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make sure that you are not trying to guzzle water or anything. A lot of people seem to think that because its water, they should or can guzzle it. We can't guzzle! But do not be afraid that you are not losing welll enough, 25 lbs in 1 month is fantstic!!

Hurray for a great report from a newby who has learned a valuable lesson for us all! Karen

Yes, laying down after eating is BAD! I have to stop eating anything, including coffee, by 8pm and then not go to bed for about 2 hours. The only thing I can successfully have before bed is water, but I can't take it to bed, as it will also cause me to choke if I have it on my night standand take a drink. Best wishes, hope that you feel better. I also hope that you can pb some relief. Karen

happy NSV to you!

Its fun, isn't i!!NSv's are the best!

You look darn good! The 1st time I went into a store that had teh overhead mirrors, I, really, did nto recognize myself after losing my 100 lbs. It is a wonderful feeling, and work it Girlie!

God bless you! You hav come so far! Greta job! karen

You can do it! You made it this far! Good luck, stay strong. Karen

Congrats!!!

You are probably okay. If they released you and you can get the liquids down, don't worry. Relax, infact. But do start walking ASAP, it will he with the pain/gas. etc. Best wishes. Karen

Doing good dearlh! How are you? did you find a Grand forks friend yet?

made me LOL, also makes you ????

My surgeon has us on 2 days clear, and 2 days full liquids after fills. So, as you can see, they all are different.

Try coca cola. I drink about 1 oz and drink it warm. I drink real coke, not diet. It is like roto-rooter. But a stuck episode for 18 hours is real scary. The coke is what a nurse who trained in New Zealand suggested to my son, while he was in Spain. I am not sure if he was stuck or they were just conversing at the time. The coke works for me almost immediately. if not you need to see your surgeon, ASAP! best wishes, Karen

I agree with the others, visit thrift shops. Look for season ending sales, or big holiday sales. Best wishes.Karen

You can do it! Make sure to have something to drink while you are makingf dinner. Maybe, you can get soemone to help you with their dinner for awhile. best wishes.Karen

Congrats!

Definitely tell your surgeon! If he has hired her, he needs to know that she had wrong thinking and could lead these new bandsters down a bad route!

I, too, was disappointed. I was ready to go in April, and couldn't get surgery until November. But, I took that time to get used to eating off smaller plates and my nutritionist helped me by telling me the proper size of meat, cheese, veggies, etc. Use the time wisely, it goes by faster that way. My son, and son-in-law both had to do the 6 month diet. They are both doing really well now! Best wishes. Karen

You should not be drinking with you meals or snacks. You should be drinking about 60 oz of water a day, but 12 hr before and about 1 hr after meals. At least that is the guidelines given to me by my surgeon. follow your surgeons guidelines! i too am surprised that the surgeon's office has said to go to soft foods already. Since the doctor said you should, stay away from store bought soups, they have a lot of sodium content. And just because you can, doesn't mean you should, eat a can of raviolis. Take it easy, eat small amounts. Best wishes for your new self! Karen

(((hugs)))) to all those who are concerned that Ms Cg is too ditzy to realize a scam! And praise God to Maddysgram s-i-l for helping an old lady to realize she was being scammed! Karen

WOOhOO!

Oh man! Is it a scam?? would never have guessed!

Missy is right. Make sure it is the up to date band. In fact, anyone getting banded needs to make sure they are getting up to date stuff! Best wishes! karen

Oooh! CG, I think that you need to go for it!!!Happy Presidents Day! :ph34r: