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I have decided to get the procedure done - just have to save up for it. I live in uk and want to go to Brussels as it seems cheapest and safest there. Anyone know of the above?

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hi all on the 5th day of liquids after op and I am seriously sick of soup I can cope with Bfast and lunch but at dinner Im looking for some thing hot, anyone got any Ideas other than SOUP. thanks J x

i got one of those squashy packets of korma sauce, and had few carrots in it and some fresh coriander on top when i was at your stage...i know it doesnt sound great, but it was like nectar at the side of the boring soup! also home made egg custard, those tubs of cream caramel, and ground rice goes down well. you enjoy your sons graduation, just hold a sandwhich in your hand and a drink in the other, then swap it for a piece of cake or summat when no ones looking, have a drink, but not much and not fizzy..you could add cranberry juice to a bit of wine or something, no one will know..i could imagine that the champagne wont go down well, so only a few sips!. i know a lot of people have trouble with fizzy drinks but as the time has gone on, i can drink lager fine now, also sparkling wine same as before pre banding...just not coke or lemonade etc. you have a great day anyway..is it july 3rd?..thats my birthday! x

Hi homecare, you must be really proud of your son.. like sammy said try and get as much rest as possible and try not to worry to much about if people will notice if you are eating or not, as long as you are careful about what you are eating im sure everything will run smoothly and your probably worrying for nothing, plus you will be feeling a little better by then x

what did you put in it gary? jx

well there are two ways if you wnt the simple way then buy any of the patak jars of curry paste they are fantastic, but black lentils or normal split yellow/red lentils and soak them, then boil them in salted water till cooked then drin.fry off a few onions in garlic add the paste and a tin of tomatoes then add fresh ginger and the lentils and simmer for 15-20 mins and watch out for it burning, then add frsh corriander nd some low fat(of course) creme fraiche.

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Gees thanks guys for your quick replies. Im going to try all the tips. And yes Im hugely proud of No.1 son. Gary I think youve got a little Fanny Cradock in you. Lol. She was one of the first tv cooks for anyone who doesnt know. Cheers Jx

i got one of those squashy packets of korma sauce, and had few carrots in it and some fresh coriander on top when i was at your stage...i know it doesnt sound great, but it was like nectar at the side of the boring soup! also home made egg custard, those tubs of cream caramel, and ground rice goes down well. you enjoy your sons graduation, just hold a sandwhich in your hand and a drink in the other, then swap it for a piece of cake or summat when no ones looking, have a drink, but not much and not fizzy..you could add cranberry juice to a bit of wine or something, no one will know..i could imagine that the champagne wont go down well, so only a few sips!. i know a lot of people have trouble with fizzy drinks but as the time has gone on, i can drink lager fine now, also sparkling wine same as before pre banding...just not coke or lemonade etc. you have a great day anyway..is it july 3rd?..thats my birthday! x

I wont be able to wish you happy birthday on Friday so happy birthday Gillian. jx:biggrin:

Hey gary i think you should write a recipe book "meals after your band", be a good idea. i will have your 1st signed edition lol x

Hey gary i think you should write a recipe book "meals after your band", be a good idea. i will have your 1st signed edition lol x

there are many avenues to my talents, hahahahahah

gx

hey guys please help me im going to a friends tonight for dinner for her birthday there having lasangne i had the band fitted 2 weeks ago i have tried mash potato and that was fine do u think i can atempt the lasangne or is it 2 soon .?? they dont know i have had the operation . please reply befor half 6 tonight !!!!! love alex xxxxxxx:smile:

hey guys please help me im going to a friends tonight for dinner for her birthday there having lasangne i had the band fitted 2 weeks ago i have tried mash potato and that was fine do u think i can atempt the lasangne or is it 2 soon .?? they dont know i have had the operation . please reply befor half 6 tonight !!!!! love alex xxxxxxx:smile:

alex

poss a little early however scrape the mince and sauce out and i am sure that wil be ok, i have tight restriction and that what i done.

enjoy

Hey gary i think you should write a recipe book "meals after your band", be a good idea. i will have your 1st signed edition lol x

yes, you could open a post bariatric surgery restaurant!..the first of its kind i bet! ill eat there! x

hey guys please help me im going to a friends tonight for dinner for her birthday there having lasangne i had the band fitted 2 weeks ago i have tried mash potato and that was fine do u think i can atempt the lasangne or is it 2 soon .?? they dont know i have had the operation . please reply befor half 6 tonight !!!!! love alex xxxxxxx:smile:

like gary says, you should be ok with the mince and sauce..eat slow, and make some excuse about you being hot and not mega hungry, and just ask for a small bit cos it looks delicious, and youd hate to waste any! enjoy it anyway x

I wont be able to wish you happy birthday on Friday so happy birthday Gillian. jx:biggrin:

thanks homecare! have a graet day on friday yourself! x

Hi alex can't you say you dont like lasagna, or say you have got a really bad ulcer at the back of your tongue and you can hardly eat anything.. i couldnt manage mince that soon after my band.. if it is you have it just take your time, eat small amounts and chew very well, hope everything goes well x

thanks guys thats really kind of u 2 reply so quick so ill try the mince and leave the pasta ??? xxxx:rolleyes:

Hi alex can't you say you dont like lasagna, or say you have got a really bad ulcer at the back of your tongue and you can hardly eat anything.. i couldnt manage mince that soon after my band.. if it is you have it just take your time, eat small amounts and chew very well, hope everything goes well x

thats a good one wishfull..the bad ulcer on the back of your tongue..that no one can see!!..ill keep that one and use it for an occasion like that!