DerbySunflower

Just banded 8 days ago... I've cheated in small ways almost every day. My doctor's prescribed diet is extremely restrictive with clear liquids only for the first 4 weeks. Addition of protein shakes on day 5-7. Addition of cream soups on days 7-14. Finally pureed mushies on days 15-31. I can't handle it. I've been allowing myself to eat 4-5 cheez-its at a time with my son just to enjoy some texture. Yesterday I pureed Thai chicken soup with red curry... yep, it was spicy. I haven't hurt myself yet, but do recognize that I should be very careful.

Just banded last Tuesday. Happy to be now enjoying EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes with 17 grams of protein and only 110 calories. Low fat, Low Carb, Low Calorie soy protein.

Just drink a half gallon of water before going to your appointment.

I had surgery yesterday with a BMI of 28. Insurance paid. I qualified for surgery with BMI of 35 last November but had to go through the medical nutrition program as well as a huge bunch of other tests and classes to meet insurance requirements. I was reassured by the insurance coordinator that my qualification would not be cancelled for being successful with weight loss prior to surgery.

Surgery yesterday. Sore as expected, but it's bearable. I've eaten popsicles and broth. I'm surprised that I'm not feeling any hunger pains at all, but the dry mouth is unexpected. I went to Wal Mart today just to get into some air conditioning and walk a bit. It is important though to take the pain meds on time but I expect to be off the pain meds in another 48 hours or so.