myjourneyagain

Today I was so relieved to eat my first serving of meat ...so here is what I had for lunch(about 2oz). My hubby made 2 different bowls (one with chicken, and one with shrimp and crab). SPINACH DIP 1pkg. (8 oz.)PHILADELPHIA Cream cheese Spread,(we used fat free) softened 1cup FAGE GREEK YOGURT 0% ITALIAN salad dressing mix chopped spinach (we used fresh spinach) ½ cup chopped red peppers MIX cream cheese spread, yogurt and dressing mix in medium bowl until well blended. STIR in remaining ingredients; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. SERVE with assorted cut-up vegetables. My hubby didn’t use the salad dressing or the peppers. He mixed in and pureed 2 grilled chicken breasts. I had the shrimp and crab mixture for dinner!! They both were great!!

This is just a copy of the serving size I had. I will post a better pic tomorrow.

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of course as far out as you are, you dont have to puree meat if you do not want to!

SURGERY WAS 7AM..... I AM DOING GREAT!! EVERYTHING WENT WELL!! I AM DRINKING MY LIQUIDS, WALKING, AND RESTING. VERY LITTLE PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER BUT THROAT PAIN FROM ANESTHESIA. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BE ON THE OTHER SIDE. TALK WITH YALL SOON!!

THANKS EVERYONE!!! I'M STILL DOING GREAT...WALKING A MILE A DAY HOPING TO MOVE UP TO 2 MILES AND SO ON!!

Quoted from my Education Book: Your urine after surgery is going to look darker and have a more noticeable odor. Don't be alarmed by this. Such changes in urine may be a sign of dehydration because you are not drinking as much Fluid as is recommended and needed. As long as you are having two to three episodes of voiding per day, your kidneys are functioning adequately. Water, decaf tea and coffee, chicken or beef broth, SF popsicles, and any SF, non-carbonated liquids are acceptable to increase fluid intake. However please try to consume 73-100 ounces of fluid daily. Bowel Movements- will not be regular until you start eating solid foods again. At that time, you may expect to have one bowel movement every one to two days and usually less in quantity than prior to surgery. If you are constipated for more than three days in spite of effective fluid intake, you may use an OTC laxative, such as milk of magnesia, Fleet enema, or a suppository. I used 2 tbs of MOM after 2 days, and have been going every two days since. I hope this helps.

I was also July 3, and everything went GREAT for me. I had very little pain from surgery some gas pain through yesterday. I finally got out the house today and did my first full walk regimen. I am so excited about getting the LB. I have lost 9 lbs and still don't have an appetite. I am getting tired of protein shakes though. But have 7 more days to go. I wish all of you the BEST!!

I'm loving my band already!! Just clear liquids today but no appetite anyway!! Walking, doing liquids, and still resting!! A little gas but taking gas drops and got my heating pad. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

WE HAVE THE SAME NEW BIRTHDAY!! I WISH YOU THE BEST!!

THANKS EVERYONE!!

I'M HEADED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY. WHEN I POST AGAIN, I WILL BE ON THE OTHER SIDE!! BANDED!!

THANKS EVERYONE!! I AM DOING GREAT!! EVERYTHING WENT WELL!! I AM DRINKING MY LIQUIDS, WALKING, AND RESTING. VERY LITTLE PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER BUT THROAT PAIN FROM ANESTHESIA. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BE ON THE OTHER SIDE. TALK WITH YALL SOON!!