megananne7

The MM Lite vanilla creme tastes like rotten milk to me.

Today's my birthday and my mom is begging to take me out to dinner (when I told her no -- since I hadn't lost any weight since my last fill -- she threw a fit and said I didn't love her, etc.). Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions for restaurants and the friendliest lap-band item to order from there.

I have been having no problems eating anything and I am hungry most of the time. I find that when I wake up in the morning, I am rarely hungry and my hunger usually doesnt start until late morning.I have only had one fill and I feel like I could eat almost whatever I want when I want. I have had no problems with breads or any other solids. I haven't tried rice. I know part of the minimal weight loss (e.g. less than 5 lbs since surgery) is my fault as I havent been exercising (I work full time as a nurse and also am going to school - fitness center through my surgeons office is not open past 6 and I work 6:30a-7:30p, and closed on Sundays) in addition to not always eating the way I should. I am also finding it hard to eat every 3 hours, as I work 12-13 hour shifts and only get one 30 minute break, and we arent allowed to have food or drinks at the nurse's station. A lot of times, the only time I can eat is also the only time I can drink as well. I just am looking for some guidance and advice and someone to whip me into shape. I am disappointed in myself that I havent been following/haven't been able to follow the directions I was given.

My doc told me I could go back to work in 5 days. I'm a nurse, work 12-13 hour shifts and often lift over 50 lbs by myself. There is NO WAY I couldve gone back after 5 days

Really? A lot of people dont lose weight in the beginning? I had heard most weight loss occurs in the first year, so that is why I assume it will come off fairly quickly.

Thanks. I really just need help. I recently went to my primary dr and she took me off of another BP med which is great news. Prior to my surgery, I "dieted" (e.g. ate the way I am supposed to) and I lost 40 pounds pre-op. I am now around 5 lbs post op. However, I broke down and cried after she told me about taking me off a BP med and she asked me whats wrong. I told her my tears were a combo of happy and sad. Happy because I lost weight and was being taken off of another pill (I am only 27!), but sad because I am disappointed in how I have done post-op.

Still having a lot of pain. Was given liquid Lortab/Vicodin for pain but it's not helping much (I have a family history on both sides of pain med tolerance). Only thing that helped me get some sleep last night was some Flexeril I had . Right now most of my pain is a deep aching pain in my lower sternum/chest, with occasional sharp pain. Most of the time with the pain, it's with inspiration and movement. Not hungry at all, but I'm trying to take frequent sips of clears. Is it normal to not be hungry at this stage in the game? Wishing I had an abdominal binder, but not sure where to get one outside of the hospital... Does anyone have any tips for me?

I'm day 4 on my liquid diet.... No fruits, no veggies, no meat... All I'm allowed to have is sugar free popsicles/italian ice, sugar free Jello, chicken/beef broth, strained cream Soup (which I can't do because they upset my stomach), Water, Protein shakes... that's about it. I'm starving and feel weak. And I'm a nurse and have to work the next 2 days (12 hour shifts each day), feel like I won't make it. Surgery is Tuesday 8-2

I'm day 4 on my liquid diet.... No fruits, no veggies, no meat... All I'm allowed to have is sugar free popsicles/italian ice, sugar free Jello, chicken/beef broth, strained cream Soup, Water, Protein shakes... that's about it. I'm starving and feel weak. And I'm a nurse and have to work the next 2 days, feel like I won't make it.