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Hey if that happens can I come over and borrow your bed for a night?? Ha Ha!

That really sucks. You didn't deserve that treatment and you are definately not poop!!! That story really makes me mad :angry .

Molly, we all get off track once in awhile but I believe you'll get straightened around. When it's too hot to eat a hot dinner I'll have a bowl of Kashi Lean Cereal with skim milk. It's cold and healthy...do you like cereal? Kashi Lean is well balanced with a lot of Protein. I'm getting close guys...I think I may be moving into the 'ville sometime this week!

My doc said go for it. If you feel like you can do it then try it out. I'd just be really careful the first few days back into action. If it's a treadmill or a similar activity then you're most likely fine. If you're weight-lifting or something like that then just pay attention to your body and stop if it doesn't feel right. But, that's just my opinion and what my doc said...if you're not sure, you may want to check with your doc.

Yeah I agree that peanut butter might help...anything that already has a strong smell that you don't mind to help mask it. Also, silly as it sounds...holding your nose helps disguise taste to me.

Oh yeah...we can definately get dehydrated! I also ended up in the hospital very dehydrated and I'm definately not a skinny person!!

I had terrible shoulder pain that prevented me from sleeping on my side for about two weeks. My port felt OK, just tender, but that darn shoulder messed me up! Good luck!

Tonya, I'm so happy for you! You sound really motivated and I know you'll find a wonderful doctor and have a successful surgery. Even though Sept. sounds really far away it will be here sooner than you think...it's almost August already so you're that much closer!! Take this time along with the motivation you feel to start "practicing" bandster life...because I think you'll be one pretty soon! Best of luck to you!

You guys are AWESOME!!!! Congrats Julie, you made it! I'm taking the scenic route to Twoterville. I've still got a little over 3 lbs to go. Come on body...work with me!!!! This post is really keeping me motivated, thanks everyone! What do you say we change this into a Twoterandahalfville post next???!!! (Is that a long enough name?)

Eating for Life and Body for Life are the "textbooks" of my doctor's office. I have the Body for Life book but haven't really started it but the Eating for Life book is what has helped me lose almost 100 lbs already! Have you read Eating for Life too?

I agree with everyone and I have one thought...photoshop!! You can make anyone look skinny as heck with a good computer. That's what I tell myself when I see these "goddesses" on magazine shelves!! Real people don't look like that and that's my goal...to be a healthy "real person".

The period of time just after surgery is strange. There is a lot of swelling in there and so you'll experience feelings like this. Just follow the doc's orders and the swelling should start going down in about a week or two. It took about a week before my swelling started to receed. Enjoy the full feeling...waiting for your first fill after the swelling is gone is a bumpy road!

This is EXACTLY what happened to me too except I felt better after about 2 weeks. (But, I had already had anethesia once before so maybe it left my system sooner??) Any way, I was really freaked out thinking the same thing..."I'm messing this up." "It's not going to work for me." "I made a mistake." and then I'd just start crying. I was about a day away from calling the pshyc doctor that I had to see pre-op then one day I woke up and felt better. It was the strangest thing. If it doesn't "clear up" then I'd talk to your doc and see if you need to see someone because I've been told that post-op wls patients can see emotional issues that they didn't know existed suddenly pop up...and there's nothing wrong with that. So, for now try to hang in there but don't hesitate to get help if you need it. By the way...9 lbs in two weeks is awesome. The whole liquid thing didn't do a darn thing to me so you're exceeding what I'd say is the "norm". Liquid diets are hard on your body, that's why we don't do them regularly. The purpose was to prep your liver for surgery and my doc didn't expect any real weight loss to begin until after you make the transition back to regular food. You're cool...so just hang in there!!

Too funny! I just cleaned out my "unmentionables" this weekend. There's a whole bag of droopy drawers in the trash right now!!

I just realized...4 lbs until Twoterville and 12 lbs until I've lost 100. Can I do it by August 15th?? If so, that will make August one hell of a month for me!!!

I haven't made goals for myself until recently because I didn't want to get pressured/disapointed. But, I currently have two goals for August 15th. I want to get back into Twoterville and the second is to hit 100 lost. I've got 4 lbs till Twoterville and 12 til 100 lost. Think I can make it?

I also had terrible shoulder pain after surgery. It took about a week before it was manageable and about two weeks before it went away. I know it's rough but try a hot water bottle on your shoulder. The warmth and weight seemed to help me. I also used chewable gas x. Other than walking around as much as possible and the two other suggestions the only other thing that helped me was time. Sorry, it will go away you just have to hang in there.

Hold on guys...save me a cute one too. I'm running for the border but just haven't quite gotten there yet! Great job Julie, you're as good as there!

Well, that's your answer. The band will not do the work for you. It's only mission is to help give you a little extra willpower by helping you feel fuller longer. The rest (which is 99%) is your job. Perhaps your doctor or a nutritionist can spend some time working things out with you. You can do it but it will take a lot of work. Good luck on your journey.

Are you excersizing? Are you eating protein? Can you give us more info so that we can help you figure this out? Also, what does your doctor think?

How exciting Marcy!! Good for you!

Hi Rachel, you're on the right track by eating multiple times per day but I'd switch from yogurt and carrots to something with more Protein. Protein lasts longer and makes you feel fuller. Plus, when you're working out like you are then protein becomes even more important. You might try that before considering medication?

Ahhh...who had to talk about pizza??? Forget ice cream and chips...pizza is my arch enemy!! I haven't really craved it too much post-band but I know one of these days the urge is going to overwhelm me.

Congrats! I wish you lots of luck!

I hope it's just right for you! My first fill post-op made me swollen for the first week but then it went back down. I still think I have restriction though so I'm happy. I think I need a smidge more to hit the illusive "sweet spot"! Good job on eating out w/ hubby! Ugh...it is sooo hot here. I totally don't feel like working out some nights but when I do I feel better afterwards. I hate winter/snow but this heat is a little much! I've got my sights set on Twoterville this month so that helps motivate me!