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Well I just mailed my registration cheque. I will still be on mushies, but they have lots of Soups and

Well I just mailed my registration cheque. I will still

Well I just mailed my registration cheque. I

Well I just mailed my registration cheque.

Ah Yoda - you are the best! I never thought of putting Protein Powder in my Protein shake! I will do that cause I don't think I am getting enough protein still.

Yesterday was my first really hungry day. I had a Protein shake for Breakfast, cream of Tomato Soup for lunch and pomegranate juice, when I came home I had 1/2 c. veggie juice and then a full can of cheddar cheese Soup (I know the calories in that are high, but I felt I needed some). Then later had another 1/2 c. veggie juice and a sf popsicle.

This was the most I have eaten in weeks! My scale went up about a pound this morning, but I am not going to worry about that yet.

There is a Cultures restaurant right near my office that sells LOW FAT frozen yougurt. I think this could be an option as a "treat".

Yipee Mr. Yoda! That is an amazing loss Mr.

Those full fluids are a gourmet treat. I don't know if you bought Protein Shakes or not, but Shoopers has a store brand Life that is especially for diabetics. The chocolate flavour is quite good.

How are you feeling?

I would vote neither. Just because it says yogurt doesn't mean its a healthy food choice. Its is still full of fats and sugars and "empty calories".

That was not the question. I notice in your signature that you say you are not the food police for anyone but yourself. Are you sure?

Andrew - you are an inspiration! Are you exercising yet?

Full Fluid or not?

Doing well! I love the cream Soups - so tasty!!! I am also having Protein Shakes which are not too bad. I just had a bowl of cream of Tomato and it was delicious and I feel stuffed! This is amazing!! Can't wait to try real food.< /p>

What has helped me is to think about it for my HEALTH and not to lose any weight at this stage (of course you do but I think of that as a "side effect". The pre op was to shrink my liver in order to make surgery easier and the post op is to heal. I don't feel much restriction, but I am finding that Protein shakes and cream Soups do fill me up.

Good luck

I'm glad to see that everyone is feeling better. I have a few questions.

Does anyone feel tight when they get out of bed in the morning?

What can I do do to combat this bad breath... I brush and use mouth wash but since the surgery it smells like something died in my mouth.

I never thought I would say this but I had yogurt for Breakfast and it was so yummyyyyyyyy.

No tightness for me. For the bad breath I am using those breath strips. They last for a little while anyways.

I will NEVER eat yogurt again!!!! I didn't realize it was on the full fluids list. I thought only Soups and juices.

I would have switched but since its My DD birthday, I am planning to take treats to her classroom mid afternoon, so it would not work for me.

Good for you! Sometimes we don't see the results of our hard labours until a week or two later. The lost inches are a fabulous indication of how well you are doing!

I spoke to Maral today and one of the things I asked her was why I got the Swedish band when so many others have the mid band. She explained that the Swedish is a longer band (not larger in capacity than the Mid) and it depends on the size of your stomach. Apparently mine is quite large, but I think that is a given! LOL

Actually, she then rushed to tell me that the size of the stomach is NOT reflective of a person's size or weight. It is genetic and a large size person can have a small stomach and vice versa.

I feel better knowing. I also love that Dr. Yau makes these calls when he peeks inside and is able to choose the best band for you.

Did I mention my crush on Dr. Yau???:embarassed: Even though he looks 15!!!

Don't tell my DH. :high5:

Morning! Back to work today. I was getting used to retirement! The worst thing about is putting on makeup and a suit!

Since I have coffee first thing in the morning, can't eat yet so I will bring a Protein shake for mid morning and Soup at hand for a later lunch.

Hope things are not a disaster at my desk!!!!

Mine was very supportive after we discussed my history and she did some research on the band.

LOl! Seriously Yoda, you look fabulous. I'm...... GREEN with envy!!!

I was banded on Friday, and today is Monday. I am finally weaning off of the pain pills. I can't handle the liquids not making me feel full. So, I broke the rules tonight and had a baked potato. I guess I will know soon if I am going to regret it. My incision sites are very sore. I don't even know which one is my port! Good luck to all who go tomorrow. Be prepared for gas pains!

Ginger, I don't mean to admonish you, but I was just reading the manual I got with my band, and the reason that we are not supposed to eat anything solid for 1 month is that the food could possibly mis-shape the band, or slip it out of position. Please be careful, you don't want to have another surgery. I started on full fluids today which include Protein Shakes, which are filling, cram Soups which are delicious and vegetable juice which is both!

Godd luck.

I just got my appointments in the mail. I too am going June 18th (my DD's birthday), but at 9:30, so I won't see you guys:cry

You Yodas are adorable! Has anyone ever mentioned perhaps having your ears pinned? Just a thought.

Hey Susan: Who was your doctor at Scarborough Grace?

As Yoda said, Dr. Yau did my surgery at Scarborough Grace. Do you have to have yours done at the hospital as well?

Paulette - that sucks! I hope your new date is soon.

NV girl- glad all went well. Check om when you are feeling better.