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You will get there! I am confident! Thnks for the details as I've been wondering about that-sounds horrible. Is this fullness feeling up high in your chest or down low in your stomach? I have gottedn a feeling like a kind of tight gas-pain tht is high, but that could have been post-surgery junk...don't you like discussing our innards with each other!! HAHA I have gotten the hiccups a couple of times so was planning to ask the doctor about that...keep on keepin on!

Wow, Don!! 101 is so amazing....you must feel like a different person...what exactly is that pb/slime thing? The names sre gruesome...is it caused by overloading the pouch. What do you feel like when you're full? Tomorrow i go for my 1 week check up and am hoping to move to blended food...any pointers there? It's still 4 oz per meal right? I'm so proud of what you've done and appreciate you leading the way!

I live in Elgin, Illinois which is about 50 miles NW of Chicago. Isn't it amazing how fast things move once you get approval and a date!! The nutrition class is very helpful...upper GI not so fun but doable. Keep up the great work...I've lost 10 lbs since my surgery on Tuesday..but who wouldn't eating 1/2 c. of protein drinks every two hours!?! ha. I wonder if I will gain any back when I start eating real food. Going for a one week check-up on Tuesday which will be great since I now have lots of questions. I think I will take the whole week off and then go back to school after Columbus Day...why push it?! May as well enjoy the time off a bit...

Hang in there with the liquids...I was able to add fruit and nuts to the shakes...almonds were yummy! Be creative! You're 10 days out! whoohoo

That is awesome! The pre-op diet was okay-I just looked at it as short term and tried to be creative with the protein shakes. I went in for surgery on Tuesday and found out I had lost 42 lbs since May when I started my 3 mos supervised program. That was great news. I haven't had any real pain, just some soreness. Just laying low and taking it slow. I have decided to follow the program to the letter so that my results will be the best they can be for me. To go through all of this is not worth a slip...how is your pre-op going aqnd the nutrition class is when?? Where do you live? Your program sounds just like mine...hang in there! In 12 days you'll be on the other side!

Hi Don! How was your weekend...it's already another one! I had my surgery on Tuesday and came home Wed. afternoon. I'm feeling pretty good and haven't had any real pain-just a little sore in the biggest incision spot. Drinking my 4 oz every two hours and have a follow up appointment on Tuesday. What's new with you?

Thank you so much...I can't believe it is finally here! It is so wonderful to know that there are people out there who understand what I'm going through...what stage are you at???

Thank you so much for the special boost and encouragement. You are such an inspiration to have lost 60 lbs!! I lost 30 while waiting for approval and about 7 more on liquids....100 to go!! Sounds daunting, yet possible for the first time ever. Have you found any foods that you can't eat...eggrolls sound soooo good, especially compared to broth!! HAHA My faith is strengthened by you and those who have been successful! Tomorrow at this time I will be banded!! Can't believe it is finally here!

I enjoy reading your advice to others as you appear sensible in regards to making this work. My surgery is Tuesday. Tomorrow I have to drink clear liquids and then Tuesday a.m. I go...can't wait to get to the other side!! Thanks for the support you give others by sharing your experience!