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Thanks..like I said, the treadmill was just too much for me :faint: , but I walk in the mall (becuase it's toooo cold to walk outside) and I love it!!! Plus, I get to look at what my wardrobe will be like once I'm down to goal....lol!!! i take pictures and everything..and no I'm not insane....:confused: I just LOVE clothes...

I had chicken today!!!!!! WOW!! No problems!!!!!! I had a roasted chicken thigh and cucumbers for dinner and was it yummy!!!! You gotta understand my meals before Bandolera consited of Rice, beans, meat, salad, bread and desert DAILY!!! Puertoricans can eat man!!! I still have to cook all that for my family but I my appetite can do with just a piece of meat and some veggies...I'm so excited!!! My mom keeps asking me, "so, what are you gonna survive on?"..."You're not eating enough", "your gonn get sick"..Typical latina mom!!!! She thinks I'm insane and that I'm gonna die from malnutrtion...Yup, typical mom!!! She doesn't seem to understand that what would of killed me was the way I was going before. There is no point to arguing though....I just let her speak her mind and just nod and say..."ok, mom, whatever you say..." that aggravates her and makes me laugh..What a sick relationship, huh? lol!! My food for today: B: Protein shake snack: 1 yoplait light yogurt Key Lime L: 1/2 of a breaded pork cho and 1/4 cup mashed potatoes 34 ounces of crystal light peach ic tea and lemonade mixed...YUM!!! D: 1 roasted chicken thigh w/ 6 pieces of cucumber.. snack: a piece of cheese, 3 crackers and some tea..... I walked only 3 miles today ( I was side tracked by a cute dog house I had to purchase at Christmas Tree Shops in the mall....for my dog which I can't stand, but protects our house from anything and keeps me company when my boo isn't home.... ironic...i know!! :der:

Anytime! I get emotional too...I think that's why riht after surgery I couldn;t stop crying and I would cry for any little thing....do you kno wthat I balled because my son pulled out a plant from my get well basket!! I was in hysteria!!! lol!! I can laugh now, but it wasn't funny then....:confused:

HI! Lucky you...a day with the kids!!! Were getting ready for a snow storm tomorrow!!!! Aunt Flo at least waited to come visit you..She visited me on surgery day and stayed for almost two weeks...so port pain, gas, and cramps....:faint: I feel you sister!!!! Hot chamomile tea usually helps me...I hope they get better!!

Best of luck!!! Just think of what's ahead and you'll do fine. My good thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!

Thank you Timeforchange...it hasn't been easy, but little by little...I wish you luck on your surgery. Keep me posted on your progress!!!! smooches!!!

How sad is it when you have to "pass gas" and you can't because there are too many people around...You hold it in and it starts to build up and what happens next?? You feel like you want to explode..LITERALLY!!!! Well, I swear I almost did tonight...I went bowling with some friends..I should say I went to watch them bowl..becuase that is what I did...watch...and all of a sudden my stomach started to twist adn turn...and then...OH SH... I need to pass gas!!!!! Well I held it in and now I am MISERABLE!!!! My belly hurts, my intestines hurt and my you know what hurts....Bandolera is so much fun....:faint: I've never had issues with gas and now it is an everyday thing!!!! I guess it comes with the turff... I had like 3 gas x already and all I can say is thank God my husband's not home!!! it's comming out both ends now!! LMAO!!!!! I can laugh now that the worse has passed... Besides that, no wories. I'm doing well and steadily looosing..Little by little it is comming off...I lOVE IT!!!! :clap2: :clap2:

Hi MonSoleil...Congratulations on your banding...I started to walk slowly on my 4th day after surgery. I do the Mall Walking though... The tread mill was too intense for me and caused pain...I walked for maybe 20 minutes and was fried!! I went back everyday though and tried wlaking maybe 10 more minutes every day. Now I'm up to 5 miles a day. Now this is regular walking, nut power walking or anything like that. Somedays I go faster than others.. I did try to go back to my kick boxing but it's too early for me. I have come to realize though that the healing process is a very personal thing... Everyone heals very differently. My MD couldn't believe I was already walking that far...I hope this helps!

How sad is it when you have to "pass gas" and you can't because there are too many people around...You hold it in and it starts to build up and what happens next?? You feel like you want to explode..LITERALLY!!!! Well, I swear I almost did tonight...I went bowling with some friends..I should say I went to watch them bowl..becuase that is what I did...watch...and all of a sudden my stomach started to twist adn turn...and then...OH SH... I need to pass gas!!!!! Well I held it in and now I am MISERABLE!!!! My belly hurts, my intestines hurt and my you know what hurts....Bandolera is so much fun....:faint: I've never had issues with gas and now it is an everyday thing!!!! I guess it comes with the turff... I had like 3 gas x already and all I can say is thank God my husband's not home!!! it's comming out both ends now!! LMAO!!!!! I can laugh now that the worse has passed... Besides that, no wories. I'm doing well and steadily looosing..Little by little it is comming off...I lOVE IT!!!! :clap2: :clap2:

sounds good..I'll have to try them!!! YUM!!!

Congratulations Tann! That's Awesome!!!! You Go Girl!!!!

AWESOME JOB AVILLA!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!

Thanks me too!! Yeah the weight is unbelievable!!! I still can't believe it...I try to stay of the scale and THAT IS VERY HARD!!! Spanish roots....well, they are like potatoes but they taste different...malanga, yautia, ñame...yeah..try to say those names 4 times fast..They are very starchy but very yummy! A little bit of salt, a little bit of olive oil adn mush, mush, mush....YUM!!!!

Ok..It's been a long time since I've "typed" here but I've got good reason...well, i don't know if I can say good...IT SUCKED!!!! Surgery went well, it was everything afterwards....The gas, the pain, the hunger, the emotional roller coaster, the questions, the answers, the faces, good compliments and the not so good compliments...You know, sometimes people can be so stupid!!! All I can say is God forgive them for they know not what they do or say!!! Anyway..I'm over it and on with the rest of my life!!! I'm very excited. I saw the nutritionist yesterday and she was very impressed with my progress and my energy level. I am back to walking between 3 to 5 miles a day and I love it. I find that my day is not complete with out my walk... My slow return to foods is going great!! SO FAR NOTHING MAKES ME SICK!!!!!! I've had chicken, steak, fish, and shrimp (all pureed)...YUM!!!! I had toast and a scrambbled egg today for the first time and no problems!!!!! I LOVE MY BAND and I have a name for her....Bandolera!!!!!!!! It fits her well. She is my new best friend and I'm so proud of her!!!! What else can I say? I was scared and even regretful the first few days, but today I can say I'm glad I did this!! I'm still a little emotional and I cry for anything, but I've always been a little sentimental... My emotions are getting better together with my incisions and my appetite!!! Thanks to everyone here at LBT for their support, kind words and good thoughts...You all are an inspiration to me!!! Keep up the AWESOME work as I will do my best to do mine!!! Love you guys!!!! SMOOCHES and hugs...Olga:kiss2:

Ok..It's been a long time since I've "typed" here but I've got good reason...well, i don't know if I can say good...IT SUCKED!!!! Surgery went well, it was everything afterwards....The gas, the pain, the hunger, the emotional roller coaster, the questions, the answers, the faces, good compliments and the not so good compliments...You know, sometimes people can be so stupid!!! All I can say is God forgive them for they know not what they do or say!!! Anyway..I'm over it and on with the rest of my life!!! I'm very excited. I saw the nutritionist yesterday and she was very impressed with my progress and my energy level. I am back to walking between 3 to 5 miles a day and I love it. I find that my day is not complete with out my walk... My slow return to foods is going great!! SO FAR NOTHING MAKES ME SICK!!!!!! I've had chicken, steak, fish, and shrimp (all pureed)...YUM!!!! I had toast and a scrambbled egg today for the first time and no problems!!!!! I LOVE MY BAND and I have a name for her....Bandolera!!!!!!!! It fits her well. She is my new best friend and I'm so proud of her!!!! What else can I say? I was scared and even regretful the first few days, but today I can say I'm glad I did this!! I'm still a little emotional and I cry for anything, but I've always been a little sentimental... My emotions are getting better together with my incisions and my appetite!!! Thanks to everyone here at LBT for their support, kind words and good thoughts...You all are an inspiration to me!!! Keep up the AWESOME work as I will do my best to do mine!!! Love you guys!!!! SMOOCHES and hugs...Olga:kiss2:

Thank you Avilla!!! Slowly but surely... my post for today: B: 8 oz of whey protein drink ( IFound one that I LOVE...GNC Chocolate Caramel) 1 pint of crystal lite L: 1 cup of cream of asparagus soup 1 pint crystal lite D: 1/4 cup spanish roots with cod fish (YUMM!!) 2 small slices of banana bread 8 ounces of whey protein walked 4 miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:faint:

Hello ladies! I'm back!! I'm glad to see everyone working hard!!!! You guys are awesome!!! I apologize for the lack of postings but I've been really busy..anyways...Here I am ready to get back into it....I'm feeling much better and am eating mushies now!! YEAH!!!!

Thanks... I missed you too... I'm glad I'm feeling much better!! it was a rocky start..and I even doubted my decision a little (NOT MUCH), but it all worked out...Thanks for the love!!!:kiss2:

Hello everyone! long time no post...I know and I'm sorry...I've just been real busy since surgery had me VERY Sick for the first week!!! but, no worries, I'm back and in full force!!! I've been trying to read all the posts and keeping up is very hard!! It's good to read the good, the not so good, and the scary..Learning experiences are always welcomed!!! For me, this has been a journey full of what ifs, and oh, ok, I understand now! I want to say congratulations to all of you for working so hard and doing such a great job! For those of you who are having some tribulations...I can say this, God does not give anyone a burden that they can not carry, and this too shall pass!!!! believe me...It will pass!!!!! Be patient, strong, and sometimes even a little bit silly....you have to be to get through it!!! Love you guys and I've missed all of you!!!! But like I said...I"MMM BAACCCKKK!!!!

HEllo! It's slowly getting better. My liquid intake is ok. I'm so sick of Protein Drinks..The only ones I tolerate are the Carnation Instant Breakfasts and Ensure high protein. That's IT!!!! Everything else makes me gag and I really don't need to throw up right now..SO, that's what I'm doing. I can't wait to eat something else besides broth and jello...The water and Crystal light I can handle...The discomfort around teh incisions isn't too bad...but teh gas is a whole DIFFERENT Story...WOW!!!! I spent 2 days in tears adn questioning my decision to do this... IT was soooooooo bad, but it's subsiding adn getting better...That's my only complaint so far... I'm walking again..Today I did 1.6 miles, It wore me out but the MD said that it was normal.. so little by little it's getting better...THANK GOD!!!! I've lost 7 LBS SINCE THE SURGERY!!!! A little scary but good. We'll see how it goes...I'm glad I have this site to come and talk and write and learn and maybe even teach my experiences....This too shall pass......smooches....:kiss2:

Hey Karie...Thanks for your kind words and advice. They really hit the spot.. I really needed them...:think This is the main reason why I keep comming back..It's good to feel supported by so many people. You guys are awesome...:clap2: Thanks again..I'll keep you guys posted..KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!! LOVE YA!! Smooches...:kiss2: Olga

HEllo! It's slowly getting better. My liquid intake is ok. I'm so sick of Protein Drinks..The only ones I tolerate are the Carnation Instant Breakfasts and Ensure high protein. That's IT!!!! Everything else makes me gag and I really don't need to throw up right now..SO, that's what I'm doing. I can't wait to eat something else besides broth and jello...The water and Crystal light I can handle...The discomfort around teh incisions isn't too bad...but teh gas is a whole DIFFERENT Story...WOW!!!! I spent 2 days in tears adn questioning my decision to do this... IT was soooooooo bad, but it's subsiding adn getting better...That's my only complaint so far... I'm walking again..Today I did 1.6 miles, It wore me out but the MD said that it was normal.. so little by little it's getting better...THANK GOD!!!! I've lost 7 LBS SINCE THE SURGERY!!!! A little scary but good. We'll see how it goes...I'm glad I have this site to come and talk and write and learn and maybe even teach my experiences....This too shall pass......smooches....:kiss2:

:confused: No I haven't... I'm going to have to ask him...I did question him about being so tired and he said it came wiht the first few days of the surgery as my body adjusted...:faint: Thanks for the words of encouragement...I REALLY NEED THEM!! :think

Because Love Always Can Know... WIPED

:rose: Hello Ladies! Just wanted to stop by and say Hi...Avilla...Thanks for the PM. It feels nice to be missed.... I'm getting better day by day. It's not easy but it's happening..I'm walking again..1.6 miles today, but it takes all my energy:faint: . Protein shakes make me nauseaus and I'm afraid to throw up...so I'm doing the carnation instant breakfasts, which are a lot better...Thank you all for your good thoughts and wishes.. I'm taking it one day at a time! It is good tos ee everybodies progress!!:clap2: KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!!!!:clap2: smooches...:kiss2: Olga