JennyBee

So funny... Mine tells me the same exact thing.. "your gonna leave us aren't you"..... He also says it jokingly, but it hurts my feelings a little that he would even think that!! I would never ever leave my beautiful 6 and 2 year olds...I just want them to have a skinny sexy mommy and j want my hubby to see that thin woman he fell in love with 13 years ago!!!!!

Good Sunday morning to all!! Quick question, I am just about 1 month post op and thankfully have not had 1 single problem with any food I've tried to this point..( last night had 1/2 homemade turkey burger very cautiously and went down great) Now, I have not had my 1st fill yet... Question is, just because I can eat it now with no fill doesn't necessarily mean I will be as lucky after fills? Or does the food that I can eat now generally remains my friend after fills? Any advice? Experiences? Thanks!

Thanks for the wonderful advice Zin! U have been super helpful. I guess I will just have to play it by ear, and as u day listen to my body:) Congrats on ur success!! Are u at your goal?

Thanks Jennifer... Day by day it shall be:)

I'm in mushies, but still have not tried either! Sounds like an awesome combo. Actually peanut butter is on my Drs menu but bananas aren't... Hmmm

Hope this is temporary, but find myself literally "running" to the bathroom ( yes, #2) after most meals!! Its kinda embarrassing while at work!! Anyone else in this predicament? Ahhh!!!

Hi guys,... I was banded 2/14/12.... (3 weeks ago) and I am still in the mushie stage working towards regular food. It is insane how quickly I must run.. Lol sometimes 4 times a day!

I wore one of my husbands t-shirts and jogging pants... The comfier the better, as you might be wearing it the rest of the evening when you go fast asleep

Hi Sophiesmom... Congrats on your success! I was actually quite happy when I stepped on the scale this morning, another 2 pounds gone. WHEW! Are you exercising? What does a day of eating look like for you?

Oohhh I love spicy! The more the better for me.. Thanks a million I shall your moms recipe:)

Thanks for the encouraging words Irie.... Yes I am sooo happy I did this, soon you will be too! So glad I found supporters like you for my journey:)

Hi everyone!! Since I am a new bandster and still in the mushy phase, I have no idea what a "stuck" episode feels like... What signs and symptoms should I be aware of?

Hi all!! I too started w/ low bmi...31. Today marks 3 weeks since my surgery and have lost 11 pounds... A little frustrating bc the scale has not moved in 1 whole week!! I am also following drs orders on eating religiously! Dont get it? I get my 1st fill on the 19th... I also eat about 1 cup of food at each meal, mostly healthy protein. Anyone else a little frustrating? I'm sure it's too soon to start stressing out:) any suggestions???

Hi all:) When is it ok to have a drink? I'm 3 weeks post op and just wondering.....when can I have my very missed little glass of wine?? Lol

Are lean cuisines a good serving size for when I can start eating "real food?" They are convenient, mostly healthy, and seem to be a nice, small serving size?

My Dr office will do my first fill no charge, ( I was self pay so I'm sure I payed for it somewhere) and each additional fill is $250... Is this reasonable? Anyone else paying for fills each time they go? Do insurrances cover them? (just curious)

What a coincidence!! Well to me he is amazing doctor, but I kinda feel that he is always in a rush!! The good thing he has always been on time, so no ling waits. The surgery went great, minimal pain in belly but AWEFUL gas pain for nearly 3 weeks... That left shoulder was a killer. I am on mushies right now, keeping everything down thankfully;) I wish you luck with your upcoming surgery, hope your experience is as wonderful as mine has been.

OMG very true. A couple hundred for a little salt water! Lol Oh well, it's like magic salt water!!

Oops I mean 3 year!

I had it done at Strax by Dr. Choi:).... How about you? Tell me about your successful 2 year journey... I'm only 3 weeks out!

Likewise neighbor! It's funny, I have not met one single person who has been banded!! Lol I've lost 11 thus far and get 1st fill the 19th... Hope weight comes off faster! Do you have a surgery date?

Hi luvbug... Im in mushies myself and have gotten many good ideas from fellow bandsters... Such as: Retried beans, mashed sweet potatoes, ricotta cheese, cream of anything soups, canned carrots(theyre super soft), oatmeal, pudding, yogurt, chicken/tuna/egg salad pureed in food processor, Greek frozen yogurt, and I'm still looking for new ideas! Hope this helps;)

Congrats on graduating Phat:) A little glass of wine to celebrate shouldn't hurt...(wink wink)

Waited exactly 2 weeks and had no problems:)

Awesome ideas! Will put cherry crystal light and Malibu rum on grocery list! (and may not even wait till weekend) lol