cheercoach08

Well, I messed up on day 2. DH and I went to town to do some errands and he wanted Chinese. I ate Chinese. Oh well, it could have been worse. I'm back to liquids again and I am going to do the treadmill for longer tonight.

I survived Day 1!!! It wasn't as bad as I was expecting. I went to my mom's and she had cooked. She also had German Chocolate cake. I stuck to the liquids though. Congrats to all of us who survived day 1 and good luck to all those starting!

Happy New Year everyone! Good luck to everyone this year on their weight loss! Today starts the big day lol. I have had 2.5 cups of coffee. Time to go make a lovely protein shake!

TY Leslie! You are right! I would have made myself sick from eating the fish. Last night though, I got a couple of pieces and had to put one back! I like reading your posts btw; you are hilarious!

OK I cheated yesterday as well. I started the day off doing really well until my hubby came home from fishing. I had to fry fish and I ate some. Then I figured well I have already messed up so why not eat this last piece of cake to get it out of the house! Then this morning, I got up and my hubby had actually cooked breakfast. I haven't eaten yet, but I know I will. So, the liquids will start TOMORROW! (Gosh I feel like such a failure!)

I am starting liquids today. I have been so depressed that I have gained 11 lbs. I have been walking on the treadmill for 35 minutes everyday since Saturday, but I have been eating wrong. I am really glad to know that I am not alone. I have felt like a failure. Thanks for starting this thread and getting me motivated.

I never did quit. I need to, but I haven't.

I was banded on April 4th. Today is the first day that I have really felt better. The gas pain is the worse. Like every one else, the key is walking, walking, walking. I have the same gurgling sound, but I am not hungry. I can not get all the liquids in. I weighed and was so disappointed. I had gained 2 lbs. I am hoping it is just gas though. I know it can't be what I am eating because the most I have had to eat was a half cup of cream of chicken soup and 2 sf fudgesicles. Glad to hear everyone is getting better and good luck to all of you who are having surgery soon!

Great to hear you all are doing well!:huh2:

Good luck,GiGiRN, ebowling, alicia99, p3photogal,BigBandFan(Amy)!!! Hope everything goes well!! Let us know how it went.:huh2:

Congratulations!!! That is awesome that you had that much control!! Keep up the good work.

Good luck today! MissLady, Natasha, Leoyne, dogluvr(Amanda) Let us know how things go!

Glad you are home and doing well. My surgery is Friday, and I get to come that day as well. I hope I do as well as you did. Congratulations and keep us posted on your progress!

Hi All! My name is Kim, and I live in Tennessee. I have been married for 6 years in June. I have 3 step children ages 20, 13, and 12. The 12 year old lives with us. I have one sweet dog, Furby. I am an 8th grade math and PreAlgebra teacher. My surgery is Friday, April 4th.

Good luck tomorrow Bunky1965, mamakatken, nortone (Erika)!!! Let us know how it goes!!!

Hi all April Avengers!!! I have 4 days until the big day. I am soo excited. I am home this week on Spring Break. I have to keep busy this week so I won't get nervous. So far, I am not nervous at all just excited. The liquid diet is going well. I have been on it for a little over a week. I can tell my tummy is shrinking because it is hard to get all the liquids in now. Good luck to everyone!

I have to be on liquids for 2 weeks. Tomorrow will end the 1st week. The first couple of days, I was a little hungry. Now, I can't seem to get all the Protein shakes in. I usually only have 3 instead of the 5.

Good Luck!! I'm getting banded on the 4th.

Even though the protein shakes(the smell) gag me, it is well worth it!!! I have lost 8# since last Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey THinDolpin, I figured a way to hurry the insurance approval. Call them daily LOL. I was told it would take up to 15 business days. I talked to several who said that was ridiculous. After a week, I called them every day. After about 3 days, I had an approval!!!!

I have decided that since I will be back at work tomorrow, that is my day!!!!! I have tried the Chantix and it does work. It just makes me sick. I know I have to quit though. I sure don't want to cough and mess up my band!!!!! Good luck to everyone!

I too am a smoker. I said once I got my approval, I would quit. I still haven't. I know I have to, but I am afraid I will start eating. I was going to quit when I started my liquid phase, but it was Friday and I told myself I would quit on Monday when I am not home all weekend. I know I have to quit.

I was hoping to be banded March 28th, but the surgeon was booked, so now mine is April 4th. I started the liquid diet on Monday. Monday wasn't too bad, but Tuesday about killed me. Then they called and said my surgery was the 4th and I could eat until this Friday. Thank goodness lol. The taste wasn't bad,but the smell of the protein gagged me. I am going to ask about drinking Slim Fast Low Carb shakes. I have to be on liquids for 2 weeks prior to surgery!!!!

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Hi all, I am now an April Avenger. I was hoping to have my surgery next week, but the surgeon was all booked. My surgery date is April 4th. I am so excited!!!! Since I was hoping for next week, I started the liquid diet on Monday. That day wasn't too bad, but today was AWFUL. It didn't taste bad, but the smell just gagged me. Any advice??? Good luck to everyone!