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lamvmomof4

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  1. I am also on 14days of liquid diet. I am doing ok so far, but I am sure come the weekends it is going to be hard. I went and got sf ice cream and skim milk and I am going to make some milk shakes for the times I am feeling like I need a treat.
  2. Wow Congrats!!! That is a huge milestone! KUTGW! You only have 14 more pounds to get to onederland!!
  3. Wow you sound like you are doing great! It is good to hear since I am on day 2 and feeling pretty sore!
  4. Congrats! It sounds like you are doing good!
  5. I got there at the hospital at 5:45am and got into the OR at 7:30am and was gone by noon! The worse part was the IV I am not a very good stick so it took them 3 tries I feel very sore, but really nothing awful! I am not hungry at all and ice chips make me full :cursing: I am so excited to start my new life and bandster!!! I hope all you 27th guys and gals are doing good :huh2:
  6. Sounds like you did great! Congrats!
  7. Thanks! I am ready, but still worried about how I will feel afterwards. I went shopping for all my liquid foods and food for my family. I am now going to clean the rest of the day and try not to think about food!
  8. Ok, thanks! I would hate to get it stuck! I better stick to the rules then!
  9. I thought about that, but heck I chew SF and it only has 10cal.
  10. My surgery is also Wednesday and I am getting more and more excited and nervous!
  11. In my book I got from my Dr. they say "avoid chewing gum" Why is that? Are they afraid you are going to swallow it? I like chewing gum LOL
  12. I think you will bet me in getting it done LOL So is your dad really excited? I am sure it is great having someone to do it with, I tried so hard to get my brother to get it done with me.
  13. I am down 2lbs this week I have walked 7 miles this week and have done my wii fit every day for 30min. I really need to measure because I feel like I have lost inches. WTG on everyones losses and NSV!
  14. That is great!! I am with you I can't wait for Wednesday! I did not even think about doing pumpkin soup, I will have to mix some up! I don't know about you but I am so excited that this will be my last weekend with no band LOL What time is your surgery? Mine is suppose to be at 9am and they will let me know the day before what time to get there.
  15. Welcome and Congrats! I am so glad to hear you are doing good 4 days post op! It is nice to hear how people are doing so I know what to expect!
  16. Woo Hoo!!! That is great!!
  17. Woo Hoo! Congrats!
  18. Congrats!! Sounds like everything went well!
  19. Congrats!! Sounds like everything went really well!
  20. Wow that is great!! I love hearing stories like these, it helps so much when you are waiting to be banded!
  21. That is great! My dr. makes you wait six weeks!
  22. I am on day 3 and it does get better! Just keep busy, drink lots of water and other non cal drinks. I have cleaned my garage, my fridge, my dining room and push mowed the back yard just so I keep myself busy! If anything this is making my house spotless LOL Good Luck!
  23. Ro- I here ya! I think my one snack was bad because then I wanted more real food and it was hard to make myself stop! I finally had to just go out and mow the yard LOL Maybe I will have a perfect landscaped and clean house after these 2 wks are done LOL
  24. I have to have 2 low carb slim fast shakes a day, one 6oz glass of tomato juice, a frozen meal that is between 20-25 carbs and 300-350 cal. and a 10-15gram carb and 200 calorie snack. I can have all the sf drinks I want and also sf popsicles. Today is day one of 14 and OMG this is harder than I thought, but of so worth it!

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