☠carolinagirl☠

1. to continue losing weight, little by little so my skin dont sag 2. to be able to walk around the block pushing my baby granddaugher 3. to walk around the block holding my hubby's hand 4. to not be out of breath walking (anywhere) 5. to be able to do anything I want to & not be scared of people laughing at me

havent been stuck yet or slimed, but i sure hope you feel (better)

(((great news))) i know you will be a success

a great link to read about (cheating on pre/post op diets) http://www.lapbandtalk.com/page/index.html/_/healthy-living/whats-so-bad-about-cheating-on-the-post-op-r78

live on beans/veggies. those are the good things we banders can eat food is meant to be enjoyed (in small amounts when its high fat/high cal foods).

you will do fine. i use whey isolate from walmart. i like the cookies and creme and the chocolate. i put mine in freezer (and use fat free skim milk) and its nearly like having a milkshake. how are you doing otherwise??

may 18th i started my liquid and had surgery on the 6th. (i read your post about pre/post liquid diets). the purpose of the liquid is to shrink your liver for surgery. try not to focus on the amount you lose (although it is exciting and is a wonderful feeling ) if you cheat on the (diets) you are only hurting yourself. follow your dr's instructions as best you can as they are there for a reason. its hard but its more mental than (i am starving). the first days are the hardest....my head hurt, i got the shakes but i pushed through and so will you. if you can do the liquids, you can do this. if you want to make yourself well, you will think positive thoughts and none of i cant, i am hungry, i am starving talk, think i am doing this so i can have surgery and so i can heal myself and make myself well. thank you for the compliment on my weight loss. i appreciate that very much. you will get to that number soon. all the best and am here if you ever need me.

yep, i would think it is the scar tissue forming (but i could be wrong). i am now heading toward 6 weeks post op and now my sharp/uncomfy pains have stopped. just move slower/slowly. i am sure you will be fine. if in doubt, or you are concerned, just give your dr/nurse a jingle. they will answer you i am sure. all the best

((sending hugs and feeling better love your way))

after surgery, alot of people (including myself) had horrible neck (left side for me) and also my left arm, pain from the surgery (gas or whatever) and it took about 6 or 7 days for me to even get past that type pain. hope that you are feeling better. if it hurts on a 9-10 scale, please contact your doctor. it should not be hurting that bad. your dr should be able to give you some relief meds.

i drink right up until i eat and then wait about 30 min after i am done if i am able....if i (dont wait and take a sip (at 10 or 15 min after) i dont sweat it too much and just keep going on... all of use are different. just try and do what your dr recommends as best you can. thats all we can do. Your doing great, keep up the great work.

i think about food alot also. but i also think about how much weight i lost and how much better i am feeling. that usually works for me. but if i am really (hungry) i drink something or eat something healthy. (a high protein bar (watch for the cal intake) 2oz cheese, piece of fruit or something like that. Hang in there, you are doing GREAT.

either that or you are not (drinking enough). i also had that same surgery and have not felt that way unless i have ate too fast or not drank enough. (only took once and now i am make sure i drink enough and eat slow)..hope you feel better. If in doubt or concerned call your doctor and let them know whats going on.

like xsentric, no problems here either. just cook them up, dice into small pieces and chew....sorry you are having issues....maybe try a different way (hard boiled or something)...

fresh watermelon helps me with this....

i had my surgery on a wed, june 6th and saw my dr for the last time may 30th i had my questions for my dr/nurses the day of surgery. all the best to the wonderful new you

* The most important thing with the band is working with it not against. The band will never stop you from eating ice cream, candy or even crackers. Anything that will melt in your mouth will go right through the band. Once healed make sure you are eating solid Protein, veggies and gasp even fruit. Solid foods give you satiation.* honk you are so right on

well, stick with the camp that works for you you are the one who has to do this and you seem to be doing wonderful. keep that positive attitude and dont worry about the (other stuff-am i making a mistake, what if this, what if that, how comes, am i sure) all the best. it will be here before you know it

just because you can eat whatever you want in any amount doesnt mean you should. the band is just a tool. its up to use to use our mental fortitude and not over eat (merely because you can). as my friends tmf/mis say, try not to eat over a cup of food and protein is first.

i got my protein shakes at walmart and they are 14.99 per cintainer. many different flavors. i drink mine w ff milk and that adds 8 grams protein to my scoop of 30 grams. its awesome when you mix it and put in freezer. almost a milkshake from mcdonalds. i would not have made it through 4 weeks of liquid without this protect. extreme whey isolate.