illinoishusker

I would say a sincere thank you card is sufficient. You could bring muffins and a fruit tray to his office.

I have a physical 3 yr. old too. lol

I told her I had tummy surgery and have boo boos, so no jumping on mommy. I can hug or lean into it, but no jumping.

She got it. I was healed pretty good at 3 weeks and I told her I could have a good hug. She says, "Mommy, can I jump on you now!" lmao

I alway turn to the left, so she's really coming into my right side more.

Ornery kiddos.

I was banded 10/24 and am healed I think. I'm on soft foods and I can eat anything if I choose to. I hate that.

I'm holding to 21lbs down, but have not moved it in over a week and a half.

My first fill is dec. 1st and I really want it to make some difference.

A very proud moment for me is that I've been off of Coke Zero and caffeine for 23 days. This is huge for me. I miss it a lot.

I need to exercise more. It has gotten cold and I don't want to walk outside. Plus I want to join this gym, but I've always failed that and don't want to waste money at this time of the year.

sigh.

On my port site, where the scar is, I feel like it's thicker there. Doesn't really hurt, just feels bulky. hmm?

I got nauseaus on the second day and took my anti nausea meds, they really helped. AFter day 3 I really was fine.

Good luck.

Banded on 10/24 and no restriction. First fill on Dec. 1st.

Turkey for sure

a 1/3 cup of mashed potatoes

1/3 cup of stuffing

veggie

one roll, not a butter fan, so all good there.

I'm sure later I'll have one piece of SF chocolate pudding pie.

I'm 3rd week out and I am on soft foods. I'm doing chicken with a lot of marinade so it's juicy. I'm doing Tilapia. Yogurt, oatmeal, sf pudding, I had pork loin with BBQ Sauce, I am still doing Protein shakes. tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad.

I'm worried though, b/c I'm hungry now. ugh.

I need more ideas.

This seems just like an ad. I don't believe it's real.

Good luck to you. They didn't deny me, so maybe you'll get lucky too.

Hi ladies, I wanted to pop in and say I got my band on 10/24 and am filling good. Although no restriction, but I think I'm eating less.

I'm starting to walk around.

Did your dr. talk to you about doing liquids after a fill?

I'd start now for sure, make sure you are taking it easy.

Way to go!

I think I healed very fast and didn't feel much restriction at all.

I am trying hard to pay attention to fullness, but it's hard for sure, just like dieting. lol darn it.

I don't get how we can stretch something? We don't have any kind of stoma/pouch b/c we don't have any fill. I thi nk you are to go easy on your stomach so it can heal and you dont cause the band to move around or slip? Is this not correct?

for me:

post op - one week liquid

2nd week: pureed

3rd: pureed and soft foods

4th soft foods

then real.

I think therapy is great. You are right will power doesn't come with it. You need to look inside and really think before you choose.

I wish it were easier too, cause I get hungry, but you can do it! Dig deep!!

Ok, I've never been a huge Water consumer, but I'm way bigger now. I have a water bottle by me all the time.

My mouth is dry all the time! Is this normal?

I'm not dehydrated, I use the bathroom a lot, and I'm drinking a lot.

I'm newly banded (10 days out) and this is a huge surprise to me.

I'd call for sure. You'll want to continue with the met in my opinion until you lose enough to keep that pcos away, hopefully.

good luck!

Michelle, I'd keep up with the miralax, but you may want to call the dr. and ask what they suggest. I think it's important for you have a bm.

I also have no problem drinking anything, so I think that is good.

I just had clear bandages like you are talking about. Mine came off no problem and less painful than a bandaid. They looked gross, but that was just dried blood. I just pressed down on the skin and removed gently, not a big deal at all.

good luck!

HI all, banded the 24th too. I'm down 20lbs presurgery and post op total. I think I'm healing quite easily. I had my follow up dr. appt and they were pleased ,so I am.

I am able to sleep on either side with pillows wedged under me. I found a heating pad really helps too.

I also feel more pain at night, mainly b/c I think I'm pushing harder during the day.

I'm on mushies, and it's going super easy. Almost too easy. I feel real hunger and this disappoints me. I get full fast, but grrr.

I was banded 10/24 and I'm good, but my port size is tender and kind of bumpy? like maybe swollen in different areas around it.

ooh delicious. I'm so making that one!

what is the ricotta bake?

Thanks SIL, the signature came from a friend of mine. She designs them using photoshop. She's really good. I need to learn photoshop soon.

I appreciate the ideas. I just want to find something that will keep me full. I teach and have limited break time so lunch is at noon, and then I get out past 3pm. I start school at 7:50, and that is a long time.

I just want to plan well in advance.

Hi, I was wondering if there is a mushy thread somewhere. I couldn't find one in the nutrition area.

I want some variety and I know many of you have great ideas.

Can someone give me some recipes or point me to the place to find the mushy ones?

ok, I've done a search and I can't find a thread regarding ideas for the mushie stage.

I'll be there in about 5 days, so I was wondering about unique things I could eat besides creamy Soups and yogurt.

Help please.