JerseyGirl2u

SPLIT PEA SOUP W/ BROCCOLI & HAM!!!!! Cook your dry peas in Low sodium chicken broth, i used one big box.. then I washed the dry peas, and added it to the boiling broth... Cooked that for about 45min.... Added 1 whole broccoli chopped up... and 1/2lb of chopped up ham. Added pepper, garlic powder... (was afraid to add any onions, celery or carrots to it..) Cooked that up for another 20 min... then took out my blender, and pureed it all! Just make sure not to over water the soup. You want it on the thicker side, so when you blend it, it actually will stick to your spoon! Absolutely YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you want, you can also make a side order of lil pastina, and drain that, and add the peas soup to it!!!

Went to see the surgeon today, first actual post-op visit. It went pretty quick. He sniped some of the Sutures that didn't dissolve and we went over a few of my concerns. One was that I have bad chills at night. I don't have a fever, so I don't know where they are coming from. He advised me to see my cardiologist, maybe I need to have my meds reduced because of the weight loss. I also needed to know when can I start walking on my treadmills again, and he said immediately.. Just no INCLINE!!! So i'm excited to start tomorrow. Have my ipod all charged up, and sneakers ready to go!! I know I sound retarded , but I want a speedy weight loss, and I know exercising will do that!!! Dr. is very proud that I'm down the 14lbs.. and so am i. I am on mushies... and I gotta tell you I made the greatest split pee soup w/ ham and broccoli ever last night!!!!!!!!! I blended it... it was thick and YUMMY!!!!!!!

Went to see the surgeon today, first actual post-op visit. It went pretty quick. He sniped some of the Sutures that didn't dissolve and we went over a few of my concerns. One was that I have bad chills at night. I don't have a fever, so I don't know where they are coming from. He advised me to see my cardiologist, maybe I need to have my meds reduced because of the weight loss. I also needed to know when can I start walking on my treadmills again, and he said immediately.. Just no INCLINE!!! So i'm excited to start tomorrow. Have my ipod all charged up, and sneakers ready to go!! I know I sound retarded , but I want a speedy weight loss, and I know exercising will do that!!! Dr. is very proud that I'm down the 14lbs.. and so am i. I am on mushies... and I gotta tell you I made the greatest split pee soup w/ ham and broccoli ever last night!!!!!!!!! I blended it... it was thick and YUMMY!!!!!!!

Feeling Week IS NOT NORMAL! Your body is giving you WARNING Signs!!! Your lacking minerals in your body. You may not be taking in enough Protein!! Are you taking your Vitamins???? I was banded on 4/16/08 and I have not once felt a WEEK moment!!! I'm takin in approx 72-84 grams of protein... how much are you taking in??? I also take in chewable centrums, B12, C, Calcium w/D. Please call your Dr... even better, your neutritionist. Lots of luck!

You'll do just fine. Being on this web site has it's ups and downs. I was scared to death!!!! I'm 1 1/2 weeks post-op and i feel wonderful. No PingPangs, no slime... no nothing.... Everyone is different. The more you read, the more nuts you will drive yourself. Surgery itself is easy the easy part. Little or no Pain in the incisions... the only major problem I had was shoulder and neck pain which was not surgery related. It was because I slept in my reclineing chair one night.. and got a kink in my neck. The only other issue is the gas pain.. but that will subside! You'll be fine, just keep positive. I feel absolutely wonderful!!! Lots of luck!!

I'm sorry.. It has 176 cal, but thats fine, cuz your body needs the cals... It's called NEW WHEY LIQUID PROTEIN 42G, 0 SURGAR, 0 FAT. You can get them at the Vitiman Shoppe for $34.99 OR they do have a web site, which is more money at: http://www.idssports.com They are 3.1 oz a shot... 2 aday, your SET!!!! Lots of luck!!

1 1/2 weeks Post -Op and I'm feeling wonderful!!! Neck pain, shoulder pain is almost completely gone!! I picked off 4 out of the 5 incisions tapes I had on my stomach.. I'm too afraid to peal off the biggest bandage. But over all, I'm very happy. I know the weight loss will be slow, and I'm trying not to weigh myself everyday, but it does feel good to look down, and another pound.. gone! I'm still on liquids, even though my Dr. told me I can go on mushies.... I guess I enjoy my current menu... Sounds crazy, but I'm not a big fan of Breakfast or Lunch. I'm more of a dinner, after dinner eater. So for breakfast, I now have a protein shot that has 42 grams of protein (140 cal), and have the same thing for lunch. Then at dinner time I have a creamy Lipton cup of soup.. actually 3/4 cup 60 cal, and my late night snack is a jello pudding 60 cal. I'm satisfied. Plus I drink flavored water all day long. I believe it's more mentally then anything! There is no way my band is preventing me from eating. I'm not filled, so how could it. So I have actually prepared myself mentally for this. I will succeed, I will be thin again.... Where there is a will, there is a way!!! Stay Strong!

1 1/2 weeks Post -Op and I'm feeling wonderful!!! Neck pain, shoulder pain is almost completely gone!! I picked off 4 out of the 5 incisions tapes I had on my stomach.. I'm too afraid to peal off the biggest bandage. But over all, I'm very happy. I know the weight loss will be slow, and I'm trying not to weigh myself everyday, but it does feel good to look down, and another pound.. gone! I'm still on liquids, even though my Dr. told me I can go on mushies.... I guess I enjoy my current menu... Sounds crazy, but I'm not a big fan of Breakfast or Lunch. I'm more of a dinner, after dinner eater. So for breakfast, I now have a protein shot that has 42 grams of protein (140 cal), and have the same thing for lunch. Then at dinner time I have a creamy Lipton cup of soup.. actually 3/4 cup 60 cal, and my late night snack is a jello pudding 60 cal. I'm satisfied. Plus I drink flavored water all day long. I believe it's more mentally then anything! There is no way my band is preventing me from eating. I'm not filled, so how could it. So I have actually prepared myself mentally for this. I will succeed, I will be thin again.... Where there is a will, there is a way!!! Stay Strong!

If I were you, I'd post myself on Match.com... and wait for him to find it!

Congrats!!!!!!!!! Do you feel any difference in your clothes yet????

I cant take this cotton mouth and funky breath anymore!!!!!!!! I take in enough water, protein shakes, and this cotton dry mouth is driving nuts.... What can I do???? Nothing seems to help.. any suggestions. :tongue_smilie:

Finally Banded!! I must say, I'm in alot of discomfort. Surgeon had to repair a Hiatal Hernia, that I wasn't aware that I had, so that could be why I'm takin a little longer to recover. I have pain that comes and goes in my upper front shoulder... I'm told that is the gas, and it will take a while. I'm tired, and finding it difficult to take in all my water and protein drinks. Trying my best.. and taking it easy. Unable to lay in my bed, but I am finding comfort in my recliner. I'm sooo glad it's over. But i must admit, everyday it is getting better... so I'm staying positive!!!

Finally Banded!! I must say, I'm in alot of discomfort. Surgeon had to repair a Hiatal Hernia, that I wasn't aware that I had, so that could be why I'm takin a little longer to recover. I have pain that comes and goes in my upper front shoulder... I'm told that is the gas, and it will take a while. I'm tired, and finding it difficult to take in all my water and protein drinks. Trying my best.. and taking it easy. Unable to lay in my bed, but I am finding comfort in my recliner. I'm sooo glad it's over. But i must admit, everyday it is getting better... so I'm staying positive!!!

This is the most funniest thing ever!!!!!!! Even after eating (Broth or Protein Drinks) it's acting up. I'm Tellin you this freakin thing is LOUD!!!! I wish there was a way to block that noise. I'm serious, I was in meeting yesterday... and I sware.. I was soooo embarrased..... didn't even know what to do! Just kept on going.. and going.. and getting louder as it went. I gotta find a way to put him in a sound proof room or something!!! LOL.. Please pray for me today!!.. .Leavin the house about 8:00 for surgery. I'll keep ya posted. Take care!! xoxo:thumbup:

What do I do about the monster that is growling inside my belly??? It is sooo embarrassing!!!!!!! I know I'm doing the liquid diet.. but this is ridicules. i just had some warm soup.. and it is acting up even more! I'm mortified by it. Does it lessin??? Go away??? How do you hide it from people??:biggrin: Oh LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow... I can't believe it's finally here!! I just went out and bought myself some new slippers, new nighty w/ a matching robe and I'm packed as if I'm going on a mini vacation! I'm only staying over night.. LOL Oh well.. Whata you gonna do. Yesterday I came down w/ severe stomach ache, and bloating... may have been from the protein drinks.. or I have some kinda virus.... I feel better today!! I should be fine for tomorrow. I'm really not that hungry. Thank god... Hopefully i'll stay that way for a while. I really want to say that i'm really thankful for this forum. I've met many great people... an I appreciate all the support that I've gotten. I sure learned alot!!! I guess this is it for the bloggin.... I will repost on Thursday, when I get home. Thanks again for everyones support.

Wow... I can't believe it's finally here!! I just went out and bought myself some new slippers, new nighty w/ a matching robe and I'm packed as if I'm going on a mini vacation! I'm only staying over night.. LOL Oh well.. Whata you gonna do. Yesterday I came down w/ severe stomach ache, and bloating... may have been from the protein drinks.. or I have some kinda virus.... I feel better today!! I should be fine for tomorrow. I'm really not that hungry. Thank god... Hopefully i'll stay that way for a while. I really want to say that i'm really thankful for this forum. I've met many great people... an I appreciate all the support that I've gotten. I sure learned alot!!! I guess this is it for the bloggin.... I will repost on Thursday, when I get home. Thanks again for everyones support.

Best of Luck everyone. I'm scheduled for the 16th... yes this wed!! Only problem having is that i have a severe stomach ache... i left work at noon today. Feel like I'm filled w/ gas pains... Gas-x isn't even working. Not sure if it's from a virus or from the protein drinks, because I'm on a liquid diet. Or is this God telling me not to do this???? Not only am I excited, but I'm nervous and scared. Fears of the un-known....I guess.... Knowing what everyone has gone through helps... but doesn't get rid of your worries.... I hope these stomach pains go away soon... so i don't have to reschedule my surgery...Pray for me!!=)

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! I'm getting mine on WED!!! I'm sooo nervous. I actually have a bad stomach ache, and waiting for my MD to call me. Not sure what thats all about. Hope it's not a virus! Maybe it's from the yogert I ate lastnite. We'll see. I wish you best of luck!! Please give me details!!!!

I was coming down w/ something on Wed.. and my surgery date is scheduled for the 16th!!! I called my dr. and he said to take Zicam!!!! And Coldeez.... They worked!!!!!!! I'm was fine in 2 days!!! Lots of luck!

Hi everyone, I'm scheduled on April 16th and I'm having mixed emotion too!! I know I have 6 days left... and I'm counting down every minute. The worst part is that i feel my emotions are taking over me.... I feel happy and strong one minute, then scared and weak the next!! I'm normally a strong individual, and I'm turnin into a WHIMP!!! lol I cant even understand why I keep flipin back and forth with these feelings. I think from reading everyones message, it looks like this is a common thing... I just don't know how to control this flip flopin... How do you stay positive, and stable in your decision???

Went grocery Shopping today, purchased all the items I need for my pre-op diet. 10 more days till surgery. Made chicken soup w/ extra broth, I drained some of the broth into plastic containers for the week, and froze them. I have enough for the whole week, and the rest of the chicken soup is for my family ( which has the veggies & chicken) all i need to do is add pastina in it for them. I'm still very nervous... but I'm keepin calm by keeping busy. Trying not to think about it much.. (hard to do) I'm already making plans for next weekend, my last weekend before the surgery. Going to the dentist for a check up and cleaning, getting my hair done and get a pedicure & maniacure...... (on Sat). Then on Sunday, Get up early, clean house top to bottom... then go Grocery shopping for the week. Make some meals for the family... so I can relax the rest of the week!!! I know i'll add more to the list as time goes on... 10 days and counting!!! :wink2::crying::biggrin:

Went grocery Shopping today, purchased all the items I need for my pre-op diet. 10 more days till surgery. Made chicken soup w/ extra broth, I drained some of the broth into plastic containers for the week, and froze them. I have enough for the whole week, and the rest of the chicken soup is for my family ( which has the veggies & chicken) all i need to do is add pastina in it for them. I'm still very nervous... but I'm keepin calm by keeping busy. Trying not to think about it much.. (hard to do) I'm already making plans for next weekend, my last weekend before the surgery. Going to the dentist for a check up and cleaning, getting my hair done and get a pedicure & maniacure...... (on Sat). Then on Sunday, Get up early, clean house top to bottom... then go Grocery shopping for the week. Make some meals for the family... so I can relax the rest of the week!!! I know i'll add more to the list as time goes on... 10 days and counting!!! :thumbup:

Maybe you have chicken stuck???? I know of a women that had steak after 4 weeks being banded, against Dr. Orders!! and the steak got STUCK!! They had to empty the band completely, until she healed... I guess it caused an irritation.... Please call your Dr... Rather be safe then sorry!!

I gained a few pounds also!! I think more so because I gave up smoking!! It's now 4 mo w/o smoking... I also feel like I need to eat everything I enjoy the most.. as if i'm saying good bye to all my favorite foods!!!!!! Like it's my last supper... lol Don't worry that your gaining.. this is the whole reason for getting the band!!! It would be a good idea to do some kind of pre-op diet prior to surgery.... just to shrink the liver, and the surrounding fat around the stomach. Lots of luck!!:bolt: