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Grats :confused: Keep up the good work and positive attitude

Thanks everyone :confused: I made a cream Soup with lots of Protein in it. It's the thickest thing I've had so far and made me a little naseous but that went away and I feel better for having eaten something. Doctor said I could move on to full liquids, but I've been afraid too. I have a fear of throwing up, especially when I'm still sore from surgery. I'm just a big baby. Now to get past the fear that I haven't lost any weight this week, find out tomorrow

Cottage cheese with refried beans and some taco sesoning is good :confused: to make it a liquid add milk and stick it in the blender.

OK just created something really goo and thought I'd share. This is for those who are on liquids and don't have any Protein shakes in the house or are tired of them. This is a little high in fat and mediocre on carbs so moderation is important. Make a basic white sauce (1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter or margerine, milk as needed) then add 2 raw eggs (early on so they have time to cook) 1 cup cubed cheese 2 tablespoons chicken broth granuals dash of garlic dash of onion salt Makes a big kettle full

Banded 4/11/06 Dr. Montgomery NWWLS Everett, WA USA No problems to report

Ok tomorrow is one week. I am soo tired. Please tell me that when I move to mushies I will get more energy. I have no idea how much I've lost or even if I've lost (my scale still reads error). If I could see that maybe this exhaustion wouldn't seem so bad. I don't feel hungry, but have serious head hunger. I just keep telling myself no, don't mess up the surgery. I am only getting around 300 calories a day! Drinking mainly water with some juice, broth and some milk mixed in.

Congrats! See you on the other side:)

It'll get better, I promise. I took longer for my blood sugar to even out, about 5 or 6 days. But the headache will stop and you will feel much better before it's all over Upside is that after the surgery the liquids stage is mentally a lot easier for doing the pre-op diet

Good question. I am only 5 days post-op so can't tell you how mine are doing,but vitamin E helps with scarring. Push a pin into a Vit E gel pill and squeeze out the contents onto your scars and rub it in. If this doesn't help as much as you'd like, later when you are fully healed and the scars are no longer improving, try microdermabrasion. This works really well for some people, even on keloid (raised) scars. Good luck

I had one cadbury egg. I resoned that it melted in my mouth so it wouldn't hurt my newly placed band, and I'm taking in so few calories anyway on liquids, soo...... I was bad but it was so good

Drinking more and peeing more :eek: I am pretty sure I was way dehydrated.

Well, I am an April 2006 bandster :eek: Banded on the 11th, still working on getting all my fluids in and getting rid of the gas bloat. Sipping and walking.

Not urinating nearly as much as normal. I thought I was doing good getting my fluids in. Is this normal, am I dehydrated? :help:

My pain is much less today. Found out mine was doubled up. Started my period on the second day along with sore inner thighs. So from elbow to knee and everything in between hurt. Gotta love being a woman, lol. Still feel like i did way too many situps, but that is fading and what is most noticeable is the port pain. I am also finding it easier to sleep comfortably, thank goodness.

Well some might think this is totally bad but.... I feel the real stuff is better for you. Fats should be in small doses anyway, so why substitute chemicals for the real thing for like a difference of a few calories. I guess I've never been a big butter/margerine person.

Congratulations on your band :uwelcome:

Hi Wiggy, My doc and nutritionist consider a clinical success for me at 210, but they also said I could lose all of it with some effort. There is never a limit on how much you can lose. That number is entirely up to you. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't reach your goals. I will be 150 even if it takes me 4+ yrs, I refuse to settle.

Kat, I think all docs differ on the pre-op diet. Mine was just 800 calories a day! With a regular full sized stomach. I was starving. Key is to remember this is so temporary. In a very short time you will get your band and it will be instantly easier. We can do anything short term, it's the long haul that is the true challenge. Just follw the diet that your doc gave you. Hang out here for support, and find something to keep your hands and mind occupied. Good luck, I know you can do it

Well my hubby isn't getting anything till my pain is gone. He will just have to deal, lol.

Well Flash, I am 1 day post op and still sore all over my abdomen. But we are healing, this will take a little time. Chin up we will feell better than we have in a very long time very soon

Wow, good for you! Won't be long now

Most insurance companies will cover a sleep study and the machine. If you have to pay for it yourself it is a bit pricey, but not nearly as much as the lap-band surgery. I wish I could remember how much it cost for you, but there are different ones, there is one that they do in your home that is much cheaper. I would suggest researching different testing places.

Grats Teresa You are doing great! All of you are

On the acid reflux question. My doctor told me that I would probably never need acid reducers or antacids ever again. I think the reflux people talk about on here must be more af a food reflux that doesn't contain acid. I have always had problems with acid even on an empty stomach, but none int the last almost 24 hours since surgery, hoping to never again

Anytime you combine obesety and menses and weightloss you get lots of weird stuff. Mine has never been regular, I hope one day with a healthy weight it may become more normal. If you are having a heavy flow and feel weak and lethargic call your doc, you can become anemic. Otherwise, light periods can go for a while before becoming a problem. Listen to your body