I am clueless as to how much to eat. I full full before I even start because of this gas crap!! Is that normal. I had surgery on Thursday. I had some potatos with gravy for dinner with my family, and now I am burping a lot, except it doesnt come all the way up, and it hurts really bad. Please someone tell me if this is normal. there is no way I could thin out the potatos anymore. I mashed them in my mouth until they were like milk. You guys are the only the only people I know to ask that have an answer, and I appreciate it so much. You guys are soo much help!! I soo dont want to mess this up. When did you guys start trying mushies, such as a soft egg, or soggy cereal?? Thanks in advance for your help!!:welldoneclap::laugh::Banane53::laugh::Banane44::laugh::laugh::woot:

IndioGirl55, well I guess it has been a year since you joined..I am just getting started and am still waiting for my band. I have read a lot of your post and the wornderful help you have given others.. You have given me more than the words you have typed on the paper. So thank you.. And by the time you read this may you have lost thoes last 3 pounds.

Linda

Thanks for the props - I'm just a fat chick talking fat chick talk - we are are basically the same - we are diff in some ways - but all united by our obesity. We all know what that feels like - even when we put on the front that we are just fine and dandy as a fat chick - when in reality we are in such denial - We have convinced ourselves that we can't do it (lose weight - its too hard - whats the use it's all going to come back on)

Well, the band makes the job easier and more doable than without.

I am under my goal by 3 lbs as of right now - I will have the last 7 lbs gone by 7/17/08

Thanks again - It makes me feel good that I am able to help others - cuz I really do want all of you to feel as good as I do..

Hugs.

Janet

Thanks so much for everything. It sure helps to have people that know what you are going through to talk to. You guys are great!!!