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Amanda, I am soo skeered of this happening. I ate some chicken last night and I swear a must of spent about 15 mins chewing one little bit, overkill I'm sure. Peppers are gassy and fiberous, they probably require more chewing than most, i would think. Gen ~I agree! We are already eating such low calories, I don't think any of us can cut anymore calories, the only thing we can do to expedite weight loss is EXERCISE. I am walking but only 10 days post op and I don't think I want to try running just yet, think I will try to add some light jogging next week. Leigna~ I am so glad you are doing well. Like Amanda said, try the popcicles, they helped me too! Pookie~I get that tightness/pain if I drink/eat too much too fast. Have to sip very slowly and wait a little while between sips. I am still having gas pains with all the walking I'm doing and the GasX is definately helping. HAPPY TGIF EVERYONE!

Hang in there everyone is different. But try not to give up on the walking, you really need it!

I LOVE the www.sparkpeople.com emails as well! They are so inspirational! They don't bombard you will pages of info at one time. They send you daily emails with little inspirational type tips and educational, but very uplifting. I have learned so much from them. GOOD LUCK TO THOSE BEING BANDED TODAY! leigna 09/24/09 srsextonrn 09/24/09 Celestial 9/24/09

Of Course! welcome! September Band List Soco 9/01/09 Amandakrangel 9/1/09 Coloradomom (Gen) 9/1/09 ms_Hart37 9/1/09 mosean6278 09/01/09 katklaws 09/01/09 SmilinShel (Michelle) 09/01/09 Comet321 (Chris) 9/1/09 ivy76 9/02/09 Jenno 9/02/09 $occer mom 9/3/09 Jmtmb (JoLynne ) 9/4/09 JLDChester(Jamie)9/4/09 Cortney75 (Cortney) 9/4/09 tzn (Karena) 9/8/09 mrsyellis (yohontas)9/08/09 Jules 09/09/09 Soldiersgem(ginna) 9/9/09 pr8453(Pam) 9/9/09 bradybrat 09/09/09 Ready4a2ndchance 9/09/09 travel (Anita) 09/09/09 kittkat2009 09/10/09 Hmarko (helen) 9/11/09 stardustic 9/11/09 BrentinLA 9/14/09 Queen Bee 9/14/09 amwash23 9/14/09 romain123 9/14/09 Nawlinzlady (Dee) 9/15/09 Anni80 (annie) 9/15/09 Lula 9/15/09 Potto 9/16/09 smallerj (jes) 9/16/09 Boo Cakes 9/16/09 Hardygostlin (Jody) 9/17/09 Loveslady(Tawonda) 9/17/09 Gatorgirl1024 (Shelley) 9/17/09 MishiB (Michelle) 9/17/09 Bendy H (Brenda) 9/18/09 Sharie3 9/21/09 Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09 Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09 Jenna1979 (Jennifer) 09/22/09 BrokeGranny (Jan) 9/22/09 Pookiemp 9/23/2009 leigna 09/24/09 srsextonrn 09/24/09 Chickychoo (Jill) 09/28/09 Kinzie 09/28/09 QMOM 9/28/09 Soexcited 9/30/09 ShrinkingV (Vickie) 9/30/09 Celestial 9/24/09

Amanda, you are definately our star pupil! I haven't started keeping track of calories yet, i can't eat enough yet to matter. I am trying to keep to low carbs though. I can only drink 1/2 Protein drink or eat 1 egg, 1/2 cup broth each meal. Until I can start eating more, I don't see a reason to start the counting. Although, I have started using the www.Sparkpeople.com website just to get used to logging my foods, especially Proteins since that seems to matter most to my doctor right now. I have now built up to walking 1 hour 2x a day. Once in the morning, and once in the evenings. Good luck everyone! DEE

are you drinking your shakes with a straw? straws will let air in. I drink mine without straws. Don't get frustrated, its a learning curve for all of us.

You will know when the time is right for you to go back. Also, some had no choice due to their sick benefits etc. I expect I will have 2-3 wks off. I will know more at my appt tomorrow.

Congrats! Add your name to our September list :biggrin:

What type of work do you do? I was banded day before you and I cannot imagine going back to work today. Do you have to do alot of bending or lifting? I gave up the pain meds, but they did say I could do tylenol if I needed it. Be careful if you do decide to goto work :biggrin:

How is everyone feeling today? I was able to get down another protein shake and 1/2 cup tomato soup. I am trying to walk as much as possible. Good Luck to everyone being banded tomorrow: Sharie3 9/21/09 Italia2020 (Mia) 09/21/09 Ariane (Ariane) 09/21/09 We'll be pulling for you!

Michelle, I am so glad your ok! How are you feeling? Are you feeling like an inflated balloon I am! lol Dee

Isn't this weight loss wonderful! We are going to hold each others hands and give lots of encouragement so that we can all reach the goals we want to reach. I love it :biggrin:

I can only take a few sips of protein shake at a time also. It takes me all day just to drink one. I have a little container with a lid so i put in back in fridge until im ready for more

Janet, I am doing good other than the gas pains. I am still on Protein shakes, Soups and I'm ok with that right now, because I haven't gotten an appetite yet, I'm sure it will come back before I want it to. I started walking around my neighborhood 2nd day. I challenge myself mailbox by mailbox to walk a lil further each day. My hubby and I were walking 60-90 mins a day before the surgery and I'd like to get back to that. But, I'm taking it slowly. I want to thank all of you guys here for all the advice so far. You are soooo nice! Dee

Yes, Its still swollen alot. I know it will go down, but i am just worrying about getting into clothes to return to work. I am eating same stuff as you, but to be honest. I am not wanting to move onto other foods just yet. Right now I am not hungry and feeling full from the surgery. I decided to ride that train as long as I can because I have lost weight. Once we start adding other foods the weight loss is gonna slow down like everyone elses when we go through bandster hell And I my scale gave me wonderful news this morning, I have entered ONEDERLAND! I did it barely by 1/2 lb...but im there i and its very motivating!

That's what we are all here for , to give encourage, celebrate our weightloss accomplishments and to give ideas and suggestions. Feel free to vent to us anytime you need to

You lost 31 lbs, whether you did it preop or post op, I think that is absolutely amazing! you are going through bandster hell..If it were me, I would try to hold onto those 31 lbs lost and just to sustain that loss until you get your first fill. Then I think you will lose like you want:thumbup:

My husband and I love to take cruises, I hear that Mobile is getting a bigger ship there. Mobile is really growing. Gulfport took a beating from Hurricane Katrina, most everything that was on Hwy 90 (Beach rd) is gone, its so sad.

your were done day before me. Is you tummy still swollen? has it gone down any? I'm just concerned because I will need to return to work shortly and not too sure I have anything I can wear with my tummy being so swollen.

That is so kewl, i feel like i got neighbors here now :biggrin: Welcome to our group, the more the merrier!

Don't be so quick about adding more foods, once we get off the shakes and soups and start eating real food, our weight loss is gonna slow up lol I'm gonna stick with the shakes and soups as long as i can stand it and then ill start adding the real food:wink2:

How long did it take for tummy returned to normal. My tummy is swollen... I look like 50 yr old pregnant woman....yuck!

ARE WE OFFICIALLY THE SEXY SEPTEMBERS??? I need to make me a little banner to put on my signature. :biggrin:

congrats on your one year bandiversary! 107 lbs is outstanding! I just got banded this week and now you are my hero lol

Wish i could more than i do!:biggrin: at least i would feel some of the air is leaving my body. The gas and my shoulder hurt much more than any of incisions.:biggrin: