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THANKS! I am doing well. I am still struggling with some gas pains. Nothing severe. I just started Mushy food which is exciting. I am looking forward to my first fill and then I hope to really start dropping some weight!

Good luck NANCY!

Welcome and Congratulations!

I agree that sounds high. I paid a lot less.

HI, Just click on my ticker and it will direct you to the site. Then click on 'All Tickers' on the right side. Then click on "weight Loss tickers' and go from there. Good luck with everything!

I haven't had a fill yet but I use optifast. I think it taste good and fills me up.

Thanks for the apprev. Someone posted a new addition to the mashed cauliflower above. By aubrie on Today, 01:06 PM I have a recipe that is similar. Also cook a chayote squash (green, shaped like a tear drop with a dimple in the bottom) along with the cauliflower. Mash and add the cream cheese or regular cream. bake in ramekins with gruyere cheese on top. It is also VERY yummy

Where can I get this squash. I was just out looking at squash and didn't notice this one?

Which is exactly why in my earlier post I stated that I made a pureed soup. I felt comfortable doing that because so many start their pureed diet after one week. I realize that I am only 2weeks post op and don't know everything. I have been very careful and only had pureed. I felt the moderators response was a little rude. No one is wanting to give bad advice. I just stated what I did because I wanted the posting to have a response. It is so hard to have a question and no one has a response.

I am also 12 days out. I too am foggy however, not everyday. today is a bad day. Are you still on pain meds?

I also had reservations and it took years to do it. I am thrilled I did. I am just starting my journey with the band. I put a lot of prayer into my decision and had a peace. I am now down 21 lbs only 12 days post op. Good luck to you.

have you thought of selling a lot of sz 24 on eBay?

I am so sorry things have been difficult for you. I do not know if Maine care covers the surgery. Hopefully, someone else will know. To find out if my insurance company covered the surgery I went to my insurance companies web site and searched the articles on lap band. It told me I wasn't covered unless I could meet their requirements. I started on that journey and was covered and am now 12 days post op and down 21 lbs. My prayers will be with you.

I started mushys early and I am fine. Just once a day. I just need a little extra. I decided to because I read other banders starting mushy's after one week. I made a chicken soup where I pureed all the veggies and broth. It made a nice thick soup that hits the spot. Of course I am only 12 days post op so I am not an expert.

Thanks! Where do I find a list of abbreviations? I don't understand them all. DW, IMHO. I love to cook and wouldn't mind having some new recipes. We have mashed cauliflower all the time and I love have a new low fat recipe for it!

My sharp pain was on my left side. I attributed it to my port being on that side. I still am getting those sharp pains. Gas X didn't touch my gas pains. The only thing that worked was walking but I couldn't tolerated walking for more then a few minutes.

ANOTHER GREAT RECIPE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY MORE YOU HAVE TO SHARE FOR mushy stage. Creamed Vegetable Soup 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (chunks) 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth 4 ounces fat free cream cheese (softened) 1 cup skim milk salt and pepper In a large kettle, combine the potatoes, onion, frozen vegetables, corn and chicken broth Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender Add the cream cheese and the milk Stir until the cream cheese is melted Heat throughly Can serve immediately, or put soup in the crock pot on low for 3-5 hours

I Am Also 10 Days Out. My Stomach Isn't Puffy-just Large And Hard. It Goes Down Everyday. I Took A Long Walk Yesterday And That Helped As Well.

Thank You.

I Am Sure The Dr Will Direct You Correctly. Good Luck To You

I Will Start Saving Recipes! Save My Name As Your Friend.

Do You Know The Calorie Count On This?

:thumbup:THANKS!

Hi, someone just posted a great recipe for Low Fat Creamy Mashed Cauliflower. Someone else had posted check out the recipes on the homepage. Can someone direct me where? I am starting mushy's this weekend and would like some great recipes. Please help me out. I am including the recipe I read from an earlier posting. I plan on making it tomorrow! Low Fat Creamy Mashed Cauliflower It is wonderful and great for the mushy stage . . . . 1 head cauliflower 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated paprika Cut cauliflower into florets of even size Drop into boiling salted Water and cook for about 15 minutes or until very soft when pierced with a fork Drain well Put cream cheese in food processor (or blender) Add cooked cauliflower and garlic and blend until creamy Add Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste Pour into 1 quart greased casserole dish. Top with a light sprinkle of paprika and bake in 350 degrees oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and hot! 86 calories / 4.2g fat / 5.3 Protein

WOW! THANKS! I am in the mushy stage and Mashed Cauliflower is one of my favorites. I plan on making this tomorrow.