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OMG nibbling is NOT allowed. I have had a few days of being over full from just a nibble of something not soft enough!!!!! I have been struggling to say the least. I was thinking Oh I can do this LB thing and NO I can not!!!! I have only eaten yogurt and smoothies for two days. The fill did not kick in until 3 or 4 days later and when it did every time I open my mouth I insert my foot out my throat sorry that sounds funny but I am so sick. I feel like I have a cynder block in my chest. NOT at all good. I usually takes about 4 hours to pass.

Enough about me how are you doing? Thanks for asking I appreciate the friendship that's for sure. kathy imaluckydog in pain at the moment

Hi I was banded on June 29, 2009. I got interested in the band about the same time as you did. I have had one fill so far and have felt full since I was banded. How have you been? Kathy imaluckydog

Hi Laura My Band Buddy. I have been thinking about you and hope all is well? We finally turned on the air conditioning. We usually need it in July but we have had so mush rain. It is HOT now that's for sure. I am going for my first fill tomorrow have you had one yet? I am nervous, I know I have lost but not sure how much. I do not own a scale. Hope all is well just wanted you to know you and your family have been on my mind. Love Kathy imaluckydog to have friends like you!!

Barbara, How have you been? I am going in for my first fill tomorrow. I must say I am excited. I will get on the scale to see if I have lost? I know I have but not how much. I do not own a scale for fear I would be on it every minute of the day. I was banded about four and a half weeks ago. Hope all is well with you. Would love to hear from you and how you are doing? Kathy imaluckydog

Hi BG, Do you know of a free recipe calorie counter? I have been cooking and need to know if I create my own foods. 1/2 cup this and 1/4 cup that equals so many serving and number of calories per serving. Any ideas? Hope the Graduation Party weekend is a blast. Look forward to hearing from you. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi Lauraq, I am back from my birthday vacation. Went on a Six day, five night magical Walt Disney World trip with my daughter. I was ok with food, I found I did much better when I had sea food, the steak and meat got stuck even when I took slow, small bites. I am back home now so I have survived and feel good. I am 3 weeks post LB. I sorta have been running around. I was surprised that a park could stay open until 3 am. At 2:30 I had to call it quits. I want to thank you for the birthday wish that is so nice of you. How have you been doing? How is your mom? Look forward to hearing from you. love Kathy imaluckydog

Hi Laura, I am in a GOOD place today. I am not much of a blogger, but it helps to keep my paws out of the cookie jar. Funny I have NOT been hungry yet, you know the REAL hungry????? I am waiting for it and it has not come yet. It is so nice to have some quiet time for yourself you do need it. Thanks for being my friend. I do feel the loss in weight. But I do not want to focus on that part. I want the journey to be about my health. Glad to hear from you. I look forward to hearing from you again. Kathy imaluckydog

HI How are you today. I am doing well. I see my Dr. tomorrow for first time. I have started eating a little soft food. That makes me happy. I am chewing real well and taking it slow. Look forward to hearing from you.

Kathy imaluckydog

Hi BG,

Thanks for the mushy advice!! Now that does sound funny!! I just had some soft scrambled eggs I was, I am still in heaven they were so good. I do not want to have any pb's like I have heard mention. I took it slow, put fork down and made my mouth the magic bullet it worked and I am here to talk about. I still have a few more days of liquid and I feel really good. Thanks so much for the help.

Just love the "Updo." You Look GREAT! imaluckydog Kathy to have friends like you

Hi You are a sweetie!!! Yes, I have been planning my Birthday Vacation. I am very Well Thanks for asking. How are you my fine friend? I had some fish yesterday day I know it was a no no but I was ok with it I chewed real well and cut it into tiny pieces. I just needed to chew something. I have done well on the almost two week liquid thing. I am getting sick of it now, how about you? How is your MOM? My sister has been keeping mine busy for a few days now she is well. I see my Dr. on Friday. I think I can now feel what is inside of me and it kinda gives me the creeps when I think about what I have done to myself. I needed another tool and I hope this one works if I work at it. I have been walking 30 mins. a day briskly. Other than that, glad we are pals thanks. Please let me know how YOU are doing OK

love Kathy imaluckydog

Hey How are you? I spent most of yesterday with my mom which was fun. I felt the same way as you should I or shouldn't. I was worrying about when I would have a movement. I'm not sure you want to take a lax. Trust me everything will start to move on it's own. Forgive me for sharing this, but I did not have a movement until yesterday morning. Then when I did I had three more in a row 15 minutes apart. I do not suggest a Lax yet. It will happen!!! This morning I have already had 3 firm yet quick. I do feel so much better. I am still taking pain meds so my daughter is going to drive me to the store. I am still just taking it easy. No real plans. Watched the fire works on TV in Washington DC and my husband and I both want to go see that some day. Have a GRAT day you are on my mind. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi How is your day going? I am getting some much needed sun. The air is so good here today. I am just sipping some ice tea. I am Thinking about you and your mom. I am sitting with mine we are having a nice visit. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON KATHY

Hi My Band Buddy, WE CAN DO THIS! Well, it has rained here for 4 weeks straight I am north of Boston on the Northshore. Yes, you are a very busy little lady. I was lucky enough to get two weeks off. I do not have to go back to work for a while. I have found a number of band buddy friends and any one of them would love to hear from you. Just click on their name and send them a message. I cleaned my kitchen the week before surgery. But I have to keep up with the counters they are out of control now. So that is what I am doing today. I walk around the house. Yes, Texas is a hot place now you can not go out that's for sure. Keep the spirits up and the mood positive and chat with me it will help me out so much. I am NOT going to a cook out if I can help it. We have been invited to a few. If I GO I will NOT EAT ANY FOOD. I do not want to feel the pain you had. It is a reminder that good food will be had in the RIGHT time. NOT NOW. I will be in touch soon Have a Happy Day.

imaluckydog Kathy

Happy 4th of July

Hi Barbara, I had my surgery early! I was suppose to go on July 20. I had my surgery on June 29 so I am four full days from my surgery. I feel OK. Yes I am sore in the belly and on my side is sore. I have NOT had any gas pains that I have heard so much about. I am still drinking fluids and protein in liquid form. I am NOT hungry at all. My stomach has made a few groweling sounds and the medicine is making feel fluffy in the head. I am just not doing much of anything this week end just taking a much need rest. I have been walking a lot and that is so good the fresh air and all. Have you had surgery yet? I hope all is well with you? Let me know I live north of Boston and we have had so much rain in the past 4 weeks it is really getting to everyone. Lets keep in touch. Ok imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Pati, Did you speak the other night at Lahey? I am so sad I missed it. My surgery got moved up to Monday June 29. I stayed over one night. I probably should have stayed two. I have thrown up so much. I went to the hospital today. To get checked out. They are trying me on a different protein drink to see if I can keep that down. I am hoping with all your wisdom you may have something to say to me that will make me feel better. I found out I have the Allergan Lap Band Max 10cc and I currently have 2 cc in it already! I am surprised at that. I was unable to attend the June 30 lecture I hope all went well can you fill me in. i would love to hear all about it. Hope all is well. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Bobbie045, I start my pre op liquid in a week. They only want me to loose 10 before surgery. I would love to loose more it would be better for me. I am doing OK. I am finishing up at work and I am going to take the summer off. I want to travel with my daughter and then when I get back I will go in for LB on July 20. I am very excited. So ready to have it done!! What Pre Op liquid are you doing? I have not picked one yet? I think it is like 5 shakes a day? Is that what you are doing? Thanks for the mail I hope to talk to you again soon. Best wishes and keep up the good work. imaluckydog that's for sure.

Hi, I read your blog. It is a good one keep it up. I also am ready to be a loser too. I have been up and down my entire life. I have had sales people be so rude to me as well. Who needs them! I have resorted to buying from lands end. I just want to be able to go into a store and buy off the rack and the store have my size, color and whatever. That would be so nice. My band date is July 20, 2009. Thanks for your help and honesty. I look forward to hearing from you. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi I just noticed we have the same band date. Mine is July 20 as well! How is everything going for you so far? I have one more group psych meeting and a few nutrition appointments and pre op lab work. Lets keep in touch. I need to loose over 100 and I know I can do it with the help of the LB. Best wishes and I look forward to hearing from you. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Breanne,

I have been thinking about you all day. I was up at 5:15 and thought about you. I went to air port at 7 to drop my sister and her family off to take a trip. When I got back to work at 7:30 I thought of you again. So you are on my mind. I am sure everything went like clock work if I know Lahey well. Love you and want to hear from you ASAP. I hope you are not that sore Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Band Groupie, I too want to thank you for the SUPPORT you have given me!!!

You are the BEST!!!! I love the links to the recipes thanks. I made some soup broth and have frozen small amounts in containers. I am only one month away. I know the time will fly by. Have a GREAT DAY and again thanks for the help. I am a Lucky dog for sure. Kathy

Hi, I saw you might go to a June 30 meeting at Lahey do you know time and floor? I may be able to attend. Do I need to let someone know like make a reservation? Will you be speaking? Sorry for all the questions. I am one month away from being banded and I am getting more excited everyday. I am almost finished with my psych classes they are OK. I seem to have something every week until band date at Lahey.

I will be doing alot of driving. Congrats and look forward to hearing from you. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi, Do you think you will go to the support group on June 30? I may go I just need to find out what time it is at, do you know? How are you doing today? The Psych meeting was smaller not as many people. Traffic as bad, went to legal's for lunch, it was GREAT! I took half home, practicing new life style. I am fuller if I take my time. I have to work on sipping slower. Hope all is well?

imaluckydog Kathy

Hi, One day away. Yaaaahhh Girl. I am thinking about you you must be excited. I know it will go well for you , you are ready! I am about one month away July 20th. I can not believe how fast the time has gone bye. Loved your pictures from your trip. Speedy recovery and keep us in the loop. Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Kathi,

I tried to request you as a friend did it work?

I am meeting with nutritionist and in a few weeks. My hospital keeps changing dates on me, that is frustrating. My insurance will also pay, thats a good thing. I am mindful eating and cutting back on portion sizes. I have lost 17 lbs and they wanted me to loose 10 so I am happy. Just trying to keep it off and keep the focus. I love my new computer. Wish you all the best. Kathy imaluckydog