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CONGRATS ! Yes your tummy will be making strange noises from now on lol are you suppose to have protien shakes ? I was on Clear Liquids only the first week and really the first week , espically the first few days I was not hungry . So I would maybe just try sipping on Water constantly . Keep yourself hydrated. The gas x is for the pain that you might have from the gas pains due to the surgery . Or the air being expanded in your abdomen. If your feeling any pain in your chest or shoulders you might need some gas x. Good luck , Feel free to IM me if you need anything Mindy

I just had my second fill on the 5th. I have pretty good restriction right now. Actually more than I should have . Im quite stressed out right now so my band is pretty tight from the stress. So im having a little trouble keeping some things down . So im having to watch it. Right now my limit seems to be about 7 bites of food and im done or it comes back up. But that will change soon im sure. The not being hungry is nice. I eat now when i am hungry not because im bored, ect. I did get my first " IM STRESSED I want to eat" Moment yesterday but i got on the treadmill instead. Its nice to eat just to eat if that makes sense ? Mindy

I just looked up the first book if you click on it on amazon it lets you read the first few pages, its for Bypass patients,:eek: not that we cant use it. Let me know if the recipe's are more "Normal " though . Mindy

Yes I ordered the Second one . Thats the one I have. IF the one you ordered is any different please let me know Mindy

DAH I knew that LMAO that's awesome . Are you planning on getting the boobies done too ? My Dh cant WAIT for my boobies. I still have a long ways to go but hes window shopping already LOL :omg: Mindy

Yeah she said her boobs were $8000 my dh wont "have" me to go to Mexico . He wouldnt have it for the band . I wouldnt mind so much . when are you planning on going ? or do you know yet ? Mindy

Cool, I asked a friend today too how much her tt was and it was $5400 in San Antonio , I was under the impression that it was like $12,000 or something ? I dont know why , even $5400 i can live with . how much are the boobies down there ?? LOL MIndy

Bubble, do you mind if i ask where your going for your TT and how much it will cost ? Im not there yet but i am curious if a TT is as much as I think it is ? Mindy

ROFLMAO I was so aggravated watching Oprah oogle on Jessica. I bet the woman who wrote the Sneaky Chef was FUMING, it is almost an identical copy of the book. I honestly dont know how she can get away with it. I guess because it is not identical. My kids LOVE the food I make from the Sneaky Chef, My hubby does too , he hates chicken but he loves the chicken tenders I make from there. Mindy

<br /> <br /> This cook book is a copy cat of the one I was talking about earlier called the "Sneaky Chef" The Sneaky Chef: Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals<br /> I was a little put off that they were acting like she 'invented" this , the sneaky chef book has been out for much longer, just because its Seinfelds wife she's getting more attention . The recipes from the Sneaky Chef are SO good, I'll stick to supporting it. ike i said was put off that they were acting like she was such a genius for thinking of it and really its a pretty good copy of the sneaky chef. <br /> <br /> Sorry that show aggravated me a little LOL <br /> Mindy PS I just looked at some of the recipes from Jessica's book , they are almost identical , the "puree's" are the same as the sneaky chef"

do you track what you eat ? are you sure your eating ENOUGH ? Ideally you want to get your nutriontion , Protein from food. I had a problem of not loosing too long ago and it was because i was not eating enough . I was having a problem getting in even 900 cals a day let alone 1000-1200 i needed for working out. You might want to track your calorie intake and make sure your eating ENOUGH. I added a Boost in the morning just until I got my intake up . HTH ? Mindy PS I use sparkpeople.com to track my food

I just emailed you Mindy

Moonie, email me I can help you figure things out Mindy

that is probably not going to happen , they are usually up front on what they require. Mindy

I have not opened mine since the day i got it either other than today to look at the names of the recipes LOL its just not pracitcal . its like comparing Martha Stewart to Rachel Ray . LOL Mindy

My doc said no NSAIDS at all , said it can sit in the stoma and rot it out basically , my medical ID bracelet says NO NSAIDS, I have migraines so its hard sometimes when i want to take them , but I have to stick to Tylenol. Mindy

Welcome , glad you found the site, is this "THE Answer" no , is it A tool that works , yes . Was it MY answer ? yes . can it be YOUR answer ? Sure. Although I understand what you meant I dont want people to think this is a miracle , has it been MY miracle so far yes, however it requires work . its not easy . For example I see a personal trainer 3 days a week, there was a girl there working out before me and my trainer said something about my up coming fill, the other girl said " that sure does seem like an easy way out to me " my response to her was " I dunno how easy is it , I had surgery AND im still here busting my ass working out just like YOU , so is it an easy way out ? " she pretty much shut up . :speechles Dont look at it as altering your life, look at it as altering your lifestyle to live forever !. it requires some change , but the band pretty much forces you into those changes and then they become habit , no biggie, it really has been pretty easy for me at least. I LOVE my band i tell anyone and everyone who will listen about my band. you can do it . research , research and research some more. You wont regret it if you get it . Love Mindy

my favorite cook book actually is called the Sneaky Chef, I got it for my kids but it works for me too. it has things like " spaghetti" with hidden veggies in the meat balls so your kids cant taste them, good thing is I CANT either . or cup cakes w/ wheat germ and sweet potatoes , you cant taste them , its easy to make , my kids love them and healthy . So i eat the stuff too LOL Mindy

I was told not to drink out of a straw, it can cause air in your stomach and cause your stoma and stomach to stretch . Similar to what carbonation can do . Jettti..... You might want to get in writing what the nutritionist suggested , show it to your doc and see if there is anything he wants you to change ? that would be the best bet i think ? Mindy

Most likely no , i cheated on my 2 week pre op diet , i was high protien low carbs, just get back on track. My doc said my liver looked fabulous! , it shrank just fine. Next time, take your own food with you . But get back on track NoW LOL Mindy

try Tylenol, Childrens meltaways, they taste like grape. you have to take a few more than usual but they melt in your mouth or you can chew them . I love them . Tylenol.com — Children’s Tylenol mindy

Yes but its natural sugar, from the fruits, plus when your getting NO calories for nearly 8 days post fills, I could care less about sugars, or no cals from post op . its worth it Mindy

I think its a good idea if a nutritionist will over see it. I think that is an important part . the eating well after WLS cook book would be better if it had more " common" recipes, if they took less time to prepare . I am a mom of 2 boys, a wife , a company owner, i need healthy quick recipes that book just doesnt cut it . Mindy

did you consult your doc about going to another nut before hand ? if I were you i would make sure before hand . Bascially they go over what your suppose to eat how your doctor wants you do eat after surgery . that's why im a little surprised your doc would allow you to see someone other than who he works with . they tell you how to eat post op , how many times a day , what foods have more Protein , how much protein , that kind of stuff. It really is ( or mine was at least) doctor specific. Just my input Mindy

Amy , I really doubt you did any damage, but I would call the doc just to make sure. trust me im sure they have heard it before. they wont think you are silly or anything, its better to be safe than sorry . HTH Mindy