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One week ago today I did something that changed my life! I have had my ups and downs, ins and thank goodness outs, but I'm so thrilled I did it. It's a dream come true to lose 17 lbs in 3 wks. 2 wks of liquids and 1 after surgery. Yes, I can sleep on my sides, and it's a dream come true! I'm sooooo bad, so don't tell anyone, but I celebrated my bandiversary by eating an egg. Yup! I did it and no I don't regret it! My healing is going great! My only site that hurts in my port site. And I think it still hurts because my pants are right on that stupid incision! My only problem now, is like yesterday I sat up at the movie theater, Harry Potter of course, and when I scrunch down it feels like I'm bending my belly in half, so I had to switch positions a lot! Oh well, prices to pay to see a great movie! Oh, poop alert! Yup, I pooped again! Kinda weird to look forward to pooping. Feel like I'm potty training my kids again. I came out of the bath room and raised my hands up and said to everyone, "Congratulate me, I freaking pooped!" My 2 teenagers were rolling on the ground, thank goodness no friends were over, and my 2 little ones just rolled their eyes! I even texted Kevin, my Sweetheart, and told him. He was so proud! :thumbup: I sold another puppy tonight. My goodness can't believe how fast I'm selling them and i haven't even started advertising them yet. This one was only 3 wks old, so they will have to come back, but they were thrilled! I think I attached a picture of him. Guess we will wait and see! Sleep well, one and all!

One week ago today I did something that changed my life! I have had my ups and downs, ins and thank goodness outs, but I'm so thrilled I did it. It's a dream come true to lose 17 lbs in 3 wks. 2 wks of liquids and 1 after surgery. Yes, I can sleep on my sides, and it's a dream come true! I'm sooooo bad, so don't tell anyone, but I celebrated my bandiversary by eating an egg. Yup! I did it and no I don't regret it! My healing is going great! My only site that hurts in my port site. And I think it still hurts because my pants are right on that stupid incision! My only problem now, is like yesterday I sat up at the movie theater, Harry Potter of course, and when I scrunch down it feels like I'm bending my belly in half, so I had to switch positions a lot! Oh well, prices to pay to see a great movie! Oh, poop alert! Yup, I pooped again! Kinda weird to look forward to pooping. Feel like I'm potty training my kids again. I came out of the bath room and raised my hands up and said to everyone, "Congratulate me, I freaking pooped!" My 2 teenagers were rolling on the ground, thank goodness no friends were over, and my 2 little ones just rolled their eyes! I even texted Kevin, my Sweetheart, and told him. He was so proud! :smile: I sold another puppy tonight. My goodness can't believe how fast I'm selling them and i haven't even started advertising them yet. This one was only 3 wks old, so they will have to come back, but they were thrilled! I think I attached a picture of him. Guess we will wait and see! Sleep well, one and all!

what cool stuff? hahahahahaha I'm glad I have cool stuff, but what so I can enjoy too! :0) You know there are a lot of people out there who criticize everything people say and what they eat. You know your body. My husband, who is an anesthetist, says they digest differently, but I agree with you. People on here are eating at different rates, so just listen to your body. No, I don't think cottage cheese will hurt! You go girl!

Wow, today is Sunday, well Monday but I'm posting for yesterday. Today I had to go to church, so I wore a bra allllll day! My incisions are high, one is under my breast. Bras hurt like HELLLLL! I finally came and and threw that puppy OFF! I am free and happy! I got in all my water, and food and protein. Ummmm......weird but I have no funny anicdotes. It was just a good day. My gas is coming out constantly. My son is jealous! I can fart louder than he can! I'm so proud! I think what has helped is we have 2 female siberian huskies who both gave birth a week apart. I am up and down with them all day. Pups are worth it because they are freaking hillarious, but I definatly get my exercise in. . Happy farting one and all!:tt1::thumbup:

Wow, today is Sunday, well Monday but I'm posting for yesterday. Today I had to go to church, so I wore a bra allllll day! My incisions are high, one is under my breast. Bras hurt like HELLLLL! I finally came and and threw that puppy OFF! I am free and happy! I got in all my water, and food and protein. Ummmm......weird but I have no funny anicdotes. It was just a good day. My gas is coming out constantly. My son is jealous! I can fart louder than he can! I'm so proud! I think what has helped is we have 2 female siberian huskies who both gave birth a week apart. I am up and down with them all day. Pups are worth it because they are freaking hillarious, but I definatly get my exercise in. . Happy farting one and all!:thumbup::thumbup::smile:

thank you fantandtired! Appreciate it!

amen sista!!!!! I want mushies sooooooooooooo much!

Wow, 2 days in a row are monumental! Here's my strategy for the day and it worked. Breakfast: 8 AM- grits watered down with milk and splenda....mmmmmmmm drink 16.9 oz of water in 2 hours 10 AM Protein Shake drink 16.9 oz of water Noon: Lunch 4 oz cup of SF pudding drink 16.9 oz of water I was so full of water I didn't have my shake till 3 PM 5 PM: dinner-- tomato soup with milk YUM! drink 16.9 oz of water---I had Crystal light this time. At 7:30 is when I always get my munchies, old habits die hard! Well I found my new Savior food! SF FUDGECYCLES! uh huh, yup. I eat atleast 3 a day!:tt1::thumbup: Anyway, that's my schedule, and it actually worked! I'm going to try that every day. I'm not shaky like I was last night because I got all my water in. I also ordered Unjure? is that right? Anyway, you guys told me to add the unflavored into stuff so i get more protein in. So I'm looking forward to getting those samples:thumbup:

Wow, 2 days in a row are monumental! Here's my strategy for the day and it worked. Breakfast: 8 AM- grits watered down with milk and splenda....mmmmmmmm drink 16.9 oz of water in 2 hours 10 AM Protein Shake drink 16.9 oz of water Noon: Lunch 4 oz cup of SF pudding drink 16.9 oz of water I was so full of water I didn't have my shake till 3 PM 5 PM: dinner-- tomato soup with milk YUM! drink 16.9 oz of water---I had Crystal light this time. At 7:30 is when I always get my munchies, old habits die hard! Well I found my new Savior food! SF FUDGECYCLES! uh huh, yup. I eat atleast 3 a day!:smile2::thumbup: Anyway, that's my schedule, and it actually worked! I'm going to try that every day. I'm not shaky like I was last night because I got all my water in. I also ordered Unjure? is that right? Anyway, you guys told me to add the unflavored into stuff so i get more protein in. So I'm looking forward to getting those samples:thumbup:

Jodi, you are an inspiration! I LOVE your weekly goals. I just got my surgery Monday, 13th. I hope to follow your example. Thanks!

I woke up 9 lbs heavier the day after surgery.....which was the 13th. My husband, who is an Anesthetist, said it's all the IV fluids they gave you while in the hospital. They gave me 4 bags of IV fluids and Kevin, my hubby, says that equals to about 9 lbs. Don't worry. I weighed yesterday and I'm back down, so give it a couple days. I even put back on my wedding ring today!

Yikes! I did the same thing, and got the smackdown just like you! I realize that I needed a smack down BAD! I had surgery Monday and had chicken, very moist, a couple days later. I realize now, because of everyone here, that your stomach has been through A LOT! And you need to give that little thing rest, just like you need rest. It gets easier...... well thats what they tell me. I can't wait till the mushies! Sad that I'm dreaming of mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs! :-) Hang in there! We are all here for you!

I think listening to everyone that everyone is different. Slow and steady wins the race! You are the tortus right now. It's normal! I'm frustrated too, but everyone is here for you including me!

Oh my gosh, I'm 5 days post op, I had surgery on the 13th, and I have an announcement to make! Ready for it?.....really, are you? Ok, here it goes....... I POOPED, I POOPED, I POOPED!!!! Yup, you heard me, and yes I yell it from the roof tops! I feel soooooooo much better. Was wondering if I would ever poop again! lol Gross I know, but we're all friends! love to everyone and happy POOPing! hehehehehehehehehe

Yup, I went there! I am proud to say that 5 days post op I pooped! I never felt so much relief in my life! Last night I was drinking my soup, and I got up and passed out! I'm so pissed at myself! I felt kinda crummy all day, so I spent the day in bed. I didn't drink or eat much yesterday, so that's why. I am having such a hard time figuring out if I'm full. I know that sounds so weird, but I drink my 4 oz and I can't tell if I'm full or not. Have I stretched out my pouch? What if I did something wrong when I ate that dreaded chicken? :smile2: I don't know if what I'm doing is right!!!!!

Yup, I went there! I am proud to say that 5 days post op I pooped! I never felt so much relief in my life! Last night I was drinking my soup, and I got up and passed out! I'm so pissed at myself! I felt kinda crummy all day, so I spent the day in bed. I didn't drink or eat much yesterday, so that's why. I am having such a hard time figuring out if I'm full. I know that sounds so weird, but I drink my 4 oz and I can't tell if I'm full or not. Have I stretched out my pouch? What if I did something wrong when I ate that dreaded chicken? I don't know if what I'm doing is right!!!!!

Oh Rhonda, I've been so worried! I'm so sorry! I'm still having trouble with water. Everything goes down except water. Feels like it sits there also! If you need need to talk I'm here. All private messages go on my phone so I get them immediately. Take care! Ruth

I was banded July 13th with Realize. So I'm 4 days out. I'm freaking starving. But I hope this too shall pass!

I had it on the 13th and today I actually feel great! I walked on the treadmill...... slow..... but I still walked. My gas is diminishing and I don't need pain pills at all. Sleep is still illusive with not being able to move around, but it's all worth it! Just remember that!

wow congrats on the 14 lbs!

Yup, I had mine on the 13th as well. I can't stand isopure, but I've decided to add more protein to my day, we will see what happens.

Wow, I woke up today and felt great! Gas is still there, but I'm walking straighter. I got up and had some grits. I then walked 15 min on the treadmill. Not like normal, I usually walk a mile in 18 min. I walked 1/2 mile in 15 min. 2 miles per hour. Ouch! Guess I still have a ways to go, but atleast I walked! Tried doing the elliptical, nope, not yet. Too much movement in the arms, hurts my stomach. I'm so glad I see a difference every day! I think I have actually lost all my water weight from surgery, too! Now we will wait and see how my hunger does for today!:smile2: It's evening now and I did a stupid thing. I had chicken, very moist, and only a couple bites and mashed potatoes. No nothing hurt, but talking to you all, I've learned my lesson and let my body heal. I have found a savior food!!!! sugar free fudgecycles! OMG I think I will live!!!!! I drove for the first time today, didn't remember how much ab muscles you use when you drive. OVER ALL, I feel great today. Now, like my c-sections, I need to remember not to do too much too soon. I just want life to get back to normal and I want to take care of my family not the other way around. Thanks for everyones posts on the site, it helped me a lot today when I screwed up!

Wow, I woke up today and felt great! Gas is still there, but I'm walking straighter. I got up and had some grits. I then walked 15 min on the treadmill. Not like normal, I usually walk a mile in 18 min. I walked 1/2 mile in 15 min. 2 miles per hour. Ouch! Guess I still have a ways to go, but atleast I walked! Tried doing the elliptical, nope, not yet. Too much movement in the arms, hurts my stomach. I'm so glad I see a difference every day! I think I have actually lost all my water weight from surgery, too! Now we will wait and see how my hunger does for today! It's evening now and I did a stupid thing. I had chicken, very moist, and only a couple bites and mashed potatoes. No nothing hurt, but talking to you all, I've learned my lesson and let my body heal. I have found a savior food!!!! sugar free fudgecycles! OMG I think I will live!!!!! I drove for the first time today, didn't remember how much ab muscles you use when you drive. OVER ALL, I feel great today. Now, like my c-sections, I need to remember not to do too much too soon. I just want life to get back to normal and I want to take care of my family not the other way around. Thanks for everyones posts on the site, it helped me a lot today when I screwed up!

I did the realize! I also liked how it hooked in. Guess we will wait and see. You can do this! WE are in this together. Arb was banded today by Pitt. Everything went well. My problem is I'm freaking starving!!!! Go figure huh? Get the band to stop hunger and I'm the hungriest I've ever been! lol oh well!

oh my gosh you are so funny! I told my husband what you said about the elephant on your chest needs lap band. He was laughing so hard, he almost peed his pants! Congrats! We are bandsta brothas! hahahahaha it does sound better! Talk to you soon. Sleep well!