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Sheena you brave girl, you did it!!! Wow I am happy for you. Hope all is well. Tina- I wanted to know if I can lemon in my water and Riley said yes. I'm having a hard time downing straight h2o. Tina you are so funny. I wanted to call an calm you down yesterday but didn't have your number lol. You are so going to be fine. How do I get to your album? Riley you are a "mean excercising Diva" you go:thumbup:! I think you body is burning more that you are taking in and sometimes I heard the body holds on to the little it's got and can retard weightloss. I hope I have your energy to do half of what you are doing. Chris- How is it going haven't seen you much here!

Tina you look so cute and thin in your new pic. I'm sorry you are having a hard time with the food issues. I really truly believe you will be fine and yes you will get a fill. Nicole did you talk to Sheena today? I thought I read something in her post saying that she has postponed her surgery because her son broke his thigh bone. Well I hope she is n surgery and dong well.....Please keep us posted. Riley, thanks, I will put a little in my water.

Hi Bandsters, Can you tell me if we can put some lemon juice n or water or not? Hi Maria Welcome!

Hi Jes, Thanks, it's good to be banded. Yes Dr.Park is my surgeon, she is pretty mellow, quick not much of a talker but answers all your questions. I think dr. Baggs maybe a lot more entertaining as read and hear. I like Dr. Park.

Candy and Tina thanks for the affirmation because I thought I was going bunkers.I'm glad I'm normal. Gasx makes me nauseous My husband bought cinnamon flavor. Tina the nal thing will be fine once you get the nutrients under control. Are you taking your vitamins?

Tina six weeks without diet coke is a milestone, you can kick this I used to drink soda instead of water for years and I was able to kick the habit. Now soda tastes so nasty to my needless to say that I may never again have it.

Thanks Tina!! I hate sound like I'm totally whinning but did you experience any pain/discomfort in betweenyour left shoulder?

Hi Ladies, I need a quick response please, what should be the consistency of the Cream of Wheat??

Hi Ladies Hope everyone is doing well. Just checking in. Candy my port incision is poking out as well. I plan on using aloe vera hen they heal because I can get colloid. Well this is gross but I have been experiencing diarrhea since yesterday so I can't say i understand being constipated. My stomach is rejecting the cream of chicken soup, so I will be trying clam chowder today. Please pass on any stage II recipes that you may all have. Also I realized that cold water ad cold stuff i out for me for now I am actually drinking warm-hot water wow. Nicole I'm glad things went ok with the in laws. You really do look great! Candra, keep up the good work you will be there in no time. Sheena: You are in my thoughts, may the Good Lord be with you through this incredible life change.

Tina, you will be fine, don't worry about the scale so much it appears ou are losing inches. One thing you can do is evaluate the amount of carbs that you are taking in, Tofu does have carbs and so does beans. So it's either you are not getting enough protein or you are getting more carbs than you think. Hey, I 'm no expert but it helps to look at other factors. Don't woory about Robin, hopefully she'll help you solve some of this mystery.

Hello Divas, Ok so I am feeling a whole lot better today. Riley thanks for your prayers and good thoughts, for a moment I was feeling like what the hell have I done LOL. Well until I got on the scale this morning and it read 290.5, good grief! I know the larger you the more you loose so hope this continues. The gas continues to be a nightmare. I am walking and sipping. Riley, yes the applesauce bit is not good for me, when I ate the cream of chicken felt much better. I will try the applesauce again because one can only live on cream of chicken for so long.. Candy yes 1/4 c of applesauce felt really like a bucket, so I am with you on that. It's interesting how we all having different reaction to certain foods. Chris I hope all s well with you. Nicole congratulations on your scale moving again. I will try and ake it on Tuesday if not I will make it to the next outing. It's good to be back on here feeling better.

tried Nic, still not working. I was able to get the URL but it keeps giving me an invalid File message.

Help with Ticker Factory please, I have created one but can't seem to add it to my sggy.

Thanks Rosey and Christine! I will try to make it to the next meeting. You guys have fun! I think I will try some cream of Chicken soup for lunch and dinner.

Hi Chris, I a taking teeny bits and I think the gas is playing a huge roll in ths as well as the port pain.

Thanks Nadine Rosey and Tina. Rosey and Tina did you guys feel a bit of discomfort when you reached the semi-solid stage, reason being when I eat my applesauce it hurts a bit when going down, is that the funnel effect? Also with the water intake how much can we really have in an hour without stretching the pouch?? Please respond as soon as u can.I want to make sure I am normal before calling the advice nurse :thumbup:. Nadine you will be there in no time 12lbs is a breeze! You go!! Sheena I am prayong for you, you are almost there!!!

Hello Ladies, Thanks for all the support! Christine you ROCK! OMG this has been quite an experience. The day of was good had Icy and Ayesia to prep me. Dr> Park came and briefly spoke to me ,not too chatty as maybe Dr.Baggs. Went in OR at 10:00 came out ... not sure lol. I know we left Richmond around 3:30p.m. Rde was ok, I ust wanted to get home. Had difficulty sleeping GAS is my current nemises:frown:. I have been sipping and walking, however feeling awful still. I tried apple sauce today ad that was not a good ove I think I'll do clear for a while. I have this full sensation that is utterly wierd. I'm sure u guys felt it too. Now let me ask if anyone experienced not beng able to eat all 1/4 cup of applesauce and three ounces of water feelng like a bucket?? I didn't get a call fro anyone so I called and beverly asked that I try stage II.It maybe too soon for it. The good news is that I AM A BANDSTER:thumbup:!!! Iweighed 300 going into OR and weighed this morning at 295.4lbs quite exciting, I guess I didn't ge the weight gain effect. Someone please help wth the ticker thing. I wll post again when I feel a bit better. Once again thanks for all the support!!!

Okay Ladies, Kaiser called me with my appointment for tomorrow and I will be in surgery at 10a.m. :redface:

Thanks Riley!!! I know it's just the brain playing tricks on me LOL.

LOL, Christine, Thanks for the vote of confidence. Call his cell and he will give you the update tomorrow. He is so "chicken" he may not call you lol, so you will definitely have to call him. Thanks Tina, I guess today is it! tomorrow by this time I will be banded YAY!!!!

Candy LOL, OMG I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought about death. I am feeling a little better right now as I prepare to take my MOM in the morning lol eekkk! Chris, Candy, Tina and the rest of the Divas, thanks for all your support. I will try and post after surgery.

Thanks Candra! Yeah low carb works like a charm LOL!! Best wishes with it, I know you will be at goal weight in no time.

Chris, You just shifted your weight loss process to high speed lol. You are doing great!Keep up girlfriend.

Thanks Candra! My food log is quite deceiving, because I didn't quite follow the 1200 cal diet to a T. I did lots of protein and very low carb. I had some fruit for a month and did away with it as well. The chicken thing that you are doing is good! Boil it if you can with lots of seasoning. I use a lot of garlic and other low cal spices. Yes I am so excited to have this surgery, I'm also scared. I'm having head trips about death and that is not good. Did anyone experience that. On my way to my classes I saw two funeral cars and freaked out LOL. Tina and Candy thanks for the offer, I will let you know if I'll be in your area or I will pick one up from Health Center at Bruceville.

OMG Congratulations Chris:thumbup:. This has to be the best feeling knowing that you are dropping and reaching your goals in sucha a short period of time. Tina I have to say you looked great when we met the last time. I know your scale will move asap, I think it becomes a bit harder when you are closer to goal. I am now at 298, while I'm excited 180 seems like a lifetime away. We are all doing great. Candra, stack up on protein and lose the carbs. I know that it works for a fact. I tried to follow the 1200 calorie diet, it worked great for a while and I changed it up a bit by giving a large part of the carbs (yes even fruits). You can do it!