NJGirl32

Thanks! Do you get acid reflux a lot after surgery?

I can't believe a nurse would evr say that to you!! How unprofessional!!! I am glad you reported her! As far as your friend goes...well maybe she is thinking that you won't be eating anymore and that's truly what she meant. You'll have to say it to her like this: "That comment you made about not going out to eat with me is really bothering me, what ea=xactly did you mean by it?" and let her explain. I know my husband doesn't eat in front of me-it's weird. I guess he is trying to be considerate but he's allowed to eat in front of me! I guess some people think it's like quitting drinking or smoking and it's not something you do in front of others. Educate her and let her know that you can eat-but in moderation! If she meant that you will now be the skinny one and everyone else will be looking at you-well, what can I say-she's right!! LOL

Look for drinks with a lower alochol %. I plan on have white wine over ice- hope the ice delutes the wine. I am avoiding carbonation for the first few months.

I am on insurance and only saw him once-so I am not sure if it has a lotto do with self-pay. I am sure I'll see a lot more of him after surgery!

Try GNC's Totally Lean Swiss Chocolate pre-made drink-buy 1 to try it. They are SO good!! I hate the powder stuff-it settles at the bottom and is nasty! I tried a lot of shakes and I like Carnation instant breakfast in a blender with skim milk and a 1/2 scoop of Unjury (ramps up the protein). I add ice to make it into a shake. The premade water/liguid drink aren'ttoo good. The best thing about GNC is that you can return even used products for a store credit-a really great return policy. I like Atkins butthe protein is only around 13 grams.

I dipped my finger in the pizza just to taste a bit and again in some BBQ sauce. I think you'rw doing good with Tomato soup! I had French Onion-no bread or cheese and low sodium.

Okay so I went for the scope and they found out that I have gastroenteritis which is a bacteria in the stomach. My doctor said it needs to be treated with 2 weeks worth of meds because it could erode the band and eventually cause ulcers-anyone else have this? She said I would have to wait for 3 weeks post surgery before I could begin treatment and treament would last about 2 weeks.

I am the 25th ! Good luck to everyone!! IT's fast approaching!

Thanks!

Friday night we (hubby and I) always go out to dinner. Our children are grown and it's what we do on a Friday night. I am on this damn liquid diet so that was out of the question. So we sat in and watched a movie. Today his club is having this big outdoor fund raiser with a BBQ grill and booze and a band. I love the outdoors and especially live music. So he went and called me twice to see if I was going to go. I said I didn't thnk so. I am not sure if I am ready to be around all the food and drinks while I am stuck on a diet of Protein shakes. Today I am thinking if my social life is goingto take a nose-dive. I mean I could be sitting there enjoying the music, but I would worry about tortured by so much temptation. I know I could do it, but why put myself through it? Summer is starting and all the social invites start to pick up...the BBQs, outings, etc. Plus what are we going to do with our Friday and Saturday nights? What am I suppose to do at social events? I can't sit home every weekend

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Last night I went out for my Last Supper for a while. During dinner I explained how I wouldn'tget a fill for 6 weeks and duringthat time I am virtually on a liquid diet/mushies. He made a comment saying maybe the Band is a big gimmick because if you can go that long without a fill and sticking to a diet then you can do it on you own. Today he asked out the diet's going and I said pretty good. He said it again-if you can do this diet then maybe you don't need the band. I know he means well, but he doesn't understand . Last Sept I started WW and I lost about 30 pounds-gained 20 back! He thinks if I have the willpower to stick to this strict pre/post diet I might be able to do it on my own. How do I anser his concerns? I wish I had the mind-set and stick-to-it ness to diet it away without surgery, but I don't. Plus most eople I know who lost weight at Weight Watchers gained it back eventually (I am a living example). I really don't need him second guessing my surgery -especially since it's next week!

Some of this stuff sounds really good! I can't wait until I can eat omlettes again! I didn't know bananas can get stuck...that's good to know! Love salads so I will look forward to that-especially with summer coming. What is Protein-Peanut Butter Bread? Chilli also sounds good for mushies : ) I can't wait until I am on muchies- This liquid diet is for the birds!

Congrats on finally getting it done! Hope you have a speedy recovery!! A single incison is awesome-is that the REALIZE Band? Part of me is wishing I researched it more and went withthe single incision too! If it's a single incision then what about the port-is that a separate incision? You'll be looking great-just in time for summer!!

GNC's totally lean premade shakes are SO good!! I wish I would have tried it before I bought so many Atkins shakes! These are the kind of shakes you really look forard to having!! They say "new" on the bottle but I don't know how new they really are. 25 grams of Protein 170 calories 24 Vitamins & minerals Lactose Free I tried the Swiss Choc. and I highly recommend it. I went to GNC and just got 1 bottle to try out. They are a little pricey but worth it!

Welcome!! Congrats on the big day coming up! This is the start of a new life! This forum will really help you with any questions you might have. Best wishes!

Welcome!! This is an awesome site and the people on here are super supportive! Congrats on being a Bandster!

I read that if you are eating until you are stuffed then you can stretch the pouch. Try eating and stopping just before that stuffed feeling and instead of your brain being the indicator of whether you feel full -you should measure your food and stop when it's gone. Proteins fill you up-definitely get them in!

Thank you everyone!! It felt so good to read that everyone still goes outto eat and attends social functions without a problem! I think I just had a meltdown yesterday so some reason-I mean I was teary-eyed most of the day. My hubby came home and said "How about goingto the movies?" That was sweet of him because we rarely do that but it was a little late so I opted no to take him up on the offer. I can see that he tends to avoid eating in front of me. I don't care if he eats-really I don't, but I guess he's trying to be sensitive. Thanks again for cheering me up! This forum has been so inspirational to me!

That is awesome!!! Wor-what a compliment! I am sure your husband is so proud to introduce you to everyone! I read in your other post that men are holding doors more often. I, too, found that when I was thinner (7 years ago) that I had a lot more doors held open for me. I can't wait to experience some of these NSVs too! You go girl!!!

Thanks SO much I really, REALLY need to hear that! I love seafood and the thought of never truly enjoying another meal was depressing. Today's a depressing day because I could be at that event outdise listeningto music-but nope...just me and my dog watching QVC...might head to GNC to reutrn some stuff..whoo hoo what fun!

Wow 4 months and down 70 pounds!??!! That is absolutely amazing and no fills either? Any tips for success?

:(Pick up the phone and call right now - you need something stronger to manage the pain-ultimately that will help with the healing process. Just get to the phone now and have your pharmacy number ready so he can phone in something a little stronger. Be very blunt with him/her and tell them you are in real pain! Do it now-no need to suffer this much.

What an ignorant, insensitive, self-serving assh*le! I feel sorry for the clients he services! Having LapBand surgery is not for wimps!! It takes more dedication, planning, determination, and stick-to-itness than anything I know. What a coward he is and how brave you are! Please let us know if you win!!!