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I am glad to hear you are doing so well!!!! Audree

Call Dr. Ortiz he'll be able to help you for sure!

I came to LBT before banding and it informed me and helped me make the decision to take the pig plunge!!! Audree

I was out all day! But these are my stats Day 6 pre op and feeling great! Breakfast: 1 cup gano mocha coffee and 1 cup soy milk=200 cal, 6 g protein Lunch: I went to the CheeseCake Factory and had the broth of a soup called Mexican Chicken Vegetable soup= 0 cal, 0 protein Snack: Nectar Protein Drink in Fuzzy Navel(got my sample pack from bariatriceating.com) 90 cal, 23 grms protein Dinner: 7 oz of Creamy Split Pea Soup; 130 cal, 9 grams protein 1 Vitamin Water=150 cal; 20 ounces Exercise=walked around for about 1 hour I am super restricted at night, so I could only get a small cup of soup in. I may try to have a little yogurt before bed since 570 calories for today is not enough

I just wanted to say hi to all our new lower bmi bandsters and you lurkers out there!!!!! :welcome:

Are you PBing? How are solid foods going down? Are liquids going down fine too? Audree

No he doesn't but he has a plastic surgeon that he recommends. Just call the office and they will give you the number! If you don't have the number, just go to his site Obesitycontrolcenter.com Audree

I can't have the beans or lentils until day 22, but check with your doctor when you mushie stage starts. The split pea soup was GOOD!!!! Beans have a ton of protein too!!! You can even have chili beans and mashed potatoes in mushie stages. I don't get a mushy stage though, I go straight to solids on day 22. Audree

Good night gals! I am going to go to bed early tonight. I had 820 calories today and over 50 grms of protein. About 50+ ounces of liquids. See you all tomorrow afternoon. I have to go to an appointment with my mom!!! Audree

I need to curb my internet addiction and sign off now!! I got about 820 calories and like over 50 grms of protein today. I feel very restricted right now and I am going to have some Chamomile tea before bed. That will put my h20 intake at about 50 ounces. Talk to you all tomorrow!!! Audree

I also used a heating pad. To help the gas out, I bend over and stuck my butt up in the air. The air rises and expels itself.

I have not told anyone. My husband, my mom and the friend who had hers a year ago. My aunt figured it out but I told her not to talk about it or I will deny it, at least for now!!! My kids don't know!! Audree

I am so glad to hear it!!! I love me my sushi! Also asking them to roll it in a little less rice is a good idea! Audree

Sounds like you are doing great!!! I have so much restriction in the morning and even more in the evening, even with liquids. I feel full up to my throat and can't breathe too well like if I have a really tight corset on. Day time I am a little looser. Today I am post of day 5. How are you doing? How much have you lost? I don't know if I wan to weigh or when I will. I am going to schedule my fill for Valentines Weekend Feb. 16. I think someone said he will fill you a little more aggressively if he knows you are staying the weekend in case you need a slight unfill. It would be nice to get the "sweet spot" the first time out. Is the Lucerna $180 a night or doe we get a discount. Is that where you are going to stay? Audree

I did take something mild that had Green T in it, but it took the edge off. Audree

I got kinda scared. I also figured out that I am super restricted in the morning and in the evening. I can't even have more than 1 cup even if it's liquid in the morning and evening. During the day I have a little more wiggle room. Thanks for reasuring me! Audree

Hey, isn't it cool that this is going to be the hottest summer and we will be beach ready!!! I am ready!!!!

wow, how did I get in the 15 ounces of split pea? Audree

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Here we go!!! Audree

Yeah Shiela!!!! Are you all packed and ready to go?Audree

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! Just get plenty of fluids in, this will keep you from feeling to hungry and will keep you from getting dehydrated. A heating pad felt really good too! And rest!!! Audree

I know!!!! I went on an eating binge when my surgery was rescheduled and gained 5 pounds! But, I got through it by keeping super busy. The holidays helped. Just get all your stuff in order, maybe take a task like reorganizing your house and garage and by the time you are done, it will be surgery time!!!:biggrin1: It also helped to come here everyday and vent what I felt. I felt so good to know someone out there knew what I was going through, exactly. Audree

I am the one on the left. I am 190 here, so this is a better before picture. The other one I have in the pink blouse, I was about 176.

I am the one on the left. I am 190 here, so this is a better before picture. The other one I have in the pink blouse, I was about 176.

How much could you eat if it was liquid? Did you do 1/4 a cup of liquids too? Or 1/4 cup of solids? Audree