pj_txlady

Thanks so much it looks delicious. Hey...I'm from Grand Prairie, Tx. My brother and his family live close to you in Allen Tx. For breakfast I had 1 over easy egg, and some home made hashbrowns. We are leaving in a bit to go eat lunch at Black Eyed Peas, going to have veggies. Squash Casserole and not sure what else. Have a greattttttttt day.

Don't be afraid to shower, you will feel so much better. I can't wait until Monday and I can then soak in a tub ( 2 weeks since surgery then ).

I have slept on my right side since the first day. Took about a week before I could sleep on left side without feeling a little pain. Now I am pain free and sleep great.

How do you like the egg beaters? Do they taste like real eggs? Can I use them when making pancakes? Also...is popcorn hard to eat. I can't have it yet, but hoping later I can. Can't imagine going to the movies without a tad of it.

I love this already, getting so many ideas from this. I love the vilidia dressing, didn't know there was a low fat from Kens. I have put it on my shopping list.

wow.....that chili sounds awesome. want to share the recipe? nothing wrong with having chili for breakfast. some lady has a book out she wrote explaining her wt loss, and she started her day eating dinner.

Yes, I had the spasms. My dr. said its normal, and he gave me some medicine for them. I didn't have the gas pains tho. Spasms lasted about a week.

Your insurance won't approve it if your Dr writes a letter stating your health is in jeopardy? My insurance approved only for the reason that I had high blood pressure, that could if left untreated be life threatening.

Why can't they replace your band if it's leaking?

Yes I can eat pasta. Was able to start that on Wed. NO spaghetti tho. Only Bowtie, Penne, or Elbow. I had no problem eating it, took small bites. I loveeeeeeeee pasta.!!

You made great choices. Wish I liked cheese, it's a good way to get in some protein. Do you have trouble eating the grilled chicken? Hope to hear from you tomorrow. I am going to try grate some potatoes in food processor and make some oven fried hash browns. Keep up the good work. I just love my band.

I am using the Whey Bullets now. ( fruit punch ) I drink them straight, since I'm having trouble getting 64 oz of liquids a day. Thought maybe mixing a powder with my food would help me get the protein.

hiiiiiiiiiii....how are you doing? have you got a surgery date yet? we have the same drs. i love dr smith and everyone in his office, especially shannon and suzee. keep me posted.

Hi, We are neighbors. I live in Grand Praire. How do you like your band? I love mine so far. Was banded Aug. 4th. Had a rough time last week for 3 days, but great now.

hiiiiii....how are you doing on your weight loss? i was banded by Dr Adam Smith. Is your Dr in the same office as his off Forest Park Blvd?

I think it will be helpful to share our menus. Give us all some ideas. Today I skipped breakfast, since I had to take this pill last night that knocks me out. For lunch I had, some canned chicken and mashed potatoes from Chicken Express. For dinner, bow tie pasta with Ragu sauce. Will have sugar free chocolate pudding for a snack 4 hrs after dinner.

Is the Whey protein powder pretty good? I can just mix it with soup, yogurt or pudding?

How much are you eating at each meal? Are you tracking your calories? Drinking your water? I was banded Aug 4th and was told to only eat 1/2 cup at each meal ( 4 oz ) And to eat every 4 hrs.

That must be hard waiting so long on your first fill and being so hungry. My surgery was Aug. 4th, my first fill is scheduled for Aug. 26th. Your story of eating after work sounds just like I use to be. I would come home, come to my computer to check emails, and eat chips, my favorite snack. Hang in there, stay busy doing something when you get the urge to snack. Drinking your Protein Drink on your way home is a great idea, I do the same.

Have you checked with your Dr's office. My Dr sells those, I bought some today. I love the fruit punch.

I have the same problem with the loose stools. I am on liquids now. IT IS TERRIBLE. I go back to work Thurs and I'm concerned. lol, i may have to buy some Depends. :whatchutalkingabout

Everynight since my surgery Aug. 4th I have been running a low grade temp. It starts around 5:30 pm, the highest it has ran is 100.1. Is anyone else running a fever this long after surgery. ??

Yes, the same happened to me last week. My surgery was Aug. 4th. I felt great tues and wed, then on thurs I started feeling very sick at my stomach, started having dry heaves bad. Friday it was the same. Called Dr. Friday, he had me go to his office. He deflated my band, gave me a shot for upset stomach. By the time I went down 5 floors to ground level, I had dry heaves again ... so embarrassed, people were sitting in lobby. :whatchutalkingabout Saturday morning I woke up my Mom and Hubby and said lets go to ER. ( 5am ) I was dry heaving and it would not stop. I was DEHYDRATED. They gave me 2 bags of IV. Took a urine test and it showed not calories in my urine. They did cat scan and I am so thankful band is ok. Today is the first day I have felt pretty good since I have been pretty weak, and my tummy was very swollen. Going back to Dr. tomorrow. Hope he puts me on something beside liquids, getting tired of chicken noodle broth, jello, tea, protein shots..etc. so do keep a sippy cup in your hand at all times, I didnt know.

Count me in, sounds like fun. Will post my weight loss on Friday the 15th. Today, 1 week since my surgery I am down 17 lbs since my pre-op diet started July 21st. Hopefully lose a couple of lbs by the 15th since I am still on liquid diet due to a complication I had after surgery last week that left me in the ER all day on Saturday. Pj

What does it feel like when Band slips??