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I know what u mean. I was banded 6/28 and now I'm having trouble determining if "I'm hungry or not" but then I think I could eat king crab, smoke sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob but can only get about 3 oz of cream of wheat and I feel like I actually ate all of the former. Do I want to eat...hell yes, can I nope!! But that's why I got this thing in the 1st place.

I need another option...all of the above. In order... 1. health is number one 2. I'd like to stop all the Rx's and doc visits. Walk the entire six flags, water parks, universal studio....or whatever w/the family. 3. I also have a huge amount of clothes in a smaller size (including a pair of leather and suede pants) that I'd like to wear. 4. I have a reunion coming up as soon and I don't expect to be at my goal by then but damn close.

Thank You Jesus, I'm finally on the other side. Banded yesterday it was a long day but it's over, I'm home and I'm happy to be sipping on my veggie broth. Check out my little diddy under my name on the left - branded and banded. <-------- Good luck to those of u that went in today and going on tomorrow. See u all in the June Bug 2010 community.

TOMORROW'S MY DAY....YAYYYYY!!! It seems like it took for and ever to get here. I'm excited and ready but as I'm packing my little bag for the over night stay...I'm getting nervous......:scared2: Celeste

Saw this website and thought some may be interested, as I was looking for mushy stage ideas: Weight Loss Surgery Kitchen

Hi Viv in the woods....I'm Celeste in Spring!!! Keep in touch!!:smile:

My pre-op diet is worse then boot camp :smile:

OMG!!! Ok, getting prepared....getting ready.....need to know it all....the good, the bad and the slimmy. Thx!!

let me know.

Thanks Gwenn and congrats to you too!!! Everyplace I've read and my doc said no straws, causes more gas.....I know our doc's give different info but u may want to double check on that b/f making it a habit.

:smile: Tell me the truth....how bad is it with the "stuck?" Pain, pressure of just uncomfortable? Are there any remedies other then a PB? (I think I read pineapple juice somewhere) And what the heck does slimming mean? I don't like the sound of that.......

Here's another Texas hello and congrats.

Congrats to you both, jennykay and Junibug. I will be banded on Monday as well. I've had a hell of a time on the pre-op diet and pray post-op diet will be easier. See you guys on the other side!!!

Hi Barbee, I'm next monday as well...feeling anxious and all that. what on earth is on that list of urs. I was given a short list and a few recipes but nothing to that extent. plz share.

Oh Melissa!!! I know exactly what u mean, I had to shut that down months ago. I only look at positive videos....not that I'm putting my head in the sand regarding any negative aspects but i'd rather soak in the positive. best of luck to u!!

So there is some hope!!!!! Thx

Hi Annybear, my surgery is the same day, early in the morning. I pray you, me....we all come thru, heal and are successful with this journey. I look forward to hearing about your experience & keep in touch!!!

OMG....light bulb moment!!! I thought the main reason for being hot all the time was that I was peri-menopausal!! I knew some from weight but......wow.....

What softener did you find that works best, so I can add that to my pre-op shopping list? For immediate relief, suppository or enema (fleet, can be found from walmart, cvs, walgreens, grocery stores...basically anywhere execpt toys-r-us). I've used benefiber but it wasn't immediate for me but it did help so after using it everyday. You want to add the activa yogurt to you diet for long term. Hope u get some relief soon.

Well damn! That was one of the things I was so looking forward too was having my legs back!! When I was thin (but didn't know I was thin-psych issue) I did not have any dips, dimples, cellulite just smooth toned long legs & a tad bit on my backside, but now..... I know it's super super vain but I pray I get them back. Somebody give me some hope, did anybody not have it b/f and it went away after...plz plz (fingers crossed)?!?!?

Danielle and Sweet, thanks for sharing!! Just waiting on my day. Congrats goodlyfe!!

Thank u all for the suggestions. I never thought about mixing or diluting them. I will try that and the unjury. Thanks again, Celeste

I'm sorry, that does suck!! How long have u been doing the supervised diet? Have you considered another surgeon or called to ask if someone else has the same requirement? You will loose some on ur pre-op diet.....

Is this the person conducting your mandatory physician supervised diet? Was this person selected or a part of ur surgeons team?

Need some suggestions on what to do with this Isopure. Better yet, what other clear Liquid Protein can I drink for my pre-op and post-op clear liquid diet. I unable to convey just how much I can't stand the taste of the isopure and the protein shots. :frown: Help me plz!! Celeste