katwmn63

hey there.... don't get too down on yourself, as long as you refocus. i have gained 3 pounds back, and had to put my fill off a week because my father-in-law had a heart attack and i couldn't get to my surgeon. i too have to refocus big time, but i am determined to. we will both get back on track...

don't kick yourself too much for what you eat... worry more about portion size. forgive yourself and move on. keep in touch!!!

I am soooo proud of you!!! WTG!!

I am stuck at minus 23 pounds, but have a fill in about 10 days. Restriction makes all the difference.

Hi !!

Sorry I am just now getting back to you. Yes I had my first fill and it makes a big difference, i feel so much restriction. It took a full week to get used to this. I was sliming, PBing, and getting stuck. But now that I take my meals really slow, especially that first bite, I do well and it really does keep me from eating too much, or eating the wrong things.

Let me know how your first fill goes!! Hang in there, that fill will make a difference!!

-kat

HI!! Great to met someone so close, in date of surgery AND in geographical location. Galena is just about the nw most tow in IL. 2 miles up my road and i am in wisconsin, about 10 miles west over the mississippi river and i am in Dubuque, IA. I met a great gal from st. louis who had surgery on the 9th ad we have been keeping in touch with our progress too. her name is michele, screen name for lbt is "karibensea". When we hit the 50 pound loss mark... i am making the trip to st. louis for a celebration. the more the merrier!!!

Isn't this a tough battle we fight?? i did finaly break the plateu a little, so as of this morning i have lost 19.5. i'll take it! and i convinced my surgeon to move my fill up from august 24th till next week like you, i can eat almost anyting i want, BUT, i must admit, if i go too fast or eat too much, i get stuck and i slime. i have done it about 4 times now. i am learning and getting better.

keep me posted and keep in touch!!!!

-Kat

doing "ok". hurts to breathe in real deep...either gas or my port is attached to my ab muscles..., or perhaps both. i'm sure it will pass. i do know exactly what you mean when you say burp spasms.

we'll get through it. hang tough. good luck:)

how are you doing?

I'm so glad to hear you came through and things are going well so far! pain? gas? hunger?

I go on monday morning bright and early. i am defintely getting nervous but i will keep you posted.

congrats and good luck!!

ttys

-kat

Welcome! You came to the right place for lots of support and just plain nice people.

I wish you great sucess!!!

Hi!

Sorry so late getting these to you. Here are a few I've collected. Nothing fancy but i was told the taste was good for pureed.

Pureed Recipees:

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce:

1 cup no sugar added spaghetti sauce, 2oz of 93% lean ground beef (browned), 3/4 cup pasta. Brown ground beef drain excess grease. Cook pasta. Warm sauce. Combine all ingredients blend until smooth. Makes 2 servings.

Macaroni & Cheese

1 cup baked mac & cheese, 1 cup hot milk. Blend well for 3-4 servings.

Meat Loaf

3 oz meatloaf. 1 small boiled potato, 1 small boiled carrot, 2 tbsp brown gravy, 1 cup beef boullion. Cut meatloaf, carrots, and potato into cubes. Blend until smooth for 4-5 servings.

Cottage Cheese & Fruit

1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup cooked or canned fruit, 1/2 cup fruit juice. Blend well for 3 servings.

These and more can be found at www.netwellness.org.

Take care:)

-kat

Hi!

Sorry so late getting these to you. Here are a few I've collected. Nothing fancy but i was told the taste was good for pureed.

Pureed Recipees:

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce:

1 cup no sugar added spaghetti sauce, 2oz of 93% lean ground beef (browned), 3/4 cup pasta. Brown ground beef drain excess grease. Cook pasta. Warm sauce. Combine all ingredients blend until smooth. Makes 2 servings.

Macaroni & Cheese

1 cup baked mac & cheese, 1 cup hot milk. Blend well for 3-4 servings.

Meat Loaf

3 oz meatloaf. 1 small boiled potato, 1 small boiled carrot, 2 tbsp brown gravy, 1 cup beef boullion. Cut meatloaf, carrots, and potato into cubes. Blend until smooth for 4-5 servings.

Cottage Cheese & Fruit

1 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup cooked or canned fruit, 1/2 cup fruit juice. Blend well for 3 servings.

These and more can be found at www.netwellness.org.

Take care:)

-kat

Hi!

Here are a few full liquid recipes. I will be sending some pureed recipes tonight also.

Thanks so much for sharing the hot & sour soup recipe. I added it to my list

FULL LIQUID RECIPES:

Mock Margarita- 2 1/2 tsp lemon-lime crystal light powder, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 cups water, 3 cups crushed ice, lime slices & coarse salt. Blend (all but salt and limes course) blend until frothy (makes 6)

Tomato Juice Cocktail- 2 1/2 cups tomato juice, 1/2 tsp onion juice or crushed onions, 1/2 teaspoon horseradish, 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 pack splenda, dash of tobasco, 1/8tsp paprika, 3/4 tsp salt. Serve hot or cold

Liquid Pizza- 8oz V8 juice, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp parsley, dash garlic powder, tobasco & pepper.

Chocolate Peanutbutter Shake- 1/2 cup fat free no sugar added icecream, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 2tbsp sugar free chocolate syrup. Mix in blender, strain before drinking.

Hope these are useful for you, -Kat

pavlvsdog-

keep in touch and let m know how your surgery goes !!!!

Hi Restless:)

I see on your signature that you were not banded the first time due to your liver. I was wondering if you would be willing to share info about that. Did you do a liquid diet prior to that first attempt? What did you do so that you were able to get the surgery/shrink your liver for the second surgery?

I don't know why...perhaps my surgeon's discussion about it...but this concerns me. other than my weight, i don't know whay i would worry about my liver (not a drinker, etc.) just getting nervous i guess:[

Thanks. You have always been a great source of advice:)

-Kat