good luck guys, maybe we've gone through the most tempting time already, being Christmas and all..I guess our next hurdle is new years.

Hi, Twin!!! I did the same thing today, and I am paying for it, big time. Seriously...Ive probably ruined my band. Im supposed to be on liquids for another 12 days. But, I bargained with myself, which is what i always do.."you've been good THIS far" or "It cant hurt your goal THAT bad" blah blah.. I ate some yams, some pudding, and some stuffing. thats right. I just jumped right off that bridge in 30 feet Water. No easing into solids at all. Just went "Bombs away" Now, im in tons of pain, my stomach hurts so bad that its radiating to my back, almost like gas pain, but a sharp pain. If i over eat, which i did..why didnt i throw up? whats it doing? whats this pain im feeling? is my band stretching? Im really worried. I am kicking myself now, so disappointed in myself. I think Ive learned a huge lesson today. I just wish i hadnt had to pay this price. I tried to explain the same thing to my husband, too.. Ill be praying you find the courage and strength to keep on trucking, maybe I can help myself to some willpower, too.

Ok, so if water and any other liquid goes straight on through...how come we have to sip? anyone know?

Ok, so if water and any other liquid goes straight on through...how come we have to sip? anyone know?:guess

Oh man...this sounds like me...Im not looking forward to Christmas dinner. I wonder when we go on mushies if we'll start gaining weight?

Thanks Danna..Hope you're holiday is great...

UG, Im on liquid's for 4 weeks. My dr says if you feel hungry, drink some warm broth or warm tea.. Good luck..this is hard, i know.

So, before I got banded, i was diagnosed with Gerd. But basically had NO symptoms of it at all. I didnt even notice i had it and it didnt bother me. I took no medication for it. Fast forward to now, 13 days since being banded and Im having horrible acid reflux. I figured this wouldnt bother me since im not eating fatty or fried foods, or anything that say would irritate it. Im still on Clear liquids including 3 Protein shakes a day. I also got my gallbladder removed and a hernia repair on my band date. I dont know what could be causing my reflux...the only thing that im doing is drinking my chocolate body fortress Protein Shakes. Do you think that is the cause? Otherwise its Water, broth, or Jello...

Im going to set my goal to March 1, 08...to be 210. Its about 70 more lbs. Its a pretty high goal...but Im going to work my butt off to try and reach it.