Evie71609

abbypoo- I feel the same way about my boyfriend...I love him and his son more than I have loved anyone else in my life....I am doing this for US not just me---- I want a child with him (as he does with me) and I need to be healthy to do that. He is extremely supportive. He drove 3 hrs to spend the day with me after surgery to make sure I was ok.... I know he loves me and I sure hope he knows how much I love him and want him to love the new, improved me....

No peanut butter til week 4 for me.... I like the EAS Low Carb protein drinks at Walmart.... Chocolate Fudge...yummo.

NO GUM!! If you swallow it may need emergency surgery- per my doc he has had to do this 2 times in 2 yrs... no gum ever! It can block the top stomach to the lower stomach... I didn't have much pain so can't help there.

felk- of course you are hungry- there is not any Protein in Jello and broth- YOU NEED TO DRINK Protein shakes.... that is where the answer is.... when u switch to mushies choose the ones with protein (eggs, cheese) not carbs (mashed potatoes) I am 21 days out (including Pre-Op) and am down 20lbs and i am sure it is because I am doing the protein first! Plus I started walking at the gym 30 mins a day on Sunday.... I want all the Freedom Fighters to put up a good fight against this FAT we have and dedicate yourself to this plan.... follow what your NUT and DR told you to do and WALK, WALK, WALK!!!!! When you are hungry remind yourself why you did this and get a goal in your head.... it's not easy, if it was everyone would have a band....if you need encouragement stop in the chat room and you will find some there!!! Love and Hugs to all of you!!!

Belly- I didn't know that Dr. Greene even had a partner- my surgeon that I work for refers a lot of patients to Dr. Greene- when he returns from vacation I will be informing him of this outrageous program fee and hopefully he will stop referring patients to him. Thanks for the heads up. I have a friend who had bypass @ Johns Hopkins Bayview and a great success. I would recommend Johns Hopkins they have being doing WLS for a significant time now. I am sure if you get in soon and explain your situation they can get u a date for December.... the only issue I would be concerned about if your insurance knows you switch in January if they will drag their feet to get u authorization. I would call and ask them when u are finished your 6 month diet how long does it take them to review ur records and approve your surgery? Good Luck and keep us posted!!

needstosee- I havent seen u in chat... come in everyone is uber friendly...

I had my gallbladder out 2 yrs ago and just had my band 10 days ago. Gallbladder was much worse. The gas pains I had with my gallbladder were awful.... I had some pains with lapband but they were bearable...I was sore for a few days-- I feel back to normal today...good luck.

I weigh every morning when I do my Wii Fit... it gives you BMI and Weight.... I don't ever move the board so it is accurate...sometimes it moans when I step on it....hate that! Good Luck

I was banded 8 days ago- the first 4 days I had a shake in am and broth at lunch and jello for dinner....water was the most important (and hardest thing to get in).... are you allowed pudding yet? I wasn't allowed till yesterday (week 2) good luck! I have lost one pound a day since surgery.

Amen HH- DO NOT LET THEM KEEP DOING THIS.... it is in DIRECT violation of their contracts.... if you don't report them who will? Good luck

WYNN!!! Start the challenges back up!! Such a great idea...I just stumbled upon this while i was kicking back drinking my creamy soup for lunch...mmmmmm.... simple things in life are truly making me happy right now!! Evie