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@mdfinch Please if you can explain to me, your meal plan that consist of 3 times 2oz. of food. This is where I'm confused. If your pouch can only hold 2 oz. at this time, how can they tell you to eat 6 ounces of food? I know for liquids it will go right through, but meat, veg.and mash potatoes at the same meal time. I know at a later date you can hold much more, but you just had surgery, so help me to understand

Google/go on the internet and do a search for "Protein content for venison" or "Protein content for meats" and etc.

@babydumplin I'm happy for you, and hope for the best for you. I see you just joined, it's a lot of info on this site, so just seek and you shall find.

Glad everything went fine for you.

When I have my surgery my Doctor saids day 1 clear Day2 clear/full Day3 -7 full First week Day8 - 14 Puree Second week Day 15 - 21 Solids Third week Day 22 and on Regular Fourth week

Nice 4 week start, Good luck on your journey

@momof31oc NEWS FLASH! We see spiritually and hear the God in you. Even Stevie Wonder can see that. We haven't been around you in person and your "Light" is shining through. You continue to be you. If those people around you are judgeing you because of your weight when you are talking/serving the Lord. Then the problem is with the devil in them. So the hell with them. If their eyes are stopping at your outer appearance then again I say "the hell with them".

@Texasdy OMG this verse you quoted from the bible "Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." that was so so appropriate and right on time. That should be LapBands Athem or leading Quote ( i don't know the exact word I'm looking for) But it should be on every page that is written about Lapband and all surgeries. I really, really really loved that.

@momof31oc I loved everything you said, I laughed at this part, "trusting God and knowing he has control and will work all things out for good - even if they don't feel good. The part that says "even if they don't feel good" You said it exactly right about God not bringing you/us this far, and closing doors if He isn't in it. I so love your wisdom and encouragement. Be Blessed and don't cry anymore. If you cry again let it be tears of Joy.

This is for people that are married, single, living together, or just having a lover or two. (Or perhaps 3 or more.) No judgement on this post please (if anyone responds) My hang-up before surgery was showing my naked body because of my weight. My atmosphere was candles, colored lights, and even a light on in the hall while my door was slightly opened. Daytime was when I really felt self-conscious. I do realize as a woman that men could careless at that given moment.But there are men that would bed you down but wouldn't want you to be a part of their life because of your weight. I know if someone is familiar with you, things can just flow and it may not be a big deal about your weight. But what about women seeking new love in their life? So after surgery and you lose weight, does the loose skin or scars make you feel undesirable? Do I still need candlelights? LOL I would love for some men to respond to this. I know I'm not alone in this. Does anyone else have sex hang-ups because of weight issues? Oh I must add that I do love myself, I just don't like myself this way.

@Skinny mini Thank you for being open and honest, and I'm so sry to hear about your first husband. I like looking at the face to, I'm not in the dark, just dim lighting. Congradulations on your new marriage, and tell your husband thank you for his input and that I appreciated it very much. Skinny mimi you are so right about real men and women wouldn't have a chance without them. Thank you

@Clarks4willie First keep reading these posts because there is so much support and advice that will help you through. God will walk with you, but you have to put the work in too. He will give you the strength that you need to jump over some hurdles, go under some hurdles and knock down some hurdles. He's walking with you now, you were lead to this website and you found this post. BY the way that "Doubt" you had after believing you can do this surgery, was nothing but you and Gods "enemy". Wanting you to take a "U" turn from the direction that is best for you, which is your Good. Don't let him win

@mimi You have made my day, just knowing how your mind has been renewed. "God is good" This shows us the power you have when you finally feel how worthy you are of great things.. You are so much stronger than you realize if you stay focus. For you to have taken the steps you have from just the other day is amazing grace. Plus you can see yourself as being an instrument to help your mom and others. Thank you for your keen insight and mentioning about my "Light'. About my statement that I'm not religious but I have God in me and etc. I just didn't want to overdue it, like I'm teaching/preaching in my posts. I'm just a person who Loves the Lord. As a matter of fact I wrote a post tonight about "Sex and hang-ups before & after surgery". I don't think God was in that one LOL

@ag4125 My Prayers are with you @LovetheNewMe- Very well said, and I definately got something from it.

@Donna 12 Talk about hurting knees and back, I very well understand that, and not being able to enjoy fun activities. Self-conscious, you said it right, I can think of so many times I felt like that to the point of not wanting to socialize. I hope and Pray that your insurance will carry your surgery in time. Once I seen my surgeon, it was only a few days when I got my call for approval. So if I agree and you agree then God will be in the midst of it. I read that somewhere "When 2 or more are gather together( like in agreement) then God will be in the midst of it" Some of my post comes off like I'm real religious but I'm not. I do have God in me, so when I write I can't help but acknowledge him. God knocked me to my knees once, and humble me and put a whipping on me that I thought I never would recover from. I'm telling you this to say He got my attention LOL So I can't help but speak His name. As you can tell I like to write, so I will send you a poem I think you can relate to. Take care

@mimi Keep me/us posted and message me anytime. You will have a peace because Prayers has already went forth for you from people reading your post. So be it

Christine your surgery is a day before mine. I just sent you a message

@Cnewme Thank you, and I like what you said "I know that I am going to give this my best shot because if not then what else is there left for us to do". I pondered that thought as I looked at the outcome if I didn't have the surgery. One of the images I had in my mind was depending on others to take care of me if my health got worse because of being obese. When your independence is taken from you sometimes your spirit wants to give up. The will to live comes into play.So it was a decision that was necessary in order to live longer. So it's no turning back now on my part.

@mimi I decided a year ago to take this journey because i knew i needed it. But something kept nagging at me. It was fear of the unknown. Doubts if I can actually stop eating all the things I love to eat. I said if I do surgery it would be the lapband because it is less invasive. But it is still surgery with possible complications, as with any surgery. Further down the line a thought creeped in my head to just do the bypass surgery and I would look slim and trim really fast. But that thought was shot down fast. I let a few months go by before I went back for an appointment and said ok this is it I'm going to follow through and complete the test required. Then I slacked off again. Mimi I just wasn't at peace in my spirit about the surgery. I had all the if's and but's about the surgery. Images of all kinds of happenings. It wasn't until 3 months ago that I made up my mind as I looked at my health condition which was getting worst. What I did was first made up my mind, Pray and turned it over to God. I know that praying sometimes is not the answer some look for, because they need a spoken voice to soothe them and assure them. But in reality nothing is sure.But if you sit still and listen to that quite still voice God will give you direction. If you can't hear Him, then he will order your steps and lead you in the right direction. As for me I finally have a Peace in my spirit about my surgery coming up, and everytime a negative thought creep in my head, I quickly cast that thought down. Then I think of something else. I'm not going to lie to you and say just because I have a Peace I'm 100% not nervous. I'm excited and sort of nervous at the same time. Only because it is life changing. The Peace I speak of is a settling in my Spirit that I know this is best for me, my mind is no longer undecided. What really helped me is this website, it's not a day go by that I'm not reading these post and searching for answers. People on here are very supportive, and I appreciate everyone with the courage to ask and give support. I know this is a long long post, but I wanted you to know that you are not alone. I was given great advice throughout my life at certain times. I would like to share a couple of them with you. I was told when my mind was confused and had to make a decision for me to stop going back and forth. Just make a decision whether it is right or wrong. Also if someone else can do it, so can you. Hope this helped Good luck

Most posts I've read says strips, I ask the same question about the chewables but never got the answer

@ Pattygirl I just came across Syntrax nectar Protein on youtube. The website is www. si03.com. They have a sample packet for 14.00 12 or 13 different fruit flavors in the pack. call this number 1 866 333 7403. no taxes no shipping. Everywhere else the packets are 18.00-26.00. Only one order per household on the packets. you can google Syntraz nectar protein and compare prices on the sample packs. They sale the 2lb tubs on amazon, diet direct , Vitamin shoppe and quite a few places. All different prices. I haven't tasted them yet but I'm ordering Monday because they are close for the weekend. Don't forget to check out youtube

Thanks for info

So Daisy you didn't mention taking barium, if you did how much did you have to swallow? How far did they tell you to walk? How much water can you consume now?

Everyone have a great weekend, think positive and don't let anyone discourage you, with their negativity.

@Manda What goes around comes around (for the team) LOL. I was thinking about buying Body Fortress in vanilla, but I was wondering if it was nasty or not. Or should I say distasteful. How many scoops and how much milk do you use? and what fruits do you like best in it. I'm going to Walmart in 2 days so please get back with me