☠carolinagirl☠

jim, your postings inspire me and i look to you for guidance. although i havent had a fill yet, i will keep this post from you close in my mind. thank you for what you do. you are the best. i would love to have a support group here also to go too.

all doctors and people are different. some say yeah, its okay and some say no. some let it go flat and some drink it with no problems. what did your doctor say? mine said no. i havent had one since late may when i started my pre op. dont miss them at all.

just a note (until you feel it like with fills or the plication after healing) eat like you have restriction already. is what i do as i dont have any fills but i def have restriction just from plication

burp...i wish.....get baby hiccups that signals me we are done eating....all the best you guys

hm, i dont know about the ice cream bits. i am able to eat/drink whatever. i just go very slow and take my time and not over a cup at any given time (with food). over 80+ oz per day on fluid though..

i can *drink* whatever amount, ounces. (even gulp if i want to) but i try to just take small drinks (sips sometimes). no real issue with drinking.

its going well. def the plication is helping me get full faster. 3 months out since surgery and not a fill needed yet. highly recommend this surgery. (but always ask alof of questions and research).

ok, how much you want for it madam?

i love the color and the little sun tanning chair.....how precious

if you feel that (way) i would strongly recommend discussing this with your doctor so you two can work it out so that your meds work correctly. (in response to your post, my sleep meds, now that i cannot take pills and i crush them and i swear it makes me sleepy sooner)

as kristin says, yup (and trolls too)

everyday vision i do that....sometimes in stress times at work, more than once......excellent post my friend :wub:

that is up to your doctor. i would ask (them) in stead of on this forum as you will get many different answers. all doctors are different. (i would assume they gave you a listing of the items on each phase). since you are on (liquids) that means liquids. cream of wheat is not (liquid). but again, its up to you and what your doctor says. wishing you all the luck in the world

def and strongly recommend that band bible by our pal Jean. it tells you step by step (in a non doctorish) form what to expect, how to succeed etc.....def worth the purchase. mine is highlighted with so many colors, i told jean that it is visible from outer space.

from my pink blender bottle to YOURS this a.m. am drinking my morning shake as i read your post. just go one day/one shake/one hour at at time. you got this. you have a great attitude. (you will never see those numbers again). hang in there

congrats on the surgery but let me say that (weighing so close after surgery is just silly). as the poster said with the fluids and such, you will (most likely but not always gain). i would suggest to stop weighing for a couple of weeks and allow yourself time to (fully heal). you will be swollen/bloated (maybe some pain but i sure hope you are the lucky one w/no pain what so ever).......and i do not want you on that scale saying (gained) and you get all upset. most of the time its not because you (gained weight). its Fluid. anyhow, congrats on your surgery. stay positive and stay off the scale for a while. you will do fabulous

need picture because i think i want it........... :wub: how come you dont like it? or do you? i dont think i have seen one except on qvc

....whoop whoop.........gun b*****s

june 6th here, down 62 and counting............all the best to my fellow june bandits :wub:

for realz?

i guess each of us have our own opinions but there is a difference between rude and offering your opinion.

i love shooting and just recently hub got me a pink 38 ruger handgun just got back tonight from indooe shooting range.......love those head shots..

**One harmful consequence of the fills=weight loss myth is that the patient seeks more and more fills in the Quest for “perfect restriction” (also a myth) or the legendary (but also mythical) “sweet spot.” This patient tends to tolerate side effects and eating problems that can cause serious damage to them and their band because they’re so focused on finding that perfect but elusive fill level and believes (erroneously) that the more Fluid in their band, the better.*** i will remember this when i ever start gtting fills...........thanks jeanie

as was stated, i am sure the surgeon has their (own) way of doing things and rules to follow doesnt make sense but best to follow all the best