WinningLoser

Canned chicken, really? What brand? Sounds a tad ewwww, not judging:) Appreciate the recipe! Just wondering if that makes it moister and that is why you choose it as opposed to a grilled piece chopped up?

I am only 9 days and was wondering...thanks for starting the thread...but UGHHHH the answers!

Hey Rozie! Any ideas for mushies? Just started on them yesterday! THANKS

SURGERY this Friday the 17th . Please any words of wisdom for the nerves I am feeling? Thanks in advance!

HI! I WAS BANDED A WEEK AGO TODAY! WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR POST OP!

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SOOOOO GLAD YOU STARTED THIS THREAD, I WAS SERIOUSLY ABOUT TO DO THE SAME THING. I AM 6 DAYS POST OP, HAVE NOT BEEN ON THE scale BUT I AM FEELING SO WORRIED AFTER READING HOW PEOPLE AREN'T LOSING MUCH WEIGHT. I FEAR MYSELF BEING IN THE SAME SITUATION SOON ENOUGH. AFTER ALL......... WE WENT THROUGH SURGERY, RECOVERY AND WE WANT TO SEE A DIFFERENCE. READING WHAT EVERYONE HAS POSTED HERE HAS REALLY HELPED ME JUST WHEN I WAS BEGINNING TO FEEL WORRIED AND A TAD DEPRESSED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THIS PROCESS. GOING TO PICK MY HEAD UP AND REALIZE I HAVE A ROAD AHEAD OF ME AND BE CONFIDENT OF WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS.

HI, My surgery is this Friday. So NERVOUS! I want to have some ideas for Protein drinks and BARS that you all have tried and like. Obviously I have been advised to go with HIGH PROTEIN and low sugar and carbs. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

TOTAL AGREEMENT WITH YOUR POST - MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY, I TOLD NO ONE BUT FAMILY AND DO NOT PLAN ON IT! PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN SAY TO MUCH, IF THEY OVER STEP THEIR BOUNDS DO NOT BE AFRAID TO PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE LADIES!!!

Hi, 5 days POST- OP. Large covers and gauze came off on Monday and there were "surgi strips" underneath..... they all were well attached but the one covering the port was loose. I believe this is because that one had the most blood on it at the time of being covered. It stayed on one more day and fell off last night. Dr. said no problem with that and if it bothers me to just put on a band-aid. My QUESTION is ............what did yours look like? Was there still a small area that is open? :(I do not want it to get infected! Did you use anything on it such as neosporin? Thanks in advance for your replies!

JRZZZZZZZZZZ! I saw this show back in April when on va-k and it scared the **** out of me. I spoke with my Dr. about it because I like you thought................ WTH? 6 months post-op and she is still eating broth and yogurt by spoonfuls? "Mediated Reality" is what I think ! I mean I am only 5 days post op and cannot say for sure but none of my research makes me believe it - right????

THANKS LADIES....OOOO SO ITCHY! A LITTLE BROWN ON THE EDGE, BUT NO PUSS, OR WARMTH (SORRY TMI?) FIGURES THE MOST PAINFUL ONE IS THE ONE THAT HAS NO COVER. ANYONE HAVE THAT BROWN AS IT HEALED? THANKS AGAIN~

WELCOME, Was banded myself on the 17th. I am feeling the SAME port pain as you, Most uncomfy for me! The gas pain was not great but I feel that less than the port. I am feeling the same sensation in my chest you mention too. I am reading a great book that is like my bible~ http://www.amazon.com/Bandwagon-Strategies-Success-Adjustable-Gastric/dp/0578061236/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308739710&sr=8-1-spell I have found a lot of support here over the last month and I am sure you will too! Good luck to you and stay in touch. We are so close on our journeys~

I am just a few days post op and started with the chocolate muscle milk light but I wanted to puke from the after taste! UGH!~ Switched to Isopure CHOCOLATE and doing much better with it!

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OK...I HAVE TO ASK, WHAT I SLIMED? ONLY 3 DAYS POST-OP AND THIS DOES NOT SOUND FUN!

Any shake combos you have come up with? Partial to Peanut Butter and bananas here. Read a coffee one on the boards here that sounds delish....looking for any ideas~ Appreciate any you can post....THANKS!

Hi Rachel, THANKS for the reply! What base do you use to start out?

Hi, What base do you use? Thanks for the reply!

Hi, Just heading into day 3 post -op, did anyone have trouble using the bathroom for a #2 ( I sound like my kids) LOL Anything you took to get you going? I start protein today, that might help but as of now, have not gone yet.