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Michele--you will have SUCH a wonderful 40th birthday! Just think how much better you will feel next year as compared to this one? For my 40th, my dh and I took a long weekend trip to San Francisco. I had a great time but was limited in what I could do physically (not to mention the plane ride and bus trip for the tour we went on being uncomfortable). I really wanted to go to Alcatraz but knew I couldn't handle being on my feet that long. Sad, huh? I think you should plan something really special NOW to do on your 40th! You are giving yourself the best gift this year :w00t:. ~~anne

Hi-- I've been doing okay on the pre-op diet but tried something tonight that may or may not be okay but it was a one time thing. I had a cup of homemade white chili. We used skinless/boneless chicken breasts, FF chicken broth, green chiles, and northern Beans. I only had the broth with a few beans in it and chiles. I froze the rest in small batches to use post-surgery and puree with my magic bullet. So, do you think that was okay? It seems like low-fat Protein to me. Thanks, Anne

Birchmoon--I couldn't agree more. I just read a little motivational story using Nastia Luiken as the example (remember her? Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics). Anyway, the example was that she came out right off and did a perfect routine--and then fell. She didn't give up. She kept right on competing and ended up with a gold medal before it was over! As I enjoyed watching them this year, it really hit home for me. I'm sorry about your complications but :w00t: on the weight loss! Wow! Taosgal--I have to go back five days post-op for a full shift (I'm only on-call but the potential is there for 8 hours). From what I've read, it's doable. I think we just have to be sure and REST when we are at home and no overdo when we work. This is a good time to wish all the best to: nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN; Soupamom; taosgal; karook54; GratefulHeart! I know you will all do great and know we are thinking about you and praying for you! ~~ann

I FEEL less "bloated"...and I'm sure my t-shirts and pants are fitting a tad looser so my stomach must be smaller. I've lost about 6 lbs since Oct. 15th. It's so encouraging! ~~anne

Hey sweepyxx--thinking about you today and wishing you the best! Let us know how things go! rondapooh1--I bought some unflavored powdered protein at unjury.com. I've tried it in a shake made from SF carnation instant breakfast so far and in pudding and I couldn't taste it in either. It has 80 calories and 20 grams of protein per serving. I want my hair and nails to stay healthy--so it's worth it to me! Also, I believe it helps with hunger. Another thing, the company is GREAT about getting the product right out and send out "after WLS tips" with your order. ~~anne

Absolutely! Congrats on your newer date! ~~anne

vicbrad--are you allowed to have caffeine? It sounds like caffeine withdrawal. Maybe try some advil and alternate with the tylenol. ~~anne

Hi Suziq--congrats on getting a date! Sorry, I've not heard of musclemilk but do "like" the unflavored unjury and the chicken broth. For instance, tonight I made a NSA carnation instant breakfast with 1 cup milk, one serving of benefiber, and one scoop of unflavored unjury. That gave me 35.5 g of protein, 265 calories, and 6.4 g of fiber for one quick meal...and it was pretty filling and good! I work at night so wanted to get "filled" up before work. Before that, I'd only managed about 250 calories for the day! I'm really trying hard to get calories in. ~~anne

I'm not there yet, but I would think hard-boiled eggs would be good for those times you might feel hungry and need Protein quick. What about white chili? You could avoid the chicken and puree the Beans. I plan to make that for a book club get together and just avoid the chicken. Others will eat it I'm sure! What's up with them outlawing brown sugar oatmeal? That's the ONLY way to eat it! :smile2: What about the "weight control" Quaker oatmeal? I guess soft mozzerella would be string cheese? If so, that is always good. You are fortunate to get so much time off work! I'm only taking off three days! :thumbup: ~~anne

I wonder what the baby wipes and prep H are for? Hmmm. Getting a pedicure is a GREAT idea! I called my surgeon's office today to ask about nail polish and they said to leave one finger for the pulse ox (preferably the index finger). So...I'm just getting my toes done! ~~anne

Thanks for the recommendation...I just ordered it from Amazon. Earlier today, someone recommended the book by Mohammed Ali's daughter. I ordered that one too: Fighting Weight: How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger--Forever . ~~anne

Congratulations!!!!! Isn't that the most awesome feeling??? ~~anne

Does pineapple juice help if you get stuck? I hadn't heard that. How long will you be on clears? If not long, I would get some full liquids too. Also, are you planning to take a Vitamin? Centrum has a chewable. I don't know about the girdle. I would think it would hurt. ~~anne

I'm taking a Centrum chewable Vitamin...orange flavored. It tastes okay I guess. I figured I may as well take something I could continue on post-band. My MD's office also recommends two servings a day of benefiber and tums for Calcium. Welcome Ambogrl! ~~anne

Penny--I just ordered the book! Sounds like a great read! Day three of my liquid diet and I've lost 6 lbs! It's getting easier...:smile:. A means to an end I guess! Enjoy your weekend! ~~anne

Yay tomatogirl!!! What did you tell them? I HAVE to be a pumpkin Smasher--get me in by the end of the month! :smile: New list: October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz; Elfaba thegood; LINRO123 October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole; Carriejess; Terry in KY October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey; Ara; Mistydaz; atomanne October 4- October 6-Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl; trinaj; JerryBlade; SeaSide October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie; Sooner; Bama2; NFaith; MJay October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots; MaryBnSC; cheryl1952; greg72 October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk; saninbham; imlindal46 October 10- morkiecoco; MomDukes58; BikiniBeachy; VEEJEE07; Monkeyband October 11-mama g October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood; clv811; wifepilot; longhornmom; ctoyooka; suzanna; myturn; DC Girl; dcorna October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; nrpnrp; toots2008; caladonia41;Tyme2GetRite; Txnurse; up & adam; TJ1; hunnybunny3 October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration; animalover; ihadtodoit October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp; msavoy4901; bemused; nayray13; deb’s journey; Scooby; jendenni; Scorpyian1; luv2bslim; lori ann; tracie30 October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc; hersheymalone; javabeans; skylady October 18- October 20-nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN; Soupamom; taosgal; karook54 October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1;HelloPenny; sveltelady; swpaintdiva; SnowBabymb; hallfamilyx2 October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl; fortunate1; sandielaw; lorilei; purplesloane; BootyBee; Little Bit; imamld3; morph521; kjhack October 23- blueangelkc80; bugginbri; Oregonirish55 October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel; tas; likebefore; ~Jenni~; DMULLENIX; kellypup October 25- October 27- ebonie1015; alabamagirl1975; dicustr413 October 28-Michele777; Rosie Sage October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo; CMTurner; sunwyse; Altoonasoup; chrisfer1;wvgal33; gracie78; Tamisha; Road less traveled; debbie brooks; tomatogirl October 30-kygirl31 October 31-watermum

Hey Debbie-- I'm on the 22nd...not the 29th...and just started my liquids two days ago. The first day I was VERY hungry and depressed. Day two was better. Today is day 3 and I've lost 6 lbs already! My doctor allows a couple servings a day of raw veggies and fruit so I relish those moments of chewing! :smile: I'm trying to keep track on fitday.com to be sure I get all my nutrients in and take a Vitamin each day. I'm sure that helps. Hugs, Anne

Little Bit-I can't even imagine eating out right now! Just being at home around "house" food is tough! You did great! ~~anne

I'm trying to think of this as an adventure. Even though I'm only on the pre-op diet, I'm eating differently than normal (obviously). I just bought a Magic Bullet blender and LOVE reading the recipes in the booket that comes with it. I am SO ready to try out some new things on my poor family! lol It is all SO worth it...YOU are worth it! Hugs, Anne

I'd say it's time to learn! :wink2: Do your in-laws speak any English? Do your kids speak any Spanish? When I've worked in the hospitals (I'm a nurse) kids have been the best interpreters!!! ENJOY the trip and experience! ~~anne

Best wishes and prayers for: Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc; hersheymalone; javabeans; skylady as they start out their new lives tomorrow! Five days more for me! I've decided I need to distract myself this weekend...lots of football maybe! ~~anne Updated list (welcome newbies!): October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz; Elfaba thegood; LINRO123 October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole; Carriejess; Terry in KY October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey; Ara; Mistydaz; atomanne October 4- October 6-Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl; trinaj; JerryBlade; SeaSide October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie; Sooner; Bama2; NFaith; MJay October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots; MaryBnSC; cheryl1952; greg72 October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk; saninbham; imlindal46 October 10- morkiecoco; MomDukes58; BikiniBeachy; VEEJEE07; Monkeyband October 11-mama g October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood; clv811; wifepilot; longhornmom; ctoyooka; suzanna; myturn; DC Girl; dcorna October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; nrpnrp; toots2008; caladonia41;Tyme2GetRite; Txnurse; up & adam; TJ1; hunnybunny3 October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration; animalover; ihadtodoit October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp; msavoy4901; bemused; nayray13; deb’s journey; Scooby; jendenni; Scorpyian1; luv2bslim; lori ann; tracie30 October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc; hersheymalone; javabeans; skylady October 18- October 20-nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN; Soupamom; taosgal; karook54 October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1;HelloPenny; sveltelady; swpaintdiva; SnowBabymb October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl; fortunate1; sandielaw; lorilei; purplesloane; BootyBee; Little Bit; imamld3; morph521; kjhack October 23- blueangelkc80; bugginbri; Oregonirish55 October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel; tas; likebefore; ~Jenni~; DMULLENIX; kellypup October 25- October 27- ebonie1015; alabamagirl1975; dicustr413 October 28-Michele777; Rosie Sage October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo; CMTurner; sunwyse; Altoonasoup; chrisfer1; wvgal33; gracie78; Tamisha October 30-kygirl31 October 31-watermum

wvgal33--my gallbladder is already out but they DID look for it when they did my barium swallow. I think they want to know what is where for when they do the surgery. ~~anne

How cute! Thanks for sharing Rhonda! Lorilei--how COOL to have your DIL on board with you! I wish I had someone. I'm still hoping my dh will either have the surgery or change his eating/exercise habits. I'm getting my popsicles (SF) and no sugar added fudgesicles at Aldi's (if you have one in your area you should try it out) for MUCH less than I can find them at Kroger and they taste better! My dh loves them too and saves me the cherry pops! :wink2: Is anyone using fitday.com? I've used it before to track my measurements and weight but they've added new features such as journaling and a "mood" indicator. You should check it out! Happy Thursday! SIX more days for me! ~~anne

New update! Welcome everyone! October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz; Elfaba thegood; LINRO123 October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole; Carriejess; Terry in KY October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey; Ara; Mistydaz; atomanne October 4- October 6-Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl; trinaj; JerryBlade; SeaSide October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie; Sooner; Bama2; NFaith October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots; MaryBnSC; cheryl1952; greg72 October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk; saninbham; imlindal46 October 10- morkiecoco; MomDukes58; BikiniBeachy; VEEJEE07; Monkeyband October 11-mama g October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood; clv811; wifepilot; longhornmom; ctoyooka; suzanna; myturn; DC Girl; dcorna October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; nrpnrp; toots2008; caladonia41;Tyme2GetRite; Txnurse; up & adam; TJ1; hunnybunny3 October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration; animalover; ihadtodoit October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp; msavoy4901; bemused; nayray13; deb’s journey; Scooby; jendenni; Scorpyian1; luv2bslim; lori ann; tracie30 October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc; hersheymalone; javabeans; October 18- October 20-nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN; Soupamom; taosgal; karook54 October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1;HelloPenny; sveltelady; swpaintdiva October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl; fortunate1; sandielaw; lorilei; purplesloane; BootyBee; Little Bit; imamld3; morph521 October 23- blueangelkc80; bugginbri; Oregonirish55 October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel; tas; likebefore; ~Jenni~ October 25- October 27- ebonie1015; alabamagirl1975; dicustr413 October 28-Michele777 October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo; CMTurner; sunwyse; Altoonasoup; chrisfer1; wvgal33; gracie78; Tamisha October 30-kygirl31; IDHmngBird; October 31-watermum I had my preop appt with my surgeon today--yay! Big day tomorrow for: SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp; msavoy4901; bemused; nayray13; deb’s journey; Scooby; jendenni; Scorpyian1; luv2bslim; lori ann; tracie30 Best wishes to you all and prayers lifted up! ~~anne

Hey Morph521-- I'm on the 22nd too! I am starting my pre-op TODAY. It's funny how doctor's have different expectations...seems like it would be more uniform. ~~anne