KateB

Good luck! Broth is your friend. Take it easy and heal.

Oh man. You are not alone. I'm newly divorced and hoping that once I've lost the weight I'll have to confidence to move on. Every one tells me to find my happiness and then happiness with someone else will come along. Don't give up!! It'll happen when you least expect it I'm sure. Just focus on your health and happiness and relax!! I'm sure he'll come along. Hang in there!

Welcome! Do a lot of reading on here, experience is invaluable. Don't worry. I thought the surgery was a breeze. The worst part for me was the pre-op liquid diet! But you lose a ton of weight though and it prepares you for the post-op. Best of luck! Exciting!

My last fill made me really tight. I just are soup and mushies for awhile and it loosened up. Took a few weeks though. Now I'm going Monday for another fill. But like they say if you can't comfortable get anything down get an unfill. Good luck! I'd never known what sliming was until the last fill, geez that was an experience!

High protein, low carb. Liquids right after the fill to get the swelling down and then ease into mushies then solids. I get a fill Monday so I'll be doing the same. Back to eating slow and chewing well. And no water with your meal. Good luck!!!

Be excited!!! Do you have a pre-op diet? Good Luck!!!

I WISH I was 8 lbs from my goal!! You've done amazing! Congrats !!!

Happy Anniversary!! You're a definite inspiration!

I've had several of these episodes and thankfully they didn't last long. Burping helped and spitting out the slime. It just had to work it's way down. I need to chew my food better. Learning every day!

Best of luck. My last fill made me pretty tight.Luckily not like this but the littlest thing made me slime. ugh I hate that feeling!

Congratulations!! It's amazing!!!

I eat salad all the time, but like the others had to wait until solids. Nothing too bad just avoiding cheese in them and nuts are really good. Even chickpeas. You can do so much with a salad.

Congratulations on your success! Keep up the good work! I found it helpful to stay focused on taking my vitamins and getting enough protein versus Number of calories. At least for now, I have 100+ to go!

My brother is a vegan and I know several vegetarians, and that is not a ticket to thinness. But, they are more aware of what they put in their mouths than others. I think it is a commitment to making the right choices just like getting the LB is a commitment to a different, healthier lifestyle. We are at a point of surgery to make this choice stick, I'd say that's a big commitment and requires some soul searching and being honest with ourselves. I love all those fast food places, but like someone said, I like the idea of a long, healthy life more. Or something like that. Good thoughts!!

Best Wishes!!

Great post. Lane Giant..ROFL!

I'm a newbie as well and appreciate your honesty. And who better to rant to then others who know how hard it can be? It sure does sound like you have a lot to deal with in addition to losing weight. Hang in there!! I can't wait to get the help of the band.

Best of luck, I hope to have a date soon! I agree, the information and stories on here are very helpful! :-)

Thank you for being so honest. I'm waiting on insurance approval for my surgery and these forums are very helpful to prepare myself for what is to come. Congrats on your success!