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:welldoneclap:Well it's about 12:30p.m.... wanting to hear from Princess soon..

Princess I hope you check your emails before going in the a.m.... we are with you...Kimberly

grannyk... it took several fills for me too... hang in there. With each fill, I ate a little less,(and gained a problem food... I was glad I went pretty slow with that, so it wasn't too many changes/problems at once). It takes some getting used to, and it sometimes is difficult to recognize problem foods. I would of felt like a failure to get all of these issues at once- now, it's never a big deal. Good luck with your journey and keep us posted with regular updates and questions. Kimberly

Princess- you can do it... almost there. grannyk... 1st fill may help you out some... I hate to feel like I'm on a DIET! I will fail that way for sure! Tabitha.. why the change from Paisley? Just curious? I've seen several people change recently.

PBing for me is NOTHING like vomiting... (my stomach does not "convulse/wretch") .... it's more like spitting up fluid, mucus and food... just more than can be discretely spit into a napkin at the dinner table. I have always felt it coming on... like discomfort. I have always had time to get a bathroom. I can usually do this in a public bath room with no one else knowing. It does not happen often at all.

Hi all! Here is the latest update on my saga...lol... Mom came home from the hospital tonight (triple bypass, open heart surgery DEC. 13th.. followed by MUCH complications). I had an Emergency partial root canal-pulp removal today... that gets finished up Tuesday! Crown 2 weeks later? Still separated from Hubby... not sure how/if that will work out. Gained about 3 pounds in a week with tooth issues... and ZERO exercise! How is everyone else doing with weight loss and life? Princess- all liquids start today? Keep us posted! Debbie- Good luck w/out sugar. Tabitha- Great to hear from you! Lemonlime- welcome and congratulations on getting started! Springfield- hope the band and weight loss helps with all your co-morbidities. bad sheepy- I would love to hear more from you. kjl- good luck with the bridge work ... keep us posted more often? You are all in my thoughts and prayers regularly! I can't wait for Spring/summer! I need to exercise MORE! And Mazie needs to run, outside, for a change.lol Later, Kimberly:)

Adkins advantage- canned -chocolate delight.. lower carbs great taste no too sweet. LOVE IT DAILY! Sam's club 12 for $13.00... convenient. I can't swallow any of the slim fasts that are out... I have tried them all. Healthyweightsupermarket in Springfield Mo has some non-shake Protein drinks that are great too.. powder in a bottle, that you add Water, shake and enjoy. No aspertame, no clumps... lemon-razzy my favorite one. Good luck with what works for you!

Tooth update... booohooohooo... ABSESSED... needs root canal and crown $1,900.00, starting 2-12-08. I am still in so much pain I could cry-again. Can't take Rx pain meds, with the kids today... I'll suffer until this evening. Antibiotics should start to help real soon. Can't lose weight when all I want is starbucks-- cream and sugar with a dash of iced coffee! lol

HI -Bad Sheepy... long time no see.. How are you doing?

I'll catch up when I have more time-Just stopping in to say HI!

Some from Home Equity deal for other real estate purchase, some from "bill budget", some from capital one healthcare... through the doc office=zero interest for 3 years if paid off... if not paid in time, they add ALL interest of 19.99% for total amount borrowed, not what is left to pay.. It should be paid ff -if not I'll get a small loan and pay little short term interest instead of interest for all!

More than 60 grams of protein daily.. check w/doc. I had closer to 90 grams and was not very hungry. You need protein! In my opinon it is a must have!

Masingil (spelling) chaffing gel/powder comes in a tube, light not greasy... powder doesn't work for me, this stuff is great. A tiny bit goes a long way. They have scented and regular. My Mom still prefers the powders though... everyone is different. Good luck in finding what works for you.

I get Atkins advantage pre-mix canned -chocolate delight @Sam's club 12 for $13.xxish. Convenient tasty, quick, easy, filling and low carb. Not too sweet, cheaper than most coffee/soft drinks too. On the go I can grab, drink,and trash the can. I can't even swallow slim-fast, too high in carbs and way to sweet for me. Good luck.

I like.... to keep in mind low carb... Wendy's= small chili, or occasionally,baked potatoes w/chili or broc&cheese. McDonalds= fish filet no bun..nuggets aren't too bad, yogurt cup, Rib crib= 1/3 pound pulled pork or a sandwich no bun, green beans. Chinese= boiled shrimp with sweet/sour sauce, beef broc. etc.. Burger King = spicy chicken-no bun. Arby's= roast beef -no bun etc. Taco Bell= burrito supreme no lettuce, and I squeeze the stuff out while I drive... skip the tortilla, but need no fork. Mexican= enchilada-no tortilla/no salad.(I can't eat ice burg lettuce) I can find something almost anywhere... but need to alter it sometimes. If it ends up not being a "GOOD" choice, I do something better/healthier when I can get home etc.. like after a big mac no bun, I have meat and veggies at home. Good luck with finding what works for you!

Not sure yet what needs to be done... my sister is a dental surgeon assistant. She took a peek, and so did her boss, he said no surgery now- so see regular DDS. I had an appointment scheduled a couple weeks ago, but issues with Mom at hospital caused cancellation. Now I am desperate, and in serious pain! I'll keep you posted. I'm hoping for an emergency appointment Monday.

Liquids for 4 weeks-maybe.. it depends on your doc. They are all different. After surgery- due to swelling etc.. you may not even feel hungry for quite some time. We've all done it.. YOU CAN DO IT TOO. I lost 24 pounds on pre-op diet alone...2 weeks! That is sooooo worth it. It also depends on doc. if they will repair your hernia at the same time. Diabetic condition can still be controlled, with proper choices of liquids and nutritional balance. Good luck and great health to you.

Princess- sounds fantastic so far... you can do it. After I get in to the Dentist -soon- we should grab a smoothie or some sushi... might depend on if before or after the 6th? I've never been to the Smoothie King have you? I would have to trust you on the Sushi places... lol. Keep us posted with how you are doing with the liquids... 7.5 pounds down!!!!!!! WOW!!!!! Great job so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I never get a fill on TOM.. (they will- I won't) the two fills I got on or near TOM... were great restriction... until TOM went away. I knew right away that I needed another fill. Inner swelling/bloating gives me a false sense of restriction. Band gets very loose right after- waste of time and money for me to get a fill on TOM. Everyone is different, but that's how mine goes. Good luck.

SpringfieldMO... WELCOME.... what co-morbidities do you have? Hope they all go away with weight loss. Do you have a schedule for the day-class yet?

Hi Debbie, I'll email you later... Do you like the sugar free jello&pudding. Trying something sweet, but without sugar could help ween you from it.? I really like the "dessert cups" from healthyweightsupermarket... I think 43 cal.. (always more protein than carbs) but they curb my dessert wants. Not sure if they are sugar free but at least better than some choices.? Thinking of you, p.s. if I can come up with something better I'll let you know.

Woooohoooo! Awesome to hear all of these successes!

With restriction, I am surprised that you can eat chicken at all. I could still eat chicken for months.. now never white meat. I did not have problem foods for a long time.. now I have several. Maybe things will settle down with a bit more weight coming off ? or go for a tiny unfill? Great luck and health to you. :party: ((((hugs))))

Hello everyone! Happy Feb. 2008(tomorrow)! Hey Debbie... Great to see ya' here and.. Welcome to this one! Princess just started her pre-op diet- and hollygurl is not yet scheduled- There are several others around too but, I have not had an update from others recently... As you know I am busy with Mom still being in the hospital... Medicated stent placement tomorrow a.m. Wish her luck - please.

Are you eating new "problem" foods and not yet recognizing them? Do you notice any change with your cycle(if you have one)? These "problem" foods vary for everyone, and can come on with each fill, or from day to day these may change. One shred of iceburg lettuce.. and it's over for me. Cold shake in the a.m. and I won't eat till after noon. Cold tightens me right up... good luck with all the issues.