SoccerMomma73

My band prolapsed and I just had so much damage it wasn't possible to do it all at once safely....I seem to be the exception though so you'll probably be fine and get it all done together....but even if you don't, it's not the end of the world . Good luck!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

I did that with the crystal light and I had to drink 16 ounces of diluted juice a day my first month post-op so I'd mix that and Water. I tend to dilute it and did about 24 ounces of liquid per scoop of fuzzy navel....for some reason the double stuffed cookie isn't as stinky as the nectars either, or at least I didn't think it was . My favorite was to blend ice, milk, and the cookie mix and make it like ice cream. My 8 year old steals it when I make it. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get 60 grams of Protein a day through real food so I can kill off the protein supplements....this is NOT gonna be easy!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

If its super super cold the smell doesn't bother me as much....I've been making mine and pouring over crushed ice. Still isn't great but the least repulsive I've stumbled across!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

I survived off Syntrax Proteins....fuzzy navel and double stuffed cookie were my faves. I also ate a ton of Greek yogurt, thinned out retried Beans, and cream of chicken soup. I have 2 canisters of unjury chicken and post op I hate it!!!!! And crystal light or kool aid drops to flavor Water....I've always loved water but the first 4 weeks post-op straight water was tough for me!!!!! It gets old so fast :/ but you can do it!!!! I was just released to eat ground meats and thinly sliced meats yesterday and I'm in hog heaven HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Just made these from eggface for lunch...turkey, cheese (I used baby Swiss), and avocado....all melted and gooey. I had a total of 3 ounces and I'm about to explode!!!! So nice to be on real food!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

I wonder why avocados??? Definitely not my normal craving...perhaps my body is screaming feed me fat!!! I need fat!!!

I'm supposed to max out on 4 tablespoons....which would be an 1/8 of a cup!!!! I freely confess I've done 1/4 cup though. I'm also happy to discover that 2 oz of solid foods (even chewed up well) is a whole different experience than 2 oz of puréed foods. Also, the mountain kicked my ass yesterday. My everything hurts!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Talk about an exciting year!!! You are gorgeous!!! Almost as gorgeous as those precious babies . Congratulations on all your success

Lol! I've learned not to take the scales too seriously unless they head the wrong way several days in a row. Just too many variables. Still SO glad that stupid band is ZGONE!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

I did it with my band and apparently am doing the same now. The scale doesn't move for 8 or 9 days then I'll lose 3-4 in 2-3 days....it's crazy! Early on your body is in shock and thinks you're trying to kill it...I'm getting better but the first couple weeks I was freezing and moving like a slug...my metabolism had to have been absolutely nothing. At a month things appear to be getting back to a more normal situation. I get cold easier but I'm not freezing to death, my energy, while not at my normal level, is definitely on the mend. I don't feel like a slug any more (most days anyway!). Hang in there!!!!! We can do this!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Lol, according to MFP f every day was like today I'd lose 35 lbs in the next 5 weeks ha! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Ohhh starburst jelly Beans....how I miss thee..... HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Good luck!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

So, I'm apparently an easy bariatric patient (not a bad thing!!!) no signs of stricture or obstructions, scars looking great, nothing worrisome at all. He's amazed I'm working full time and running a household single handedly and keeping the kiddo up with soccer, cub scouts, camping, etc. he laughed when I told humid been pretty tired up til now (actually this week things are feeling ALMOST normal). And my weight loss is fine for my age, weight, revision status, etc. I'm not allowed to compare myself to others . I'm now free to have toasted breads, crackers, brown rice, ground meats, and thinly sliced meats. YAY!!!! So going to buy deli meat tomorrow!!! Would LOVE to get to the point I can get my protein without a shake a day!!!!!! HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

I have so been CRAVING avocados with lime and salt....what's up with that???? HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

You have until the milk expires???? HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

Hope all went well!!! It's so nice to be able to eat and drink again!!

It was heaven!!