I saw Dr Benavides yesterday and I have lost 10 pounds in two weeks! I also dropped my BMI from 38 to 36!! He already wants me to do a fill. My appt for my first fill is May 2nd. But I have to introduce soft foods with my full liquid diet. I get to have tuna salad!!!! WooHoo!! Egg salad, too!!!! I almost feel like I can go in public and not eat funny! hehehe!!!

Kuddos to you:)

mumm egg salad sounds good. Good job on your loss

Hey Tammy, that's wonderful. Egg salad and chili were my mushy favorits, heck they still are my favorites. My mom's lost 8 and really enjoyed the egg salad too. I sent an email to Inamed to see if she's the oldest bandster, but I haven't heard back yet. Take care.

Congrats Tammy! You are doing great!

Congratulations! I hope I do as well as you after I have my surgery. It's so helpful reading all these posts. Keep up the good work!

Tammy,

Yippee for you!

Hope I do as well...am dying for some REAL food already!

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I am having a problem with mushies. I know I USED to eat fast and I have been told that I still am. Food only stays down for about a minute then comes right back up. I know I am on full liquids but they are doing my first fill in a week and I am supposed to be introducing mushies. I have tried refried beans and pudding. Pudding does seem to go down easier. I may just not be able to eat refried beans. I was just looking to get some extra protein....any thoughts anyone??

I use the Whey Protein (vanilla flavor) in the big can from Sam's Club. I put it in the blender with some pure juice, a banana, some fresh strawberries and a little ice. Very good!

What do you put in the egg salad/tuna salad? I am starting on those also.

Beverly,

I make my tuna salad with Miracle Whip Light, diced eggs, and sweet pickle relish. As long as it is all cut in tiny pieces, you should be ok with it. My mom made me some egg salad.

Actually she made me four different kinds! I only liked the one that was made like tuna salad but also had mustard in it.

Also a weight loss update. I have not lost anymore weight since my fill so I called yesterday and I will go back in on the 17th for a more aggressive fill.

I ate refried beans yesterday and they did not set well with me. Felt like they were trying to come back up 3 hours after I ate them. I think they were too thick. Next time I try eating them I will have to thin them with some water. I love eating mashed potatoes even though I know they have lots of calories. It's been 2 weeks since my surgery and I actually tried mashed potatoes before I was supposed to. Had them last weekend. Didn't seem to have any issues with that. Great job on your weight loss! Good Luck on your fill.