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You should be able to have these after surgery... but things may have changed... better to check, than be sorry. Are you using frozen fruit, thawed, canned, or fresh... In your "shake"? Sounds good to me I may try it. Have you found any pre-made shakes that you like ? Mine = Atkins choc. delight :frown: I wish I could say that the pre-op diet got easier for me week 2, but- I would be lying. Just think 2 weeks to better health! Keep posting, and we can help get you through this. ((((hugs)))))

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Julie... depression is a struggle to deal with (((hugs))).

Hollygurl... keep us updated, and let us know when you get your surgery date. Find some liquid Protein that you can tolerate/enjoy.. it will help when the time comes. AND... Princess is today , day 1 of pre-op diet? update please.

Tick tock watching the clock....

Well... Princess - pre-op diet starting???? Hope you have some yummmy / healthy items ready! You can do it!

late reply... to Hollygurl... Yes and No... it has been frustrating, and slow at times ... but, looking back I have to say, easiest/fastest/only 100 pounds I've ever lost! lol Does that make sense? Some behavior changes are coming naturally, and some are... difficult. When the scale seems stuck, and I am "doing all the right stuff".. it makes me feel like I could - again- be failing. Then the scale finally takes off a few pounds and I feel successful. The emotional part is a roller coaster... but my weight loss has been "down hill steady", while my health and abilities are gaining ground! Some days when I reflect... I see and feel, an amazing difference. Some days when I look in the mirror... I still see a "fat girl". Some days... I feel great that I am half way to goal..100# gone. And some days it is simply that I still need to lose 100# more, to look and feel normal.

Does she have any experience with any .... surgery and death, in her personal life? That may have sparked the unexplained crazy talk. Maybe she is speaking out of concern.. but in a weird way? Not the best way to say I still care.. but it could be "her" way?

Hi, it's late so I'll quick reply... Congratulations on beginning... I do not exercise A LOT.. but YES I DO EXERCISE some. I wish more.. it does make a big difference.!!! On my way home tonight, I felt like pigging out (home from visiting someone in the hospital).. I stopped at Taco Bell.. got one taco supreme/no lettuce/no tomatoes... "wolfed" it down in 10 minutes, and trashed the last four bites. lol Chocolate... does go down easy... one "kiss"/tiny piece at a time -no bars allowed for me. I thought about a big mac... no buns/no lettuce... etc... but too hard to use a fork while driving at mid-night. lol Funny but true! I'm an open book.. ask me anything, and from my perspective/experience I'll tell you more than you want to know. Good luck and great health... Kimberly:)

I had barely cheated.. 1 bite of fish ....... twice in a week.

I answered chicken ... more secifically dry/white... no go. Next would be any iceburg lettuce... NO GO ... even a tiny shred!

Whooot... 104# gone/banded 4-2-07!

My Mom is hospitalized and gets visits from a neighboring patient.... who got gastric bypass, had an infection and some major GOUT. What's up with that? Could it be coincidence? or WLsurgery related?

This is new vocabulary to me ... who's her doc? and where?

I too thought that low volume eating would strip off the pounds. I had to eat 600 cal. daily with no exercise to lose a little... felt weary, weak, frail, and very tired, but did not have to exercise. hahaha Now, with a little exercise, slowly increasing the amount or intensity, I can eat 1500 and feel great.... AND LOSE WEIGHT. Sorry to tell ya', and it was hard for me to accept, EXERCISE and low volume eating = weight loss. Good luck and keep your chin up. Feel free to PM for extra info. or support. Kimberly

Princess, Mom is still in the hospital, may come home in a week. She still needs a re- triple bypass. What a wonderful Val-day gift to you- HEALTH! yes yes yes... HWsupermarket... I just love that guy(can't remember his name either). I love the Hot Choc. I just got some with cinnamon? They have the frozen meals... is that what you are talking about? Manicotti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD!!!!!! Those meals were good for when I was on the 1st week of pre-op diet.. "2 liquid, and 1 solid meal"- week. Did you try the "shaker" drinks? Lemon-razzy my favorite. I am NOT a fan of soy crisps.. they look like rice crispy...NOT. I'm a 'texture issue person". This does not apply to everyone apparently. Most(not all) soy crisps leave a grainy feeling in my mouth. Taste fine though. Hope that "cold" is long gone tomorrow. Later, Kimberly

Zovirax..is here in USA and it does work!!! In and out of the cold, and very, drying heat.. this is the worst time of year for me too. My lips were irritated after surgery, but with the Zovirax- no blister. Stress is my worst cause- as precaution , when I can recognize stress, I use this stuff and NO BLISTER! I suffered terribly for years and NOTHING REALLY worked. Good luck.

Have you been to the final consult yet?

Is BMI and Body fat % the same thing? How do you determine body fat %? I feel like I should already know this... maybe it's late, and I've taken some meds.? lol

grannyk.... they give a tiny little shot to kill the pain first.. so no, not painfull but you can feel, "Pressure", I guess:redface:. Good luck with fill #1. Let me know how it goes!!! princess.... Have you been to the healthyweightsupermarket yet? *I buy the bottles with powder in them... you just add Water and shake! Aspertame free, and no clumpy texture. Awesome to keep in the "car", grab a drive thru- ice water and ... instant Protein drink. They add great protein if you are running short. But not as filling as shakes - best between meals or between Meal Replacements. Better taste and protein than plain water. **Most "filling" shake for me, is made from H W Supermarket, pudding/shake mix.... if you like Peanut Butter cups... you should love this. RESSES SHAKES.............................................. 1 pack choc. pudding/shake powder 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low/no fat-depends on how "good" you are) 1 cup water 1 cup ice 1 spoon peanut butter (low/no fat - depends on how "good" you are) blend to desired consistancy... I like mine very smooth with no traces of cottage cheese texture, or ice chips. ***My favorite "canned shake" would be atkins advantage/chocolate delight... not a lot of carbs... some are filled with carbs, or just taste too sweet for me. Sam's club is cheaper than any I can find. Case of 12 for $13.xx I think. I still drink one almost every day, others I tried had too many carbs, were too sweet, or too syrup like, to drink daily, often or ever. If you find something that is wonderful... fill me in, I still need to suppliment my protein some days, and would like to not waste money shopping around.

I can soooo relate. How long will it take for my head to catch up? My nieces, actually gave me some of the jeans they won't wear... I thought, even though they are... NOT Small... I will never fit into their jeans. Today I was asked (while wearing them), "when will you get some smaller jeans - those are too baggy"! I was shocked. Will my head catch up?

She is right ... Dr. Edwards' self-payers, get a free year, of basic after care. You should be able to schedule fills as you think you need them... I always wait two or more weeks. Are you Dr.Edwards patient? or going somewhere else?

Anything I could help you with... I don't want you to be discouraged. This has been a "life saver" for me.

I did see him just before my most recent fill... and thought, my 5th fill didn't do anything, because I was on my TOM. When that goes away, my band is always looser. But, then they only could measure 2.2 cc's, and I was wondering if I may have a leak? Seems much better now... but I will be keeping an eye on it. Great to hear from you again. And before a fill you need time to focus on healing, not weightloss.... you are doing great!

Inside joke? Did I miss something?

Transportation.... :pray2: I am one hour from Branson, and I am <15 minutes from Springfield Airport. I can drive 5 of us, anywhere, or in Branson wherever we would need to go. I could possibly barrow a Suburban. How many bandsters can you fit in a Suburban? As for TX, not sure if I could drive, or fly in. (Tracy... have you been to Branson Landing yet? LOVE IT. If you can not book enough, do you think someone else could book for us too, if they do not plan to go? My friend goes there a lot. I assume she is member/owner????)