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You will be there before you know it!!!!

Thats okay!!! We all know how we work and what motivates us! You can still post your stats and stuff. Maybe you can have the daily challenge of the un-diet or something like that where people can be accountalbe if they want to be. What do you think?

I just wore loose draw string pants. I am sorry you are uncomfortable, but it gets better!!! [/font][/size]

Welcome!!! You are lucky!! I had liquids for 3 weeks! I can barely have solids/mushies till Saturday!!! Drinking lots of liquids very frequently helped me stay satisfied.

Welcome!!!! Let us know how you are doing?

I bought Nectar Protein drinks from bariatriceating.com They taste fruity, but they have so many more options you can look at. The Fuzzy Navel tastes like Tang!!!

You can check it out on ganoexcel.com I actually was buying it from a friend who would go get it at the warehouse in Irwindale, CA. To make things easier on myself since she couldn't always get me my product, I asked for an autoship option to send it to my house. I signed up as a rep. but just to get the discount for myself. I haven't sold it to anyone before.

They give you a paper type underwear. My surgeon did not do the surgury between my legs as I hear is for some. I was in a gurney, strapped down for my safety. One doctor on one side and the other doctor on the other side. THANK GOD!!!! Cuz I wouldn't have liked being spread eagle and passed out!!!

I don't drink regular coffee. I drink Gano coffee which is supposed to have less caffiene than decaf. It is made from Ganoderma Luciderm which comes from the Reishi Mushroom. Sounds weird, but tastes really good!

Who wants to sign up for the South Beach Challenge!!! We start on Saturday! So, that means we need to start stocking up on the right foods! 1. BabyGotBack (Audree)

I think my morning coffee keeps me regular somehow. It makes me go no matter what!

YIIIPPPPEEEE!!!! I am almost to solids!!!! Day 22 is almost here!!! I am feeling really good and feeling thinner! I have found out why Dr. Ortiz does not have a mushy stage and it is as I suspected. You can get a lot of calories in during the mushy stage and gain back weight. So, he cut out that stage. 3 weeks on liquids is enought time for the stomach to heal and you just go straight to solilds!!! Makes sense to me! I have heard of some people pureeing tamales, enchiladas, mole, very fattening food and then wondering why they are gaining???? Well, that is why I have this handy dandy journal to keep myself in check!!! As well as my Lower BMI and January thread sisters! I took a QuickSlim30 this morning and let's just say it is really doing what it says it does. I am not hungry at ALL and have no desire to eat AT ALL! I have no more restriction and am going to use it as a "tool" to get me through until my first fill where I hopefully get some restriction. I am also starting the South Beach Diet on day 22 and starting a challenge on the Lower BMI thread. This is what I ate today: Breakfast: 1 Gano Mocha Coffe and 1 cup Silk vanilla soy milk, 1 Carnation Good Start Breakfast: 340 calories, 11 grams protein **** I find that when my breakfast is a little higher in calories, I am not as hungry in the evening. Lunch: 1 can of V8; 70 calories, 33 grams of protein (My 2 daughters are vomitting so I was advised to eat light,just in case) Dinner: Pureed chili, 1 cup; 400 calories, Total calories: 810 Supplements: 1 tbsp. Glacial Milk liquid vitamins, 1 Quick Slim 30 Liquids: 24 ounces crystal light, 20 ounces crystal light. Mood/energy: I feel really good, hopeful and happy. I also have no hunger. I wasn't really hungry today. I am still keeping to the 1 cup of pureed soup even if I don't feel restriction between bites. I do feel full after I am done though. I am gearing up for the South Beach Diet on Saturday. I bought crab cakes, angus beef patties, teriyaki chicken, cod, orange roughy, shrimp, mushrooms. I am going to write up some menus. I just need to get my butt moving and do exercise!!!

YIIIPPPPEEEE!!!! I am almost to solids!!!! Day 22 is almost here!!! I am feeling really good and feeling thinner! I have found out why Dr. Ortiz does not have a mushy stage and it is as I suspected. You can get a lot of calories in during the mushy stage and gain back weight. So, he cut out that stage. 3 weeks on liquids is enought time for the stomach to heal and you just go straight to solilds!!! Makes sense to me! I have heard of some people pureeing tamales, enchiladas, mole, very fattening food and then wondering why they are gaining???? Well, that is why I have this handy dandy journal to keep myself in check!!! As well as my Lower BMI and January thread sisters! I took a QuickSlim30 this morning and let's just say it is really doing what it says it does. I am not hungry at ALL and have no desire to eat AT ALL! I have no more restriction and am going to use it as a "tool" to get me through until my first fill where I hopefully get some restriction. I am also starting the South Beach Diet on day 22 and starting a challenge on the Lower BMI thread. This is what I ate today: Breakfast: 1 Gano Mocha Coffe and 1 cup Silk vanilla soy milk, 1 Carnation Good Start Breakfast: 340 calories, 11 grams protein **** I find that when my breakfast is a little higher in calories, I am not as hungry in the evening. Lunch: 1 can of V8; 70 calories, 33 grams of protein (My 2 daughters are vomitting so I was advised to eat light,just in case) Dinner: Pureed chili, 1 cup; 400 calories, Total calories: 810 Supplements: 1 tbsp. Glacial Milk liquid vitamins, 1 Quick Slim 30 Liquids: 24 ounces crystal light, 20 ounces crystal light. Mood/energy: I feel really good, hopeful and happy. I also have no hunger. I wasn't really hungry today. I am still keeping to the 1 cup of pureed soup even if I don't feel restriction between bites. I do feel full after I am done though. I am gearing up for the South Beach Diet on Saturday. I bought crab cakes, angus beef patties, teriyaki chicken, cod, orange roughy, shrimp, mushrooms. I am going to write up some menus. I just need to get my butt moving and do exercise!!!

I am under the BMI for banding here, being a 31, so I had to self pay. Come check us out at the Lower Bmi Thead sometime!!

I guess I will see how I feel on Friday! I am kinda scared!

Welcome!!! You will find all you need here!! Feel free to ask any questions!!!

I am glad to see you started you own thread!!! Take care and I am going to bump this for you!!! I wish you the best!!!:bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2:

I bet you are not slipped then!!! Keep us posted and we will all hope the best for you!!!

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My incision was looking a little read and I just put some alcohol on it. I had to be on a 3 week liquid diet. I barely get to eat solids on Saturday!!:faint: I am excited but then again I am scared. How is the food going down? Have you pb'd?

I know that the word "diet" is a four letter word, but the South Beach Diet goes hand in hand with the bandster rules we are supposed to be following. You don't have to give up food groups, just make healthier choices, like whole wheat pasta, whole grain bread, instead of white flour products. There are recipes for cheese cake too! Whenever I did South Beach, the way of eating naturally curbed my appetite since you don't get those spikes in blood sugar. We are starting a South Beach Challenge on Saturday if you'd like to join!! If not, that's okay too!!! I also, am pre fill, so now that my restriction has let up, I am taking an appetite suppresant to get me through to my first fill. It is just a "tool" I will use until I am stable. I am personally going to use all the "tools" I can to be successful. The difference this time, is the band will help me maintain, once I get to goal.I have never been able to maintain a loss, but this time it will be different!!! Just take one day at a time! I come here for support everyday and that helps me get through the tough times. I also journal everything I eat and all my feellings. That helps me too!!! You have had great success and will continue to do so!!!! We are all here for you!

Hey!!! Congrats on your banding? How did it go? How is your pOST op going? What is your post op diet like?

Did you have any symptoms prior to getting stuck? Did you get the stomach flu or vomitting ( my biggest fear)? Do you ever feel you over packed the pouch? I am just curious since I am a new bandster and wonder if the band slipps for a reason or if it can just happened? Thanks! I will also pray for you that your band slips right back where it needs to be!!

Hey Sheila!!!! How's it going girl???????????